Category Archives: Television Star

This Date in THE FBI History: Bradford Dillman and Jacqueline Scott star in “The Divided Man,” airing Mar. 20, 1966. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

THE DIVIDED MAN Original Airdate: Mar. 20, 1966 Synopsis. Facing bankruptcy and a failing marriage, Roger Mason (played by Bradford Dillman), a research chemist and part-owner of a fuel development firm in Tucson, Arizona, cracks under pressure and develops a … Continue reading

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This date in ROCKFORD FILES history: Susan Strasberg stars in “A Bad Deal in the Valley,” airing Mar. 19, 1976. 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

A BAD DEAL IN THE VALLEY Original Air Date: March 19, 1976 Synopsis. Rockford dates Karen Stiles (played by Susan Strasberg), whose father Sam Stiles served time with him at San Quentin. Karen, a real estate agent, asks Rockford to … Continue reading

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This Date in THE FBI History: John Vernon, Diana Muldaur, and Lee H. Montgomery star in “Escape to Nowhere,” airing Mar. 19, 1972. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

ESCAPE TO NOWHERE Original Airdate: Mar. 19, 1972 Synopsis. In Smallport, Maine, two escaped prisoners from a Massachusetts state penitentiary—one of whom, Michael Durgom (played by John Vernon), is the key witness in the upcoming trial of mob kingpin Nelson … Continue reading

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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

TRIPLE INDEMNITY Original Airdate: March 19, 1961 Synopsis. Bart wins $800 from George Parker, the mayor and owner of the town of Parkerville—and a notoriously bad loser. After George has Maverick robbed and beaten, George’s younger brother, Bill, who has … Continue reading

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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

THE EXECUTIONERS (Part 2) Original Airdate: Mar. 19, 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: Robert Walker, Jr., Patricia Harty, and Bill Zuckert star in “The Messenger,” airing Mar. 17, 1968. THE FBI DOSSIER is now available from Black Pawn Press

THE MESSENGER Original Airdate: Mar. 17, 1968 Synopsis. In New York to investigate the theft of $400,000 in negotiable securities from a Wall Street brokerage firm, Erskine hopes to enlist the help of Paul Thorpe (played by Robert Walker, Jr.), … Continue reading

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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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