A salute to the audience participation program "Truth or Consequences", which began on radio in 1940 and went on to make Bob Barker a household name when it transitioned to television. Guests are author MARTIN GRAMS, JR. and game show creator/producer MARK MAXWELL-SMITH, who began his career as a writer on TorC. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 338 minutes)
Author/media critic WESLEY HYATT discusses his new book, "Betty White on TV", and we take a fond look back via rare clips at Betty's on camera work from nearly 70 years of television appearances including sitcoms, talk shows, game shows, variety, and dramatic programs. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 216 minutes)
Author/pop culture historian/radio DJ BOB LESZCZAK returns to the program to showcase more "Single Season Sitcoms"...programs from the 1950s through the 1970s that lasted less than one year on the air. Clips include series featuring Buddy Hackett, Carol Burnett, Phil Silvers, Bing Crosby, McLean Stevenson, and Richard Crenna. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 220 Minutes)
Producer-director ARNOLD LEIBOVIT discusses his documentary on the iconic George Pal, who created the stop motion animated "Puppetoons". Arnold also talks about getting the rights to Pal's cartoons in order to produce and direct "The Puppetoon Movie" and "The Puppetoon Movie 2". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 250 minutes)
Animation historian JERRY BECK reviews "Soul", "Wolfwalkers", "Raya" and "Spongebob Movie 3". Other topics include a look at the ME-TV series, "Toon in With Me". Thunderbean Animation owner STEVE STANCHFIELD talks about his cartoon-restoring DVD and Blu Ray business, and three classic restored cartoons are also screened. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 259 minutes)
Media critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT share their thoughts on the guest hosts of "Jeopardy!", the Fox revival of "Name That Tune", and also offer comments on the Dominion voting machine lawsuit against Fox News, and ATT's attempts to unload DirecTV. Wes also pays tribute to Cicely Tyson, Hal Holbrook, and Cloris Leachman. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 246 minutes)
Master puppeteer SCOTT LAND and his wife, artist LISA LAND explore the history of puppets on TV over the years (via film clips) and also talk about Scott's fantastic career as a marionette creator, restorer, and performer for the past 40 years in movies and TV...and for some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He also performs part of his act. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 198 minutes)
TV sitcom director LEX PASSARIS discusses his rise from working as a runner for Witt-Thomas-Harris Productions in 1982 to his eventual position as director for "The Golden Girls" during its final season on the air. Clips include rare rehearsal scenes and outtakes from the beloved series. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running Time: 308 minutes)
Actor/producer/director RICH CORRELL talks about his recurring role as Richard Rickover on "Leave it to Beaver" as well as appearing on "Ozzie and Harriet", "Love That Bob!", "The Danny Thomas Show", and many others. He also discusses his dad's "Amos 'n' Andy Show" history and controversy. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 265 minutes)
Former child actor JOHN EIMEN talks about his work in TV commercials, episodic TV ("Twilight Zone", "The Untouchables", "Wagon Train", "Have Gun Will Travel") and playing Cadet Monk on the NBC sitcom, "McKeever and the Colonel". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 225 minutes)
TV comedy writer-producer STEVE LANGFORD and his wife SANDY STEIN-LANGFORD discuss Steve's work on the ABC comedy hit "Family Matters", as well as his start in the business as the assistant to a comedy writer on "Silver Spoons" who was anything but funny in real life. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 233 minutes)
Comedy writers/producers DAVID POLLOCK and ELIAS DAVIS discuss their years writing for Steve Allen, Joey Bishop, and Carol Burnett, as well as the sitcoms "M*A*S*H", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Frasier", "All in the Family", and "The New Dick Van Dyke Show". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 246 minutes)
Media critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT discuss the latest TV news: new fall game shows, reviews of "Celebrity Dating Game" and "College Bowl", and remember Gavin McLeod, Clarence Williams III, and Charles Grodin. Also - a Super NBC Rant by Wes on the boneheaded moves by its new programming chief. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 243 minutes)
The wonderful RUTA LEE discusses her new book, "Consider Your Ass Kissed" and talks about her work on classic series such as "The Burns and Allen Show", "Highway Patrol", "The Lucy Show", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Mannix", "Gunsmoke", and many others. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 213 minutes)
Animation author/historian JERRY BECK reviews "Luca", "Space Jam 2", and "The Mitchells vs. the Machines". There is also a lively discussion on the new HBO Max series, "Jellystone!", plus the screening of three classic cartoons provided by Inkwell Images president Ray Pointer. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 201 minutes)
The Season 15 finale/last broadcast from Chatsworth, CA features the yearly visit of Cinecon President STAN TAFFEL, who shows previews of what to expect for Cineconline over Labor Day weekend, including Kinecon at Cinecon. Also, author/filmmaker LON DAVIS discusses the life and career of actor Francis X. Bushman. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 232 minutes)
The 16th Season Premiere of "Stu's Show" kicks off with a look back at at 70 years of "I Love Lucy" with guests TOM WATSON (Lucille Ball's former publicist) and RICK CARL (gifted graphics artist and memorabilia collector). Rare clips and discussion are featured throughout the program. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 265 minutes)
Actors STAN and BARRY LIVINGSTON share memories of their years playing Chip and Ernie Douglas on "My Three Sons". Clips of their favorite episodes are shown, as well as clips from roles they played in other TV series and movies. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 217 minutes)
Producer-author-raconteur JOHN BARBOUR returns to the show to talk about the many talk shows he's hosted. Clips feature John's interviews with Bob Hope, Kirk Douglas, Burt Reynolds, Frank Zappa, and Harlan Ellison. Also - a look back at John's attempt at producing a game show ("That Awful Quiz Show") in 1981. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 268 minutes)
Media Critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT discuss how the pandemic has severely damaged local TV news. Other topics include their thoughts on Aaron Sorkin's "Being the Ricardos", Buzzr's business plan for a higher presence via streaming, and remembrances of Ed Asner, Michael Constantine, and Jay Sandrich. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 225 minutes)
The annual Christmas Gift Guide! Guests include authors JORDAN R. YOUNG ("Spike Jones: Off the Record"), DAVID KOENIG ("Shooting Columbo"), and MARK SHAW ("Collateral Damage"), plus another visit from the Giz Wiz, DICK DE BARTOLO, with the latest and greatest (and not so great) gadgets and gizmos from the past year. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 212 minutes)
Animation author/historian JERRY BECK returns for his annual holiday visit and reviews the latest feature films, books, and home video releases. Producer/director ARNOLD LEIBOVIT discusses the progress and shows clips from his upcoming Blu Ray release, "The Puppetoon Movie 3". Also - a warm remembrance of voiceover actor Will Ryan. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 236 minutes)