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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “The Rivals,” the famous adaptation of the Richard Sheridan play that also featured Roger Moore and Patricia Crowley, aired on Jan. 25, 1959
THE RIVALS Original Airdate: January 25, 1959 Synopsis. Wealthy John Vandergelt III hires Bret to switch identities with him as part of an elaborate attempt to woo the lovely Lydia Linley. “The Rivals” is the only episode of Maverick to … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Ed Nelson, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Julia Adams, Leslie H. Martinson, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Neil Hamilton, Patricia Crowley, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Rivals, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “The White Widow,” the second of two episodes featuring Julie Adams, aired on Jan. 24, 1960
THE WHITE WIDOW Original Airdate: January 24, 1960 Synopsis. Needing money after he is robbed of his poker winnings, Bart finds himself employed as bodyguard to Wilma White, a widowed bank president whose life has been threatened. Best known as the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Ed Robertson Maverick, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Julia Adams, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: “Dutchman’s Gold,” inspired by the Top 40 song of the same name, aired on Jan. 22, 1961
DUTCHMAN’S GOLD Original Airdate: January 22, 1961 Synopsis. After winning half-ownership of a saloon, but needing money to keep the business afloat, Beau becomes partners with a mysterious gold prospector known only as The Dutchman. Mala Powers (Outrage) guest stars in … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Dawn Wells, Dutchman's Gold, Dutchman's Gold Jerry Capehart, Dutchman's Gold Walter Brennan, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edgar Buchanan, Fay Spain, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Mala Powers, Mala Powers Ida Lupino, Mala Powers Outrage, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Nichols, Purple Testament, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, Walter Brennan, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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This date in MAVERICK TV history: William Reynolds stars in “Rope of Cards,” the episode that introduced viewers to Maverick Solitaire, airing on Jan. 19, 1958
ROPE OF CARDS Original Airdate: January 19, 1958 Synopsis. Maverick meets Twelve Angry Men as Bret finds himself the only juror who votes to acquit a man who stands accused of murder. The first of four episodes featuring William Reynolds (The F.B.I., … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arthur Silver, Bart Maverick, Beau Maverick, Black Pawn Press, Brent Maverick, Bret Maverick, Budd Boetticher, Cactus Switch, Coles Trapnell, Connie Stevens, Dawn Wells, Ed Robertson Maverick, Edgar Buchanan, Fay Spain, Gigi Garner, Jack Kelly, Jack Kelly Maverick, James Garner, James Garner Animal Rescue Fund, James Garner Maverick, JGARF, Marion Hargrove, Maverick book, Maverick is the legend of the west, Maverick Legend of the West, Maverick Solitaire, Maverick tall dark stranger, Maverick theme song, Maverick TV series, Maverick Warner Bros. Television, Mike Connors, Nichols, Purple Testament, Robert Colbert, Rockford Files, Roger Moore, Roger Moore Maverick, Rope of Cards, Roy Huggins, Roy Huggins Maverick, Ruta Lee, Twelve Angry Men, Twilight Zone, William Reynolds, William Schallert, William T. Orr
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 546.3: The Television Career of Richard Donner is available for listening on demand
The Television Career of Richard Donner Original Airdates: July 16-18, 2021 TVC 546.3: From August 2011: Ed welcomes James Christie, author of You’re The Director, You Figure It Out: The Life and Films of Richard Donner, a comprehensive biography and … Continue reading →
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 524.1: Tribute to Peter Mark Richman is available for listening on demand
The Inner Voice of Peter Mark Richman Original Airdates: Jan. 22-24, 2021 TVC 524.1: Ed plays highlights of our May 2011 conversation with Peter Mark Richman, the accomplished actor, author, artist, and Renaissance man who passed away on Thursday, Jan. … Continue reading →
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Kat Kramer, plus a Tribute to Peter Mark Richman: Next on TVC
Singer, actress, comedienne and producer Kat Kramer, plus we’ll remember actor, author, and Renaissance man Peter Mark Richman on the next edition of TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing Jan. 22-24 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and FM 97.1 … Continue reading →
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL conversation with Peter Mark Richman from May 2011 is available for listening on demand
From May 2011: Peter Mark Richman talks to TV Confidential: A radio talk show about television about how he first began… Posted by Ed Robertson on Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Tagged 4 Faces, A Hatful of Rain, A Medal for Murray, Actors Studio, American National Theater, An Autobiography of My Artistic and Spiritual Journey, Ben Gazzara, Beverly Hills 90210, British Invasion, Broadway stage, Cain's Hundred, Casey Kasem, Chuck Harter, Darlene Love, Dick Clark, Dorothy Dandridge, Drama Critics Award, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, Gary Cooper, Hatful of Rain, Helen Richman, Herman’s Hermits, Hollander's Deal, Hollywood a Go Go, Hullabaloo, I Saw a Molten White Light, Ike and Tina Turner, Jack Good, Jack Klugman, James Franciscus, Lee Strasberg, Lloyd Thaxton, Longstreet, Michael V. Gazzo, Mission: Impossible, Murder She Wrote, New York, Nicholas Cain, Nick Cain, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pennsylvania, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Love, pop music TV shows, Quinn Martin, Ready Steady Go, registered pharmacist, Reverend Snow, Robert F. Kennedy, Rod Serling, Roger Perry, Santa Barbara, Shebang, Shindig, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Steve Binder, Steve McQueen, Streets of San Francisco, Subud, The FBI, The Fugitive, The Invaders, The Kinks, The Method, The Rebirth of Ira Masters, The Righteous Brothers, Three's Company, Top of the Pops, Twilight Zone, Where the Action Is, William Wyler
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Actor, artist, painter, playwright, and novelist Peter Mark Richman dies at age 93
via B Harlan Boll: Sad news from Hollywood today. Actor, artist, author, playwright, and novelist Peter Mark Richman… Posted by Ed Robertson on Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Tagged 4 Faces, A Hatful of Rain, A Medal for Murray, Actors Studio, American National Theater, An Autobiography of My Artistic and Spiritual Journey, Ben Gazzara, Beverly Hills 90210, British Invasion, Broadway stage, Cain's Hundred, Casey Kasem, Chuck Harter, Darlene Love, Dick Clark, Dorothy Dandridge, Drama Critics Award, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, Gary Cooper, Hatful of Rain, Helen Richman, Herman’s Hermits, Hollander's Deal, Hollywood a Go Go, Hullabaloo, I Saw a Molten White Light, Ike and Tina Turner, Jack Good, Jack Klugman, James Franciscus, Lee Strasberg, Lloyd Thaxton, Longstreet, Michael V. Gazzo, Mission: Impossible, Murder She Wrote, New York, Nicholas Cain, Nick Cain, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pennsylvania, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Love, pop music TV shows, Quinn Martin, Ready Steady Go, registered pharmacist, Reverend Snow, Robert F. Kennedy, Rod Serling, Roger Perry, Santa Barbara, Shebang, Shindig, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Steve Binder, Steve McQueen, Streets of San Francisco, Subud, The FBI, The Fugitive, The Invaders, The Kinks, The Method, The Rebirth of Ira Masters, The Righteous Brothers, Three's Company, Top of the Pops, Twilight Zone, Where the Action Is, William Wyler
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TV CONFIDENTIAL wishes a Happy Birthday to Peter Mark Richman by posting a special minisode edition featuring a clip from our conversation of May 2011. Since that time, Peter Mark has published his memoir, I SAW A MOLTEN WHITE LIGHT, which is another great book you’ll enjoy, especially during this time of sheltering in place
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Tagged 4 Faces, A Hatful of Rain, A Medal for Murray, Actors Studio, American National Theater, An Autobiography of My Artistic and Spiritual Journey, Ben Gazzara, Beverly Hills 90210, British Invasion, Broadway stage, Cain's Hundred, Casey Kasem, Chuck Harter, Darlene Love, Dick Clark, Dorothy Dandridge, Drama Critics Award, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, Gary Cooper, Hatful of Rain, Helen Richman, Herman’s Hermits, Hollander's Deal, Hollywood a Go Go, Hullabaloo, I Saw a Molten White Light, Ike and Tina Turner, Jack Good, Jack Klugman, James Franciscus, Lee Strasberg, Lloyd Thaxton, Longstreet, Michael V. Gazzo, Mission: Impossible, Murder She Wrote, New York, Nicholas Cain, Nick Cain, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pennsylvania, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Love, pop music TV shows, Quinn Martin, Ready Steady Go, registered pharmacist, Reverend Snow, Robert F. Kennedy, Rod Serling, Roger Perry, Santa Barbara, Shebang, Shindig, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Steve Binder, Steve McQueen, Streets of San Francisco, Subud, The FBI, The Fugitive, The Invaders, The Kinks, The Method, The Rebirth of Ira Masters, The Righteous Brothers, Three's Company, Top of the Pops, Twilight Zone, Where the Action Is, William Wyler
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