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'The Andy Griffith Show' common denominator for Barney Fife, Helen Crump, and Otis Campbell
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW ran on CBS from 1960-1968. This iconic series has continued in reruns and not been off the air for 61 years. Fans enjoy the episodes six decades later as much as they did when they first aired. The cast became like family to the viewing audience and each Mayberry resident is special for their unique individual personalities. There are three cast members, however, who have something specific in common that gives them a special distinction related to their time on the show.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Maverick the television Western
MAVERICK was a Western television series that ran on ABC for five seasons from September 22, 1957, to July 8, 1962. There were a lot of changes along the way that ultimately led to the show being canceled. Initially, James Garner was the star as a poker player and sometimes con artist Bret Maverick. Throughout the run of the series all the men who portrayed a Maverick managed to stay above board and not allow their bad tendencies to drop too low. Most times these men exhibited a conscience and came out as being the good guy.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Hee Haw was a victim of the rural purge
There is a saying that you never bite the hand that feeds you but that is just what CBS executives did in the early 1970s. They canceled several television shows just because they revolved around country living. THE BEVERLY HILBILLIES, PETTICOAT JUNCTION, GREEN ACRES, MABERRY RFD, and HEE HAW all were fan favorites and beloved by the viewing audience, yet each of these series got the ax.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Tom and Jerry have entertained many generations
Tom ande Jerry reign supreme Four generations in my family have grown up enjoying the antics of Tom and Jerry the animated cat and mouse. In some episodes they are friends and in others they are enemies but they always entertain. The cartoon critters made their debut 8 decades ago on February 10, 1940. On this date, MGM released the short PUSS GETS THE BOOT in theaters. From that time through 1958 William Hannah and Joseph Barbera along with Rudolph Ising created magic in the form of 114 shorts from METRO GOLDWIN MAYER.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
The Wild Wild West is a television classic
THE WILD WILD west was a popular series during the 1960s and many families gathered around the television set to watch this show. I had cousins whose television went out and they came to my home each week to watch the escapades of Jim West and Artemis Gordon. we squealed with delight as they conqured the bad guys or when Jim got the girl. Many young females had crushes on the two handsome men who were seen as heroes and young boys pretended they were West and Gordon just as they played cowboys and Indians.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
F Troop the wakiest western ever
The wackiest western ever Those of a certain age will recall F TROOP which was a satirical Western television sitcom. The series evolved around Native Americans and U.S. soldiers in the Wild West during the 1860s. There were only 65 episodes on ABC from September 14, 1965, until April 6, 1967, The first season was broadcast in black-and-white, and the second season was in color. Fans were disappointed when a third year of the show did not manifest.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Sarah Wayne Callies on her new podcast Aftershock
Tai Freligh chats with Sarah Wayne Callies about her new scripted podcast Aftershock… From iHeartMedia, Aftershock is a co-production with Nomadic Engine and Salmira Productions. Starring Sarah Wayne Callies (Prison Break, The Walking Dead, Colony), David Harbour (Black Widow, No Sudden Move, Stranger Things) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead, Watchmen, Supernatural), Aftershock takes place in the wake of the largest earthquake in US history. Los Angeles lies in ruins, hundreds of thousands of people are dead or unaccounted for, and a mysterious island has risen up in the quake just off the coast of the city. The 10-part series will premiere with two episodes on July 14th, with a new episode going up weekly. Flickering Myth’s Tai Freligh chatted with Sarah Wayne Callies about the new podcast, working with such amazing talent, and what the future has in store in terms of projects.
By Tai Freligh5 years ago in Geeks
Alan Willis had two portrayer on ‘The Jeffersons’
When most people think of the popular television sitcom THE JEFFERSONS the names Andrew Rubin and Jay Hammer probably do not instantly come to mind. Both of these men caused controversy because they were each cast in the role of Alan Willis the son of Tom and Helen Willis. Alan was not in many episodes and some fans may not even recall him but his presence on the series raised eyebrows and led to conversations about race and skin tone.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
The Hot Dog Dance Song continues in pop culture
Hot Dog Song If you were the parent, caregiver on grandparent of children between May 5, 2006, and November 6, 2016, you probably were singing along with and dancing to the Hot dog Song! This was the theme for the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show which ran on DISNEY JUNIOR for a decade. Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Daisy, and Donald all hang about at the Clubhouse. Pete a big cat and Clarabelle the cow also join in from time to time.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Bo and Luke Duke today
Those who enjoy retro television programming often wonder what happened to their favorite stars. Two popular actors from the 1970s and 80s are Tom Wopat and John Schneider. As Bo and Luke Duke they captured the hearts of television audiences when they were on the hit CBS series THE DUKES OF HAZARD . There was never a dull moment and the audience was always left in stitches. The show ran from March 26, 1979, to February 8, 1985.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
