Category Archives: The Little Screen (Television)

54 Lincoln Futura – 1965 Batmobile

Posted on April 7, 2025 by James| Leave a comment

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RIP Richard Chamberlain (Anjin-san)

Posted on March 30, 2025 by James| Leave a comment
Richard Chamberlain (March 31, 1934 – March 29, 2025)

George Richard Chamberlain was an American actor and singer who became a teen idol in the title role of the television show Dr. Kildare (1961–1966). He subsequently earned the title “King of the Mini-Series” for his work in several TV miniseries such as Centennial (1978), Shōgun (1980), and The Thorn Birds (1983). Chamberlain also performed classical stage roles and worked in musical theatre.

Chamberlain played the role of Aramis in the film trilogy The Three Musketeers (1973), The Four Musketeers (1974), and The Return of the Musketeers (1989); portrayed Allan Quatermain in both King Solomon’s Mines (1985) and Lost City of Gold (1986); and was the first to play Jason Bourne in the 1988 television film The Bourne Identity.

Chamberlain as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne “Anjin-san” in Shōgun

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50th Anniversary of Abyssinia, Henry (Col. Blake)

Posted on March 18, 2025 by James| Leave a comment

50 years ago today, March 18, 1975, McLean Stevenson’s character Col. Henry Blake dies in the M*A*S*H episode “Abyssinia, Henry”, its third season finale. Out of all the main characters on the show, Henry Blake was the only one to have been killed off.

In order to evoke genuine emotions of shock and sadness from the actors, the final O.R. scene was kept a secret from the cast, with the exception of Alan Alda, until immediately before filming; only then was the last page of the script handed out.

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Anniversary of Sound of Music

Posted on March 2, 2025 by James| Comments Off on Anniversary of Sound of Music

On this day in 1965, The Sound of Music was released in the United States.

March 2, 1965
March 2, 1965

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Anniversary of the final episode of M*A*S*H

Posted on February 28, 2025 by James| Comments Off on Anniversary of the final episode of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H

The series premiered on September 17, 1972, and ended on February 28, 1983, with the finale becoming the most-watched television episode in U.S. television history at the time.

“Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” was the final episode of M*A*S*H. Special television sets were placed in PX parking lots, auditoriums, and dayrooms of the US Army in Korea so that military personnel could watch that episode; this in spite of 14 hours’ time zone difference with the east coast of the US. The episode aired on February 28, 1983, and was 2½ hours long.

Wikipedia Link

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Scooby Doo Taught Us

Posted on February 23, 2025 by James| Comments Off on Scooby Doo Taught Us

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I know nothing! Thank you, John Banner!

Posted on January 28, 2025 by James| Comments Off on I know nothing! Thank you, John Banner!
John Banner (January 28, 1910 – January 28, 1973)

John Banner, born Johann Banner, was born on this date 112 years ago and died 49 years ago at the age of 63. He is best known for his role as Master Sergeant Schultz in the situation comedy Hogan’s Heroes (1965–1971). Schultz, constantly encountering evidence that the inmates of his stalag were planning mayhem, frequently feigned ignorance with the catchphrase, “I know nothing! I see nothing! I hear nothing!” (or, more commonly as the series went on, “I see nothing, nothing!”).

Thank you for years of entertainment!

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The History of the GoBots!

Posted on January 21, 2025 by James| Comments Off on The History of the GoBots!

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How to Balance on a Roof 101

Posted on December 23, 2024 by James| Comments Off on How to Balance on a Roof 101

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Little Banjo Boy

Posted on December 22, 2024 by James| Comments Off on Little Banjo Boy

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50th Anniversary of “The Year Without A Santa Claus” (and the Miser Brothers!)

Posted on December 10, 2024 by James| Comments Off on 50th Anniversary of “The Year Without A Santa Claus” (and the Miser Brothers!)

The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 1974 stop-motion animated Christmas television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. The story is based on Phyllis McGinley‘s 1956 book. It is narrated by Shirley Booth (her final acting credit before her retirement from acting) and stars the voices of Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn and George S. Irving. It was originally broadcast on December 10, 1974, on ABC.

Snow Miser and Heat Miser from The Year Without a Santa Claus

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No man is a failure…

Posted on December 2, 2024 by James| Comments Off on No man is a failure…

Dear George:—
Remember no man is a failure who has friends.
Thanks for the wings!
Love
Clarence.

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Lilo & Stitch – Official Teaser

Posted on November 30, 2024 by James| Comments Off on Lilo & Stitch – Official Teaser

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I survived…

Posted on November 28, 2024 by James| Comments Off on I survived…

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As God is my witness…

Posted on November 28, 2024 by James| Comments Off on As God is my witness…
“As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.”

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The First 5 TV Series Ever

Posted on November 14, 2024 by James| Comments Off on The First 5 TV Series Ever

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Anniversary of “Sesame Street” Debut

Posted on November 10, 2024 by James| Comments Off on Anniversary of “Sesame Street” Debut

On November 10, 1969, “Sesame Street,” a pioneering TV show that would teach generations of young children the alphabet and how to count, makes its broadcast debut. “Sesame Street,” with its memorable theme song (“Can you tell me how to get/How to get to Sesame Street”), went on to become the most widely viewed children’s program in the world. It has aired in more than 120 countries.

Wikipedia Article

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Vincent Price Performs Thriller!

Posted on October 22, 2024 by James| Comments Off on Vincent Price Performs Thriller!

On Friday the 13th in February in 1987, the legendary Vincent Price showed up as a guest on the Late Show starring Joan Rivers. While on the show, Price performed his classic segment from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.

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70th Anniversary of White Christmas

Posted on October 14, 2024 by James| Comments Off on 70th Anniversary of White Christmas
White Christmas
The film was released in theaters October 14, 1954.

White Christmas is a 1954 movie starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye that featured the songs of Irving Berlin, including the titular White Christmas.

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The TV Shows That Stared It All!

Posted on October 11, 2024 by James| Comments Off on The TV Shows That Stared It All!

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