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September 5, 2008

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TIME Magazine's 100 Best TV Shows of All Time

So, what would you say the greatest TV show ever was? Everyone has an opinion. Most of them are quite contemptible ;-) However, we are all fascinated by Top 100 (or 50 or 10) Lists. Today, we offer such a collection of greatness. It's TIME Magazine's list of the 100... Read the story »

March 21, 2008

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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 Simcha Jacobovici. Believe me, it's easier to pronounce than to... Read the story »

February 20, 2008

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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. The smoke is coming from, yes, marijuana plants. The hapless... Read the story »

August 25, 2007

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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 30, 1976, Snyder interviewed James Doohan, Deforest Kelly, Walter Koenig,... Read the story »

July 25, 2007

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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 Buffalo Bob Smith, Clarabell the clown, Chief Thunderthud, and a... Read the story »

June 12, 2007

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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, and references to philosophers (that weren't funny unless you knew... Read the story »

May 21, 2007

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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 2003 rule change which eliminated the restriction. But long before... Read the story »

April 15, 2007

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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 a huge hit its first season, and a high performer... Read the story »

April 8, 2007

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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, is that at some point most TV series go south.... Read the story »

April 6, 2007

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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 Tyler Moore Show debuted on September 19, 1970, and left... Read the story »

April 2, 2007

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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 as much as a 72" plasma would today. But television... Read the story »

March 27, 2007

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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 tad less than its TV version), and many others entertained... Read the story »

March 25, 2007

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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 baud modems, and there was a gentlemanly air about the... Read the story »

January 10, 2007

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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 over and over. I also watch the History and military... Read the story »

December 29, 2006

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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 of those shows was the one that would forever afterward... Read the story »

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