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- 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
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Diamond Flush,” the 100th episode of the original MAVERICK series, aired on Feb. 5, 1961
DIAMOND FLUSH Original Airdate: February 5, 1961 Synopsis. A dapper con artist and his equally devious wife frame Beau for the theft of a priceless diamond necklace. “Diamond Flush” is not only the second of two episodes in which Roger … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Big Mike McComb, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edgar Buchanan, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Leo Gordon, 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, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, William T. Orr
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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 723.4 with guest Barry Pearl is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts
Barry Pearl on how improv teaches actors to become fearless on stage Original Airdates: Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2026 TVC 723.4: Ed welcomes Barry Pearl, the award-winning actor, director, and producer known to musical lovers around the world as Doody in … Continue reading →
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “The Mayflower Women’s Historical Society,” an episode of BRET MAVERICK that reunited James Garner with NICHOLS co-star Neva Patterson, aired on Feb. 2, 1982
THE MAYFLOWER WOMEN’S HISTORICAL SOCIETY Original Airdate: February 2, 1982 Synopsis. A research librarian for a historical society coerces Maverick into signing a contract that grants her organization exclusive rights to produce goods that bear our hero’s likeness. The … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Bret Maverick TV series, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Dawn Wells, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, Jenny O'Hara, JGARF, 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, Mayflower Women's Historical Society, Mike Connors, Neva Patterson, Nichols, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Duel at Sundown,” the famous episode featuring Clint Eastwood, aired on Feb. 1, 1959. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
DUEL AT SUNDOWN Original Airdate: February 1, 1959 Synopsis. In the town of Sundown, Bret finds himself snookered into breaking up a romance between ranch heiress Carrie Christiansen and a gold-digger named Red Hardigan. Maverick has to think quickly when … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Bruce Gordon, Budd Boetticher, Clint Eastwood Duel at Sundown, Clint Eastwood Maverick, Coles Trapnell, Duel at Sundown, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edgar Buchanan, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Clint Eastwood, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Linda Lawson, 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, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Guatemala City” aired on Jan. 31, 1960. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
GUATEMELA CITY Original Airdate: January 31, 1960 Synopsis. In San Francisco, Bret sets out to apprehend two jewel thieves and collect the $25,000 reward for their capture. LEARN MORE about this episode in the revised third edition of Maverick: Legend … 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, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, 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, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, The Ice Man, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “The Ice Man,” featuring Andrew Duggan and Shirley Knight, aired on Jan. 29, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
THE ICE MAN Original Airdate: January 29, 1961 Synopsis. In Temple City, California, Bart becomes embroiled in the gubernatorial election between town boss Rath Lawson and Reform Party candidate Calvin Powers. “The Ice Man” is the only episode in which … Continue reading →
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Tagged Andrew Duggan, Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Bruce Gordon, Budd Boetticher, Coles Trapnell, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, 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, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Shirley Knight, The Ice Man, William T. Orr
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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 722.1 with guest James Bigwood is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts
The Life and Times of Alan Napier Original Airdates: Jan. 23-26, 2026 TVC 722.1: From January 2016: James Bigwood joins Ed for a look at the life and career of Alan Napier (1903-1988), the British actor best known to three … Continue reading →
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Diamond in the Rough,” the second of two episodes featuring Fredd Wayne, aired on Jan. 26, 1958. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Original Airdate: January 26, 1958 Synopsis. In San Francisco, Bart sets to even the score against Van Buren Kingsley, a ruthless New Orleans aristocrat who cons people into buying stock in a worthless diamond company. Kingsley not … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Diamond in the Rough, Ed Robertson Maverick, Fredd Wayne, Fredd Wayne Benjamin Franklin, Fredd Wayne Honest Carl Jimson, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, 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, Relic of Fort Tejon, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “The Rivals,” the famous adaptation of the Richard Sheridan play that also featured Roger Moore and Patricia Crowley, aired on Jan. 25, 1959. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
THE RIVALS Original Airdate: January 25, 1959 Synopsis. Wealthy John Vandergelt III hires Bret to switch identities with him as part of an elaborate attempt to woo the lovely Lydia Linley. “The Rivals” is the only episode of Maverick to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Ed Nelson, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Julia Adams, Leslie H. Martinson, 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, Neil Hamilton, Patricia Crowley, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Rivals, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Dutchman’s Gold,” inspired by the Top 40 song of the same name, aired on Jan. 22, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press
DUTCHMAN’S GOLD Original Airdate: January 22, 1961 Synopsis. After winning half-ownership of a saloon, but needing money to keep the business afloat, Beau becomes partners with a mysterious gold prospector known only as The Dutchman. Mala Powers (Outrage) guest stars in … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Dawn Wells, Dutchman's Gold, Dutchman's Gold Jerry Capehart, Dutchman's Gold Walter Brennan, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edgar Buchanan, Fay Spain, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Mala Powers, Mala Powers Ida Lupino, Mala Powers Outrage, 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, Mike Connors, Nichols, Purple Testament, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, Walter Brennan, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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