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This date in MAVERICK TV History: Both Bret Maverick and the actor who played him, James Garner, are born on April 7

Posted on April 7, 2020 by admin

According to the episode “The Day They Hanged Bret Maverick,” Bret Maverick was born on Apr. 7, 1847. The actor who played Bret, James Garner, was born on Apr. 7, 1928. LEARN MORE about James Garner and Maverick … Continue reading →

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 487.4 with guests Howard Storm and Steve Stoliar is now available for listening on demand

Posted on April 6, 2020 by admin

Howard Storm and Steve Stoliar, co-authors of The Imperfect Storm Original Airdates: Apr. 3-5, 2020 TVC 487.4: Ed welcomes back actor, comedian, director and raconteur Howard Storm. After beginning his showbiz career when he was a teenager, performing in nightclubs … Continue reading →

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 487.3: Tribute to Ralph Kiner now available for listening for demand

Posted on April 6, 2020 by admin

Ralph Kiner and The Say Hey Kid Original Airdates: Apr. 3-5, 2020 From April 2013: Phil Gries plays a clip from a 1963 interview between New York Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner and Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Podcasts, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged Baseball Hall of Fame, Brooklyn Dodgers, Duke Snider, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame outfielder, Kiners Korner, Major League Baseball, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ralph Kiner, San Francisco Giants, Say Hey Kid, Say Hey Say Willie, Willie Mays, Willie Mays Giants, Willie Mays New York Giants, Willie Mays San Francisco Giants, Willie Mays Say Hey Kid | Leave a comment

Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 487.1: Tribute to Lyle Waggoner is now available for listening on demand

Posted on April 6, 2020 by admin

Tribute to Lyle Waggoner Original Airdates: Apr. 3-5, 2020 TVC 487.1: Tony, Donna, and Ed remember actor and entrepreneur Lyle Waggoner (The Carol Burnett Show, Wonder Woman) as part of This Week in TV History. Waggoner passed away Tuesday, March … Continue reading →

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via LATW: The theaters may be closed, but L.A. Theatre Works will continue to provide audiences around the globe with free access to state-of-the-art recordings of both contemporary and classic plays throughout the month of April, each performed by leading actors of stage and screen

Posted on April 5, 2020 by admin

LOS ANGELES (April 3, 2020) — The theaters may be closed, but the show goes on at L.A. Theatre Works. The world’s leading producer of audio theater, LATW offers audiences around the globe free access to state-of-the-art recordings of both contemporary and classic plays, … Continue reading →

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via TBS: American Dad! marks its fifteenth anniversary on television on Monday 4/13 with a special episode co-written and guest-starring Grammy® Award-winning artist The Weeknd. The animated comedy will also air its milestone 300th episode in September 2020

Posted on April 5, 2020 by admin

LOS ANGELES — April 1, 2020 — American Dad! is back with new episodes on TBS starting Monday, April 13 at 10:00pm ET/PT. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of Seth MacFarlane’s award-winning satirical animated comedy, while the series will air its landmark 300th episode … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged American Dad TBS, American Dad!, American Dad! Seth McFarlance, American Dad! Stan Smith, Bill Nye, Craig Robinson, Criss Angel, Dee Bradley Baker, Francine, Hayley, Jane Lynch, Langley Falls VA, Patton Oswalt, Rachael MacFarlane, Ron Perlman, Scott Grimes, Seth MacFarlane, Stan Smith, super patriotic CIA agent Stan Smith, the CIA, The Weeknd, Wendy Schaal | Leave a comment

via TNT: New docuseries Shaq Life premieres Thursday 4/9 on TNT. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, Shaq Life provides viewers with a window in the world of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal

Posted on April 5, 2020 by admin

LOS ANGELES — April 3, 2020 — TNT today announced that starting April 9, every Thursday is ShaqNight! Each week, Shaquille O’Neal and a revolving cast of his famous friends will join viewers on the couch to watch some of his favorite films. From their … Continue reading →

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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Multi-talented entertainer Roslyn Kind on the digital release of LIGHT OF LOVE and SAVE THE COUNTRY, both of which are uplifting, soothing, and incredibly timely. Both LIGHT OF LOVE and SAVE THE COUNTRY are available at iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby and wherever music is sold

Posted on April 3, 2020 by admin

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Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Next Show, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged Barbra Streisand Stoney End, COVID-19 crisis, Ed Sullivan, For What It's Worth, Judy Quay, Laura Nyro Save the Country, Laura Nyro Stoney End, Michael Orland, Roslyn Kind, Roslyn Kind Barbra Streisand, Roslyn Kind Light of Love, Roslyn Kind Save the Country, Saturday Night Live, Stephen Stills | Leave a comment

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Robert Rockwell guest stars in “Substitute Gun,” airing on Apr. 2, 1961

Posted on April 2, 2020 by admin

SUBSTITUTE GUN Original Airdate: April 2, 1961 Synopsis. When the sheriff of Spearhead, Kansas asks him to impersonate a slain gunman named Smiley Drake, Bart finds himself embroiled in the professional and personal animosities between rival gambling house owners Tom … Continue reading →

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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Five-time Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, director, comedian and talk show host John Barbour on his affinity for Superman; how he helped Pat Morita find his piece of ground as a comedian early in his career; why REAL PEOPLE represents the best form of reality TV; and why he always booked Harlan Ellison as his first guest whenever he hosted a talk show. John’s memoir, YOUR MOTHER’S NOT A VIRGIN: The Bumpy Life and Times of the Canadian Dropout Who Changed the Face of American TV, is available in paperback and as an eBook through TrineDay.com and Amazon.com. John’s documentary THE AMERICAN MEDIA AND THE SECOND ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY is also available on Amazon, while his documentaries THE GARRISON TAPES and ERNIE KOVACS: TV’s ORIGINAL GENIUS are both available for free screening at YouTube.com/JohnBarboursWorld

Posted on April 1, 2020 by admin

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Category Archives: Celebrities

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Both Bret Maverick and the actor who played him, James Garner, are born on April 7

Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 487.4 with guests Howard Storm and Steve Stoliar is now available for listening on demand

Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 487.3: Tribute to Ralph Kiner now available for listening for demand

Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 487.1: Tribute to Lyle Waggoner is now available for listening on demand

via LATW: The theaters may be closed, but L.A. Theatre Works will continue to provide audiences around the globe with free access to state-of-the-art recordings of both contemporary and classic plays throughout the month of April, each performed by leading actors of stage and screen

via TBS: American Dad! marks its fifteenth anniversary on television on Monday 4/13 with a special episode co-written and guest-starring Grammy® Award-winning artist The Weeknd. The animated comedy will also air its milestone 300th episode in September 2020

via TNT: New docuseries Shaq Life premieres Thursday 4/9 on TNT. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, Shaq Life provides viewers with a window in the world of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Robert Rockwell guest stars in “Substitute Gun,” airing on Apr. 2, 1961

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