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'Munsters' Star Fred Gwynne Felt Constricted by the Horror-com which celebrates its 60th Anniversary
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of The Munsters, which originally aired on CBS from 1964 to 1966. The show boasted a stellar cast of actors including Fred Gwynne, who died in 1993 from pancreatic cancer.
In Memory of George Peppard ('Breakfast at Tiffany's'/'The A-Team'): 30 Years After His Tragic Death
It’s been thirty years since charismatic actor George Peppard died from pneumonia. Best known for feature films like The Strange One (1957) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), Peppard went on to find fame on the small screen with two NBC shows Banecek (1972–1974) and The A-Team (1983–1987). This is his his story.
'Bionic Woman' Star Lindsay Wagner Was Inspired by Actress Anne Bancroft in 'The Miracle Worker'
Actress Lindsay Wagner is best known as superheroine Jaime Sommers in The Bionic Woman, which originally aired on ABC from 1976-1978. The iconic sci-fi series was a spin-off from The Six Million Dollar Man, starring Lee Majors as superhero Steve Austin, which originally aired on ABC from 1973-1978.
The Complex Bisexual, Alcoholic Life of Actress Kay Francis: 56 Years After Her Tragic Death
Film historian Karina Longworth’s classic Hollywood podcast, You Must Remember This, has gained a loyal following over the years. As Longworth once explained, she titled the show as such because “I was thinking about our collective memory.”
There Is More To The Tragic Story of Why Famed Actress/Singer Carole Landis Suffered Suicide
Film historian Karina Longworth’s classic Hollywood podcast, You Must Remember This, has gained a loyal following over the years. As Longworth once explained, she titled the show as such because “I was thinking about our collective memory.”
In Memory of 'Match Game, '73-'82': One of TV's Most Popular Game Shows in History
Several incarnations of the Match Game TV game show have aired over the years, including the newest edition that has been broadcast by NBC. However, the most popular version of the series was hosted by Gene Rayburn on CBS from 1973 to 1982.
Cesar Romero's Secret Gay Life & Public Career on 'Batman' & Beyond: 30 Years After His Tragic Death
It’s been 30 years since actor Cesar Romero died due to complications with a blood clot stemming from bronchitis and pneumonia. Best known as a “Latin Lover” of cinematic classics from Hollywood’s Golden Era, Romero found new fame in playing The Joker on TV’s camp-cult favorite Batman (ABC, 1996–1969). He lived a provocative life, which ended at 93 years old on January 1, 1994. This is his story.
The Physical and Personal Traumas of Vicki Lawrence ('The Carol Burnett Show' and 'Mama's Family')
The legendary actress/signer Vicki Lawrence, now 75 years old, has had her share of tragedies and triumphs. This is her story. Vicki Lawrence began her career at just 17 on The Carol Burnett Show (CBS, 1967-1978), which was followed by the spin-off sitcom, Mama’s Family (NBC, syndicated, 1983-1990). In the 1990s, she hosted her own Emmy-award-winning TV talk show, titled, Vicki (syndicated, 1992-1994).
Suicide Victim Peg Entwistle Was Cut From 'Thirteen Women' Movie Because She Played A Lesbian
Karina Longworth’s classic Hollywood podcast, You Must Remember This, has gained a loyal following over the years. As Longworth once explained, she titled the show as such because "I was thinking about our collective memory.”
A Look Back at the Fun TV of the 1960s and '70s
Television of the 1960s and 1970s presented a plethora of various shows that are now considered classics and a lot of fun. Those include NBC shows like The Wonderful World of Disney, Bonanza, and though it only lasted one season, The Jimmy Stewart Show.
In Memory of TV's 'Kojak' Star Telly Savalas: 30 Years After His Tragic Death From Prostate Cancer
It’s been thirty years since the tragic death of actor Telly Savalas. Best known as the charismatic star of TV’s Kojak detective series (CBS, 1975–1978), Savalas was characterized by his deep, resonant voice and bald head. In a career spanning four decades, Savalas also became known for his performance as the villain Blofeld in the 1969 James Bond movie, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. A philhellene and philanthropist, Savalas was an advocate for several charitable causes.
Tom Selleck, Pre-'Magnum P.I.,' was Fired From 'Charlie's Angels' by Present 'Blue-Bloods' Boss
Before his star-making role on TV's original Big '80s edition of Magnum P.I. and latest hit show Blue Bloods, Tom Selleck made several small screen guest appearances on detective series of the '70s. Those include an early episode of The Streets of San Francisco and an episode from the first season of Charlie's Angels.
Happy 60th Anniversary to 'Gomer Pyle, USMC' and How Jim Nabors Later Refused to Fire Frank Sutton
It's been sixty years since the TV debut of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., which originally aired on CBS from 1964 to 1969. A spin-off of the beloved rural comedy, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968), Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. starred Jim Nabors.
'CHiPs' TV Icon Larry Wilcox and Olympian wife Marlene Wilcox Attend NBC Page Gala at the Smokehouse
[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Former NBC Pages gathered on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for the NBC Page Reunion Gala held at the famed Smokehouse Restaurant in Burbank, CA.
Happy 60th Anniversary to 'Gilligan's Island': A Look Back at the Show's Stars and More
It’s been sixty years since the debut of Gilligan’s Island, which originally ran on CBS from 1964 to 1967. Starring Bob Denver, formerly of The Many Loves of Dobbie Gillis, as Gilligan, the Island cast also included Alan Hale, Jr. as The Skipper, Jim Backus as millionaire Thurston Howell III, Natalie Schafer as Mrs. Lovey Howell, Dawn Wells as farm girl Mary Ann, Russell Johnson as the Professor, and Tina Louise as movie star Ginger Grant.
Renowned Singer Gretchen Keskeys Performed at the NBC Page Reunion Gala at the Smokehouse in Burbank
Former NBC Pages gathered on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for the NBC Page Reunion Gala held at the famed Smokehouse Restaurant in Burbank, CA. Those in attendance included NBC-related celebrities such as Dean Butler, star of Little House on the Prairie (NBC, 1974–1983), and Larry Wilcox, star of CHiPs (NBC, 1977–1983). Wilcox attended with his wife, Marlene Wilcox, the legendary Olympic track athlete who set a national record in the pentathlon and won multiple titles and medals.
Iconic TV Soaps 'As The World Turns' and 'The Guiding Light' Ended Within 1 Year of Each Other
Television’s daytime serials have been some of the most popular programming in the medium's history. Some of the most successful TV soap operas have included One Life To Life, Days of Our Lives, and All My Children, among others.
‘Dark Shadows’ Icon David Selby Received Liz Montgomery Humanitarian Award at ‘Bewitched’ Event
September 17, 2024, marked the 60th Anniversary of Bewitched’s debut on ABC, September 17, 1964. The complete series will be released on Blu-ray early next year. On September 14, 2024, the Beverly Garland Theatre in North Hollywood, CA played host to the 60th Anniversary Bewitched FanFare, orchestrated by Mark R. Simpson.
The Sad and Tragic Life and Death Experiences of Red Skelton: A Look Back
It’s been twenty-seven years since comedian Red Skelton died of pneumonia, following a complex life of triumphs and tragedies. This is his story. He was born Richard Red Skelton on July 18, 1913, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of a former circus clown turned grocer and a cleaning woman. At age 7, Skelton was introduced to the world of entertainment by Ed Wynn. At 10, he left home to travel with a medicine show through the Midwest. At 15, he joined the vaudeville circuit. At 18, he wed Edna Marie Stilwell, an usher who became his vaudeville partner and later his chief writer and manager.
The Bea Arthur/Betty White Feud Never Tarnished the On-Screen Chemistry of 'The Golden Girls'
The Golden Girls was originally broadcast on NBC from 1985 to 1992 and has remained popular in syndicated reruns ever since. The on-screen chemistry between stars Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty is unmistakable. However, there was tension behind the scenes between Arthur and White.
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Herbie J Pilato is a writer, producer, actor, and author. His books include ONE TOUGH DAME: THE LIFE AND CAREER OF DIANA RIGG, CHRISTMAS TV MEMORIES, RETRO ACTIVE TELEVISION, TWITCH UPON A STAR, THE ESSENTIAL ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY, THE 12 BEST SECRETS OF CHRISTMAS, CONNERY, SEAN CONNERY, GLAMOUR, GIDGETS AND THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, DASHING, DARING AND DEBONAIR, and more.
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