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We lost a lot of great classic tv stars in 2017. I was hoping not to have to add any more to this list I compiled today, but I just got word that the great Rose Marie passed this afternoon, December 28th. Known for having the longest career in show business of over 90 years, … Read more
The MeTV Fall 2018 schedule starts 9/3/18. Click here for details. If you’re looking for the MeTV Winter 2019 schedule that starts 1/28/2019, click here. MeTV has released its new schedule for Winter 2018. Here’s a quick rundown. Diff’rent Strokes will be joining the lineup six days a week, following Facts of Life. The Wild … Read more
UPDATE! Well, doggies! The Beverly Hillbillies mansion sold for the highest price ever in California, $150 million! It’s not the full asking price, but $150 million is nothing to sneeze at. × Dismiss alert You could move into Jed Clampett’s old house, but it’ll cost you a cool $350 million. The Beverly Hillbillies mansion is for sale. … Read more
MeTV has released its schedule for Fall 2017. There are some new shows joining the lineup, TJ Hooker, Hawaii Five-O, The Facts of Life, and Touched By An Angel to name a few. Some old favorites, like Gilligan’s Island, will be leaving. The biggest change is on Super Sci-Fi Saturday nights, where Svengoolie will move … Read more
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
MeTV’s new fall 2016 schedule was leaked early and apparently confirmed by a MeTV representative. There will be a shakeup on Saturday nights, much like two years ago when they moved Lost In Space from the 8pm slot to midnight and gave Wonder Woman the earlier slot. Fans of Superman and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. … 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