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
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
Lucy always wanted to be in Ricky’s show. Well, she got her chance when “The Audition” premiered on November 19, 1951 (62 years ago today) on I Love Lucy. It seems Buffo the clown injured himself and couldn’t perform his skit in Ricky’s show. Lucy took his place as the Professor, playing the saxavibratronophonovitch. She … Read more
Fifty-three years ago today, the Twilight Zone episode “Nick of Time”, starring a young pre-Star Trek William Shatner, debuted. This episode is iconic and well remembered for the devil-headed Mystic Seer that superstitious Don Carter (Shatner) becomes obsessed with. For a penny, the Mystic Seer gives answers to Carter’s inquiries about his future that are … Read more
