Category Archives: Film Stars

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Alan Hale stars as Big Jim Watson in “The Troubled Heir,” airing on Apr. 8, 1962. 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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THE TROUBLED HEIR Original Airdate: April 8, 1962 Synopsis. Bart renews acquaintance with Pearly Gates and Marla, the crafty duo whom he last encountered in “Dade City Dodge.” Pearly and Marla lure Maverick into a poker game with some other … Continue reading →

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This Week in THE FBI History: John Vernon, Joan Van Ark, and James Gregory star in “The Vendetta,” airing Apr. 7, 1974. “The Vendetta” was the last original episode of THE FBI to be filmed, but not the last one to be broadcast. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available through Black Pawn Press

Posted on April 7, 2026 by admin

THE VENDETTA Original Airdate: Apr. 7, 1974 Synopsis. After hiding in Haiti for more than a year, New Orleans mob leader Rudy Keppler (played by John Vernon) learns that capo Nick Thomas murdered his brother, Ritchie, stole from Keppler’s share … Continue reading →

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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

Posted on April 7, 2026 by admin

  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

Posted on April 5, 2026 by admin

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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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 731.1 with guest Wayne Péré is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on April 5, 2026 by admin

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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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

Posted on April 3, 2026 by admin

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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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

Posted on April 2, 2026 by admin

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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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

Posted on April 2, 2026 by admin

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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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

Posted on April 1, 2026 by admin

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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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

Posted on April 1, 2026 by admin

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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