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This Date in THE FBI History: Jessica Walter and Kevin McCarthy star in “Counter-Stroke,” airing Oct. 1, 1967

Posted on October 1, 2026 by admin

COUNTER-STROKE Original Air Date: Oct. 1, 1967 Synopsis. Posing as a Swiss courier, Erskine travels to Springfield, Illinois in an attempt to flush out the identity of a mysterious Communist operative known only as “Alexander.” What the inspector doesn’t realize: … Continue reading →

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This Date in THE FBI History: Joseph Campanella, Marlyn Mason, and Edward Mulhare star in “The Fatal Showdown,” airing Oct. 1, 1972

Posted on October 1, 2026 by admin

THE FATAL SHOWDOWN Original Air Date: Oct. 1, 1972 Synopsis. While investigating the theft of an invaluable work of sculpture that was transported across state lines, Erskine and Colby discover a connection between the theft, the death of one of … Continue reading →

This Date in THE FBI History: Nancy Wilson and Hal Linden star in “The Confession,” airing Sept. 30, 1973. This episode also features a pre-Magnum Tom Selleck and a pre-WKRP Frank Bonner

Posted on September 30, 2026 by admin

THE CONFESSION Original Air Date: Sept. 30, 1973 Synopsis. The daughter of recording star Darlene Clark (played by Nancy Wilson) is kidnapped one day after Clark opens at the Desert Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. The culprit? Clark’s manager, Abel … Continue reading →

This Date in THE FBI History: James Franciscus stars in “Out of Control,” airing Sept. 29, 1968

Posted on September 29, 2026 by admin

OUT OF CONTROL Original Air Date: Sept. 29, 1968 Synopsis. Following the death of a border patrolman, Erskine and Colby must determine whether a prominent oilman (played by James Franciscus) tapped the pipelines of a rival company to prevent his … Continue reading →

This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Mike Connors and Karen Steele star in “Point Blank,” airing Sept. 29, 1957. 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 September 29, 2026 by admin

POINT BLANK Original Airdate: September 29, 1957 Synopsis. Maverick settles temporarily in the small railroad town of Bent Forks, where he soon falls in love with Molly Gleason, a woman with a somewhat disreputable past (played by Karen Steele). Bret … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 750.4 with guest Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, The Goddess of Slots is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on September 28, 2026 by admin

Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, the Goddess of Slots Original Airdates: Sept. 25-27, 2026 TVC 750.2: Ed welcomes actress, entrepreneur, licensed psychotherapist, and social media influencer Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff. In the world of gaming, Lorraine is known as The Goddess of Slots, and, as … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 750.3: 40 Years of Oprah is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on September 28, 2026 by admin

40 Years of Oprah Original Airdates: Sept. 25-27, 2026 TVC 750.1: From September 2016: Tony, Donna, and Ed remember the first national broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show (Syndicated, 1986-2011) in September 1986.

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This Date in THE FBI History: Vera Miles, Peter Donat, and William Schallert star in “The Swindler,” airing Sept. 28, 1969

Posted on September 28, 2026 by admin

THE SWINDLER Original Air Date: Sept. 28, 1969 Synopsis. The death of a federal bank employee who had embezzled $83,000 puts Erskine and Colby on the trail of Jack Pollard and William Quine, the two swindlers who had roped the … Continue reading →

This Date in THE FBI History: Wayne Rogers and Bradford Dillman star in “The Traitor,” airing Sept. 27, 1970

Posted on September 27, 2026 by admin

THE TRAITOR Original Air Date: Sept. 27, 1970 Synopsis. An espionage ring attempts to steal the formula for the “ruby laser,” a system that Telecom Research Company has been developing on behalf of the United States. While the laser can … Continue reading →

This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Peggy McCay stars in “The Sheriff of Duck ‘n’ Shoot,” airing Sept. 27, 1959. 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 September 27, 2026 by admin

THE SHERIFF OF DUCK ‘N’ SHOOT Original Airdate: September 27, 1959 Synopsis. The conniving judge of Duck ‘n’ Shoot (population 1,018) wants Bret as the town sheriff after apparently witnessing Maverick knock out a rowdy cowboy with only one punch. … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Television Star

This Date in THE FBI History: Jessica Walter and Kevin McCarthy star in “Counter-Stroke,” airing Oct. 1, 1967

This Date in THE FBI History: Joseph Campanella, Marlyn Mason, and Edward Mulhare star in “The Fatal Showdown,” airing Oct. 1, 1972

This Date in THE FBI History: Nancy Wilson and Hal Linden star in “The Confession,” airing Sept. 30, 1973. This episode also features a pre-Magnum Tom Selleck and a pre-WKRP Frank Bonner

This Date in THE FBI History: James Franciscus stars in “Out of Control,” airing Sept. 29, 1968

This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Mike Connors and Karen Steele star in “Point Blank,” airing Sept. 29, 1957. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 750.4 with guest Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, The Goddess of Slots is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 750.3: 40 Years of Oprah is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

This Date in THE FBI History: Vera Miles, Peter Donat, and William Schallert star in “The Swindler,” airing Sept. 28, 1969

This Date in THE FBI History: Wayne Rogers and Bradford Dillman star in “The Traitor,” airing Sept. 27, 1970

This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Peggy McCay stars in “The Sheriff of Duck ‘n’ Shoot,” airing Sept. 27, 1959. 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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