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Diana Peterson
Everything you ever wanted to know about classic television. I cover actors, actresses, and shows but a lot more. We'll learn about directors, writers, set and costume designers, talk show hosts and game shows, the history of things like the TV guide and TV dinners; there are even themes including the best shows about bowling, resorts, and famous cars. New episodes are published every Tuesday and Friday. Thanks for checking it out.
This podcast originally aired on the blog thewritelife61.com. It discusses the career of character actor, Herbie Faye.
This episode began as a blog on thewritelife61.com. It discusses the career of Ruth McDevitt, character actor.
In this podcast, we take a fun peek at shows with butlers as one of the main characters.
This podcast discusses the career of David Ogden Stiers. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/03/08/celebrating-national-oregon-day-with-david-ogden-stiers/
This podcast discusses the career of Harry Morgan. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/02/19/the-alliterative-harry-morgan-famous-for-saying-horse-hockey-and-beaver-biscuits-as-colonel-potter/
This podcast discusses the cancellation of Whiskey Cavalier after thirteen episodes. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/05/23/in-defense-of-whiskey-cavalier/
This podcast discusses the two seasons of Trial and Error. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/10/26/the-true-crime-of-trial-and-error-was-cancelling-it-too-early/
This podcast discusses some unusual concepts for shows that actually made it on the air. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/09/11/just-when-you-think-it-cant-get-any-weirder-it-does/
This podcast discusses The Monkees, a sicom from the sixties. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/04/08/hey-hey-theyre-the-monkees-then-who-are-those-guys-writing-songs-and-playing-instruments/
This episode discusses the career of actress Ann Morgan Guilbert. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/03/18/oh-millie-the-career-of-ann-morgan-guilbert/
This podcast covers the career of Bert Convy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/11/02/bert-convy-a-multi-talented-star/
This podcast covers the career of Gavin MacLeod. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2022/10/31/gavin-macleod-murray-slaughter-takes-up-sailing/
This podcast discussed the career of Bernie Kopell. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/06/19/just-what-the-doctor-ordered-the-career-of-bernie-kopell/
This podcast looks at the life and career of Louis Nye. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/11/30/heigh-ho-louis-nye/
This podcast looks at the life and career of Fred Willard. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/06/05/the-full-and-amazing-career-of-fred-willard-part-1/
This podcast looks at the life and career of Valerie Harper. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/01/06/valerie-harper-you-will-be-missed/
This podcast looks at the life and career of George Engel. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/12/23/georgia-engel-reflecting-joy/
This podcast looks at the show Moonlighting. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/09/16/moonlighting-an-unusual-romance/
This podcast discusses the one-season show Honey West. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2022/11/21/honey-west-quality-over-quantity/
This episode explores the career of William Schallert and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/08/30/william-schallert-man-of-many-talents/
This episode talks about the career of Patty Duke and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/02/25/double-trouble-the-patty-duke-show/
This episode talks about the show Family Ties and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/08/31/family-ties-bind-us-together/
This episode explores the career of Meredith Baxter and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/08/24/meredith-baxter-her-long-and-successful-career/
This episode discusses the career of Beverly Archer and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/01/18/laughing-every-day-with-beverly-archer/
This episode discusses the show Major Dad. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/03/30/major-dad-is-awol/
This podcast looks at sitcoms featuring dentists. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/03/06/i-dont-have-a-free-toothbrush-for-you-but/
This podcast looks at shows that feature advertisers in the plot. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/07/31/but-wait-theres-more-25-improved-as-seen-on-tv-for-a-limited-time-and-were-not-kidding-about-limited/
This podcast episode explores the career of Russell Johnson and takes a look at some of the stars who appeared on Gilligan's Island for an episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/30/its-the-professor-and-a-whole-lot-of-other-people-russell-johnson-and-guest-stars/
This podcast talks about the careers of Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/09/the-millionaire-and-his-wife-jim-backus-and-natalie-schafer/
We learn about the careers of Dawn Wells and Tina Louise in this episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/16/mary-ann-vs-ginger-dawn-wells-and-tina-louise/
This episode explores the show, Gilligan's Island. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/02/how-much-luggage-do-you-need-for-a-three-hour-trip-the-story-of-gilligans-island/
This podcast explores the careers of Alan Hale Jr. and Bob Denver. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/23/the-skipper-and-his-little-buddy-alan-hale-jr-and-bob-denver/
This podcast looks at the show Seinfeld. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/08/13/whats-going-on-nothing-then-it-must-be-seinfeld/
This podcast discusses the show Golden Girls. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/11/25/golden-girls-friends-for-life/
This podcast discusses the show Designing Women. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/11/04/lofty-aspirations-by-designing-women/
This podcast discusses the career of Tom Poston. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/08/16/tom-poston-one-of-the-busiest-men-in-hollywood/
This podcast discusses the career of Bill Daily. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/04/02/hi-bob/
This podcast takes a look at the career of Verna Felton. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/05/31/verna-felton-saves-the-day/
This podcast discusses the show Spring Bride from the mid fifties. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/05/17/december-bride-springs-into-action/
This podcast looks at the career of Kaye Ballard. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/12/16/good-luck-with-your-mouth-remembering-kaye-ballard/
This podcast reviews the show Our Miss Brooks. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/08/27/the-teacher-we-all-wished-wed-had-our-miss-brooks/
This podcast discusses the television show, The Lone Ranger. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/06/14/the-lone-ranger-rides-again-and-again-and-again/
This podcast looks at the series Gunsmoke and its twenty-year run on television. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/06/07/gunsmoke-took-20-years-to-get-outta-dodge/
This podcast discussed the career of Whitney Blake known as Dorothy on Hazel and one of the creators of One Day at a Time.
This podcast discusses the show Hazel. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/06/04/she-was-maid-for-tv-hazel/
This podcast delves into the career of Tom Bosley, best known as Mr. Cunningham on Happy Days. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/08/02/tom-bosley-scores-a-home-run-on-any-team/
This podcast looks at the career of Marion Ross. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/03/01/celebrating-national-minnesota-day-with-marion-ross/
We look at the career of Vivian Vance. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/03/15/celebrating-national-kansas-day-with-vivian-vance/
This podcast looks at the career of Gale Gordon. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/11/16/heres-lucy-and-gale-gordon/
In this podcast, we learn a bit about The Phil Donahue Show. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/07/12/the-boundless-enthusiasm-of-the-phil-donahue-show/
This podcast discussed The Mike Douglas show from the sixties and seventies. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/07/05/mr-hospitality-mike-douglas-hosted-30000-guests/
This podcast delves into the career of actress Donna Douglas, best known for playing Elly May on The Beverly Hillbillies.
This podcast discusses the career of Nancy Kulp. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/08/28/one-of-the-most-under-rated-comedians-of-our-time-nancy-kulp/
This podcast looks at the characters from the show Soap. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/04/22/soap-a-series-that-bubbled-over-with-controversy/
This podcast looks at both Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Fernwood Tonight. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/04/29/life-in-fernwood-mary-hartman-mary-hartman-and-fernwood-2-night/
This podcast looks at the series Coach. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/02/04/life-coach-hayden-fox/
This podcast takes a look at the series that aired from 1952-1966. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/12/18/americas-favorite-family/
In this podcast we talk about the shows Madame's Place and the reboot of The Muppets which both feature puppets hosting late night talk shows.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/04/03/time-to-get-things-started/
This podcast discusses the reboot of Looney Tunes in the mid 2011. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/01/22/im-feeling-a-little-looney/
In this podcast, we learn a bit more about Eva Gabor. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/02/11/eva-gabor-the-woman-behind-lisa-douglas/
This podcast discusses the show Green Acres. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/10/23/go-green-green-acres-that-is/
This epiosde looks at The Smothers Brothers variety show from 1967. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/04/06/the-smothers-brothers-comedy-hour-fifty-years-after-getting-the-pink-slip/
This episode discusses the unique show Rowan and Martin's Laugh In. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/05/08/verrry-interrresting/
This episode looks at the show To Rome with Love. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/06/10/while-john-forsythe-chose-to-rome-with-love-the-network-let-the-show-roam-without-much-love/
This episode looks at the show Bachelor Father from the late fifties. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2016/11/14/a-bachelor-party-for-everyone/
This episode looks at the show Eight is Enough. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/06/11/the-show-that-captured-americas-heart-eight-is-enough/
This episode looks at the drama Family from the late seventies. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/08/05/family-the-perfect-blend-of-intelligent-writing-superb-acting-and-warm-fuzzy-feelings/
This episode looks at The Ann Sothern Show and Private Secretary. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/05/10/everyone-could-use-a-private-secretary/
This episode looks at the overall career of Ann Sothern. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/05/03/ann-sothern-an-actress-who-paid-her/
This episode looks at the career of Betty White. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/03/27/the-white-stuff/
This episode looks at Betty White's early sitcoms and her work as a role model for women in the class age of television. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2022/01/03/in-tribute-life-with-elizabeth-and-date-with-the-angels-betty-whites-pioneer-projects/
This podcast episode looks at the career of Marie Wilson, famous as Irma on My Friend Irma. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/04/05/everybodys-friend-marie-wilson/
In this podcast episode we look at the career of Elinor through the decades. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/08/07/elinor-donahue-through-the-decades/
This podcast looks at the career of Shell Fabares. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/05/15/shelly-fabares/
This episode looks at the career of June Lockhart. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/01/11/june-lockhart-rocked-the-acting-profession/
This episode discusses the 1960s series, Lost in Space. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/01/28/danger-will-robinson-lost-in-space-revisited/
This show discussed The Carol Burnett Show and a brief biography of each of the actors who were featured on the show.
This podcast discusses the career of Flip Wilson. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/04/19/with-flip-wilson-what-you-see-is-what-you-get/
This podcast looks at the tv show Father of the Bride. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/12/07/learning-how-to-marry-a-millionaire-can-be-fun/
This podcast looks at the show How to Marry a Millionaire. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/12/14/father-of-the-bride-is-better-on-the-big-screen/
This podcast looks at The Wonder Years. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/06/29/the-wonder-years-was-wonderful/
This podcast discussed Happy Days. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/06/22/any-time-spent-with-the-cunninghams-are-happy-days/
This podcast discussed The Joey Bishop Show, the sitcom from the early sixties. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/05/04/the-joey-bishop-show-versions-1-2-3-and-4/
This podcast talks about the television appearances of the members of the Rat Pack. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/01/21/at-the-summit-of-coolness-the-rat-pack-on-television/
This podcast discusses the career of Leon Ames. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/10/11/leon-ames-what-a-character/
This podcast discusses the show Mister Ed. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/11/19/mister-ed/
This podcast discusses the show Hart to Hart. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/09/09/hart-to-hart-mystery-and-romance/
This episode discussed MacMillan and Wife played by Rock Hudson and Susan St. James. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/09/02/macmillan-and-wife-the-show-that-bridged-the-generation-gap/
In this podcast we look at our settings define characters. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/07/15/the-comforts-of-home-our-favorite-set-designs/
This podcast looks at the Warner Ranch and several famous tv families who called it home. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/07/22/did-you-know-shirley-partridge-samantha-stephens-jeannie-donna-reed-and-hazel-lived-in-the-same-neighborhood/
This podcast looks at the career of Sally Field. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/08/21/from-gidget-to-mary-todd-lincoln-the-highly-respected-career-of-sally-field/
This podcast reviews the show The Flying Nun. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/11/11/the-flying-nun-soaring-to-success-followed-by-a-crash-landing/
This podcast discusses the friendship between Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/07/10/the-friendship-and-careers-of-fred-gwynne-and-al-lewis/
This podcast discussed the show Car 54 Where Are You? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/10/05/car-54-where-are-you-muldoon-and-toody-the-bert-and-ernie-of-the-nypd/
This podcast is a tribute to Doris Day and covers her television show. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/12/30/a-tribute-to-doris-day/
This podcast discusses characters who simply disappeared from television shows. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/04/20/where-did-they-go-television-characters-who-simply-vanished/
This podcast discusses the series My Three Sons. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/08/14/why-i-love-my-three-sons-and-my-3-sons/
This episode discusses the show The Courtship of Eddie's Father. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/06/17/the-courtship-of-eddies-father-a-different-love-story/
This episode discusses the show Rizzoli and Isles. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/09/30/rizzoli-and-isles-gal-pals/
This episode discusses the show Murder She Wrote. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/10/07/murder-she-wrote-cabot-cove-the-murder-capital-of-the-world/
This episode discusses the series Everybody Loves Raymond. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/02/22/everybody-loves-raymond-and-debra-and-frank-and-marie-and/
This episode discusses the career of Doris Roberts. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/01/04/doris-roberts-one-of-our-favorite-mothers/
This episode discusses the career of Dave Madden. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/11/09/dave-madden-a-magical-career/
This episode discusses The Partridge Family. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/03/19/cmon-get-happy/
This episode discusses the career of Arte Johnson. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/12/09/mr-johnson-teaches-us-about-the-art-of-television-acting/
This episode discusses the career of Ruth Buzzi. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/04/23/ruth-buzzi-born-to-be-a-comedienne/
This episode discusses the career of Bob Newhart. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/05/11/bob-newhart-laughing-through-life/
This episode discusses The Bob Newhart Show. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/05/18/hi-bob-were-always-happy-to-see-the-bob-newhart-show/
This episode discusses a bit of Florence Henderson's career and her iconic role of Carol Brady. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2016/12/06/the-passing-of-a-pop-culture-parent/
This episode covers the career of Rosemary DeCamp. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/10/08/everyones-favorite-mother-rosemary-decamp/
This episode discusses the career of Ann B. Davis. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/02/05/oh-alice/
This episode discusses the career of Allan Melvin. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/10/25/allan-melvin-what-a-character/
This episode discusses the careers of Mary Wickes and Susan Oliver. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/05/27/just-a-couple-of-characters-part-4-mary-wickes-and-susan-oliver/
This episode discusses the careers of character actors Hope Summers and Madge Blake. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/05/13/just-a-couple-of-characters-part-2-hope-summers-and-madge-blake/
This episode discusses a made-for-tv movie, The Feminist and the Fuzz. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/03/11/my-secret-guilty-pleasure-the-feminist-and-the-fuzz/
This episode discusses the career of Barbara Eden. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/04/24/life-changes-in-the-blink-of-an-eye-the-career-of-barbara-eden/
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2022/01/17/marion-lorne-everyones-favorite-aunt/
This episode discusses the career of Paul Lynde. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/01/23/ill-take-paul-lynde-for-the-win/
This episode discusses the That Girl clothing designer Marilyn Lewis. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/07/01/designing-for-the-ages-and-that-girls-ann-marie/
This episode covers the show That Girl. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2016/09/26/why-that-girl-was-that-great/
This episode discusses the show The Wild, Wild West. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/01/14/is-it-a-western-a-spy-show-a-thriller-no-its-the-wild-wild-west/
This episode discusses the career of Adam West and detail about the show Batman. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/07/03/in-memory-of-adam-west/
This episode covers the career of Howard McNear. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/04/16/oh-he-was-a-nice-nice-man/
This episode discusses the career of Charles Nelson Reilly. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/05/21/a-man-of-many-talents-charles-nelson-reilly/
This episode covers the career of Brett Somers. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/05/14/this-panelist-gets-my-blank-endorsement/
This episode discusses the career of Richard Dawson. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/05/28/survey-says-pick-richard-dawson-to-win/
This episode discusses the career of Fannie Flagg. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/04/09/dont-give-up-before-the-miracle-happens-%e2%80%95-fannie-flagg-i-still-dream-about-you/
This episode discusses the career of Barbara Hale. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/01/30/an-actress-with-street-smarts/
This episode talks about shows that feature hotels. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/02/06/do-we-have-reservations-yes-we-do/
This episode looks at the best television episodes that feature a president. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/02/19/all-hail-to-the-grief/
In this episode we look at series that featured married life. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2016/10/18/married-with-children/
In honor of Valentine's Day, this episode talks about shows with love in the title. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/02/13/crazy-little-thing-called-love/
This episode reviews the career of Richard Deacon. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/09/18/the-amazing-but-much-too-short-career-of-richard-deacon/
This episode discusses the career of Rose Marie. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/01/29/a-tribute-to-rose-marie/
This episode discusses the career of Dick Cavett. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/07/26/the-dick-cavett-show-televisions-classiest-talk-show-host/
This episode discusses Tomorrow with Tom Snyder. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/07/19/tom-snyder-brought-us-tomorrow-tonight/
This episode discusses the show My Favorite Martian. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/02/08/uncle-martin-was-everyones-favorite-martian/
This episode discusses the show Alf. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/04/01/alf-amusing-ludicrous-and-funny/
This episode discusses The Big Valley. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/06/21/big-valley-home-of-the-barkleys/
This episode discusses the show Bonanza. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/06/28/bonanza-where-you-can-ride-the-range-with-the-cartwrights/
This episode looks at McHale's Navy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/03/16/mchales-navy-set-adrift-in-a-sea-of-comedy/
This episode discusses the show Hogan's Heroes. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/06/25/my-heroes-hogan-and-company/
This episode covers the creation of The Jetsons. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/01/15/today-we-take-a-peek-at-the-future-by-looking-at-the-past/
This episode is all about The Flintstones, a show created for adults. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/01/08/if-its-friday-night-its-time-for-the-adults-to-gather-round-and-watch-cartoons/
This episode includes two topics: New Year's Resolutions for our favorite tv characters and new reboots of popular old shows. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/01/02/tis-the-season-for-new-years-resolutions/
This episode talks about the career of Billy De Wolfe. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/12/04/this-man-was-busy-busy-busy/
This episode discusses the Ozzie and Harriet episode "Busy Christmas" and the traditions of the 1950s. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/12/25/i-wish-you-a-busy-christmas/
This episode discusses Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Frosty the Snowman. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2016/12/20/the-perennial-popularity-of-1960s-christmas-shows/
This episode discusses the iconic show, The Brady Bunch. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/03/26/the-show-that-never-really-ended/
This episode discusses the career of Sherwood Schwartz. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/11/26/sherwood-schwartz-a-brand-new-look/
This episode discusses the career of Carl Betz. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/06/03/paging-dr-stone-the-career-of-carl-betz/
This episode talks about The Donna Reed Show. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/12/24/the-donna-reed-show-its-all-about-the-mom/
This episode discusses the highly rated Kate and Allie. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/05/07/the-not-so-odd-couple/
This episode discusses the show The Odd Couple. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/03/05/im-a-neurotic-nut-but-youre-crazy/
This episode tells the invention and progression of the tv dinner. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/09/10/give-me-six-minutes-and-ill-give-you-supper-the-story-of-the-tv-dinner/
This episode reviews the Thanksgiving episodes of the show Friends. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2016/11/21/thanksgiving-with-my-friends/
This episode chronicles the career of Jamie Farr. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/08/20/the-actor-who-always-dressed-up-jamie-farr/
This episode discusses the career of William Christopher, Father Mulcahy on MAS*H, This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/01/16/remembering-william-christopher/
This episode covers the details about The Man From UNCLE. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/10/21/the-man-from-uncle-what-happens-when-james-bond-comes-out-of-the-cold-and-into-tv/
This episode discusses the comedy Get Smart. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/10/16/it-only-takes-one-episode-to-get-smart/
This episode is about composters Frank De Vol, Jay Livingston, and Ray Evans. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/12/03/who-writes-the-songs-good-question-lots-of-people-including-frank-de-vol-jay-livingston-and-ray-evans/
This episode discusses the prolific career of song writer Earl Hagen. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/12/10/earle-hagen-whistles-a-happy-tune/
This episode discusses ghostly shows and whether each one is considered a trick or a treat. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/10/30/trick-or-treat/
This episode discusses the Bewitched Halloween episodes. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2016/10/31/trick-or-treat-the-halloween-episodes-of-bewitched/
This episode is about Don Wilson's career. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/04/12/say-jell-o-to-don-wilson/
This episode discusses The Jack Benny Show. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/01/07/jack-benny-perhaps-the-nicest-guy-in-television/
This episode goes behind the scenes to learn about the costumers who fitted Eva Gabor with her outfits on Green Acres. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/07/08/what-do-you-wear-to-eat-beans-and-franks-with-arnold-ziffel/
In this episode we learn about Sam Drucker, the heart of Hooterville. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/10/29/meet-sam-drucker-the-heart-of-hooterville/
This episode discusses the sophisticated and exotically filmed I Spy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/09/23/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-a-very-sophisticated-show/
This episode talks about the career of Sheldon Leonard. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/11/05/sheldon-leonard-a-true-tv-pioneer/
This episode takes a look at the career of Bea Benardaret. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/02/12/today-i-get-to-introduce-you-to-one-of-my-very-favorite-people-blanche-morton-via-bea-benadaret/
This episode explores everything we wanted to know about the Burns and Allen Show. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/08/06/we-all-love-gracie-the-burns-and-allen-show/
This episode shows us a bit about the career of character actor Mabel Albertson. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/02/24/mabel-albertson-what-a-character/
In this episode we learn a bit about the great character actor Charles Lane. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/02/03/charles-lane-what-a-character/
This episode introduces us to Penny Marshall, known best for playing LaVerne DeFazio. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/10/22/just-a-girl-from-the-bronx-penny-marshall/
In this episode we get to know Garry Marshall, a legend in television and movie history. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/10/02/a-tribute-to-the-man-who-created-so-many-happy-days-for-all-of-us/