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This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Buddy Ebsen and Peggy McCay star in “The Maverick Line,” the final episode featuring James Garner, airing Nov. 20, 1960
THE MAVERICK LINE Original Airdate: November 20, 1960 Synopsis. Bret and Bart arrive in Snowflake to claim their inheritance from their late Uncle Micah―full ownership of the Maverick Stage Line. Although Micah had hoped that the boys would run the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Black Pawn Press, Bret Maverick, Buddy Ebsen, Coles Trapnell, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, James Garner Pappy, JGARF, Leo Gordon, Leo Gordon Big Mike McComb, Leo Gordon Maverick, Leslie Martinson, Marion Hargrove, Maverick, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Jail at Junction Flats, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Pappy episode, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, my dear ole Pappy, my ole Pappy used to say, Pappy Maverick, Pappyisms, Peggy McCay, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Beau Maverick, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Sir Roger Moore, The Maverick Line, Uncle Micah Maverick, Warner Bros. Western actors, Warner Bros. Westerns, Western actors
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 531.5 with guest Paul Robert Coyle: Behind the Scenes of Xena, Hercules, and The Dead Zone is available for listening on demand
Behind the Scenes of Xena: Warrior Princess Original Airdates: Mar. 19-21, 2021 TVC 531.5: Television writer and producer Paul Robert Coyle takes us behind the scenes of Xena: Warrior Princess, including how the writers cleverly worked around the freak injury … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aeolis Hercules, Ann Udell, Anthony Michael Hall The Dead Zone, Barnaby Jones, Barnaby Jones The Fatal Dive, behind the scenes, Bruce Campbell Hercules, Buddy Ebsen, character creation fee, character creation fees, Crazy Like a Fox, David Janssen, David Odgen Stiers The Dead Zone, Death Valley Days, Deep Space Nine, Deep Space Nine Whispers, Ed Lakso, Edward Lakso, Gerry Anderson Space Precinct, Hercules behind the scenes, Hercules New Zealand, Hercules The Legendary Journeys, Hercules The Sovereign, Hill Street Blues meets Star Trek, Jack Warden, Jacobs Brown Media Group, Jake and the Fatman, John Rubinstein, Karl Malden, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Sorbo health scare, Kevin Sorbo Hercules, Kevin Sorbo Hercules The Legendary Journeys, Kevin Sorbo stroke, Kevin Sorbo The Sovereign, Kevin Sorbo True Strength, Lee Meriwether, Lucy Lawless Xena, Lucy Lawless Xena injury, Mark Shera, Michael Douglas, Michael Hurst, Michael Hurst Aeolis, Michael Hurst Hercules, Michael Hurst Paul Robert Coyle, Michael Pillar Deep Space Nine, Michael Piller, Michael Piller Star Trek The Next Generation, Michael Piller The Dead Zone, Move Along Home, Paul Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle Columbo, Paul Robert Coyle D.C. Fontana, Paul Robert Coyle Hercules, Paul Robert Coyle memoir, Paul Robert Coyle Michael Piller, Paul Robert Coyle Peter Falk, Paul Robert Coyle Philip Saltzman, Paul Robert Coyle Quinn Martin, Paul Robert Coyle Space Precinct, Paul Robert Coyle Swords Starships and Superheroes, Paul Robert Coyle The Dead Zone, Paul Robert Coyle The Fatal Dive, Paul Robert Coyle The Honorable Profession, Paul Robert Coyle Xena, Penny Peyser, Philip Saltzman, Robert Janssen, Simon and Simon, Space Precinct, spotting sessions, Star Trek Next Generation, Star Trek The Next Generation Move Along Home, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Streets of San Francisco, Streets of San Francisco Honorable Profession, Streets of San Francisco Robert Reed, Swords Starships and Superheroes, Swords Starships and Superheroes From Star Trek to Xena to Hercules A TV Writer’s Life Scripting the Stories of Heroes, Ted Shackelford Space Precinct, The Dead Zone TV series, The Fugitive, The Streets of San Francisco, Voyager, Whispers Colm Meaney, Writer's Digest, Xena behind the scenes, Xena Warrior Princess New Zealand, Xena: Warrior Princess
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Kevin Spirtas, Paul Robert Coyle, plus Blondie and Dagwood on Film: Next on TVC
We’ll have return visits from actor and producer Kevin Spirtas and television writer Paul Robert Coyle, plus we’ll welcome Gina Goff, producer of Senior Moment, on the next edition of TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing Mar. 19-21 at the following times and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Anita Gillette, Ann Udell, Barnaby Jones, Barnaby Jones The Fatal Dive, Buddy Ebsen, character creation fees, Christopher Lloyd, Christopher Lloyd Star Trek, Christopher Lloyd Taxi, Crazy Like a Fox, David Janssen, Death Valley Days, Deep Space Nine, Deep Space Nine Whispers, Don McManus, Ed Lakso, Edward Lakso, Esai Morales, Esai Morales La Bamba, Esai Morales Senior Moment, Friday the 13th, Gerry Anderson Space Precinct, Gina Goff, Giorgio Serafini, Hercules The Incredible Journeys, Hill Street Blues meets Star Trek, Jack Warden, Jacobs Brown Media Group, Jake and the Fatman, Jean Smart, Jean Smart Senior Moment, John Rubinstein, Karl Malden, Kaye Ballard, Kevin Spiras The Hills Have Eyes, Kevin Spirtas, Kevin Spirtas After Forever, Kevin Spirtas Days of Our Lives, Kevin Spirtas Dr. Craig Wesley, Kevin Spirtas Friday the 13th movies, Kevin Spirtas Michael Slade, Kevin Spirtas One Life to Live, Kevin Spirtas Rituals, Kevin Spirtas Wes Craven, Lee Meriwether, Lenny Wolpe, Mark Shera, Michael Douglas, Michael Pillar Deep Space Nine, Michael Piller Star Trek The Next Generation, Michael Slade After Forever, Michael Slade Days of Our Lives, Michael Slade Riley's Unforgettable School Project, Mitchell Anderson, Move Along Home, Palm Springs Senior Moment, Paul Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle Columbo, Paul Robert Coyle D.C. Fontana, Paul Robert Coyle Hercules, Paul Robert Coyle memoir, Paul Robert Coyle Michael Piller, Paul Robert Coyle Peter Falk, Paul Robert Coyle Philip Saltzman, Paul Robert Coyle Quinn Martin, Paul Robert Coyle Space Precinct, Paul Robert Coyle Swords Starships and Superheroes, Paul Robert Coyle The Fatal Dive, Paul Robert Coyle The Honorable Profession, Paul Robert Coyle Xena, Penny Peyser, Philip Saltzman, Riley's Unforgettable School Project, Robert Janssen, Ruta Lee, Senior Moment, Senior Moment movie, Senior Moment William Shatner, Simon and Simon, Space Precinct, Star Trek Next Generation, Star Trek The Next Generation Move Along Home, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Streets of San Francisco, Streets of San Francisco Honorable Profession, Streets of San Francisco Robert Reed, Swords Starships and Superheroes, Swords Starships and Superheroes From Star Trek to Xena to Hercules A TV Writer’s Life Scripting the Stories of Heroes, Ted Shackelford Space Precinct, The Fugitive, The Streets of San Francisco, Voyager, Whispers Colm Meaney, William Shatner, William Shatner Senior Moment, William Shatner Star Trek, William Shatner T.J. Hooker, Writer's Digest, Xena: Warrior Princess
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 530.1 with guest Paul Robert Coyle is available for listening on demand
Paul Robert Coyle on Writing for Deep Space Nine Original Airdates: Mar. 12-14, 2021 TVC 530.1: Television writer and producer Paul Robert Coyle talks to Ed about how he transitioned into writing for sci-fi and fantasy, including such iconic shows … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ann Udell, Barnaby Jones, Barnaby Jones The Fatal Dive, Buddy Ebsen, character creation fees, Crazy Like a Fox, David Janssen, Death Valley Days, Deep Space Nine, Deep Space Nine Whispers, Ed Lakso, Edward Lakso, Gerry Anderson Space Precinct, Hercules The Incredible Journeys, Hill Street Blues meets Star Trek, Jack Warden, Jacobs Brown Media Group, Jake and the Fatman, John Rubinstein, Karl Malden, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera, Michael Douglas, Michael Pillar Deep Space Nine, Michael Piller Star Trek The Next Generation, Move Along Home, Paul Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle Columbo, Paul Robert Coyle D.C. Fontana, Paul Robert Coyle Hercules, Paul Robert Coyle memoir, Paul Robert Coyle Michael Piller, Paul Robert Coyle Peter Falk, Paul Robert Coyle Philip Saltzman, Paul Robert Coyle Quinn Martin, Paul Robert Coyle Space Precinct, Paul Robert Coyle Swords Starships and Superheroes, Paul Robert Coyle The Fatal Dive, Paul Robert Coyle The Honorable Profession, Paul Robert Coyle Xena, Penny Peyser, Philip Saltzman, Robert Janssen, Simon and Simon, Space Precinct, Star Trek Next Generation, Star Trek The Next Generation Move Along Home, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Streets of San Francisco, Streets of San Francisco Honorable Profession, Streets of San Francisco Robert Reed, Swords Starships and Superheroes, Swords Starships and Superheroes From Star Trek to Xena to Hercules A TV Writer’s Life Scripting the Stories of Heroes, Ted Shackelford Space Precinct, The Fugitive, The Streets of San Francisco, Voyager, Whispers Colm Meaney, Writer's Digest, Xena: Warrior Princess
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Walter Koenig, Paul Robert Coyle, plus Behind the Scenes of The Pet Set: Next on TVC
We’ll play Part 2 of our conversations with Walter Koenig and Paul Robert Coyle on the next edition of TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing Mar. 12-14 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and FM 97.1 Bardstown, KY Friday 3/12 … Continue reading →
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Tagged Africa USA, Agnes Moorehead, Albets Enterprises, Allen Ludden, Ann Udell, Babylon 5, Barbara Eden, Barnaby Jones, Barnaby Jones The Fatal Dive, Beaming Up and Getting Off, bears, Betty White, Betty White game show appearances, Betty White Pet Set digital platforms, Betty White Pet Set DVD, Betty White public service ads, Betty White The Pet Set, Betty White: Game Show Goddess, Betty White’s Pet Set, Betty White’s Pet Set celebrity friends, Betty’s Photo Album, Billy DeWolfe, Brenda Vaccaro, Buddy Ebsen, Burt Reynolds, Carol Burnett, cats, cheetahs, chimps, Christopher Lloyd, Class of 65, Cleveland Amory, cougars, Crazy Like a Fox, created by Betty White, Dabney Coleman, Darren Wadyko, Darren Wadyko Media, David Janssen, Daytime Hostess: The Betty White Show, Death Valley Days, Della Reese, dogs, Donald O'Connor, Doris Day, eagles, Ed Lakso, Edward Lakso, elephants, Elizabeth Ashley, gorillas, Harlan Ellison, Hercules The Incredible Journeys, horses, Hot in Cleveland, J. Michael Straczynski Babylon 5, J. Michael Straczynski Becoming Superman, Jack Warden, Jacobs Brown Media Group, James Brolin, James Caan, Jessica Walter, Jimmy Stewart, John Rubinstein, Joseph D'Agosta, Joseph Pevney, kangaroos, Karl Malden, Lee Meriwether, Life Before and Beyond Star Trek, lifelong love of animals, lions, Mark Shera, Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Douglas, Michael Landon, MPI Media Group, Password, Paul Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle Columbo, Paul Robert Coyle D.C. Fontana, Paul Robert Coyle Hercules, Paul Robert Coyle memoir, Paul Robert Coyle Michael Piller, Paul Robert Coyle Peter Falk, Paul Robert Coyle Philip Saltzman, Paul Robert Coyle Quinn Martin, Paul Robert Coyle Swords Starships and Superheroes, Paul Robert Coyle The Fatal Dive, Paul Robert Coyle The Honorable Profession, Paul Robert Coyle Xena, Penny Peyser, Philip Saltzman, Ralph Helfer, Robert Janssen, Rod Serling, seals, Shirley Delzaio, Shirley Jones, Simon and Simon, sitcom legend Betty White, snakes, Star Trek, Star Trek IV, Star Trek IV The Voyage Home, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Streets of San Francisco, Streets of San Francisco Honorable Profession, Streets of San Francisco Robert Reed, Swords Starships and Superheroes, Swords Starships and Superheroes From Star Trek to Xena to Hercules A TV Writer’s Life Scripting the Stories of Heroes, The Fugitive, The Golden Girls, The Incredible Hulk, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Streets of San Francisco, vincent price, Walter Koenig, Walter Koenig Alfred Bester, Walter Koenig Babylon 5, Walter Koenig Beaming Up and Getting Off, Walter Koenig Buck Alice, Walter Koenig Buck Alice and the Actor-Robot, Walter Koenig comic books, Walter Koenig J. Michael Straczynski, Walter Koenig James Doohan, Walter Koenig Leonard Nimoy, Walter Koenig Mr. Chekov, Walter Koenig Mr. Novak, Walter Koenig Neighborhood Playhouse, Walter Koenig Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig Pavel Chekov, Walter Koenig Star Trek, Walter Koenig The Monsters are Out on Maple Street, Walter Koenig Things to Come, Walter Koenig Warped Factors, Walter Koenig William Shatner, wild animals including tigers, wolves, Writer's Digest, Xena: Warrior Princess, zebras
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This week in MAVERICK TV History: “Last Stop: Oblivion,” featuring Buddy Ebsen, airs on Feb. 12, 1961
LAST STOP: OBLIVION Original Airdate: February 12, 1961 Synopsis. En route to Denver, Bart and Laura Nelson spend the night at a stagecoach station run by Nero and Verna Lyme, an amiable couple with a deadly pastime: They sniff out … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Barnaby Jones, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Beverly Hillbillies, Big Mike McComb, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Buddy Ebsen, Coles Trapnell, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edgar Buchanan, Folgers commercials, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Last Stop: Oblivion, Leo Gordon, 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, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Virginia Christine, William T. Orr
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 522 with guest Paul Robert Coyle is available for listening on demand
How to Write for Certain TV Actors Original Airdate: Jan. 8-10, 2021 TVC 522.1: Part 2 of a conversation that began on our Dec. 18-20 program with television writer and producer Paul Robert Coyle. Paul’s memoir, Swords, Starships and Superheroes, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ann Udell, Barnaby Jones, Barnaby Jones The Fatal Dive, Buddy Ebsen, Crazy Like a Fox, David Janssen, Death Valley Days, Ed Lakso, Edward Lakso, Hercules The Incredible Journeys, Jack Warden, Jacobs Brown Media Group, John Rubinstein, Karl Malden, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera, Michael Douglas, Paul Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle, Paul Robert Coyle Columbo, Paul Robert Coyle D.C. Fontana, Paul Robert Coyle Hercules, Paul Robert Coyle memoir, Paul Robert Coyle Michael Piller, Paul Robert Coyle Peter Falk, Paul Robert Coyle Philip Saltzman, Paul Robert Coyle Quinn Martin, Paul Robert Coyle Swords Starships and Superheroes, Paul Robert Coyle The Fatal Dive, Paul Robert Coyle The Honorable Profession, Paul Robert Coyle Xena, Penny Peyser, Philip Saltzman, Robert Janssen, Simon and Simon, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Streets of San Francisco, Streets of San Francisco Honorable Profession, Streets of San Francisco Robert Reed, Swords Starships and Superheroes, Swords Starships and Superheroes From Star Trek to Xena to Hercules A TV Writer’s Life Scripting the Stories of Heroes, The Fugitive, The Streets of San Francisco, Writer's Digest, Xena: Warrior Princess
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