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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
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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 – 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
- Kat Kramer, plus a Tribute to Peter Mark Richman: Next on TVC « KSAV on Actor, artist, painter, playwright, and novelist Peter Mark Richman dies at age 93
- 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 – 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: “Two Beggars on Horseback” aired on Jan. 18, 1959 – 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: “Maverick and Juliet,” the second of two episodes featuring Carole Wells, aired on Jan. 17, 1960 – 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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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Dutchman’s Gold,” inspired by the Top 40 song of the same name, aired on Jan. 22, 1961
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 →
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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
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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
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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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Dawn Wells, 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, 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, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Two Beggars on Horseback” aired on Jan. 18, 1959
TWO BEGGARS ON HORSEBACK Original Airdate: January 18, 1959 Synopsis. Bret and Bart each carry a $10,000 draft from the Gannet Express Company, only to discover that the company is about to go bankrupt. But Jessamy Longacre (guest star Patricia Barry) … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Carole Wells, Carole Wells Maverick, Carole Wells Pistols 'n' Petticoats, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Cynthia B, Dawn Wells, 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, Marion Hargrove, Maverick and Juliet, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Nichols, Patricia Barry, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Two Beggars on Horseback, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Maverick and Juliet,” the second of two episodes featuring Carole Wells, aired on Jan. 17, 1960
MAVERICK AND JULIET Original Airdate: January 17, 1960 Synopsis. Maverick meets The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn meets Romeo and Juliet as Bret and Bart finds themselves embroiled in a bitter feud between two families. Guest star Carole Wells (Pistols ‘n’ Petticoats) makes … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Carole Wells, Carole Wells Maverick, Carole Wells Pistols 'n' Petticoats, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Cynthia B, Dawn Wells, 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, Marion Hargrove, Maverick and Juliet, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Nichols, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “The Cactus Switch,” featuring Edgar Buchanan and Fay Spain, aired on Jan. 15, 1961
THE CATCUS SWITCH Original Airdate: January 15, 1961 Synopsis. In Green River, Bart runs afoul of a husband-and-wife team of grifters and an escaped killer named Red Daniels. “The Cactus Switch” was the fifth of five episodes featuring Edgar Buchanan, the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Cynthia B, Dawn Wells, 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, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Nichols, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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Celebrating Dawn Wells: Next on TVC
Please join us this weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL for a special two-hour tribute to Dawn Wells, airing Jan. 15-17 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and FM 97.1 Bardstown, KY Friday 1/15 9am ET 6am PT Listen … Continue reading →
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Gun-Shy,” the famous episode of MAVERICK that parodied GUNSMOKE, aired for the first time on Jan. 11, 1959
GUN-SHY Original Airdate: January 11, 1959 Synopsis. In Elwood, Kansas, Bret’s efforts to track down $500,000 in hidden gold run afoul of the town’s stalwart but dimwitted marshal, Mort Dooley. The most famous episode of the original Maverick, “Gun-Shy” scored a … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Ben Gage, Ben Gage Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Cynthia B, Dawn Wells, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Gun-Shy, Gun-Shy Marion Hargrove, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick Gun-Shy, Maverick Gunsmoke, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Mort Dooley, Mort Dooley Gun-Shy, Nichols, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, shall I move a little closer Marshal, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Family Pride” aired on Jan. 8, 1961
FAMILY PRIDE Original Airdate: January 8, 1961 Synopsis. In New Mexico, Beau finds himself rivals with a trio of con artists who keep getting the best of him. “Family Pride” was the first of four episodes helmed by John Ainsworth, the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Nichols, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Westbound, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Dead Man’s Hand,” the conclusion of a two-part episode of the short-lived series YOUNG MAVERICK, aired on Jan. 2, 1980. Guest stars included James Woods and a pre-KNOTS LANDING Donna Mills
4./5. DEAD MAN’S HAND (Two-parter) Original Airdates: December 26, 1979 and January 2, 1980 Synopsis. Trouble ensues for Ben Maverick when he inherits a pat hand from a gambler who died during a high-stakes poker game. Young Maverick (CBS, 1979-1980) was … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Beauregard Maverick, Ben Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Charles Frank, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Cousin Beau, Dawn Wells, Dead Man's Hand, Donna Mills, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Howard Duff, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, James Woods, JGARF, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Robert Colbert, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Susan Blanchard, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr, Young Maverick, Young Maverick Dead Man's Hand
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The Sounds of Lost Christmas: Next on TVC
We’ll go back in time this weekend as part of a special holiday edition of TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing Dec. 25-27 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and FM 97.1 Bardstown, KY Friday 12/25 9am ET 6am PT … Continue reading →
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Tagged Andy Griffith, Bob Hope, Charles Kuralt, Christmas TV Companion, Danny Thomas, Dean Martin, Florence Henderson, Glen Campbell, holiday TV episodes, Jim Nabors, Joanna Wilson, Jonathan Winters, Judy Garland, Phil Gries, The Sounds of Lost Television, Tis the Season TV, vintage holiday TV specials, Walter Cronkite
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