Television: Variety half-hour “The Victor Borge Show” ended its five-month run on NBC in 1951…CBS daytime soap “The Guiding Light” began its 57-year run in 1952…CBS introduced the half-hour “The Johnny Carson Show,” which was a mixture of comedy sketches and singing, in 1955. The audience interest was minimal and the series expired on March 29, 1956. Carson began his almost […]
Television: Elvis Presley guest starred on “The Steve Allen Show” in 1956 with a rendition of “Hound Dog” sung to an actually hound…The first draft of the original “Star Trek” pilot, titled “The Cage,” was released in 1964. It was rejected by NBC in February 1965, and the network ordered another pilot episode, which became “Where No Man Has Gone Before.“ Most of the original footage from […]
Television and Radio: The “Quiz Kids” was heard on NBC radio for the first time in 1940. It aired as a summer replacement show for “Alec Templeton Time” and continued on radio for the next 13 years…“Amos ‘N’ Andy,” starring Alvin Childress and Spencer Williams and based on the radio show of the same name, debuted on CBS in 1951. Ongoing protests by civil rights groups such as the NAACP for fostering racial […]
Television: “Captain Video and His Video Rangers,” which is remembered as the first science fiction drama, debuted in 1949 on early broadcast network DuMont. It aired through April 1, 1955 (and, at its height, was scheduled in the Monday to Friday 7 p.m. half hour)…NBC’s “Matinee Theater,” which ran in the afternoon and was often telecast live, ended its three season run in […]
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Television in Poland, known as Polska Telewizja, has evolved significantly over the decades, reflecting the country’s cultural richness, historical milestones, and technological advancements. From its early beginnings to the present day, Polish television has played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, fostering national identity, and entertaining millions of viewers. This article provides an in-depth […]
Television: “The Garry Moore Show” debuted on CBS in 1950. It was initially broadcast in the Monday to Friday 7 p.m. half-hour and the roster of talent appearing on the variety series included Carol Burnett, Durward Kirby, Marion Lorne,Dorothy Loudon, Allen Funt and John Byner. The beat did not do on: Sonny and Cher were divorced in 1975, which did not bode well for their solo careers as variety […]
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Jordan Peele’s “Us” is a masterful blend of psychological horror, social commentary, and intense suspense, offering a unique and thought-provoking cinematic experience. If you enjoyed “Us” and its exploration of duality, hidden fears, and societal issues, here are six more movies similar to Us that delve into similar themes. Each film provides a mix of […]
