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This date in ROCKFORD FILES history: John Saxon stars in “A Portrait of Elizabeth,” airing Jan. 23, 1976

Posted on January 23, 2022 by admin

A PORTRAIT OF ELIZABETH Original Air Date: January 23, 1976 Synopsis. John Saxon stars as Dave Delaroux, Beth’s client—and new boyfriend. Delaroux, the controller for the local branch of a national corporation, wants Rockford to determine whether someone in his … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Dutchman’s Gold,” inspired by the Top 40 song of the same name, aired on Jan. 22, 1961

Posted on January 22, 2022 by admin

DUTCHMAN’S GOLD Original Airdate: January 22, 1961 Synopsis. After winning half-ownership of a saloon, but needing money to keep the business afloat, Beau becomes partners with a mysterious gold prospector known only as The Dutchman. Mala Powers (Outrage) guest stars in … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Dawn Wells, Dutchman's Gold, Dutchman's Gold Jerry Capehart, Dutchman's Gold Walter Brennan, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edgar Buchanan, Fay Spain, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Mala Powers, Mala Powers Ida Lupino, Mala Powers Outrage, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Nichols, Purple Testament, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, Walter Brennan, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr | Leave a comment

This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Rita Moreno stars in “The Paper Palace,” the first of her three appearances as Rita Capkovic, airing Jan. 20, 1978

Posted on January 20, 2022 by admin

THE PAPER PALACE Original Air Date: January 20, 1978 Synopsis. EGOT winner Rita Moreno stars as Rita Capkovic, a career prostitute who aches for genuine friendship: She’s so lonely that she often wheels an empty cart around a supermarket just … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Betty White: Next on TVC

Posted on January 19, 2022 by admin

Please join us this weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL for a special program-length celebration of the life and career of Betty White, airing Jan. 21-23 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and FM 97.1 Bardstown, KY Friday 1/21 … Continue reading →

This date in MAVERICK TV history: William Reynolds stars in “Rope of Cards,” the episode that introduced viewers to Maverick Solitaire, airing on Jan. 19, 1958

Posted on January 19, 2022 by admin

ROPE OF CARDS Original Airdate: January 19, 1958 Synopsis. Maverick meets Twelve Angry Men as Bret finds himself the only juror who votes to acquit a man who stands accused of murder. The first of four episodes featuring William Reynolds (The F.B.I., … Continue reading →

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This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Patricia Crowley and Ted Shackelford star in “Guilt,” airing Jan. 19, 1979

Posted on January 19, 2022 by admin

GUILT Original Air Date: January 19, 1979 Synopsis. Bittersweet memories of a failed love affair and unresolved feelings of guilt come to the surface when Rockford receives a cry for help from Valerie Pointer (played by Patricia Crowley), the woman … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 564.4 with guest Adam Sharp, president of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, is available for listening on demand as a free podcast

Posted on January 18, 2022 by admin

Emmys’ Biggest Change Since 1974 Original Airdates: Jan. 14-16, 2022 TVC 564.4: Adam Sharp, president of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (aka the Daytime Emmys), discusses the recent collaboration between the Daytime Emmy Awards and the Prime … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 564.3 with guest Jordan Young is available for listening on demand as a free podcast

Posted on January 18, 2022 by admin

Spike Jones, Ernie Kovacs, and The Tonight Show Original Airdates: Jan. 14-16, 2022 TVC 564.3: Part 2 of our conversation with Jordan Young about the television career of bandleader Spike Jones, including the collaboration between Jones and Ernie Kovacs that … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 564.1 with guest Ron Bacon is available for listening on demand as a free podcast

Posted on January 18, 2022 by admin

Ron Bacon and The Chicken Man Original Airdates: Jan. 14-16, 2022 TVC 564.1: Part 1 of our final conversation with Ron Bacon, the Emmy Award-winning associate director who was also one of the true pioneers of network television. Ron Bacon … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 564.6 with guest Geoffrey Mark, host of GEOFFREY MARK PLAYS ELLA, is available for listening on demand as a free podcast

Posted on January 18, 2022 by admin

Geoffrey Mark, Host of Geoffrey Mark Plays Ella Original Airdates: Jan. 14-16, 2022 TVC 564.6: From the floor of the Hollywood Museum’s recent Celebrity Authors Forum: Ed welcomes Geoffrey Mark, host of Geoffrey Mark Plays Ella, a new radio show … Continue reading →

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