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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 655: Special program-length tribute to Bob Newhart is now available for listening on demand as a free podcast

Tribute to Bob Newhart Original Airdates: July 26-29, 2024 TVC 655.1: A special program-length tribute to Bob Newhart, the Emmy Award-winning star of two long-running, iconic sitcoms, The Bob Newhart Show (CBS, 1972-1978) and Newhart (CBS, 1982-1990), but made a … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 523: Tribute to Dawn Wells is available for listening on demand

Dawn Wells: Remembered Fondly, and With Love Original Airdates: Jan. 15-17, 2021 TVC 523.1: TV Confidential dedicates its entire program this week to the life and career of Dawn Wells, the iconic actress, author, and producer who passed away on … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 517.1 with guest Billy Van Zandt is available for listening on demand

How Lucy Channeled Buster Keaton Original Airdates: Nov. 20-22, 2020 TVC 517.1: Ed welcomes Emmy-nominated writer, producer, actor and playwright Billy Van Zandt (I Love Lucy: The Very First Show, Martin, The Hughleys, Newhart). Billy’s memoir, Get in the Car, … Continue reading

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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Emmy-nominated writer, producer and actor BILLY VAN ZANDT on why comedians are born hearing a certain rhythm; his friendship with Lucille Ball and the influence she continues to have on his career; why working with Martin Lawrence reminded him of both Jerry Lewis and Bob Newhart; and why his experience working with Don Rickles on Daddy Dearest remains one of his best experiences in television. Billy’s memoir, GET IN THE CAR, JANE! Adventures in the TV Wasteland not only provides a front row seat to the adsurdity that often goes on behind the scenes in network TV, but offers useful tips on how to deal with the day-to-day frustrations of your job, no matter what you do for a living

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 479.3: The Ladies of Knots Landing is now available online for listening on demand

The Ladies of Knots Landing Original Airdates: Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020 TVC 479.3: TV Confidential brings you special remote coverage of the recent unveiling ceremony for the new lobby exhibit at the Hollywood Museum honoring the 40th anniversary of Knots … Continue reading

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The ladies of KNOTS LANDING gather at the Hollywood Museum for a rollicking evening that unveiled a new exhibit featuring costumes originally worn by Michele Lee, Joan Van Ark, and Donna Mills on the beloved prime time soap. The latest addition to the Museum’s popular Lobby Series, the KNOTS LANDING exhibit is now open to the public thru Wednesday 4/1

HOLLYWOOD — Jan. 18, 2020 — A rollicking crowd joined special guests Michele Lee (“Karen Fairgate”), Joan Van Ark (“Val Ewing”), and Donna Mills (“Abby Cunningham”) in the lobby of the Hollywood Museum for a special evening that not only … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 469.1 with guest Randy West is now available online for listening on demand

Randy West on Johnny Olson Original Airdates: Oct. 25-27, 2019 TVC 469.1: From the floor of the Hollywood Museum: Ed interviews Randy West, longtime announcer of The Price is Right and the author of Johnny Olson: A Voice in Time, … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 469.2 with guest Geoffrey Mark is now available online for listening on demand

Geoffrey Mark on Peter Fonda and Rip Taylor Original Airdates: Oct. 25-27, 2019 TVC 469.2: Via remote from the Hollywood Museum: Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Geoffrey Mark helps Ed pay tribute to Dawn Wells and the legacy … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 469.7 with guest Bill Funt is now available online for listening on demand

Bill Funt on Gilligan’s Island Original Airdates: Oct. 25-27, 2019 TVC 469.7: From the Sept. 25 ceremony at the Hollywood Museum ceremony honoring Dawn Wells and the legacy of Gilligan’s Island: Ed catches up with Bill Funt, son of Candid … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 468.4: The Generosity of Sherwood Schwartz is now available online for listening on demand

The Generosity of Sherwood Schwartz Original Airdates: Oct. 18-20, 2019 TVC 468.4: Ed plays highlights from the Sept. 25 ceremony at the Hollywood Museum that unveiled the new lobby exhibit honoring Dawn Wells and the legacy of Gilligan’s Island, including … Continue reading

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