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Fifty years ago saw the humble beginnings of what would become a cultural phenomenon and an entertainment franchise. This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. The iconic science fiction show debuted on September 8th, 1966 with the episode “The Man Trap“. Ratings put the show first in its time slot, but reviews from critics … Read more
I watched a lot of tv growing up and it’s no secret that I became very fond of character actors. There was one character actor in particular, William Schallert, that just seemed to be everywhere during my childhood, whether it was a current show or rerun I was watching. He popped up on The Rifleman, Perry Mason, … Read more
In September of this year, Lost In Space will mark 50 years since its premiere. The surviving cast members are getting a head start on the celebration with a reunion at the Hollywood Show, taking place at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, January 23-25, 2015. June Lockhart, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright and … Read more
My introduction to James Garner was The Rockford Files. I have fond memories of watching the show with my dad when I was younger. He was a cool cat, driving a Firebird and living on the beach. He was his own boss. He was the reluctant hero, a role that James Garner became known for … Read more
Dave Madden, best known for his role as manager Reuben Kincaid on The Partridge Family passed away on January 16th. He was in hospice care near Jacksonville, Florida when he died. In addition to his role on The Partridge Family, he was a regular on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In and Alice. In 1997, Madden wrote … Read more
Russell Johnson, beloved by many as Professor Roy Hinkley on Gilligan’s Island, passed away January 16th at the age of 89. While he’s best remembered as the Professor, he was a well known character actor long before he landed his iconic role. He could be seen in westerns and sci-fi tv shows and movies, most … Read more
Batman fans have gotten some nice surprises in the past year or so, what with the release of the retro 1:4 scale Batman action figures from the 1960’s series. Well, the best of them all was just announced. Warner Home Video has confirmed that they will be releasing the 1960’s Batman series starring Adam West … Read more
Today marks the 36th anniversary of the first airing of Columbo episode “Try and Catch Me”. Ruth Gordon’s role as Abigail Mitchell is notable to Columbo trivia buffs for being the oldest Columbo murderer. Ruth Gordon was 81 at the time she filmed the episode. Her portrayal of the aging author is delicious, as the … Read more