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- This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Part 1 of the two-part episode “Gearjammers!” airs on Sept. 26, 1975
- Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Eight-time Emmy Award-winning actor ED ASNER helps us celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW by sharing a few memories of each of his fellow cast members. Ed’s memoir, SON OF A JUNKMAN: My Life from the West Bottoms of Kansas City to the Bright Lights of Hollywood, is available in hardcover, paperback and as an eBook through Amazon.com
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- Rich Little, Tara Arkle, and A Rogue TV Comedy Writer: Next on TVC « KSAV on via BHBPR: RICH LITTLE, America’s Master Mimic, will bring his arsenal of voices to RICH LITTLE… VIRTUALLY SPEAKING, a virtual club performance directed by Alison Arngrim that will be streamed live on Thursday 10/15 beginning at 8:30pm ET 5:30pm PT. The venue marks Mr. Little’s very first virtual performance. Tickets are $15 and are available at StageIt.com or TheRichLittle.com
- This Date in MAVERICK TV History: MAVERICK premieres on ABC with “The War of Silver Kings,” airing on Sept. 22, 1957 – 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: David Frankham stars in “Royal Four Flush,” airing Sept. 20, 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
- Gigi Garner, Mr. TV Classics, and A Rogue TV Comedy Writer: Next on TVC « KSAV on Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 504 with guest Steve Beverly is available for listening on demand
- This Day in MAVERICK TV History: “The Bundle from Britain,” Roger Moore’s debut appearance as Cousin Beau Maverick, airs on Sept. 18, 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: Peggy McCay stars in “The Sheriff of Duck ‘n’ Shoot,” airing Sept. 27, 1959
THE SHERIFF OF DUCK ‘N’ SHOOT Original Airdate: September 27, 1959 Synopsis. The conniving judge of Duck ‘n’ Shoot (population 1,018) wants Bret as the town sheriff after apparently witnessing Maverick knock out a rowdy cowboy with only one punch. … Continue reading →
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This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Susan Strasberg and Dick Gautier star in “The Countess,” airing Sept. 27, 1974
THE COUNTESS Original Air Date: September 27, 1974 Synopsis. Socialite Deborah Ryder (played by Susan Strasberg) hires Rockford to stop Carl Brego (Dick Gautier), an extortionist who knows that Deborah was once linked to a numbers racket in Chicago. As … Continue reading →
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This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Part 1 of the two-part episode “Gearjammers!” airs on Sept. 26, 1975
GEARJAMMERS! (Part 1) Original Air Date: September 26, 1975 Synopsis. Rocky’s life becomes endangered after he inadvertently witnesses an illegal business transaction between his trucker friend Johnny LoSalvo and LoSalvo’s ruthless boss Hammel, who has plotted to hijack six of … Continue reading →
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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Eight-time Emmy Award-winning actor ED ASNER helps us celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW by sharing a few memories of each of his fellow cast members. Ed’s memoir, SON OF A JUNKMAN: My Life from the West Bottoms of Kansas City to the Bright Lights of Hollywood, is available in hardcover, paperback and as an eBook through Amazon.com
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This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Robert Colbert, Edgar Buchanan, and a host of other Warner Bros. Western actors star in “Hadley’s Hunters,” airing Sept. 25, 1960
HADLEY’S HUNTERS Original Airdate: September 25, 1960 Synopsis. Bart rides into Hadley, a town named after its sheriff, a shrewd politician (played by Edgar Buchanan) who has carefully crafted a reputation for apprehending notorious criminals. Hadley’s legend, however, is a … Continue reading →
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Tagged 77 Sunset Strip, and Ty Hardin, Arthur Silver, Ballad of Bret Maverick, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Big Mike McComb, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Bronco, Budd Boetticher, C.B. Glasscock, Cheyenne, Clint Walker, Coles Trapnell, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edd Byrnes, Edgar Buchanan, Gigi Garner, Hadley's Hunters, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, James Garner Pappy, JGARF, John Russell, Lawman), Leo Gordon, Leslie Martinson, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick debut episode, Maverick is the legend of the west, 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, Peter Brown, Robert Colbert, Robert Colbert Maverick, Rockford Files, Roy Huggins, Sugarfoot, Will Hutchins
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This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Sharon Gless, Michael Bell, and John McMartin star in “The Fourth Man,” airing Sept. 24, 1976
THE FOURTH MAN Original Air Date: September 24, 1976 Synopsis. Rockford’s neighbor Lori Jenevein (played by Sharon Gless) becomes the target of a hitman named Timpson Farrell (John McMartin). Lori, an airline flight attendant, recognizes Farrell as a regular passenger … Continue reading →
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Tagged 45 Years of The Rockford Files, 45 Years Rockford book, Angel Martin, Backlash of the Hunter, Beth Davenport Jim Rockford, Bill Mumy, Black Pawn Press, Charles Floyd Johnson, chas. floyd johnson, Chas. Floyd Johnson Rockford Files, David Chase, David Chase Rockford Files, Ed Robertson, Ed Robertson Maverick, Ed Robertson Rockford Files, Evelyn Martin, Glen Larsen controversy, Gretchen Corbett, Gretchen Corbett Beth Davenport, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Glen Larsen, James Garner Jim Rockford, James Garner Maverick, James Garner Rockford, James Garner Rockford Files, JGARF, Jim Rockford, Jim Rockford Bret Maverick, Jo Swerling, Jo Swerling Rockford Files, Jo Swerling Roy Huggins, Joe Santos, Joe Santos Dennis Becker, John McMartin, Juanita Bartlett, Juanita Bartlett Rockford Files, Lindsay Wagner, Meta Rosenberg, Meta Rosenberg James Garner, Meta Rosenberg Rockford Files, Michael Bell, Rockford Files book, Rockford Files Death by Resurrection, Rockford Files Glen Larsen, Rockford Files This Case is Closed, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Roy Huggins Rockford Files, Roy Huggins Stephen J. Cannell, Sharon Gless, Sharon Gless Cagney and Lacey, Sharon Gless Rockford Files, Sharon Gless Switch, Stephen J. Cannell Rockford Files, Stuart Margolin, Stuart Margolin Angel, Stuart Margolin James Garner, Stuart Margolin Rockford Files, Walter Jenevein
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This Date in MAVERICK TV History: MAVERICK premieres on ABC with “The War of Silver Kings,” airing on Sept. 22, 1957
THE WAR OF THE SILVER KINGS Original Airdate: September 22, 1957 Synopsis. Soon after arriving in the mining community of Echo Springs, Maverick wins a high-stakes poker game with Phineas King, the unscrupulous town magnate. King doesn’t take kindly to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Ballad of Bret Maverick, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Big Mike McComb, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, C.B. Glasscock, Coles Trapnell, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, James Garner Pappy, JGARF, Leo Gordon, Leslie Martinson, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick debut episode, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Pappy episode, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick War of the Silver Kings, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, my dear ole Pappy, my ole Pappy used to say, Pappy Maverick, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, War of the Copper Kings, War of the Silver Kings
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This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: “Heartaches of a Fool,” featuring two songs performed by Willie Nelson, airs on Sept. 22, 1978
HEARTACHES OF A FOOL Original Air Date: September 22, 1978 Synopsis. Country-western recording star Charlie Strayhorn is beset with financial and personal problems: production on his new album has been delayed; he has tax troubles; and his marriage is ending. … Continue reading →
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Tagged 45 Years of The Rockford Files, 45 Years Rockford book, Angel Martin, Backlash of the Hunter, Beth Davenport Jim Rockford, Bill Mumy, Black Pawn Press, Charles Floyd Johnson, chas. floyd johnson, Chas. Floyd Johnson Rockford Files, David Chase, David Chase Rockford Files, Ed Robertson, Ed Robertson Maverick, Ed Robertson Rockford Files, Evelyn Martin, Gretchen Corbett, Gretchen Corbett Beth Davenport, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Jim Rockford, James Garner Maverick, James Garner Rockford, James Garner Rockford Files, JGARF, Jim Rockford, Jim Rockford Bret Maverick, Jo Swerling, Jo Swerling Rockford Files, Jo Swerling Roy Huggins, Joe Santos, Joe Santos Dennis Becker, Juanita Bartlett, Juanita Bartlett Rockford Files, Lindsay Wagner, Meta Rosenberg, Meta Rosenberg James Garner, Meta Rosenberg Rockford Files, Rockford Files book, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Roy Huggins Rockford Files, Roy Huggins Stephen J. Cannell, Stephen J. Cannell Rockford Files, Stuart Margolin, Stuart Margolin Angel, Stuart Margolin James Garner, Stuart Margolin Rockford Files, Willie Nelson, Willie Nelson Good Hearted Woman, Willie Nelson Heartaches of a Fool, Willie Nelson Rockford Files
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This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Whitney Blake stars in “The Day They Hanged Bret Maverick,” airing Sept. 21, 1958
THE DAY THEY HANGED BRET MAVERICK Original Airdate: September 21, 1958 Synopsis. In the town of Hallelujah, outlaw Cliff Sharp breaks into Bret’s hotel room and plants evidence linking Maverick to a $40,000 robbery-and-murder scheme. After the town convicts him … Continue reading →
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 508 with guest Gigi Garner is available for listening on demand
The Humanity of James Garner Original Airdates: Sept. 18-20, 2020 TVC 508.4: Ed welcomes back Gigi Garner, daughter of beloved film and TV actor James Garner, and the founder the James Garner Animal Rescue Fund (JGARF), the nonprofit organization that … Continue reading →
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