Biography of Edward Hibbert

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Edward Hibbert is an Anglo-American actor, literary agent, and voice artist. He was born on 9 September 1955 to actor Geoffrey Hibbert and a theatre actress Prudence Rennick. Edward Hibbert grew up in Surrey, England, and went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts to pursue acting.  Hibbert is known for his … Read more

Biography of Shelley Long

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Shelley Lee Long, also known as Shelley Long, is an American comedian and actress who got popular for her role in the sitcom Cheers. Her role as Diane Chambers got much popularity, and she received several nominations and awards for it. She also reprised this role in the spin-off Frasier.  The Early … Read more

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

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While many of the very earliest television shows were short-lived and obscure, a lot of people have probably heard of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! In some context. It first started out as a comic, which some might remember regularly reading in the newspaper. This was usually just a single-panel daily comic … Read more

Suspense: Paving the Way For Popular Classics

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Many of us have heard of and enjoyed popular suspense shows like Thriller, Hitchcock, and The Twilight Zone. However, there were some shows that came before these classic favorites. Perhaps they weren’t as successful or well-written, but they might have paved the way for other works in the same genre. At the … Read more

Your Show Time: The Potential of Television

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Your Show Time was an anthology drama series that was unfortunately quite short-lived. It didn’t even run for a whole year, beginning in January 1949 and only lasting until July. The show was aired on NBC and had 30-minute episodes, all of which were dramatized stories based on the works of known … Read more

ABC Television Players: A Show With No Recordings

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With so many technological advancements in the past couple of decades, our television experience has also evolved. Many millennials and the generations before them still remember watching their favorite shows on a regular TV set that was more like a box than anything else. While these sets might be more inconvenient and … Read more

Biography of Anthony LaPaglia

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Anthony LaPaglia (pronounced as La-Pay-Lee-Ah) is an award-winning Australian-American actor. He is mostly seen as playing cops or crooks in movies and series, but he has proved himself to be a versatile part of the American industry. His prolific performances on television and in films have earned him an Emmy and a … Read more

More than an Actor: Biography of Dan Butler the Activist

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photo by Alan Light, Dan Butler (1995), CC BY 2.0 Dan Butler, who goes by the full name of Daniel Eugene Butler, is a well-known American actor and playwright. He is famed for his successful role as Bob “Bulldog” Briscoe in the famous television sitcom Frasier. Among his other significant achievements is Art in … Read more

Stand By for Crime: The Show With Many Firsts

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“Stand By for Crime” is a special show that changed the way TV and radio shows were made. It was one of the first to mix exciting crime stories with real-life news reporting. This show is a big deal for people who love old TV and radio shows because it was different … Read more

The Lone Ranger: An Enjoyable Classic With Predictable Stereotypes

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When we research the earliest television shows and series, especially the popular and successful ones, The Lone Ranger is probably among the first names that pop up. This show was aired on ABC, beginning in 1949 and wrapping up in 1957. It was a Western-themed drama series that might still have an … Read more

Biography of Marsha Mason

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Marsha Mason is an American actress and director who was immensely popular in the 1970’s and 1980’s Hollywood era. She has several accolades to her name, including four-time Academy Award nominations for best actress. Marsha is famous for her charming personality that could be seen throughout her acting career despite the characters … Read more