I was mesmerized by "My Name is Barbra," Babs' first TV special in 1965. She has been my Diva ever since. #diva #barbra #streisand #barbrastreisand #tv #classictv #tvspecial #television #televisionspecial #1960s #vintage #heirloom #old #antique #talented #singer #femalesinger
Jonathan Frid made his debut as vampire Barnabas Collins #OTD in 1967.
The Emmy-nominated documentary DARK SHADOWS AND BEYOND — THE JONATHAN FRID STORY tells the story of how a Shakespearean actor became a pop culture icon.
It’s on Tubi (and I’m in it):
https://tubitv.com/movies/637245/dark-shadows-and-beyond-the-jonathan-frid-story
Episode 15: 'Return Of Sta-Lak; Revenge Of The Pirates' @ 11 minutes, 1 seconds #classictv
THREE'S COMPANY was added to Peacock this week and it's already their ninth most-watched show.
Ich habe jetzt mal alle meine Couch Doodle gebündelt auf meine Webseite gepackt.
Wer die alao nochmal sehen will, findet alle bisherigen hier:
https://www.katzenfuttergeleespritzer.de/2025/03/22/couch-doodles/
THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW ended its run #OTD in 1978 w/ special guest Jimmy Stewart.
“I love you Carol,” he said, speaking for all of us.
Tonight in 1964 — Gloria Swanson celebrated her 65th b’day w/ her first and only appearance on THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR.
“Behind the Locked Door” evokes SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950), with a grim Noir twist courtesy of writer Henry Slesar.
Watch: https://play.xumo.com/tv-shows/the-alfred-hitchcock-hour/XM0LMMJR7WJ701
Today in 1954 — The first mass-produced color TVs were introduced by RCA.
Cost: $1,000 — equal to $12,000 in today's dollars.
RCA-owned NBC began “color-casting" in 1953. Unlike CBS’s earlier color efforts, these “compatible" broadcasts were also viewable on B&W TV sets.
Tonight in 1970 — HARRY & LENA aired on ABC.
Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne starred in this intimate primetime special featuring songs + stories about the challenges they faced.
Produced by Belafonte. Delightful and groundbreaking. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/2_gu5YtG_hw
Farewell to George Foreman (1949-2025) — two-time heavyweight boxing champion, entrepreneur, and SANFORD AND SON guest star.
#ShawnWeatherly appeared on T.J. Hooker with #WilliamShatner and #AdrianZmed
She was FANTASTIC of course.
When they're not on the beach #BaywatchStars
Tonight in 1961 — John Fiedler starred on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.
"Incident in a Small Jail” delivers one of the most deliciously dark endings I've seen on a HITCHCOCK, courtesy of writer Henry Slesar.
Watch:
https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/a65aab9b79cf5b069c80a0f81b4a6839
#ClassicTV #1960sTV #AlfredHitchcock
#AlfredHitchcockPresents
Tonight in 1981 — Tom Baker said farewell as The Doctor.
"I never did leave DOCTOR WHO, because it never left me."
Tonight in 1977 — The finale of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW aired on CBS.
“It was incumbent upon me to profess absolute belief that this was the smart thing to do: to go off while we were ahead and on top. But I was crumbling inside. I didn’t want it to end.” — Mary Tyler Moore
Tina Louise has spent the last 30 years as a reading tutor for New York City school kids — none of whom recognize the GILLIGAN'S ISLAND star as anything more than "Ms. Tina".
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/nyregion/tina-louise-gilligans-island.html
Here are 10 things you should know about Edward Everett Horton, born 139 years ago today. His name in the credits is enough to convince us to watch just about any picture. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville
Tonight in 1956 — Art Carney won an Emmy for THE HONEYMOONERS.
He was the only Emmy winner for the iconic sitcom's single season of 39 episodes.
Tonight in 1973 — THE LILY TOMLIN SHOW debuted on CBS.
Lily’s first primetime special showcased characters like Ernestine ("One ringy-dingy") and Edith Ann ("And that's the truth") and featured guest star Richard Pryor.
Three more specials followed over the next 2 years — along with 3 Emmys.
