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- This date in MAVERICK TV History: John Dehner, John Hoyt, and Chad Everett star in the conclusion of “The Devil’s Necklace,” airing Apr. 23, 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 MAVERICK TV History: “One of Our Trains is Missing,” the final episode of the original MAVERICK series, airs on Apr. 22, 1962. 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: Charles Aidman, Edward Binns, Scott Marlowe, Paul Mantee, and Joanna Moore star in “The Tunnel,” airing Apr. 21, 1968. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press
- TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 733.4: The “Sound Hooks” of Quincy Jones with guest A. Scott Galloway is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts
- TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 733.1: Remembering Kimberly Johnson is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: Both Bret Maverick and the actor who played him, James Garner, are born on April 7. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
According to the episode “The Day They Hanged Bret Maverick,” Bret Maverick was born on Apr. 7, 1847. The actor who played Bret, James Garner, was born on Apr. 7, 1928. LEARN MORE about James Garner and Maverick … Continue reading →
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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 731.4 with Sheree J. Wilson is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts
Sheree J. Wilson on making a sequel (and prequel) to Easy Rider Original Airdates: Apr. 3-6, 2026 TVC 731.4: TV Confidential commemorates the recent passing of Chuck Norris by bringing you an encore presentation of our conversation with actress and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Captain America, Chuck Norris Walker Texas Ranger, Dallas, Easy Rider 2, Easy Rider The Ride Back, Easy Rider The Ride Home, Larry Hagman, Larry Hagman Dallas, Larry Hagman Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman Sheree J. Wilson, MacGyver, Michael Bell Dallas, Michael Preece, Michael Preece Dallas, Quinn Martin, Quinn Martin Productions, Sheree J. Wilson Dallas, Sheree J. Wilson Easy Rider The Ride Back, Sheree J. Wilson Walker Texas Ranger, The Streets of San Francisco, Walker: Texas Ranger, Wayne Péré Victor LaRue, Wayne Pere Walker Texas Ranger, Wild Bill Hickok
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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 731.1 with guest Wayne Péré is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts
Actor and director Wayne Péré Original Airdates: Apr. 3-6, 2026 TVC 731.1: TV Confidential commemorates the recent passing of Chuck Norris by bringing you an encore presentation of our conversation with Wayne Péré, the actor known to fans of Walker: … Continue reading →
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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 731.7 with guest Michael Preece is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts
Michael Preece on directing Dallas and Walker: Texas Ranger Original Airdates: Apr. 3-6, 2026 TVC 731.7: TV Confidential concludes its remembrance of Chuck Norris by bringing you a clip of our 2012 conversation with longtime television director Michael Preece (Dallas, … Continue reading →
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Tagged A Quinn Martin Production, Chuck Norris Walker Texas Ranger, Dallas, Larry Hagman, Larry Hagman Dallas, Larry Hagman Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman Sheree J. Wilson, MacGyver, Michael Bell Dallas, Michael Preece, Michael Preece Dallas, Quinn Martin, Quinn Martin Productions, Sheree J. Wilson Dallas, Sheree J. Wilson Walker Texas Ranger, The Streets of San Francisco, Walker: Texas Ranger, Wayne Pere Walker Texas Ranger
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This Date in THE FBI History: Part 2 of “The Defector,” the first two-part episode of the series, airs on Apr. 3, 1966. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press
THE DEFECTOR (Part 2) Original Airdate: Apr. 3, 1966 Synopsis. George Voskovec stars as Dr. Gregory Holman, a spy and code expert for a Soviet Bloc country who goes into hiding upon defecting to the United States. Holman’s knowledge about … Continue reading →
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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
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This Week in THE FBI History: Tim O’Connor, Tim McIntire, Karen Black, and Ellen Corby star in “The Satellite,” airing Apr. 2, 1967. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press
THE SATELLITE Original Airdate: Apr. 2, 1967 Synopsis. In Massachusetts, the kidnapping of the teenage son (played by Tom Lowell) of a wealthy industrialist (played by Tim O’Connor) takes a strange turn when the victim’s father receives two different ransom … Continue reading →
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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
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: Robert Rockwell guest stars in “Substitute Gun,” airing on Apr. 2, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
SUBSTITUTE GUN Original Airdate: April 2, 1961 Synopsis. When the sheriff of Spearhead, Kansas asks him to impersonate a slain gunman named Smiley Drake, Bart finds himself embroiled in the professional and personal animosities between rival gambling house owners Tom … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Ed Robertson Maverick, Eve Arden, Gigi Garner, Hawaiian Eye, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Jor-El, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Our Miss Brooks, Richard Bare, Richard Bare Maverick, Robert Colbert, Robert Rockwell, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Superman, William T. Orr
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This Date in THE FBI History: Larry Gates stars in “The Loper Gambit,” airing Apr. 1, 1973. This episode also marks the final regular-season appearance of William Reynolds as Special Agent Tom Colby, though Reynolds would return for two guest appearances in the ninth season. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press
THE LOPER GAMBIT Original Airdate: Apr. 1, 1973 Synopsis. Financially overextended, and unable to tap into a trust fund left by his late father until he turns forty, playboy Ronald Loper (played by Robert F. Lyons) kidnaps stockbroker Kirk “Tice” … Continue reading →
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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
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: John Dehner guest stars in “Marshal Maverick,” airing Apr. 1, 1962. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
MARSHAL MAVERICK Original Airdate: April 1, 1962 Synopsis. Cowardly bartender Archibald Walker arrives in Abilene under the guise of Wyatt Earp, whose trademark revolver he stole when Earp wasn’t looking. Bart, currently working as the town deputy to pay off … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, John Dehner, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Richard Bare, Richard Bare Maverick, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Shady Deal at Sunny Acres, William T. Orr
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This date in ROCKFORD FILES history: Roger E. Mosley guest stars in “Dirty Money, Black Light,” airing Apr. 1, 1977. LEARN MORE about this episode in 45 YEARS OF THE ROCKFORD FILES, available in softcover paperback and now as an eBook through Black Pawn Press
DIRTY MONEY, BLACK LIGHT Original Air Date: April 1, 1977 Synopsis. Beth hires Jim to find a woman who allegedly could clear her client, pro football player Davey Woodhull, of first-degree murder charges. Meanwhile, just as Woodhull’s trial begins, Beth … Continue reading →
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