Category Archives: Podcasts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This Date in THE FBI History: Peter Mark Richman, Anthony Costello, John Sylvester-White, and Meg Wyllie star in “The Natural,” airing Mar. 14, 1971. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

THE NATURAL Original Airdate: Mar. 14, 1971 Synopsis. A New York syndicate run by Vince Stanton (played by John Sylvester-White) targets Billy Blaik (played by Anthony Costello), one of the top players from a school in Kentucky that is participating … Continue reading

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This Date in THE FBI History: Part 1 of “The Executioners,” the most ambitious episode that THE FBI ever made, airs on Mar. 12, 1967. Filmed in early 1967, “The Executioners” not only featured one of the largest casts in series history, but was re-edited into a 96-minute feature motion picture for theatrical release overseas. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

THE EXECUTIONERS (Part 1) Original Airdate: Mar. 12, 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

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This Date in THE FBI History: Claude Akins, Lindsay Wagner, William Schallert, and Vic Tayback star in “Dark Journey,” airing Mar. 12, 1972. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

DARK JOURNEY Original Airdate: Mar. 12, 1972 Synopsis. Claude Akins and Lindsay Wagner star as Jason and Laurie Peale, a father and daughter confidence team that specializes in high-stakes swindles. As part of his M.O., Peale passes himself off as … Continue reading

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 727.1: Tribute to Rob Reiner is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts and includes about fifteen minutes of additional content that was not included in our terrestrial broadcast because of time constraints

Tribute to Rob Reiner Original Airdates: Mar. 6-9, 2026 TVC 727.1: Tony Figueroa and Donna Allen join Ed for an expanded edition of This Week in TV History that remembers Rob Reiner, the Emmy Award-winning actor and writer and Academy … Continue reading

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This Date in THE FBI History: J.D. Cannon stars as “The Man Who Went Mad By Mistake,” airing Mar. 6, 1966. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

THE MAN WHO WENT MAD BY MISTAKE Original Airdate: Mar. 6, 1966 Synopsis. About to face trial on charges of defrauding the federal government, Chicago industrialist Mark Tabor (played by J.D. Cannon) is confident that he will beat the rap—but … Continue reading

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Red Dog,” the final episode starring Roger Moore as Beau Maverick, airs on Mar. 5, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

RED DOG Original Airdate: March 5, 1961 Synopsis. Beau stumbles onto the cave site meeting place of five outlaws, only to find himself held hostage.    The last of Roger Moore’s fifteen appearances as Beau Maverick, “Red Dog” also features … Continue reading

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