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• PROGRAM 606 - 1/12/2022

  TV sitcom director LEX PASSARIS returns to the show to pay tribute to the legendary Betty White (along with media critic WESLEY HYATT), and also discusses the chaotic behind-the-scenes problems while directing the "Golden Girls" spinoff series, "Golden Palace". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 245 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 607 - 1/26/2022

  Actor/filmmaker MONTE MARKHAM discusses his long career in television as the star of four different series, his guest appearances on both comedic and dramatic episodic classic television, and as the producer/director of many documentaries for cable TV that recount famous historical figures. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 217 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 608 - 2/09/2022

  Author BOB LESZCZAK returns for another look at Single Season Sitcoms - shows that aired on the broadcast networks from the 1950s through the 1970s for a year or less...and why (some are obvious). Stars include Andy Griffith, Shirley Booth, and Ed Wynn. Producers include Norman Lear, Aaron Ruben, and Leonard Stern. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 258 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 609 - 2/23/2022

  Game show creator/producer MARK MAXWELL-SMITH discusses the many shows he created for the United States but ended up becoming monster hits in Canada and overseas. He also details the way a game is thought up, put down on paper, worked out in a conference room, put on its feet and is eventually pitched to a network. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 382 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 610 - 3/09/2022

  Author ALEXIS HUNTER talks about her relationship with TV and movie actress Joi Lansing and shares stories from her book, "A Body to Die For", and author MARK ARNOLD discusses the sequel to his new book, "The TTV Scrapbook", which features rare memorabilia from the company that created Underdog and Tennessee Tuxedo. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 212 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 611 - 3/23/2022

  Animation author/historian JERRY BECK makes his first 2022 visit to the show, and reviews the latest feature films and streaming series, provides his thoughts on upcoming movies, recommends the latest in print media, and screens three classic cartoons from the 1930s and 1940s. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 204 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 612 - 4/06/2022

  Media critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT discuss the resignation of Jeff Zucker at CNN, the recent Oscars, and remember Tim Considine (with special guest STAN LIVINGSTON), Sally Kellerman, and Dwayne Hickman. TV executive BOB BODEN talks about the new Game Show Archives at the Strong Museum in New York. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 331 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 613 - 4/20/2022

  Iconic radio and TV personality SHOTGUN TOM KELLY talks about his long career from his beginnings as a teenager in San Diego to his 20-year gig on KRTH-101 in Los Angeles and his current shift on 60s Gold on Sirius XM Satellite. Along the way, there was a 12-year stint as a local TV kid show host as well as a 6-year run hosting a game show. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 243 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 614 - 5/04/2022

  Film critic JOHN BARBOUR shares some of his hilarious reviews of movies from the 70s - "Smokey and the Bandit", "Godfather II", and "Annie Hall" - among others, and explains why he trashed some of the industry's best-loved motion pictures. He also reviews the new "Stu's Show Documentary". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 209 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 615 - 5/18/2022

  CJ WALLIS (the director) and MALLORY KENNEDY (the producer) of the "Stu's Show Documentary" discuss the genesis of the project and the hurdles they encountered while making the film. Also: co-subject JEANINE KASUN talks more about her near fatal brain aneurysm, the focus of the second part of the film. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 224 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 616 - 6/01/2022

  Laurel and Hardy historian NICO CARTENSTADT traces the legacy of the famed comedy duo and discusses parts of his new book, "Laurel and Hardy: After the Laughter", which chronicles the last years of both Stan and Oliver's lives (1954-1965). Rare video and audio clips from the period are also featured. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 203 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 617 - 6/15/2022

  Game show announcer/author RANDY WEST discusses many of the real behind-the-scenes stories that are featured in his new book, "TV Inside-Out". Among the people discussed are Johnny Carson, Bob Barker, Joan Rivers, Gene Rayburn, Ed Sullivan, Jerry Lewis, and Desi Arnaz. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 308 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 618 - 6/29/2022

  Actor/director DAVID DeLUISE shares memories of growing up as the son of the iconic Dom DeLuise, and co-starring on two hit sitcoms - "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "The Wizards of Waverly Place". Also seen is a tribute to David's dad, including classic moments from both his movies and TV show appearances. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 229 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 619 - 7/13/2022

  Media critic WESLEY HYATT and comedy writer/blogger MARK EVANIER discuss the resurgence of "Jeopardy!" since the 2021 debacle as well as the current streaming wars, plus a look at how late night television may have contributed to the dumbing down of the country, and offer tributes to Larry Storch and Robert Morse. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 302 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 620 - 7/27/2022

  TV sitcom directors RICH CORRELL and LEX PASSARIS discuss their years working together on Disney Channel sitcoms. Rich also talks about working on "Happy Days", "Laverne and Shirley", and "Mork and Mindy". Lex recalls his work in Russia attempting to teach non-pros there how to produce a TV sitcom. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 348 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 621 - 8/10/2022

  Animation author/historian JERRY BECK returns, along with producer/director ARNOLD LEIBOVIT, who provides an update on his "Puppetoon Movie 3" project. Jerry reviews current and upcoming features, plus a discussion on public doman films, the latest in home video news, and the screening of 3 vintage cartoons. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 229 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 622 - 8/24/2022

  Cinecon President STAN TAFFEL previews Cinecon 58. Featured are segments from silent films, talkies, movie traliers, and "movies about movies". Also included are clips from "Kinecon at Cinecon", spotlighting the live days of TV. Stars include Danny Thomas, Jack Benny, Mitizi Gaynor, Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and The Three Stooges. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 259 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 623 - 9/07/2022

  Original "Mickey Mouse Club" Mouseketeer SHARON BAIRD discusses her long career, which also included working with Eddie Cantor, Joan Davis, and Sid and Marty Krofft. Actress BEVERLY WASHBURN makes a guest appearance and talks about her long friendship with Sharon, and she shares memories of Tommy Kirk, Tony Dow, and Johnny Crawford. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 264 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 624 - 10/12/2022

  Part 1 of 2. Lucille Ball's former publicist TOM WATSON returns and provides an oral history of how "The Lucy Show" got on the air - how her original writers were re-signed, how Vivian Vance was persuaded to come back, and how Desi Arnaz was removed as President of Desilu. Rare clips plus highlights of seasons 1,2, and 3 are also featured. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 269 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 625 - 10/26/2022

  Lucille Ball's former publicist TOM WATSON continues his oral history on Lucy's second TV series, "The Lucy Show". This program focuses on seasons 4,5, and 6. Topics include the format change for the series after Vivian Vance left, the "Lucy in London" special, the issues Lucy had with Joan Crawford, and the sale of Desilu to Paramount. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 249 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 626 - 11/09/2022

  Media critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT weigh in on the dismal future of NBC - from moving "Days of Lives" to Peacock and seriously considering dumping their 10 p.m. time periods. Also - the real plans new WB President David Zaslav has for that studio, and re-evaluating the Emmy Awards broadcast, including their controversial obit reels. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 172 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 627 - 11/23/2022

  Media critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT are the guests for the annual Thanksgiving Eve program. Topics include: The current streaming wars and the desperation some companies are having to get new subscribers, reviews of Jimmy Fallon's "Password" and "Pictionary", and tributes to Nichelle Nichols, Pat Carroll, and Tony Dow. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 196 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 628 - 12/07/2022

  Authors JIM BENSON and DONALD JEFFRIES are the guests for part one of the annual Christmas Gift Guide. Jim talks about his updated edition of "Rod Serling's Night Gallery - An After Hours Tour". Donald's book, "On Borrowed Fame: Money, Mystery and Corruption in the Entertainment World" examines celebrity wealth (or lack thereof). CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 247 minutes)

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• PROGRAM 629 - 12/21/2022

  The annual visit of DICK DE BARTOLO (aka The Giz Wiz), and the latest gadgets and gizmos to give as gifts in 2022. Also: Animation guru JERRY BECK presents three classic Christmas cartoons and co-interviews Puppetoon Movie producer/director ARNOLD LEIBOVIT, who screens new restorations from his upcoming "Puppetoon Movie 3". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 236 minutes)

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