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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

Posted on January 3, 2026 by admin

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

Posted on January 2, 2026 by admin

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

Posted on January 1, 2026 by admin

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: Ruta Lee and Werner Klemperer star in “The Comstock Conspiracy,” airing Dec. 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 December 29, 2025 by admin

THE COMSTOCK CONSPIRACY Original Airdate: December 29, 1957 Synopsis. Jerome Horne and John Bordeen run the largest railroad company in Virginia City. Bordeen owes Bret $10,000, but he’d rather shoot him than pay him. Maverick kills Bordeen in self-defense—but after … 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

Posted on December 26, 2025 by admin

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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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show Nos. 705 and 706: Complete two-part interview with Ruta Lee is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on September 15, 2025 by admin

Ruta Lee on the back story of the “Mr. Wonderful” Award Original Airdates: Sept. 5-8, 2025 TVC 705.4: Ed welcomes back Ruta Lee (High Rollers, Witness for the Prosecution, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Consider Your Ass Kissed), legendary singer, … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 689.3 with guest Ruta Lee is now available for listening on demand for free wherever you find podcasts

Posted on May 12, 2025 by admin

Happy Birthday, Ruta Lee Original Airdates: May 9-12, 2025 TVC 689.3: Ed welcomes back singer, actress, and philanthropist Ruta Lee (High Rollers, Witness for the Prosecution, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Consider Your Ass Kissed). Ruta will celebrate her ninetieth … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 659.4 with guest Rich Little is now available for listening on demand as a free podcast. Rich will bring his record-breaking one-man Las Vegas show to the Laugh Factory Covina in Covina, CA for one night only on Sunday 9/8

Posted on September 2, 2024 by admin

Rich Little: On the Road Again Original Airdates: Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2024 TVC 659.4: Ed welcomes back Rich Little, America’s Master Mimic, and the dean of impressionists. Rich will bring his record-breaking one-man Las Vegas show to the Laugh Factory … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 657.4: Encore presentation of our conversation with Mike Connors and David Breckman from May 2014 is now available for listening on demand as a free podcast

Posted on August 12, 2024 by admin

Mike Connors on playing Joe Mannix Original Airdates: Aug. 9-12, 2024 TVC 657.4: From May 2014: Ed welcomes Mike Connors, the actor known to three generations of television viewers as private eye Joe Mannix. Co-hosting this segment is David Breckman, … Continue reading →

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TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 657.1 with guest Bill Taylor is now available for listening on demand as a free podcast

Posted on August 12, 2024 by admin

Mike Connors and The Golden Rule Original Airdates: Aug. 9-12, 2024 TVC 657.1: Ed welcomes Bill Taylor, author of Mike Connors: A Life of Integrity in Film and Television, an in-depth biography of actor Mike Connors, from his humble upbringing … Continue reading →

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