While the first Golden Age of Television had officially ended by the late 1950, the 1960s decade ushered in an exciting phase of its own. The early years of the 1960s saw most American households having their own television set. In fact, the roles of both radio and television had changed a … Read more
The soap opera genre is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it does have a loyal audience. If anyone is interested in the very early versions of soap operas in television history, they might be interested in knowing about the show ‘These Are My Children’. This TV soap opera started airing on … Read more
Let’s face it, pizza is a food that is always there for us may it be a late-night snack, dinner, lunch, and it’s also great as a leftover breakfast food. Aside from that, it is also an ideal food for parties and get-togethers. In short, pizza is one of the best things … Read more
While it may be inexpensive to go to the movies, nothing beats a home theater that is right at your doorstep. It may initially sound like something out of your budget, but you’d be surprised at how affordable setting it up can be. Of course, you can always opt for making your … Read more
In July 1941, the first television commercial aired. A watch company named Bulova decided to purchase and air the world’s first TV advertisement. The said commercial ran for about ten seconds, and it was broadcasted before a Brooklyn Dodgers game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Reports say that the ad only costs around … Read more
In the present time, televisions can be found in billions of homes in different parts of the world. They are now more high-tech and offer different features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity which enables people to stream their favorite online movies and shows on their television sets. However, when you talk to your … Read more
Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker or simply someone who’s looking to add fluent Spanish to their growing list of skills, there are lots of advantages to embracing bilingualism as a way of life. People who are fluent in more than one language are better at multi-tasking and communicating. They get to … Read more
Candid Camera is not only the world’s first reality comedy TV series, but it is one of the longest-running reality comedy series of all time, too. Although the show had its fair share of stops and starts that has several breaks from the screen, a familiar format of the show always returns. … Read more
It was in the late 1970s when we heard the line “It’s Charlie, Angels. Time to go to work.” From then on, we witnessed Charlie’s Angels embark on an adventure full of action, drama, bottomless amounts of hairspray, and a lot of costume changes. Although critics ridiculed the show, it still became … 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
They say being a dad is hard – it can be frustrating, tiring and annoying especially to the first-time dads. You must be a dedicated man for taking this life-long duty. Here are some classic TV dads that became famous for all kinds of reasons. Andy Taylor from The Andy Griffith Show … 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 There is no doubt … Read more
Aside from Batman, Superman and Spider-Man, Wonder Woman is one of the oldest comic-book superhero character who is still making noise in the entertainment history today. In fact, she is the most popular comic-book superhero of all time. The DC Comics character first appeared in All Star Comics in 1941. And like … Read more
The sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show was one of the groundbreaking things to come to 1960s television. Although nowadays it may be dated in some angles, much of the show’s humor has remained fresh even to the minds of the current generation of viewers lucky enough to see its reruns. Here … Read more
The Golden Girls, a sitcom about four elderly women still having the prime of their lives, made its debut on September 14, 1985. But thanks to its witty writing, the sitcom’s humor has remained fresh even after over 30 years. Here are the interesting facts about The Golden Girls that you did … Read more
Here are some of the most defining moments in 1960s television! Elvis discharged from the military Nixon-Kennedy debate Bay of Pigs invasion Marilyn Monroe dies Carson takes over ‘The Tonight Show’ Cuban missile crisis Alabama governor resists desegregation I have a Dream Birmingham church bombing
Introduction Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor, broadcaster and recording artist principally known for his role as Benjamin “Pa” Cartwright on the hit American western TV series Bonanza. He also appeared on several Canadian television productions as well. Greene’s brief recording career was highlighted by his surprise #1 Billboard hit “Ringo” during … Read more
Many actors and actresses you know well had their turn on one of the most beloved TV shows of all time. Everybody Loves Raymond (including his brother) Long before breaking bad… She knew a 40 year old virgin… Marcia Marcia Marcia… and Blue Steel! They were friends… Frasier… Entourage… Will & Grace … Read more
The Emmy Awards is an award-giving body which recognizes and honors excellence in the world of television. You may wonder, who are the actors who have won the most Emmys? Well, here’s the list to provide you the answer: Note: some of the awards these actors have won may also fall in … Read more
Here in this list we present you the fine actresses who have won the most Emmy Awards. Although at first we intended to make this list a top 10, we found out that there are four actresses who figure in a four-way tie due to the same number of Emmys that they’ve … Read more
WKRP in Cincinnati is a long-running sitcoms that started in 1978 and ended in 1982. We’re sure many people who grew up in that era followed the misadventures of the quirky staff of a struggling fictional radio station. Do you remember some of the WKRP‘s best scenes? If you don’t remember them … Read more
Japan has long had the reputation not just for their technological advancements, but also for their unique game shows. They’re downright weird, absurd, and sometimes brutal, but at the same time, of course, they’re always entertaining and very hilarious. The cult of the Japanese game show has spread to the United States … Read more
On TV and in the movies and magazines, some celebrities appear to be of average height, but you may be surprised to find out how tall they actually are once you discover them in this gallery! Some are even as tall as six feet or a little over than that. Click through this … Read more
The 1970s was a great time for the television industry. There were so many hit series that we 70s kids, in particular, grew to love. Aside from the series themselves, the themes also became our favorites, too, and became embedded in our minds even after the series had long been gone. … Read more
If you were a 90s kid, you most surely know about many of the child stars from way back then. But can you recognize them today? Where are they now? Through this gallery we find out how these people fared after they experienced fame as child and teen stars during the decade. … Read more
These actors and actresses used to be really famous in the 1980s as child stars, but we can’t help wondering where are they now after their peak years. Did some of them give in to the pressures of stardom or otherwise manage to avoid the pitfalls of Hollywood? Here are the … Read more
15 Forgotten Actresses from the 90s… Where Are They Now? The following actresses used to be the hottest commodity during the 90s but they seem to have dropped off the radar for whatever reason. While some left Hollywood to lead more normal lives, others managed to find ways to stay active … Read more
Television wormed its way into homes and families, becoming a focal point by the 1970s. While the primary genre in the 1960s and 1970s seemed to be sitcoms, dramas increased their reach in the 1970s, edging out westerns and anthologies. They became very popular, with six of them showing on the … Read more
Ever since television first became something owned by nearly every household, there have been TV shows that became immensely popular and TV shows that flopped completely, and the whole range in between. In some cases, TV shows that flopped initially were re-aired or remade and became popular later. In some cases, … Read more
