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- Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 503: Special Tribute to Regis Philbin is now available for listening on demand
- Next weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL: Actor, comedian, and impressionist JOHN BYNER on discovering his gift for mimicry at a very young age; his approach to creating different voices for animated projects, and to creating the many different characters he’s played on comedy and variety shows; and why the ambiance on talk shows during the era of Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, and Dinah Shore was often like going to a cocktail party. John’s memoir, FIVE MINUTES, MR. BYNER, not only shares many stories of his working with the likes of Steve Allen, Mel Torme, Dinah Shore, Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, Henry Fonda, and Elvis Presley, but gives readers a glimpse of the person behind each of these performers
- Special Tribute to Regis Philbin: Next on TVC
- Now available in softcover and as an eBook and audiobook: FIVE MINUTES, MR. BYNER: A Lifetime of Laughter, the remarkable story of how John Byner overcame his shyness as young boy growing up in Long Island, New York and transformed himself into a master voice artist and character actor who has entertained people all over the world for the past six decades
- via Shout! Factory TV: Tim Conway’s short-lived variety series THE TIM CONWAY SHOW and THE TIM CONWAY COMEDY HOUR, as well as his short-lived sitcom ACE CRAWFORD: PRIVATE EYE, will all become available for streaming on demand for the first time beginning Saturday 8/1 on ShoutFactoryTV.com
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- Special Tribute to Carl Reiner: Next on TVC « KSAV on via 121comm.com: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks’ performance of The 2,000 Year Old Man on the Feb. 12, 1961 edition of THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW will be among the many comedy and musical performances that will be streamed for free, in their entirety, on the ED SULLIVAN SHOW YouTube channel between Friday 7/17 thru Thursday 7/23. Also streamed that week will be classic appearances by Tom Jones, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, The Mamas and the Papas, Wayne Newton, a pre-Laugh-In Rowan & Martin and a pre-Get Smart Don Adams, plus a fun segment from 1962 that includes batting tips from Dodgers great Jackie Robinson. The ED SULLIVAN Show YouTube channel is part of the recent UMe agreement with SOFAEntertainment Inc. for the global digital rights to the classic Sunday night variety series
- Special Tribute to Carl Reiner: Next on TVC « KSAV on via Jonas Public Relations: Carl Reiner donates items from his career to the National Comedy Center, including the toupee he wore while playing Alan Brady on The Dick Van Dyke Show
- Special Tribute to Carl Reiner: Next on TVC « KSAV on Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: M*A*S*H star LORETTA SWIT on working with Carl Reiner on his short-lived but fondly remembered comedy anthology series GOOD HEAVENS—the premise of which, in many respects, embodied who Reiner was as a person
- Special Tribute to Carl Reiner: Next on TVC « KSAV on via Variety: Comedy legend Carl Reiner dies at age 98
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TV CONFIDENTIAL wishes a Happy Birthday to Peter Mark Richman by posting a special minisode edition featuring a clip from our conversation of May 2011. Since that time, Peter Mark has published his memoir, I SAW A MOLTEN WHITE LIGHT, which is another great book you’ll enjoy, especially during this time of sheltering in place
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Tagged 4 Faces, A Hatful of Rain, A Medal for Murray, Actors Studio, American National Theater, An Autobiography of My Artistic and Spiritual Journey, Ben Gazzara, Beverly Hills 90210, British Invasion, Broadway stage, Cain's Hundred, Casey Kasem, Chuck Harter, Darlene Love, Dick Clark, Dorothy Dandridge, Drama Critics Award, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, Gary Cooper, Hatful of Rain, Helen Richman, Herman’s Hermits, Hollander's Deal, Hollywood a Go Go, Hullabaloo, I Saw a Molten White Light, Ike and Tina Turner, Jack Good, Jack Klugman, James Franciscus, Lee Strasberg, Lloyd Thaxton, Longstreet, Michael V. Gazzo, Mission: Impossible, Murder She Wrote, New York, Nicholas Cain, Nick Cain, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pennsylvania, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Love, pop music TV shows, Quinn Martin, Ready Steady Go, registered pharmacist, Reverend Snow, Robert F. Kennedy, Rod Serling, Roger Perry, Santa Barbara, Shebang, Shindig, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Steve Binder, Steve McQueen, Streets of San Francisco, Subud, The FBI, The Fugitive, The Invaders, The Kinks, The Method, The Rebirth of Ira Masters, The Righteous Brothers, Three's Company, Top of the Pops, Twilight Zone, Where the Action Is, William Wyler
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “The Rivals,” the famous adaptation of the Richard Sheridan play that also featured Roger Moore and Patricia Crowley, aired on Jan. 25, 1959
THE RIVALS Original Airdate: January 25, 1959 Synopsis. Wealthy John Vandergelt III hires Bret to switch identities with him as part of an elaborate attempt to woo the lovely Lydia Linley. “The Rivals” is the only episode of Maverick to … 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, Ed Nelson, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Julia Adams, Leslie H. Martinson, 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, Neil Hamilton, Patricia Crowley, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Rivals, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “The White Widow,” the second of two episodes featuring Julie Adams, aired on Jan. 24, 1960
THE WHITE WIDOW Original Airdate: January 24, 1960 Synopsis. Needing money after he is robbed of his poker winnings, Bart finds himself employed as bodyguard to Wilma White, a widowed bank president whose life has been threatened. Best known as 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, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Julia Adams, 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, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, William T. Orr
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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: “Rope of Cards,” the episode that introduced viewers to Maverick Solitaire, aired 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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via Jonas PR: Holy Memorabilia, Batman! More than 400 items from Batman, Star Trek, Mork & Mindy, Breaking Bad and other favorite shows from all eras of television will be auctioned off on Saturday 12/1 at the Prop Store location in Valencia, California. Many of these items are coming to market for the very first time. Besides live bidding, fans from all over the world can participate in the auction via telephone or online via www.propstore.com. For our listeners who live in the L.A. area, a free public preview of the items to be auctioned will take place at Prop Store from Monday 11/26 thru Friday 11/30
Prop Store, one of the leading film and TV memorabilia companies, in association with the world renowned curator James Comisar, has today announced it is hosting the first ever All-Television All-Eras Live Auction Event featuring original costumes, props and set decoration from … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam West, Batman, Brandon Alinger, Breaking Bad, Captain Kirk, Claymation, Dexter, Eye of the Beholder, Fartman, Forbes, Frank Gorshin, Geoffrey the Giraffe, Howard Stern, interracial kiss, James Comisar, Laura Palmer, Lieutenant Uhura, Mork & Mindy, MTV Music Awards, Museum of TV, My Favorite Martian, Nichelle Nichols, pop culture, prop art, Prop Store, Stephen Lane, Toys R Us, TV memorabilia, TV Treasures, Twilight Zone, Twin Peaks, Walter White, Will Vinton, William Shatner, Worlds Greatest Collection of Television Memorabilia
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 411 with guests Peter Mark Richman and Chuck Harter is now available online for listening on demand
Show No. 411 with guests Peter Mark Richman and Chuck Harter Original Airdate: July 20-23, 2018 First hour: Chuck Harter joins Ed for a look at Shindig, Hullabaloo, Where the Action Is and other national and syndicated pop music TV … Continue reading →
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Tagged 4 Faces, A Hatful of Rain, A Medal for Murray, Actors Studio, American National Theater, An Autobiography of My Artistic and Spiritual Journey, Ben Gazzara, Beverly Hills 90210, British Invasion, Broadway stage, Cain's Hundred, Casey Kasem, Chuck Harter, Darlene Love, Dick Clark, Dorothy Dandridge, Drama Critics Award, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, Gary Cooper, Hatful of Rain, Helen Richman, Herman’s Hermits, Hollander's Deal, Hollywood a Go Go, Hullabaloo, I Saw a Molten White Light, Ike and Tina Turner, Jack Good, Jack Klugman, James Franciscus, Lee Strasberg, Lloyd Thaxton, Longstreet, Michael V. Gazzo, Mission: Impossible, Murder She Wrote, New York, Nicholas Cain, Nick Cain, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pennsylvania, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Love, pop music TV shows, Quinn Martin, Ready Steady Go, registered pharmacist, Reverend Snow, Robert F. Kennedy, Rod Serling, Roger Perry, Santa Barbara, Shebang, Shindig, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Steve Binder, Steve McQueen, Streets of San Francisco, Subud, The FBI, The Fugitive, The Invaders, The Kinks, The Method, The Rebirth of Ira Masters, The Righteous Brothers, Three's Company, Top of the Pops, Twilight Zone, Where the Action Is, William Wyler
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Peter Mark Richman: Next on TVC
Actor, author and artist Peter Mark Richman and TV and music historian Chuck Harter will join us this weekend on a brand new edition of TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing July 20-23 at the following times and venues: Share-a-Vision Radio San Francisco … Continue reading →
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Tagged 4 Faces, A Hatful of Rain, A Medal for Murray, Actors Studio, American National Theater, An Autobiography of My Artistic and Spiritual Journey, Ben Gazzara, Beverly Hills 90210, British Invasion, Broadway stage, Cain's Hundred, Casey Kasem, Chuck Harter, Darlene Love, Dick Clark, Dorothy Dandridge, Drama Critics Award, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, Gary Cooper, Hatful of Rain, Helen Richman, Herman’s Hermits, Hollander's Deal, Hollywood a Go Go, Hullabaloo, I Saw a Molten White Light, Ike and Tina Turner, Jack Good, Jack Klugman, James Franciscus, Lee Strasberg, Lloyd Thaxton, Longstreet, Michael V. Gazzo, Mission: Impossible, Murder She Wrote, New York, Nicholas Cain, Nick Cain, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pennsylvania, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Love, pop music TV shows, Quinn Martin, Ready Steady Go, registered pharmacist, Reverend Snow, Robert F. Kennedy, Rod Serling, Roger Perry, Santa Barbara, Shebang, Shindig, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Steve Binder, Steve McQueen, Streets of San Francisco, Subud, The FBI, The Fugitive, The Invaders, The Kinks, The Method, The Rebirth of Ira Masters, The Righteous Brothers, Three's Company, Top of the Pops, Twilight Zone, Where the Action Is, William Wyler
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 410 with guests Steve Bluestein and Donelle Dadigan is now available online for listening on demand
Show No. 410 with guests Steve Bluestein and Donelle Dadigan Original Airdate: July 6-9, 2018 First hour: Donelle Dadigan, founder and president of The Hollywood Museum, gives Ed a preview of some of the notable exhibits on display this summer, … Continue reading →
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David Frankham, plus the News and Documentary Emmy Awards: Next on TVC
Actor, author, and voice artist David Frankham and NATAS president Adam Sharp will join us this weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing Aug. 16-18 at the following times and venues: Share-a-Vision Radio San Francisco Bay Area Friday 8/16 7pm ET, 4pm … Continue reading →