My friends and I have made movies most our lives. "LEWISTOWN WIVES" was a sexy and shocking miniseries based on the Jackie Collins novel "Hollywood Wives." Sadly, we never filmed it. 1984. #miniseries #sexyminiseries #sexy #sexsells #jackiecollins #joancollins #glamor #glamour #glamorous #hollywood #1980s #twentiethcentury #tv #television #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #sexnovel #sexnovels #sexynovel #sexynovels #homemovies #makingmovies #amateurmovie
#classictelevision — Public Fediverse posts
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https://www.wacoca.com/videos/3306956/global-beauties/ Strict Rules the Cast of The Donna Reed Show Had to Follow #Trending #Shorts ##EntertainmentNews #1950sTV #1960sTV #BehindTheScenes #CastRules #ClassicSitcom #ClassicTelevision #ClassicTv #DonnaReed #DonnaReedActress #FamilySitcom #HollywoodFacts #NostalgicTV #Shorts #SitcomFacts #TelevisionHistory #TheDonnaReedShow #TheDonnaReedShowCast #TheDonnaReedShowRules #TVProduction #TVShowFacts #TVTrivia #VintageTelevision #ViralShorts #YouTubeShorts #ドナ・リード
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We were surprised to find the guest star Wednesday night on "The Patty Duke Show" was Frank Sinatra Jr. Romantic contretemps ensued. I just discovered contretemps is pronounced "KAHN-truh-tahn." Who'd'a thunk it? #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #vintagesitcom #vintagesitcoms #sitcom #sitcoms #oldsitcom #oldsitcoms #pattyduke #cousins #identicalcousins #alltheway #onepairofmatchingbookends #differentasnightandday #classictv #classictelevision #classicentertainment #entertainment #actress
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1970s Texaco Energy Pride—Run Strong, Feel Ready
Remember when “energy” meant big skies, steel towers, and workers who looked you in the eye? This 1970s Texaco public-relations spot leans into that grounded, can-do pride—like a promise that kept moving the country forward. If you grew up around the hum of industry, this one hits straight in the chest.
#texaco #1970scommercial #vintageads #classictelevision #oilrig #energyhistory #industrialamerica #prcommercial #petroleumindustry #workmanherit
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‘Dutton Ranch’ kills off character in shocking Season 1 finale
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not proceed unless you’ve watched the Season 1 finale of “Dutton Ranch.” Someone got…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Entertainment #classictelevision #DuttonRanch #Paramount #TaylorSheridan #TV
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The latest version of AnalogTV https://analogtv.net now does full signal chain simulation of Apollo TV. This is not a "filter" or "shader" this is a full emulation of the signal.
#OldTV #TVHistory #VintageElectronics #RetroTech #ClassicTelevision #RetroTV #ClassicTV #Apollo #VintageTV #1970s #1960s
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I used the 22-minute After School Special "THE HALLOWEEN THAT ALMOST WASN'T" starring Judd Hirsch and Mariette Hartley as a classroom Halloween treat every year during my career, following its release in 1979. Kids loved it. #halloween #publicschool #publicschools #publicschoolteacher #teacher #teachers #schoolteaching #halloweenparty #halloweentreat #juddhirsch #mariettehartley #television #classictelevision #tv #classictv #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #1970s #prestigetelevision #teaching
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I was sure a bar of plutonium was about to land in Homer's shirt, and Karl and Lenny would fall to the ground. #lifeimitatesart #thesimpsons #tv #television #Classictv #classictelevision #standardsteel #localindustry #industry #publicsafety #safety #shakehandswithdanger #homer
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NBC 1986 Come Home to NBC
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#NBC #Television #TVshows #TV #ALF #Amen #Cheers #EasyStreet #FamilyTies #GimmeABreak #NightCourt #TheGoldenGirls #TheTortellis #Valerie #YouAgain #TheATeam #CrimeStory #HighwayToHeaven #HillStreetBlues #Hunter #LALaw #Matlock #MiamiVice #OurHouse #StElsewhere #TheBronxZoo #RagsToRiches #AmazingStories #MollyDodd #NBCMondayNightAtTheMovies #NBCSundayNightMovie #TomBrokaw #NBCNews #MustSeeTV #ClassicTelevision #1980sTV -
I'm starting a new fad for all fans of the 25-year-old soap opera, "PASSIONS." Every time arch-villain Alistair Crane (Alan Oppenheimer) appears 'hands only' from behind his leather chair, I raise my hands, and act the scene with him. Join us! Soon all the cool kids will be doing it. #soap #soaps #soapopera #occultsoap #occultsoaps #occultsoapopera #occultsoapoperas #tv #television #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #vintagetelevisionshows #classictv #classictelevision #alanoppenheimer
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‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Jaclyn Smith says beauty secret isn’t makeup or diet after fans praise youthful glow
Jaclyn Smith is proving age is just a number. The “Charlie’s Angels” legend opened up about her youthful glow…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #actors #celebritysocialmedia #classictelevision #Entertainment #Hollywood #jaclynsmith #UK #UnitedKingdom
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‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Jaclyn Smith says beauty secret isn’t makeup or diet after fans praise youthful glow
Jaclyn Smith is proving age is just a number. The “Charlie’s Angels” legend opened up about her youthful glow…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Celebrities #actors #celebritysocialmedia #classictelevision #Entertainment #hollywood #jaclynsmith
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Although I've always considered Tom Baker "my" Doctor Who, I've grown very fond of Sylvester McCoy, the seventh doctor, in recent years. His nemesis, the Rani, is my favorite Whovian villain and his companion Mel reminds me of a friend of my youth, Beth Kibler. #doctorwho #doctorwhoepisodes #classictv #classictelevision #scifi #sciencefiction #classicsciencefiction #classicscifi #vintagesciencefiction #vintagescifi #sylvestermccoy #tombaker #britishtv #britishtelevision #englishtv
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‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Kate Jackson ‘annoyed’ she didn’t see a dime from show merch
Kate Jackson is none too pleased with the finances surrounding “Charlie’s Angels.” Jackson played Sabrina Duncan in the…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #CA #Canada #celebrityinterviews #CelebrityNews #classictelevision #Entertainment #Exclusive #jaclynsmith #nostalgia #paleycenterformedia #TV
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How ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch’ addresses John Dutton’s death
John Dutton lives on. Kevin Costner’s iconic “Yellowstone” character was killed off on the original show, but he…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #TV #classictelevision #Entertainment #TaylorSheridan #Yellowstone
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Why ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Jaclyn Smith turned down playing a Bond girl
Jaclyn Smith revealed she turned down an opportunity to play a Bond girl in “Moonraker” because of her Texas upbringing.…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Celebrities #CelebrityNews #classictelevision #Entertainment #jaclynsmith #JamesBond #Movies
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‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden turns heads at 94 in new photo with husband
Barbara Eden turned heads after sharing a new photo that left fans doing a double take. Eden, 94, stunned…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #AU #Australia #celebritybirthdays #celebrityfamilies #classictelevision #Entertainment
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Sadie Robertson speaks out about the moment her eight-month-old daughter choked and stopped breathing
Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her baby daughter Kit choked and briefly…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #TV #celebritychildren #classictelevision #duckdynasty #Entertainment
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/424599/ Original ‘Charlie’s Angels’ stars reunite at 50th anniversary special #actors #Celebrities #ClassicTelevision #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #JaclynSmith #Reunions #TV
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Original ‘Charlie’s Angels’ stars reunite at 50th anniversary special https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/668475/ #actors #Angels #Baseball #ClassicTelevision #Entertainment #JaclynSmith #La #LAAngels #LAAngels #LosAngeles #LosAngelesAngels #LosAngeles #LosAngelesAngels #MLB #Reunions #TV
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"The Victorian Chaise Lounge" episode by General Electric Theater (1957)
Directed by Herschel Daugherty
#tv #aiart #classictv #classictelevision #tcmparty #aiimages #kissing #vintagephotography #erotic #blackandwhite #nsfwart #movies #vintageporn #vintagepornography #classicfilms #vintage #aivideo #lesbian
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I grew up in a Television Family, and two shows we never missed were our favorite "monster" sitcoms--"The Addams Family," and "The Munsters." I've enjoyed the modern reboots of both, also. #theaddamsfamily #themunsters #hermanmunster #lilymunster #wednesdayaddams #television #tv #tvera #1960s #watchingtelevision #watchingtv #vintagetelevision #vintagetv #classictelevision #classictv #horror #comedyhorror #horrorcomedy #dracula #frankenstein #wolfman #vampire #twentiethcentury
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What are you watching tonight?
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Promo for CBS Thursday night lineup of Magnum PI, Simon & Simon and Knots Landing.
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‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
Matthew Fox was at the top of Hollywood — and then he walked away. The “Lost” star, now…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Celebrities #classictelevision #Entertainment #Lost #TV
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I grew up being entertained by Mary Tyler Moore, and was upset when her TV show ended in 1977. #mtm #marytylermoore #themarytylermooreshow #thedickvandykeshow #sitcom #sitcoms #workplacesitcom #workplacesitcoms #entertainment #vintagetelevision #vintagetv #oldtv #classictv #classictelevision #nickatnight #1970s #fan #fans #fandom #goodgirl #goodgirls #perkygirl #perkygirls #feminist #womensrights #meow #mtmproductions #MTMEnterprises #newsdesk #newscasting #newscaster #producer #newsproducer
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Robert Conrad, star of "The Wild, Wild West," from my series "Beefcake, Broads, and Beyond." Watercolor and Marker. #robertconrad #wildwildwest #thewildwildwest #western #actor #hollywood #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #handsome #hunk #hunks #hunky
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July 6, 1968. Barbara Eden of NBC's I Dream of Jeannie.
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#TVGuide #BarbaraEden #IDreamOfJeannie #1960sTV #ClassicTelevision #RetroMedia #VintageMagazine #Retro #PopCultureHistory #TVIcons #GoldenAgeOfTV #RetroPhotography #MagazineCoverArt #TelevisionHistory #VintageCelebrities #vintage -
I just realised that "The Munsters" and "The Addams Family" released virtually at the same time!
With both being a black and white sitcom with creepy families that see themselfs as the normies, that should be interesting.
Does anyone now any drama or rivalries between the shows? Anyhow, I'm gonna whatch it like it's 1964! 📺🍿
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Retro TV tip: “The Famous Five” (1978)
A few years ago I wrote about my decades-long love for Enid Blyton’s children’s book series The Famous Five. In that post I made a passing comment on the television adaptations, recommending them to English language learners as an additional learning resource they can use together with the books.
In this post I’m going to expand on that by presenting my favourite TV series based on Blyton’s adventure stories, namely the 1978-1979 version of The Famous Five, produced by Southern Television. If you’re unfamiliar with the title, let me first sum up The Famous Five for you:
The series follows the adventures of three siblings—Julian, Dick, and Anne—their cousin George, and her dog, Timmy. Each episode finds the fearless gang solving mysteries, often involving hidden treasure, smugglers, robbers and such. The adventures typically take place in picturesque coastal locations, showcasing the beauty of the British countryside. The series emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and the importance of loyalty and friendship.
There’s a number of reasons why I’m partial to this particular adaptation. Having been born in 1979, I love the late ‘70s aesthetics of the series, just as much as I love the even more retro setting of the original novels. From the music to the fashion… It all awakes a wonderful sense of nostalgia. So, for me there’s that added element of having a personal connection with the time period. It’s just very satisfying.
A common criticism when it comes to television adaptations is that they often deviate too much from the books they are based on. One could make that criticism in the case of The Famous Five: the episodes don’t follow the books in their chronological order; some episodes merge elements from different novels in the series; storylines tend to be simplified and many of the details present in the books are skipped over…
All that may be true, but if you haven’t read any of the books, you wouldn’t even know about it. Interestingly, the production ended after two successful seasons only after the Blyton estate expressly prohibited the writing of any new content outside what was already in the canonical 21 novels. Taking creative liberties was tolerated, but it was still imperative for the series to be an actual adaptation of the existing novels, rather than a whole new creation loosely based on them. And the way it was done was very clever and skillful, with the obvious intention to retain the spirit of Blyton’s writings. Another plus in my book!
However, the single biggest strength of the series are the cast: Marcus Harris as Julian, Gary Russell as Dick, Jennifer Thanisch as Anne, and Michele Gallagher playing George. (And Toddy in the role of Timmy the Dog, of course). I’ve found them all superb—and they are just as I would picture the book characters in my mind before I ever had the chance to see the series.
The Famous Five has been issued and reissued on DVDs multiple times during the 2000s, and depending on where you live, you might even be able to find the series on some of the streaming platforms (just don’t confuse it with the more recent adaptation released in the 1990s). If you don’t mind a somewhat subpar, VHS-like image quality, you can easily find all the episodes on YouTube. To save you some time, here are the links to all 26 episodes:
- Five on Kirrin Island – Part 1
- Five on Kirrin Island – Part 2
- Five Go Adventuring Again
- Five Go to Smuggler’s Top – Part 1
- Five Go to Smuggler’s Tio – Part 2
- Five Go Off in a Caravan
- Five Go Off to Camp – Part 1
- Five Go Off to Camp – Part 2
- Five on a Hike Together
- Five Go to Mystery Moor
- Five on a Secret Trail
- Five Go to Billycock Hill
- Five on Finniston Farm
- Five Get into Trouble – Prisoners
- Five Get into Trouble – Conspiracies
- Five Get into a Fix
- Five Get Together Again – Part 1
- Five Get Together Again – Part 2
- Five Have a Wonderful Time
- Five Fall into Adventure – Part 1
- Five Fall into Adventure – Part 2
- Five Run Away Together
- Five Go to Demon’s Rocks – Part 1
- Five Go to Demon’s Rocks – Part 2
- Five Go Down to the Sea – Part 1
- Five Go Down to the Sea – Part 2
If you’ve never encountered The Famous Five books or this TV series, I hope you’ll feel encouraged to explore the wonderfully exciting world of Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy. I return to it from time to time, partly to relive my own childhood, but also to simply enjoy these timeless escapist stories, in all their retro glory.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
The Famous Five – theme and incidental music playlist
The Famous Five special cast reunion video
Eighty years of “The Famous Five”
NOTES
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⚾️ Baseballs of Death (Miami Vice, 1988): A Chilean general comes to the attention of Miami Vice when he murders a prostitute and her blackmailer lover, while trying to bust a weapons embargo. The title refers to cluster bombs, nicknamed baseballs.
#miamivice #miami #television #tv #1980s #80s #donjohnson #classictelevision
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Linda Day George portrayed a Nazi in a first season Wonder Woman episode. 1976. #nazi #nazis #wonderwoman #comicbook #comics #comic #lindadaygeorge #1970s #1976 #bicentennial #television #classictelevision #classictv #tv #superhero #superheroes #tvsuperheroes
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Illustration for "Wrecked in Space," a picture book I wrote as a child. 1960s. #lostinspace #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #pencils #coloredpencils #art #artwork #childhoodart #childhoodcreativity #creativity #1960s #scifi #outerspace #coloring
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Illustration for "Wrecked in Space," a book I wrote in my childhood. 1960s. #childhood #children #childhoodcreativity #1960s #twentiethcentury #lostinspace #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #television
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Illustration for "Wrecked in Space," a book I wrote as a child. 1960s. #lostinspace #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #childhood #creativity #childhoodcreativity #pencil #pencildrawing #drawing #art #artwork #outerspace #scifi #sciencefiction
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As a child, I was fascinated by the three young women. Now, the comedic delivery of Edgar Buchanan is the highlight of the show for me. #petticoatjunction #edgarbuchanan #shadyrest #paulhenning #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #classictv #classictelevision #ruralcomedy #rural
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Illustration for "Wrecked in Space," a book I wrote in childhood. 1960s. #childhood #childrenswork #creativity #childhoodcreativity #1960s #lostinspace #vintagetelevision #classictv #classictelevision #outerspace #scifi #sciencefiction
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Japan's "Ultraman Ace," the third of seven Ultraman series, is our current daily go-to television favorite. #ultraman #ultramanace #superhero #superheroes #japan #japanesetv #japanesetelevision #classictv #vintagetv #classictelevision #vintagetelevision
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Illustration from "Wrecked in Space," a book I wrote as a child. 1960s. #childhood #creativity #childhoodcreativity #1960s #lostinspace #classicTV #classictelevision #coloredpencils #pencils #pencilandpaper #picturebooks
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Illustration from a childhood book I wrote, "Wrecked in Space." 1960s. #childhood #creativity #childhoodcreativity #drawing #sketching #pictures #lostinspace #classictv #classictelevision #memories #1960s #twentiethcentury
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One of Deephole Productions' most successful films of the 1980s was "THE CAMPAIGN OF BARNABAS COLLINS" in which America's favorite vampire runs for Mifflin County Commissioner. "There are worse things one can be in Mifflin County . . . than a Vampire." #DarkShadows #classictv #classictelevision #occult #horror #1960s #1980s #mifflincounty #mifflincountypa
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Illustration for a book I wrote as a child, "Wrecked in Space." 1960s. #childhood #creativity #childhoodcreativity #drawing #pencil #coloredpencils #art #artwork #lostinspace #classictelevision #tvshows #classictv #sketch #pencilsketch #pencilsketches #1960s #twentiethcentury
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I loved vacationing in Minneapolis in the '70s and '80s. This is the house 'our' Mary 'lived' in, in the classic Mary Tyler Moore TV show. #1970s #1980s #vacation #vacations #holiday #minneapolis #minnesota #midwest #marytylermoore #classictv #classictelevision #20thCentury
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Illustration from a childhood story I wrote, "Wrecked in Space." 1960s. #coloredpencil #coloredpencils #art #childhood #childhoodart #drawing #pencildrawing #lostinspace #classictv #classictelevision #1960s
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Three 1964 episodes of my favourite US anthology series, The Outer Limits. The Invisible Enemy has sand sharks on Mars. It's OK. Wolf 359 is excellent -scientists create a miniature world. I, Robot is quite good - a robot is tried for murder.
My reviews: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-outer-limits-three-season-2-episodes.html
#retrotv #retrotelevision #culttv #culttelevision #60stv #1960stv #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #scifi #scifitv #1960stelevision #60stelevision #OuterLimits
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Rod Serling's The After Hours, still my all-time favourite episode of The Twilight Zone. Has that wonderful subtle sense of slowly increasing unease. Great performance by Anne Francis. I've seen it many times and I like it more each time.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-twilight-zone-after-hours.html
#retrotv #retrotelevision #culttv #culttelevision #60stv #1960stv #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #scifi #scifitv #1960stelevision #80stelevision #RodSerling #TwilightZone #AnneFrancis
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Voyagers! (1982) is a kids' sci-fi time travel series that plays fast and loose with history and is nothing more than a light-hearted adventure series. But it's lively and highly enjoyable.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2020/08/voyagers-1982.html
#retrotv #retrotelevision #culttv #culttelevision #80stv #1980stv #classictv #classictelevision #vintagetv #vintagetelevision #scifi #scifitv #1980stelevision #80stelevision #timetravel
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Here are 10 things you should know about Jane Wyman, born 107 years ago today. She overcame a tough childhood to enjoy a successful career that spanned more than 60 years. #ClassicMovies #OscarWinners #ClassicHollywood #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTelevision #OldMovies
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Johnny Staccato (1959) a stylish gritty jazz-fuelled film noir-inflected PI TV series with John Cassavetes as a piano player/private eye. Similar to Peter Gunn but better - more neurotic, edgy and noirish.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2019/07/johnny-staccato-1959-revisited.html
#Noirvember #filmnoir #culttv #JohnCassavetes #PeterGunn #50stv #1950stv #retrotv #privateeyes #classictelevision #vintagetv #classictv