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PROGRAM 436 - 1/06/2016
Iconic TV director BRUCE BILSON talks about his career, which includes "Get Smart!", "The Patty Duke Show", "The Andy Griffith Show", "The Odd Couple", "M*A*S*H", "The Brady Bunch", and many others. (Running time: 224 minutes)
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PROGRAM 437 - 1/13/2016
Writer/producer/director DANNY BILSON discusses his work as an extra on "Happy Days" and "M*A*S*H" and as showrunner on the original CBS version of "The Flash", NBC's "Viper", and UPN's "The Sentinel". (Running time: 186 minutes)
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PROGRAM 438 - 1/20/2016
Celebrating the release of "The Carol Burnett Show Companion" with author/TV critic WESLEY HYATT, TV critic STEVE BEVERLY, and CHRIS KORMAN (son of the late, great Harvey Korman). A complete history/overview of the show is covered, along with behind-the-scenes stories and first hand observations by Chris. (Running time: 223 minutes)
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PROGRAM 439 - 1/27/2016
Author ADAM NEDEFF discusses his new book, "The Matchless Gene Rayburn", which chronicles the life and career of the iconic game show host who began as an NBC page and worked his way up from morning drive DJ to second banana on a late night talk show to hosting one of the most popular shows in the 1960s and 1970s. (Running time: 180 minutes)
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PROGRAM 440 - 2/03/2016
Singer/Actor/Producer BRUCE BELLAND talks about his years as the lead singer of The Four Preps, including becoming a semi-regular on "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and appearing on "American Bandstand" and "The Ed Sullivan Show"...and how the Beatles influenced his later career. (Running time: 173 minutes)
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PROGRAM 441 - 2/10/2016
Actor/singer/young performer activist PAUL PETERSEN returns for his yearly visit. Topics include the sentencing of Subway's Jared Fogel and actor Peter Robbins, what lies ahead legally for Bill Cosby, and actor Bill Mumy's letter to the Motion Picture Academy. (Running time: 172 minutes)
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PROGRAM 442 - 2/17/2016
Actor/voiceover artist LOU RICHARDS discusses his work on "Gloria" with Sally Struthers and "She's the Sheriff" with Suzanne Somers, as well as voicing Flash Gordon in "Defenders of the Earth", Galtar in "Galtar and the Golden Lance" and Leader 1 in "Challenge of the Gobots". (Running time: 156 minutes)
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PROGRAM 443 - 2/24/2016
Comedy writer/producer/director KEN LEVINE returns to talk about his years as both a writer and a director on "Becker", as well as a look at sitcom writing plagiarism - taking premises and dialogue from older programs and re-working them for shows years later...and how writers got away with it. (Running time: 126 minutes)
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PROGRAM 444 - 3/02/2016
Singer/songwriter/author BRIAN GARI (the grandson of the legendary Eddie Cantor) and his wife JEANNE take part in a discussion of how each saved the other's life; Brian talks about his Broadway musical, "Late Nite Comic" and shares stories of his brushes with celebrity greatness - Rodney Dangerfield, Chris Rock, Soupy Sales, and George Carlin. (Running time: 158 minutes)
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PROGRAM 445 - 3/09/2016
Animation author/historian JERRY BECK makes his first visit for 2016. Topics include a tribute to voiceover actor Joe Alaskey, a possible reboot of Betty Boop cartoons, Jerry's review of "Zootopia", and the latest news in print, home video, and TV cartoons. (Running time: 156 minutes)
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PROGRAM 446 - 3/16/2016
Emmy-winning former "The Price is Right" showrunner ROGER DOBKOWITZ returns with another look backstage at some of the best pricing games the show played over Roger's 36 years - how they were conceived, built, tested, and played...and what worked and what didn't. (Running time: 186 minutes)
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PROGRAM 447 - 3/23/2016
A tribute to actor HARVEY KORMAN with his son CHRIS KORMAN and ERICA SIMMONS, the daughter of "The Carol Burnett Show" head writer ED SIMMONS. Chris talks about his dad's work on "Blazing Saddles", "The Danny Kaye Show", and "The Flintstones" as well as the Burnett show...and what kind of a dad Harvey was to Chris and his sister. (Running time: 186 minutes)
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PROGRAM 448 - 3/30/2016
TV critics/historians STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT pay tribute to Garry Shandling, Patty Duke, Nancy Reagan, Robert Horton, Earl Hamner Jr., and Pat Harrington. Also...a discussion on some of the latest TV news including recommended viewing, and thoughts on streaming services. Part one of a two-part discussion. (Running Time: 198 Minutes)
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PROGRAM 449 - 4/06/2016
TV critics/historians STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT return for part two - discussing the latest television news including the ongoing Dish Network/NBC-Comcast retransmission battle, Time Warner giving up on licensing its Dodger Channel elsewhere in LA, marginally-rated syndicated shows getting renewed, and a new NBC Rant from Wesley. (Running time: 211 minutes)
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PROGRAM 450 - 4/13/2016
TONY BUTALA, founding member and lead singer of The Lettermen, talks about his long career, which started with the Mitchell Boys Choir and became one of the biggest success stories in show business, with many gold records and several sellout concerts. He also recalls the group's many appearances on TV shows and touring the country with Jack Benny, George Burns, and Buster Keaton. (Running time: 179 minutes)
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PROGRAM 451 - 4/20/2016
Emmy-winning television and feature film director BRUCE BILSON returns to continue discussing his long career which includes Disney's "North Avenue Irregulars", "Hogan's Heroes", "The Brady Bunch", "M*A*S*H", "Love, American Style", "Sanford and Son", and "Barney Miller". (Running time: 179 minutes)
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PROGRAM 452 - 4/27/2016
Actor/standup comic/director HOWARD STORM returns for more great stories from his long career. Included: his friendship and work experience with Woody Allen, his episodic TV work as an actor on "The Untouchables" and "That Girl", how he began his directing career, and a special tribute to his close friend Pat Harrington. (Running time: 164 minutes)
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PROGRAM 453 - 5/04/2016
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Disneyland Records, the in-studio guests are 30-year Disney record producer RANDY THORNTON and music historian GREG EHRBAR. Topics include Randy's CD and vinyl box sets of classic music (and how the original elements are used), the history of the label itself, and a discussion on why vinyl is making a resurgence. (Running time: 226 minutes)
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PROGRAM 454 - 5/11/2016
A program all about the 3D process (including a complete history) in movies and film restoration in general is discussed by 3D experts BOB FURMANEK, GREG KINTZ, and JACK THEAKSTON, plus additional commentary from film historian/preservationist ERIC GRAYSON. (Running time: 184 minutes)
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PROGRAM 455 - 5/18/2016
Prolific television writer RON FRIEDMAN returns to talk more about his long career in sitcoms, dramas, and animation. Included: Ron's memories of Jonathan Winters, "The Odd Couple", "Happy Days", "Chico and the Man", "Starsky and Hutch", "G.I Joe", and many others. (Running time: 147 minutes)
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PROGRAM 456 - 5/25/2016
Television executive (and founding member of The Four Preps) BRUCE BELLAND returns to discuss his years after the first breakup of the Preps - first as an advertising exec, then as an NBC daytime suit, and finally as producer/supervisor for Ralph Edwards productions, where he oversaw "Cross-Wits", "Name That Tune" and many others. (Running time: 136 minutes)
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PROGRAM 457 - 6/01/2016
Producers/writers DANNY BILSON and PAUL DE MEO discuss their careers, which includes writing the original "Trancers" feature as well as "The Rocketeer" and the comedy "Wrong Guys", plus their TV work on "The Flash", "Viper", and "The Sentinel" as well as video games "The Sims" and some of the James Bond series. (Running time: 141 minutes)
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PROGRAM 458 - 6/08/2016
"The History of Late Night Television in America" continues with part three...and commentary from comedy writer MARK EVANIER plus TV critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT. Topics include the birth of SNL, the debut of "Nightline", and Joan Rivers bolting "The Tonight Show" to host her own show on Fox. (Running time: 169 minutes)
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PROGRAM 459 - 6/15/2016
Disney animation writer JYMN MAGON discusses his work on "Ducktales", "Gummi Bears", "Talespin", and "Goof Troop", plus his years producing albums for Disneyland Records...with an assist by music historian GREG EHRBAR. (Running time: 206 minutes)
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PROGRAM 460 - 6/22/2016
Author RANDY SKRETVEDT discusses his new book, "Laurel and Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies", which describes in great detail both the personal and private lives of two of the film industry's greatest comedians. Topics include the battles between Stan and studio head Hal Roach, the transition from silent to talkies, and the history of the background music for the films. (Running time: 245 minutes)
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PROGRAM 461 - 6/29/2016
Author/TV historian BOB LESZCZAK discusses his two excellent books, "Single Season Sitcoms 1948-1979" and "Single Season Sitcoms: The 1980s". We take a look back at shows such as "My Mother the Car", "It's About Time", "Blondie", "Frank's Place", "Life With Lucy" plus others and discuss why their theme songs are more remembered than the shows themselves. (Running time: 232 minutes)
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PROGRAM 462 - 7/06/2016
A tribute to actor and animation voiceover icon John Stephenson with John's son ROGER STEPHENSON. John was the voice of Mr. Slate on "The Flintstones", Fancy Fancy on "Top Cat", and many others. Plus he did lots of on-camera work on "Perry Mason", "Hogan's Heroes", "The Beverly Hillbillies", "The Peoples' Choice", and much more. (Running time: 161 minutes)
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PROGRAM 463 - 7/13/2016
Actress CARA WILLIAMS reflects on her long career, which includes doing voices in 1930s cartoons and acting in features, on stage, and of course television...as the co-star of "Pete and Gladys" and the star of "The Cara Williams Show". She also talks about her friendships with Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, and Lucille Ball. (Running time: 175 minutes)
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PROGRAM 464 - 7/20/2016
Author MARK ARNOLD ("Created and Produced by Total Television Productions") discusses the history of the company behind "King Leonardo and His Short Subjects", "Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales", and "The Underdog Show". (Running time: 174 minutes)
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PROGRAM 465 - 7/27/2016
Actress LAUREN CHAPIN recalls her years on "Father Knows Best" - a very happy, welcome set she escaped to while her personal life was quite the opposite. She also talks candidly and openly about some of the grief she suffered before, during and after her six years on the classic series. (Running time: 154 minutes)
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PROGRAM 466 - 8/03/2016
TV critics/historians STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT weigh in on whether the media "made" Donald Trump the Republican candidate for President, provide reviews of the ABC Sunday Fun and Games, reflect on the current Emmy nominations, discuss the ever-increasing cord-cutting saga, and much more! (Running time: 186 minutes)
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PROGRAM 467 - 8/10/2016
Animation author/historian JERRY BECK returns with his movie reviews of "Finding Dory", "The Secret Lives of Pets", and others. He also discusses the latest news in print media, television, and home video. (Running time: 185 minutes)
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PROGRAM 468 - 9/28/2016
11TH SEASON PREMIERE! Voiceover superstars ROB PAULSEN and MAURICE LA MARCHE talk "Pinky and the Brain", "Animaniacs", and a ton of other cartoon series in which they have lent their voices to over the past 36 years. They also provide a frank discussion on how to get into the business and become successful. (Running time: 163 minutes)
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PROGRAM 469 - 10/05/2016
Comedy writer/producer MARK ROTHMAN talks about how he was hired to write "The Odd Couple", which led to him also working on "Happy Days" and then co-creating "Laverne & Shirley". Also: A tribute to Mark's ex-boss, producer Garry Marshall. (Running time: 174 minutes)
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PROGRAM 470 - 10/12/2016
Authors DENNIS BARTOK and JEFF JOSEPH ("A Thousand Cuts: The Bizarre Underground World of Collectors and Dealers Who Saved the Movies") take part in a frank discussion on the studios vs. the film collectors in the 1970s...and the huge FBI raid that resulted in it, with thousands of prints confiscated, arrests made, and only one person jailed (Jeff) afterward. (Running time: 173 minutes)
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PROGRAM 471 - 10/19/2016
Actor/producer TOM WILLIAMS returns to the program to share memories of his career prior to and after working for Jack Webb - a career that included singing in barbershop quartets, acting on stage with Hans Conried and Olsen and Johnson, and moving to Hollywood to appear in hundreds of radio and TV commercials and as a guest actor in episodic television series. (Running time: 123 minutes)
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PROGRAM 472 - 10/26/2016
Actress ENID KENT talks about her years playing Nurse Bigelow on "MASH", and we pay tribute to her mom...veteran actress IRENE TEDROW, who appeared on stage, radio, features, and television, including "Dennis the Menace", "Perry Mason", "Twilight Zone", "Bonanza", and hundreds of others. (Running time: 178 minutes)
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PROGRAM 473 - 11/02/2016
Actor MONTE MARKHAM discusses his years starring in the TV series "The Second Hundred Years", "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town", and "The New Perry Mason", as well as working on Broadway and in features. He also discusses his successful documentary film company, which has produced thousands of hours of programming for cable TV. (Running time: 175 minutes)
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PROGRAM 474 - 11/09/2016
Actress ANN DUSENBERRY reflects on her career, which includes co-starring on "LIfe With Lucy" as Lucille Ball's daughter, playing a beauty queen in "Jaws 2", and her many episodic guest appearances on "Emergency!", "The Six Million Dollar Man", "Magnum, PI", and many others. (Running time: 156 minutes)
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PROGRAM 475 - 11/16/2016
Animation writer/director RICH ARONS talks about his career, which includes working on "Lord of the Rings", "Beany and Cecil", "Freakazoid!", "Tiny Toon Adventures", "Animaniacs", and many others. (Running time: 151 minutes)
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PROGRAM 476 - 11/23/2016
TV critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT return for their annual Thanksgiving Eve visit. Topics include how the media blew it while covering the recent election, ESPN bleeding viewers, cord-cutting continuing at a rapid rate, the digi-networks' embracing of binge-watching, plus the latest game show and prime time TV news. (Running time: 226 minutes)
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PROGRAM 477 - 11/30/2016
Former Sony Studios VP MICHAEL SCHLESINGER returns to discuss his years working in distribution and getting a lot of classic films off their shelves and back into circulation. Also - discussions on Blu Ray vs. DVD, colorization of classic TV series, and the future of all things nostalgia in a changing universe. (Running time: 204 minutes)
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PROGRAM 478 - 12/07/2016
The 10th anniversary program! It's another installment of "The History of Late Night TV in America", with comedy writer/blogger MARK EVANIER and TV critic/author WESLEY HYATT. Topics include David Letterman's rise in the 80s, Pat Sajak's ill-fated talk show, Arsenio denting Johnny Carson's ratings, Jay Leno becoming permanent "Tonight Show" guest host, and Carson retiring. (Running time: 205 minutes)
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PROGRAM 479 - 12/14/2016
The annual "Christmas Gift Guide"...the best picks of presents for family and friends. Guests: Actress/author KATHY GARVER ("X Child Stars"), actress/author JULIA BENJAMIN ("Susie...Ain't She a Doozie?"), author/legal analyst MARK SHAW ("The Reporter Who Knew Too Much"), and the Giz Wiz - DICK DE BARTOLO, with the best and worst gadgets of the year. (Running time: 146 minutes)
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PROGRAM 480 - 12/21/2016
Animation author/historian JERRY BECK makes his annual holiday visit to the show. Topics include Jerry's reviews of "Moana" and the Floyd Norman documentary, his thoughts on upcoming features for 2017, plus the latest news in books, TV, and home video. (Running time: 168 minutes)
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