March 21, 2008
The Naked Archaeologist
It's not too often that a FamilyFirst pick has the work "naked" in its title. But if you watch history International, or CATV, then you know that the naked Archaeologist is the cleanest-cut guy you'll ever know. His name is... Read the story »
February 20, 2008
Sometimes Being a Reporter is Tough
Ah, the rugged life of a reporter. You have to go where the news is. That can be dangerous. Or, sometimes, it can be hysterical. Picture US troops destroying a drug plantation. There's a lot of smoke in the air.... Read the story »
August 25, 2007
Tom Snyder Interviews Star Trek Castmembers
Tom Snyder, host of Tomorrow, died this week. Tomorrow was a breakthrough show that was shown after the Tonight Show, providing entertainment for the nation's insomniacs, apparently a large number. Tomorrow was a steady hit for many years. On July... Read the story »
July 25, 2007
Howdy Doody
Say Kids! What Time Is It? Those words began a five-evening-a-week show that debuted way back in 1947. It entranced millions of kids, and it became a very strong part of American culture. The show was Howdy Doody. It featured... Read the story »
June 12, 2007
Monty Python's Flying Circus
In 1969, a talented group of highly-educated entertainers began producing a television show for the BBC. It was called Monty Python's Flying Circus. The humor could be described as absurdist. It frequently involved men dressing up in drag, bizarre costumes,... Read the story »
May 21, 2007
Michael Larson, Game Show Legend
The name Ken Jennings has become somewhat famous. Ken won over $3,000,000 during a 74-episode reign as defending champion on Jeopardy. Where champions were long held to five-day reigns, Ken was able to soar as a celebrity because of a... Read the story »
April 15, 2007
The 1966 Batman TV Tribute Site
If you were a kid in the 60's, you knew where you would be on Wednesday and Thursday nights. You would be plopped down in front of your TV set watching Batman! The show, so bad it was good, was... Read the story »
April 08, 2007
Jump the Shark Revisited
Today's FamilyFirst site has been covered years ago, but it has undergone a dramatic reworking recently. Is it better? That's up to you to decide. The site is Jump the Shark. Its premise, in case you haven't heard of it,... Read the story »
April 06, 2007
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
"Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?" Those word opened on of the most critically and publicly acclaimed sitcoms in American TV history. The Mary... Read the story »
April 02, 2007
Tulsa TV Memories
Once upon a time, the television was a newfangled, expensive gadget. By the 1950's, most homes in America had TV's, and the prerequisite rooftop antennae, as well. The televisions were black-and-white, of course. A color TV in the 50's cost... Read the story »
March 27, 2007
TV Game Shows
When the first mass electronic medium was blasted out, that would be radio, it didn't take long for the ubiquitous concept known as the game show to take root. Shows like Name that Tune, the Sixty-Four Dollar Question (just a... Read the story »
March 25, 2007
MASH FAQ: Episode Guide
Usenet is something that has largely fallen by the wayside. In the early days of connecting to the net, say about 1993, Usenet was one of the most useful places to share information. The text-only protocol played nice with 1200... Read the story »
January 10, 2007
TV.com
So, what's on the old idiot box tonight? For most of us, it's a daily ritual to turn on the one-eyed monster after dinner and watch whatever pleases us. I've been playing my recorded episodes of the 2006 World series... Read the story »
December 29, 2006
Wikipedia: WKRP in Cincinnati
In 1978, a show was first broadcast on CBS. It was given a time slot which practically guaranteed nobody would watch it. Its ratings were so bad that it was put on hiatus after only eight episodes, even though one... Read the story »
December 05, 2006
Like Television
How would you like to watch online streaming TV for free? You can do so at today's FamilyFirst site. As a matter of fact, I'm enjoying a W.C. Fields classic as I write this column. The site is called Like... Read the story »
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