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We'll begin the week with some blatant self-promotion on my part, and why not, when I've got a lot to promote? 

From last week, here's the latest edition of the American TV History series with Dan Schneider, in which we discuss TV of the 1990s. A good show, if I do say so myself. Meanwhile, here are my most recent podcast appearances promoting Darkness in Primetime: first, a delightful conversation with Jeff Dwoskin at Classic Conversations, followed by a wonderful chat with Steve Beverly and his TV Classics. Both great guys, and I had a terrific time. Finally, my latest two-minute (or so) video runs a little over that, as I talk about one of the more mysterious programs chronicled in Darkness in Primetime, the 1967 drama "The Investigation." tps://ko-fi.com/mitchellhadley And if that doesn't give you motivation to buy the book, I'll just keep working at it! Now to our regular programming.

In the year 1976, ABC is riding the wave to the top of the television ratings, as we can see in David's continuing journey through 1970s TV at Comfort TV. It's Thursday night, and a lineup with Kotter, Barney Miller, and The Streets of San Francisco is going to be hard to beat. See what CBS has to offer. Oh, and NBC is an afterthought.

McHale's Navy without McHale? You read that right; it's the 1965 movie McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force, and at Silver Scenes, the Metzingers tell how this movie works in spite of the fact it's missing the title character.

At Cult TV Blog, John introduces us to the 1972 children's series The Intruder, and the episode that kicks it off, "The Stranger," a startling story of identity that carries through the entire series. It's one of those "adult" children's shows, which means anyone can enjoy it.

We're back with The A-Team at A View from the Junkyard, and this week Roger casts his eyes on the episode "When You Comin' Back, Range Rider," a double-length episode that features chase scenes, plenty of flashbacks, a new threat, and a good time had by all.

At TV Obscurities, Robert celebrates the life of David Ketchum, actor and screenwriter, who appeared on Get Smart, Camp Runamuck, and I'm Dickens, He's Fenster, and died earlier this month at the age of 97. Be sure to follow the link to Robert's article on Runamuck. 

Also on the list of obituaries is Frank Price, who had a long career in television as a producer before going on to head up Columbia Pictures; he died this week, age 95. Terence has the story of his long list of credits at A Shroud of Thoughts.

One of the treats on MST3K is when the gang riffs on educational shorts, many of which are truly horrific. But if you want to see them intact and without commentary, Paul has the answer at Drunk TV, as he looks at the Classic Educational Shorts Collection, Volume 5. TV

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