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This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Lee Purcell, Linda Kelsey, and Tim O’Connor star in “The Dexter Crisis,” airing Nov. 15, 1974. 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

THE DEXTER CRISIS Original Air Date: November 15, 1974 Synopsis. Wealthy entrepreneur Charles Dexter (played by Tim O’Connor) hires Rockford to locate his mistress, Susan Parsons (Lee Purcell), but doesn’t disclose his true motives until much later (Susan ran off … Continue reading

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via B. HARLAN BOLL PUBLIC RELATIONS: The Hollywood Museum, working in tandem with Los Angeles City Council member Mitch O’Farrell (CD-13), will honor Fran Drescher, Michael Feinstein, and Geri Jewell on Thursday 6/9 as part of the opening ceremonies of this year’s annual REAL TO REEL: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQs in Hollywood exhibit. An educational, entertaining and informative retrospective of LGBTQ images in film and television, REAL to REEL opens Thursday 6/9 and will remain on display throughout the year. See TheHollywoodMuseum.com for more details

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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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Celebrating Dawn Wells: Next on TVC

Please join us this holiday weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL for a special encore presentation of our two-hour tribute to Dawn Wells, airing Dec. 31-Jan. 2 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and FM 97.1 Bardstown, KY Friday … 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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via BHBPR: The Hollywood Museum, in partnership with Los Angeles City Council member Mitch O’Farrell, announces that its annual REAL to REEL celebration will take place virtually this year on Thursday 6/18 beginning at 7pm PT. The event will be televised that night on LA Cityview Channel 35, as well as live-streamed on all Hollywood Museum social platforms. Michael Feinstein will receive this year’s Inspiration Award, plus the evening will include special guest Kristin Chenoweth

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — June 10, 2020 — Donelle Dadigan, founder and president of The Hollywood Museum, in partnership with Los Angeles City Council member Mitch O’Farrell (CD13), announced earlier today that the Museum will hold its annual REAL to REEL celebration … Continue reading

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 484.4 with guest Lee Purcell is now available for listening on demand

Lee Purcell of Carol of the Bells Original Airdates: Mar. 13-15, 2020 TVC 484.4: Ed welcomes back two-time Emmy nominee Lee Purcell (Adam at 6 A.M., Valley Girl, Big Wednesday, Stir Crazy, Long Road Home, Secret Sins of the Fathers). Lee … Continue reading

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Asner and Purcell: Together for the First Time: Next on TVC

We will welcome back two-time Emmy nominee Lee Purcell (Adam at 6 A.M., Big Wednesday, Valley Girl, Carol of the Bells) and play Part 2 of our interview with Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Son of … Continue reading

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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Lee Purcell on the joyful experience of working on the independent film CAROL OF THE BELLS; the wonderful letter she received from Kirk Douglas shortly before he passed; and why it’s apparently difficult to teach people who are ambidextrous how to play tennis. Directed by Joey Travolta, whose company Inclusion Films teaches and employs people in the film industry who have developmental and physical disabilities, CAROL OF THE BELLS is now available on DVD and for on-demand viewing on many streaming platforms. Many of the crew members who worked on this film were trained by Mr. Travolta’s schools, while the title role of Carol is played by Andrea F. Friedman, a charming actress who happens to have Down Syndrome

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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 479.4: Ida Lupino, in her own words is now available online for listening on demand

Ida Lupino, in her own words Original Airdate: Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020 TVC 479.4: An encore presentation of our February 2015 conversation with Ida Lupino biographer Mary Anderson that includes audio highlights from a 1991 interview between Lupino and author … Continue reading

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