Rebooting classic TV shows seems to be the “in” thing these days. The most notable ones are Dynasty, Twin Peaks, Hawaii Five-O, and Roseanne, to name a few. Joining in the gang of reboots is Magnum, P.I. which was set begin in May 2018. Magnum, P.I. was originally broadcast from 1980 to … Read more
If you think about it, ALF (1986-1990) has one of the most unusual TV concepts but way back in the 80s and 90s television, all sorts of out-of-this-world beings got to co-habitate with their human families. Case in point: robotic girl Vicki in Small Wonder, Bigfoot Harry in Harry and the Hendersons, … Read more
The fantasy sitcom Bewitched enchanted television viewers from 1964 to 1972. It stars the late Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha, the witch who marries a mortal man and vows herself to the normal life of a typical suburban housewife. But her magical powers get in the way, and this is often the main source … Read more
Some of the best-loved TV characters are not seen. But even though these characters have never been played been explicitly shown on the small screen, they have made quite an impact on the audience. Know who these legendary unseen characters are? Find them out here. 1. Ugly Naked Guy (Friends) The sitcom’s … Read more
As of this writing, it’s been confirmed that the beloved 80s action-crime TV series Knight Rider (1982-1986) is getting a digital reboot. Producer and director Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious) is tapped to helm the latest version of the series. It may be appropriate since Lin loves cars and from … Read more
When All in the Family (1971-1979) was originally broadcast in the 1970s, it was considered as a groundbreaking event in the history of American TV. It bravely tackled certain topics that were once considered as taboo – bigotry, racism and homophobia, even sensitive issues like rape and sexual abuse. Although All in … Read more
The Colgate Comedy Hour was one of the most popular TV shows during the dawn of television. The weekly program showcased musical and comedic talents of many of the most famous stars and entertainers back in the day. It ran for six seasons (1950-1955). The show proved to be so popular that … Read more
Any follow-up to a groundbreaking classic TV sitcom is already hard to imagine, let alone actually do it. But The Lucy Show proves that a follow-up can be done, and done successfully. For dyed-in-wool fans of Lucille Ball in particular, you bet that they have followed the actress’ career from her start … Read more
Introduction to Classic Television The short history of the late-night talk show The short history of soap operas Television’s impact on society and culture Television in the 1950s Television in the 1960s Television in the 1970s Television in the 1980s Television in the 1990s Classic TV – Conclusion The 1990s is considered … Read more
Introduction to Classic Television The short history of the late-night talk show The short history of soap operas Television’s impact on society and culture Television in the 1950s Television in the 1960s Television in the 1970s Television in the 1980s Television in the 1990s Classic TV – Conclusion Once a novel medium … Read more
Introduction to Classic Television The short history of the late-night talk show The short history of soap operas Television’s impact on society and culture Television in the 1950s Television in the 1960s Television in the 1970s Television in the 1980s Television in the 1990s Classic TV – Conclusion Just like anything else, … Read more
Introduction to Classic Television The short history of the late-night talk show The short history of soap operas Television’s impact on society and culture Television in the 1950s Television in the 1960s Television in the 1970s Television in the 1980s Television in the 1990s Classic TV – Conclusion It is no doubt … Read more