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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Game of Chance” aired on Jan. 4, 1959. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

GAME OF CHANCE Original Airdate: January 4, 1959 Synopsis. In Denver, Bret and Bart try to outwit a wily French grifter and his charming niece.  “Game of Chance” introduced viewers to the following Pappyism: “Never cry over spilled milk… it could’ve … Continue reading

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This date in MAVERICK TV history: Adele Mara stars as “The Marquesa,” airing on Jan. 3, 1960. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

THE MARQUESA Original Airdate: January 3, 1960 Synopsis. In New Mexico, Bart wins ownership of the Lucky Lady cantina, only to learn that the property may have been built by a wealthy family of Portuguese descent that is laying claim to … Continue reading

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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Dead Man’s Hand,” the conclusion of a two-part episode of the short-lived series YOUNG MAVERICK, aired on Jan. 2, 1980. Guest stars included James Woods and a pre-KNOTS LANDING Donna Mills. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

4./5. DEAD MAN’S HAND (Two-parter) Original Airdates: December 26, 1979 and January 2, 1980 Synopsis. Trouble ensues for Ben Maverick when he inherits a pat hand from a gambler who died during a high-stakes poker game. Young Maverick (CBS, 1979-1980) was … Continue reading

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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “A State of Siege,” with guest stars Ray Danton and Lisa Gaye, aired on Jan. 1, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

A STATE OF SIEGE Original Airdate: January 1, 1961 Adapted from the Story “Pavillion on the Links” by Robert Louis Stevenson Synopsis. In New Mexico, Bart Maverick finds himself in the middle of a bitter family feud that is linked to a plot … Continue reading

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This date in MAVERICK TV history: Donna Mills, James Woods, and Howard Duff star in “Dead Man’s Hand,” the first of a two-part episode of YOUNG MAVERICK, airing Dec. 26, 1979. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

4./5. DEAD MAN’S HAND (Two-parter) Original Airdates: December 26, 1979 and January 2, 1980 Synopsis. Trouble ensues for Ben Maverick when he inherits a pat hand from a gambler who died during a high-stakes poker game. Young Maverick (CBS, 1979-1980) was … Continue reading

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via B. Harlan Boll Public Relations: The HOLLWOOD MUSEUM celebrates Mothers Day with a remarkable collection of photographs that will be on display at the Museum’s Historic Photo Gallery through the end of May 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — May 5, 2022 — Hollywood Mothers: The term brings to mind images ranging from Mrs. Brady to Mommy Dearest. The reality falls somewhere in between. Celebrated TV moms Michael Learned (The Waltons) and Ilene Graff (Mr. Belvedere), … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 477.6: Tribute to Edd “Kookie” Byrnes is now available online for listening on demand

Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb Original Airdates: Jan. 17-19, 2020 TVC 477.6: A remembrance of Edd “Kookie” Byrnes, the iconic star of 77 Sunset Strip and Grease who was also arguably TV’s first teenage heartthrob.

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Now available from Black Pawn Press: MAVERICK: Legend of the West, back in the saddle and fully updated as a Revised Third Edition with more than 100 pages of new information about the show that made James Garner a star. 25 percent of the net proceeds from the sales of the third edition will be donated to The James Garner Animal Rescue Fund. Available both in softcover and, very soon, as an eBook through Black Pawn Press, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold online

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Michael Learned, plus Tributes to Burt Reynolds and Bill Daily: Next on TVC

Please join us this weekend for a special encore presentation of TV CONFIDENTIAL featuring Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned, plus tributes to actors Burt Reynolds and Bill Daily. Airing Dec. 6-8 at the following times and venues: Share-a-Vision Radio San … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 420 with guest Michael Learned is now available online for listening on demand

Show No. 420 with guest Michael Learned Original Airdates: Sept. 21-24, 2018 First hour: A tribute to film and television actor Burt Reynolds featuring highlights from previously broadcast conversations with people who knew and worked with him, including actors Richard … Continue reading

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