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
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
This is my entry for the Favourite TV Show Episode Blogathon. I’ve loved Lost In Space since childhood, so naturally, I chose my favorite episode, All That Glitters (tied with The Reluctant Stowaway), from the show. Summary: As we join our intrepid space pioneers, we learn that the men (sans Smith, of course) are heading … Read more
I’m sure it’s happened to you before. You’re watching a tv show and the plot seems eerily familiar. As the show progresses, you realize you truly have seen that episode before… on another show. Often, shows share writers, there’s a writer’s strike, or writer’s block sets in and scripts end up recycled, modified to fit the new show. … 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
