Television In 1953, Arthur Godfrey fired singer Julius La Rosa during the live radio broadcast of “Arthur Godfrey Time.” Considered one of the great mistakes in the history of broadcasting, the once beloved Godfrey’s career spiraled downward from that moment on…The last issue of “Look” magazine was published in 1971…ABC sitcom “Perfect Strangers” hit the 100 episode mark in 1990. It concluded on August 6, 1993 at the 150 episode mark…Competition series “The Biggest […]
Prime Video has acquired the rights to BBC Studios’ global game show format, “The 1% Club.” The U.S. series will be produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions and Magnum Media and will premiere on Prime Video in the U.S. and Canada. “The 1% Club” is described as a unique, compelling and funny game show […]
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Al Roker Entertainment proudly announces its option of the transformative and touching book, “Grief is Love: Living with Loss” by best-selling author Marisa Renee Lee, set to hit shelves in paperback on October 17, 2023. This powerful narrative explores the complexities of grief, challenging conventional notions of grief stages and compassionately guiding readers through the […]
Television and Radio The first broadcast of “Perry Mason” was presented on CBS Radio in 1943. The original version of the legal drama with Raymond Burr debuted on CBS on Sept. 21, 1957…Orson Welles made his television debut in the live “Omnibus” production of “King Lear” on CBS in 1953. Hosted by Alistair Cooke, “Omnibus” showcased dramatic plays, literary readings, documentary-style films, operas, ballet and symphony performances…The Jackson […]
Television Game show “The Hollywood Squares” debuted on NBC in 1966 in daytime with Ernest Borgnine in the center square. Peter Marshall was the host and the first week also featured Cliff Arquette (a.k.a. “Charlie Weaver”), Wally Cox, Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie and Abby Dalton. In 1999, HBO presented what it thought would be a one-time, one-hour special, “Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm.” The show was presented as a mocumentary that followed David’s preparation for an upcoming HBO […]
Television and Radio Edith (Jean Stapleton) missed her surprise 50th birthday party on “All in the Family” on CBS in 1977 when she was attacked by a rapist (David Dukes). The storyline was originally planned for Bonnie Franklin on “One Day at a Time”… TV movie “Human Feelings” premiered on NBC in 1978. It starred Billy Crystal as an angel who falls […]
Television and Radio “I Love Lucy” turns 70. The beloved sitcom debuted on CBS in 1951. Airing for six seasons, “I Love Lucy” was an immediate sensation, finishing four seasons as the top-rated program in primetime. For more, click here…Period crime drama “The Untouchables,“ starring Robert Stack and produced by Desilu Productions, opened its four season run on ABC in 1959. Desilu […]
