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Monthly Archives: May 2021
Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 539.4 with guest Martha Bolton is available for listening on demand
Bob Hope: A Fearless Performer Original Airdates: May 21-23, 2021 TVC 539.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began earlier this month with Martha Bolton, the first and only female staff writer that Bob Hope ever hired, and the co-author, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Podcasts, Radio Stations, Television Star
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 539.3: Man with a Camera on DVD is available for listening on demand
Man with a Camera on DVD Original Airdates: May 21-23, 2021 TVC 539.3: Greg and Ed discuss the MPI Video complete series DVD release of Man with a Camera, the only weekly network television series starring Charles Bronson. Want to … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Podcasts, Radio Stations, Television Star
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 539.1: The First Our Gang Comedy with Sound is available for listening on demand
The First Our Gang Comedy with Sound Original Airdates: May 21-23, 2021 TVC 539.1: From May 2014: Tony, Donna, and Ed remember Small Talk, the first Our Gang comedy produced with sound (original release date: Apr. 18, 1929) and Dancing … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Podcasts, Radio Stations, Television Star
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 538.3 with guest Jennifer Armstrong is available for listening on demand
When Women Invented Television Original Airdates: May 14-16, 2021 TVC 538.3: Ed welcomes TV historian and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Armstrong. Jennifer’s latest book, When Women Invented Television, traces the history of the first decade of network television … Continue reading
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 538.2 with guest Severin Browne is available for listening on demand
Severin Browne: Overdue Original Airdates: May 14-16, 2021 TVC 538.2: Ed welcomes acclaimed singer/songwriter Severin Browne, the first white folk/country-type singer signed by Motown Records. Severin’s new CD, Overdue, is available wherever CDs are sold. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? … Continue reading
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