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- This date in MAVERICK TV History: “The Rattlesnake Brigade,” an episode of BRET MAVERICK, airs on Apr. 27, 1982 – Ed Robertson on Now available from Black Pawn Press: MAVERICK: Legend of the West, back in the saddle and fully updated as a Revised Third Edition with more than 100 pages of new information about the show that made James Garner a star. 25 percent of the net proceeds from the sales of the third edition will be donated to The James Garner Animal Rescue Fund. Available both in softcover and, very soon, as an eBook through Black Pawn Press, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold online
- This date in MAVERICK TV History: James Garner files a cross-complaint against Warner Bros. on Apr. 26, 1960, reiterating his claim that the studio had breached his contract by suspending payment of his salary. The ensuing legal battle set in motion a chain of events that not only changed the course of Garner’s career, but led to the demise of MAVERICK – Ed Robertson on Now available from Black Pawn Press: MAVERICK: Legend of the West, back in the saddle and fully updated as a Revised Third Edition with more than 100 pages of new information about the show that made James Garner a star. 25 percent of the net proceeds from the sales of the third edition will be donated to The James Garner Animal Rescue Fund. Available both in softcover and, very soon, as an eBook through Black Pawn Press, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold online
- This date in MAVERICK TV History: Robert Webber, Marj Dusay, and Jameson Parker star in the conclusion of “Faith, Hope and Clarity,” a two-part episode of BRET MAVERICK that originally aired on Apr. 20, 1982 – Ed Robertson on Now available from Black Pawn Press: MAVERICK: Legend of the West, back in the saddle and fully updated as a Revised Third Edition with more than 100 pages of new information about the show that made James Garner a star. 25 percent of the net proceeds from the sales of the third edition will be donated to The James Garner Animal Rescue Fund. Available both in softcover and, very soon, as an eBook through Black Pawn Press, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold online
- This date in MAVERICK TV History: Part 1 of “The Devil’s Necklace,” the only two-part episode of the original MAVERICK series, airs on Apr. 16, 1961 – Ed Robertson on Now available from Black Pawn Press: MAVERICK: Legend of the West, back in the saddle and fully updated as a Revised Third Edition with more than 100 pages of new information about the show that made James Garner a star. 25 percent of the net proceeds from the sales of the third edition will be donated to The James Garner Animal Rescue Fund. Available both in softcover and, very soon, as an eBook through Black Pawn Press, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold online
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 547.1 with guest Ron Bacon is available for listening on demand
The Lawrence Welk Show Family Original Airdates: July 23-25, 2021 TVC 547.1: Part 2 of the conversation that began last week with Emmy Award winner Ron Bacon. One of the true pioneers of network television, Ron spent thirty-five years in … Continue reading
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 547.3 with Michelle Danner is available for listening on demand
Michelle Danner and The Runner Original Airdates: July 23-23, 2021 TVC 547.3: Ed welcomes back Michelle Danner, producer and director of The Runner, an action thriller starring Cameron Douglas (son of Michael Douglas), Eric Balfour (24), and newcomer Edouard Philipponnat … Continue reading
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 547.5: Code 3 on DVD is available for listening on demand
Code 3 on DVD Original Airdates: July 23-25, 2021 TVC 547.5: Ed discusses the release of Code 3: The Complete Series (Synd., 1956-1957), the Dragnet-like series produced by Ben Fox and Hal Roach Studios, now available on DVD and streaming … Continue reading
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 545.4 with guest Ron Bacon is available for listening on demand
Ron Bacon, Television Pioneer Original Airdates: July 16-18, 2021 TVC 546.4: Ed welcomes Emmy Award winner Ron Bacon. Ron spent thirty-five years in network TV production—mostly with ABC, where he wore many hats (including stage manager, associate director, writer, producer, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aretha Franklin, Art Baker You Asked for It, Arthur Duncan, Bing Crosby, Bob Albergast, Bobby Burgess, Cissy King, Dean Martin, Diana Ross, Dick Clark, Dick Clark American Bandstand, Dick Clark New Year's Rockin Eve, Emmy Award winner Ron Bacon, Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra bel canto opera style, Jack Bailey, Jack Bailey Queen for a Day, Jack Smith, Jack Smith You Asked for It, Jim Lange, Jim Lange The Dating Game, Jonathan Winters Show, Kate Smith Show, Lawrence Welk Show, Lawrence Welk Show dancers, Liberace, Mahalia Jackson, Monty Hall, Monty Hall Let's Make a Deal, Monty Hall Split Second, NBC owned and operated, Nelson Riddle, O and O stations, Peggy Lee, Pete Robinson, Ray Anthony Show, Ron Bacon, Ron Bacon ABC, Ron Bacon associate director, Ron Bacon composer, Ron Bacon Dave Garroway, Ron Bacon director, Ron Bacon Directors Guild, Ron Bacon Frank Sinatra, Ron Bacon Jonathan Winters Show, Ron Bacon Kite Song, Ron Bacon Lawrence Welk Show, Ron Bacon Liberace, Ron Bacon musician, Ron Bacon network TV production, Ron Bacon producer, Ron Bacon Ray Anthony Show, Ron Bacon Summer Olympics, Ron Bacon The Chicken Man, Ron Bacon Today Show, Ron Bacon WMAN, Ron Bacon WNBK, Sammy Cahn, Smokey Robinson, Smokey Robinson Show, Smothers Brothers Summer Show, Stefan Hatos Monty Hall, Tom Kennedy Split Second, You Asked for It
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 546.3: The Television Career of Richard Donner is available for listening on demand
The Television Career of Richard Donner Original Airdates: July 16-18, 2021 TVC 546.3: From August 2011: Ed welcomes James Christie, author of You’re The Director, You Figure It Out: The Life and Films of Richard Donner, a comprehensive biography and … Continue reading
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