Charles John Mahoney was born in Blackpool, the United Kingdom, on June 20th, 1940. He was a brilliant American actor who died three years ago on February 4th. He won several awards for his performances, including the Screen Actors Guild Award in 2000 for his portrayal of Martin Crane on the sitcom … Read more
Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 1969, on PBS to positive reviews and high ratings. While it has attracted some controversy, the impact is overall positive: it is this show where kids learned ABCs, 123s, different shapes, and colors. It is where kids were introduced to Jim Henson’s wonderful Muppet characters like … Read more
Late-night talk shows were started in the early 1940s. The earlier television show included ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ mainly known as ‘Toast of the Town,’ which aired from 1948 to 1971 on CBS on Sunday nights. Another show name ‘Texaco Star Theater’ hosted by Milton Berle, aired on radio from 1938 to … Read more
The term “Cabot Cove Syndrome” was used in an American crime drama series, “Murder, She Wrote.” “Cabot Cove Syndrome” is described as the constant emergence and appearance of dead bodies in small and large amounts in secluded spots and remote places, and it is a fictional syndrome. This term “Cabot Cove Syndrome” … Read more
‘The Dean Martin Show’ was a hit TV variety-comedy series that aired on NBC from 1965- 1974 for a total of 264 episodes. The famous singer and comedian Dean Martin hosted this show, which was known and loved for its uniqueness. Just what made it so unique? This was probably due to … Read more
Don Fedderson and Edmund Hartman created and produced ‘Family Affair’ in 1966. The sitcom was mostly about the struggles of William ‘Bill’ Davis and his friend-butler Giles French. The two were at the height of their professional career when their world suddenly turned upside down. This was after Bill’s brother Bob and … Read more
Your Show of Shows was a popular variety show that aired on NBC from February 25, 1950, to June 5, 1954. The show starred Imogene Coca and Sid Caesar, two of the most iconic television personalities in the 1950s. Your Show of Shows was so well-received by audiences and critics that TV … Read more
The Invaders is a science fiction television show produced by Quinn Martin and aired on ABC from 1967 to 1968. The show became popular not only in the United States but also in other countries through syndication because of its focused and thrilling plot that kept audiences on their toes for every … Read more
A ‘wholesome’ sitcom paired with a chart-topping introduction song- this describes the Doris Day Show! Unlike other sitcoms, the Doris Day Show always remained extra sensitive to its audience. This sets it apart from many other sitcoms, which used language that might not be suitable for young audiences–all in order to bring … Read more
Petticoat Junction is one of the best situation comedy (sitcom) shows aired in the early 60s. American screenwriter and producer Paul Henning created this sitcom. The Petticoat Junction’s storyline mainly focused on the Bradley family, who owns the Shady Rest Hotel. Kate Bradley is the proprietor of the hotel. Her three daughters, … Read more
The Outer Limits is an American science fiction television series that aired on ABC from September 1963 to January 1965 every Monday at 7:30 p.m. The Outer Limits was often compared to another TV series entitled The Twilight Zone, but with a better emphasis on science fiction stories rather than supernatural or … Read more
Gilligan’s Island is an American TV sitcom that aired for three seasons in the CBS network from September 1964 to April 1967. The sitcom was produced and created by Sherwood Schwartz, and it had an ensemble cast that featured Tina Louise, Alan Hale Jr., Bob Denver, Natalie Schafer, Jim Backus, and Dawn … Read more