Tag Archives: TV

Breaking Point (1963-64)

Posted on April 25, 2018 by vintage45

Paul Richards stars as psychiatrist Dr.McKinley Thompson. His boss at the clinic is Dr.William Rymer played by Eduard Franz. It’s an adult drama that featured a lot of famous or soon to be famous guest stars. September 30,1963 episode: “Fire … Continue reading →

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Wire Service (1956-57)

Posted on April 18, 2018 by vintage45

Hour long drama about reporters for Trans-Global Wire Service. Dane Clark, George Brent and Mercedes McCambridge take turns starring in the show’s thirty-nine episodes. It’s a good one to check out. It should have had a longer life. January 3,1957 … Continue reading →

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What In The World (1951-66)

Posted on April 11, 2018 by vintage45

Game show broadcast on WCAU-TV in Philadelphia. It ended up on PBS in the sixties.  Experts have to identify objects that appear through smoke. They are artifacts from various time periods. The experts have to identify them. The show may … Continue reading →

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Public Eye (1965-75)

Posted on April 4, 2018 by vintage45

Good show starring Alfred Burke as Private Inquiry Agent Frank Marker. He investigates a lot of routine situations from evidence for divorces to missing persons. At the end of the series in 1968 Marker is sent to prison for two … Continue reading →

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He Said She Said (1969-70)

Posted on March 28, 2018 by vintage45

Former big league catcher Joe Garagiola hosted this show that featured celebrity couples. They were playing for a couple in the audience. If their celebrity couple won then they would get a week at the Holiday Inn of their choice … Continue reading →

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Calhoun (Failed 1964 TV Pilot)

Posted on March 22, 2018 by vintage45

Star power can’t save a dull show. This offering from Jackie Cooper Productions has Jackie as a County Agriculture Agent and Babara Stanwyk as his invaluable aide Abby Rayner. Barbara Luna is his secretary and Robert Lansing is Eric Sloane … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Never Was (1966-67)

Posted on March 20, 2018 by vintage45

Spy drama that should have lasted more than one season. Robert Lansing is Peter Murphy. He’s an exact double for a multi millionaire. 1966 pilot episode: Peter gets on a ferry and gets some pictures from a contact in East … Continue reading →

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The Big Surprise (1955-57)

Posted on March 15, 2018 by vintage45

Quiz show first hosted by Jack Barry and then Mike Wallace. Since “The $64,000 Question” was such a big hit the geniuses decided to rush out an imitation. At least they offered more money…a hundred thousand bucks..  Miss an easy … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want? (Unaired Pilot 1961)

Posted on March 13, 2018 by vintage45

Forerunner of “Tell It To Groucho” (1962). The show only lasted five months,. Once again, George Fenneman was his announcer. Groucho interviews guests who want something. They’ll also get a chance to win some money. Groucho was his usual funny … Continue reading →

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The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (1964-68)

Posted on March 8, 2018 by vintage45

MGM jumps into the secret service craze with this excellent show about the efforts of the United  Network Command for Law Enforcement to keep the bad guys from taking over the world. The group is headed by Alexander Waverly (Leo … Continue reading →

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