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This Date in THE FBI History: John Vernon, Diana Muldaur, and Lee H. Montgomery star in “Escape to Nowhere,” airing Mar. 19, 1972. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 19, 2026 by admin

ESCAPE TO NOWHERE Original Airdate: Mar. 19, 1972 Synopsis. In Smallport, Maine, two escaped prisoners from a Massachusetts state penitentiary—one of whom, Michael Durgom (played by John Vernon), is the key witness in the upcoming trial of mob kingpin Nelson … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Podcasts, Television Star | Tagged an important look at an unheralded chapter of television history, Anne Archer, based on actual cases from the files of the FBI, Beau Bridges, Dawn Wells, Donna Mills, Ed Asner, Efrem Zimbalist, Eric Braeden, FBI book, Henry Darrow, Jack Garner, Jerry Houser, Joan van Ark, Jr., Ketty Lester, Lindsay Wagner, Michael Bell, one of the most popular shows of the late 1960s, Peter Mark Richman, Philip Abbott, Quinn Martins longest running television series, Richard Anderson, robert hooks, Roy Thinnes, Stefanie Powers, Stephen Brooks, Suzanne Pleshette, The FBI, The FBI A QM Production, The FBI A Quinn Martin Production, The FBI Bill Sullivan, The FBI Dossier, The FBI Ed Robertson, The FBI Efrem Zimbalist Jr., The FBI Quinn Martin, The FBI Sunday nights ABC, The FBI television series, The FBI TV series, The FBI William Reynolds, the mission of the FBI is to protect the innocent and identify the enemies of the Government of the United States, Walter Grauman, William Reynolds | Leave a comment

This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Triple Indemnity,” Peter Breck’s first appearance as Doc Holliday, airs on Mar. 19, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 19, 2026 by admin

TRIPLE INDEMNITY Original Airdate: March 19, 1961 Synopsis. Bart wins $800 from George Parker, the mayor and owner of the town of Parkerville—and a notoriously bad loser. After George has Maverick robbed and beaten, George’s younger brother, Bill, who has … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged Arthur Silver, Ballad of Bret Maverick, Bart Maverick, Batman, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Doc Holliday, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gerald Mohr, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Peter Breck, Quick and the Dead, Richard Bare, Richard Bare Maverick, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, William T. Orr | Leave a comment

This Date in THE FBI History: Walter Pidgeon, Celeste Holm, Telly Savalas, Susan Strasberg, and Robert Drivas star in Part 2 of “The Executioners,” the most ambitious FBI episode ever made, airing Mar. 19, 1967. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 19, 2026 by admin

THE EXECUTIONERS (Part 2) Original Airdate: Mar. 19, 1967 Synopsis. In New York, Erskine’s only hope of pinning racketeering charges on mob boss Leo Roland (played by Walter Pidgeon) lie in apprehending the man responsible for the murders of two … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Next Show, Television Star | Tagged an important look at an unheralded chapter of television history, Anne Archer, based on actual cases from the files of the FBI, Beau Bridges, Dawn Wells, Donna Mills, Ed Asner, Efrem Zimbalist, Eric Braeden, FBI book, Henry Darrow, Jack Garner, Jerry Houser, Joan van Ark, Jr., Ketty Lester, Lindsay Wagner, Michael Bell, one of the most popular shows of the late 1960s, Peter Mark Richman, Philip Abbott, Quinn Martins longest running television series, Richard Anderson, robert hooks, Roy Thinnes, Stefanie Powers, Stephen Brooks, Suzanne Pleshette, The FBI, The FBI A QM Production, The FBI A Quinn Martin Production, The FBI Bill Sullivan, The FBI Dossier, The FBI Ed Robertson, The FBI Efrem Zimbalist Jr., The FBI Quinn Martin, The FBI Sunday nights ABC, The FBI television series, The FBI TV series, The FBI William Reynolds, the mission of the FBI is to protect the innocent and identify the enemies of the Government of the United States, Walter Grauman, William Reynolds | Leave a comment

This Date in THE FBI History: Robert Walker, Jr., Patricia Harty, and Bill Zuckert star in “The Messenger,” airing Mar. 17, 1968. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 17, 2026 by admin

THE MESSENGER Original Airdate: Mar. 17, 1968 Synopsis. In New York to investigate the theft of $400,000 in negotiable securities from a Wall Street brokerage firm, Erskine hopes to enlist the help of Paul Thorpe (played by Robert Walker, Jr.), … Continue reading →

This Date in THE FBI History: Robert Hooks, Harvey Keitel, and Don Gordon star in “Deadly Ambition,” airing Mar. 17, 1974. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 17, 2026 by admin

DEADLY AMBITION Original Airdate: Mar. 17, 1974 Synopsis. Physical evidence found at the scene of an armored truck robbery puts Erskine on the trail of Ernie Cahn (played by Harvey Keitel), a brash, ambitious one-time National Guard misfit who pulled … Continue reading →

TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 728.4 with guest James Rosin is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on March 16, 2026 by admin

The Rise of Pro Basketball in Philadelphia Original Airdates: Mar. 13-16, 2026 TVC 728.4: Ed welcomes back actor, author, and documentary filmmaker James Rosin. Jim wrote, produced, and directed Philly Hoops, a deep dive into the early years of one … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Podcasts, Television Star | Tagged A Quinn Martin Production, Adam-12, Albert Finney, Autumn Road Publishing books, Ben Roberts, Beverly Hills Cab, Beverly Hills Hotel, Bruce Willis, Classic TV Series Books, ClassicTVSeriesBooks.com, Edgar Bergen, Elizabeth Taylor, George Burns, Grand Hotel on wheels, Hawaii Five-O, Israel, Ivan Goff, Jack Klugman, James Caan, James Rosin, James Rosin author, James Rosin The Invaders, Jim Rosin, Jim Rosin People Places & Me, John Wilder, Karl Malden, kibbutz, Mannix, Michael Douglas, MidAtlantic Nostalgia Convention, Mike Connors, Mike Stone, Mission: Impossible, Naked City: The Television Series, Nehemiah Persoff, Patrick Williams, Paul Newman, PEOPLE PLACES & ME, People Places & Me book, Peter Falk, Peter Finch, Peyton Place: The Television Series, Philadelphia Athletics, Philly Pop Rock Rhythm & Blues, Poor Poor Ophelia, Quincy, Richard Burton, Route 66: The Television Series, Steve Keller, Steve McQueen, Streets of San Francisco: A Quinn Martin TV Series, The Invaders book, The Invaders: A Quinn Martin TV Series, The Streets of San Francisco, The Streets of San Francisco: A Quinn Martin TV Series, Tony Randall, William Yates, working actor, working writer | Leave a comment

TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 728.2: Tribute to Neil Sedaka is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on March 16, 2026 by admin

Neil Sedaka and Aldon Music Original Airdates: Mar. 13-16, 2026 TVC 728.2: From June 2012: TV Confidential remembers Neil Sedaka, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist who sold millions of records worldwide and who wrote or co-wrote more than … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show Nos. 727 and 728 with guests Anthony Wynn and Robert Wood is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on March 16, 2026 by admin

The Love Letters of Barry Morse and Sydney Sturgess Original Airdates: Mar. 6-9, 2026 TVC 727.4: Ed welcomes back authors, playwrights, and producers Anthony Wynn and Robert Wood. Tony and Bob worked closely with actor Barry Morse on numerous projects … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Podcasts, Television Star | Tagged 2001 A Space Odyssey, Alien Attack, Alpha Child, Another Time Another Place, Anthony Taylor, Barbara Bain, Barbara Bains Dr. Helena Russell, Barry Morse, Barry Morse Gerard, Barry Morse Remember with Advantages, Barry Morse The Fugitive, Barry Morse Victor Bergman, Black Sun, Blackpool Space City Exhibition, Breakaway, Brian Johnson, Catherine Schell, Catherine Schell Maya, Destination Moonbase Alpha, Destination Moonbase Alpha book, Dragon's Domain, Earthbound, Force Of Life, Fred Freiberger, Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, Guardian Of Piri, John Koenig Martin Landau, John Muir, Kevin Connor, Martin Landau, Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, Matter Of Life And Death, Maya Space: 1999, Missing Link, Nick Tate, Ring Around The Moon, Robert Wood, science fiction television, Space: 1999 Alphans, Space: 1999 Black Sun, Star Wars, Sylvia Anderson | Leave a comment

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Jane Darwell and Hans Conried guest star in “Black Fire,” airing on Mar. 16, 1958. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 16, 2026 by admin

BLACK FIRE Original Airdate: March 16, 1958 Synopsis. Maverick meets Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians in an episode that sees Bret impersonate his friend Homer Eakins. Homer’s wealthy uncle has summoned his offspring to his ranch to determine which one … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged Arthur Silver, Ballad of Bret Maverick, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Ed Robertson Maverick, Elvis Presley, Gigi Garner, Hawaiian Eye, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Quick and the Dead, Richard Bare, Richard Bare Maverick, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, William T. Orr | Leave a comment

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Connie Stevens and Adam West guest star in “Two Tickets to Ten Strike,” airing Mar. 15, 1959. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 15, 2026 by admin

TWO TICKETS TO TEN STRIKE Original Airdate: March 15, 1959 Synopsis. Frankie French, a somewhat ditzy young woman from Tucson, is summoned to Ten Strike by a mysterious benefactor—the town banker. Unbeknownst to Frankie, the banker is really her father, … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged Adam West, Arthur Silver, Ballad of Bret Maverick, Bart Maverick, Batman, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Connie Stevens 77 Sunset Strip, Connie Stevens Elvis Presley, Connie Stevens James Garner, Connie Stevens Jerry Lewis, Connie Stevens Marty Allen, Connie Stevens Maverick, Connie Stevens Mister Jerico, Connie Stevens Patrick Macnee, Connie Stevens Way Way Out, Ed Robertson Maverick, Elvis Presley, Gigi Garner, Hawaiian Eye, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Quick and the Dead, Richard Bare, Richard Bare Maverick, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, William T. Orr | Leave a comment

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This Date in THE FBI History: John Vernon, Diana Muldaur, and Lee H. Montgomery star in “Escape to Nowhere,” airing Mar. 19, 1972. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Triple Indemnity,” Peter Breck’s first appearance as Doc Holliday, airs on Mar. 19, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

This Date in THE FBI History: Walter Pidgeon, Celeste Holm, Telly Savalas, Susan Strasberg, and Robert Drivas star in Part 2 of “The Executioners,” the most ambitious FBI episode ever made, airing Mar. 19, 1967. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

This Date in THE FBI History: Robert Walker, Jr., Patricia Harty, and Bill Zuckert star in “The Messenger,” airing Mar. 17, 1968. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

This Date in THE FBI History: Robert Hooks, Harvey Keitel, and Don Gordon star in “Deadly Ambition,” airing Mar. 17, 1974. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 728.4 with guest James Rosin is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 728.2: Tribute to Neil Sedaka is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

TV CONFIDENTIAL Show Nos. 727 and 728 with guests Anthony Wynn and Robert Wood is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Jane Darwell and Hans Conried guest star in “Black Fire,” airing on Mar. 16, 1958. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Connie Stevens and Adam West guest star in “Two Tickets to Ten Strike,” airing Mar. 15, 1959. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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