Category Archives: Television Star

This Date in THE FBI History: Lew Ayres, Kurt Russell, Wayne Rogers, and Ed Asner star in “The Tormentors,” airing Apr. 10, 1966. This episode also marks the first of William Reynolds’ two guest appearances on THE FBI before he joined the series as Special Agent Tom Colby in the third season. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

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THE TORMENTORS Original Airdate: Apr. 10, 1966 Synopsis. In New Orleans, Erskine, Rhodes, and special agent Frank Benton (played by William Reynolds) investigate the kidnapping of Dan Winslow (played by Kurt Russell), the young son of multimillionaire developer Marshall Winslow … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Benefit of Doubt,” the second of two episodes starring Robert Colbert as Brent Maverick, aired on Apr. 9, 1961. MAVERICK: Legend of the West Revised Third Edition now available from Black Pawn Press

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BENEFIT OF DOUBT Original Airdate: April 9, 1961 Synopsis. In Amber Flats, three men rob the American Mail Company of $7,000. The thieves die in a shootout, but the money disappears. Brent Maverick discovers the stolen funds at the Midway … Continue reading →

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This Date in THE FBI History: James Franciscus, Anne Helm, Tige Andrews, Vaughn Taylor, and Glen Campbell star in “Force of Nature,” airing Apr. 9, 1967. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

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FORCE OF NATURE Original Airdate: Apr. 9, 1967 Synopsis. In Atlanta, Gloria Burnett (played by Anne Helm), the linchpin in the Bureau’s case against her ex-husband, Charles Burnett (played by James Franciscus), on an interstate kidnapping charge, flees town less … Continue reading →

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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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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

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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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