Tune Tuesday – Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree

Happy 77th Birthday to actress and singer Telma Hopkins! As an actress, Telma is known for appearing on Bosom Buddies, Gimme a Break!, Family Matters and the short lived Getting By. She first gained notoriety as a member of Tony Orlando and Dawn and starred on the CBS variety show of the same name from … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree →

Holy Mackerel, 74 Years Ago

It was on this day in 1951 that the Amos 'n Andy Show premiered on CBS television. The show had been a huge success on radio for many years prior to this. The difference between the two? The radio program had the characters played by white actors. The show was created by Freeman Gosden and … Continue reading Holy Mackerel, 74 Years Ago →

A Golden Age of Radio Classic

I'm a firm believer in using your imagination. In today's society, we can plop down in front of the TV and watch shows and not really have to think about what's going on. Everything is right there on the screen. However, back in the days before television, there was radio. Radio was a medium that … Continue reading A Golden Age of Radio Classic →

TV Show Draft Pick – The Honeymooners

For my next pick in the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft, I chose a show that is one of my all time favorites. I don't remember when I first was introduced to this show, but I am guessing my dad had something to do with it. Early on in the draft, I chose Police Squad, which … Continue reading TV Show Draft Pick – The Honeymooners →

TV Show Draft – Get Smart

It's time for my next pick in the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. My next pick is sort of a guilty pleasure. So many of the gags are ones you see coming a mile away, but they still crack me up. It is another one of those shows that was loaded with great guest stars and … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Get Smart →

TV Show Draft – Round 3 – Perry Mason

This blog post is part of the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. My choice for the third round draft pick is Hollywood's first weekly one-hour series that was filmed for television - Perry Mason. The show ran for 9 seasons (September 1957 - May 1966) and starred Raymond Burr in the title role. Raymond Burr The … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 3 – Perry Mason →

I’m As Mad As Sally!

Earlier today it was reported that all of the Charlie Brown holiday specials will NOT be airing on broadcast TV this year! Instead, it will be moving to Apple TV (a pay service) for viewing. I'm not going to lie, I am sick of all of the various streaming options! I pay for cable and … Continue reading I’m As Mad As Sally! →