tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post3880601935077676917..comments2024-03-27T22:27:16.556-04:00Comments on It's About TV: A deal for our readers, classic movies, tragic anniversaries, and Happy Birthday Dorothy Malone!Mitchell Hadleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08695771505209080030noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-13570283254145703052017-01-31T21:33:11.817-05:002017-01-31T21:33:11.817-05:00Attended the 93rd Birthday Party of the ever beaut...Attended the 93rd Birthday Party of the ever beautiful and gracious Miss Dorothy Malone. Her daughters Mimi and Diane had her residence decorated with streamers, balloons. There were flowers and cards from all over the world wishing her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.She was thrilled and delighted to all that attended. Her beautiful silver hair long and in braids and her sparkling blue eyes. One of the last stars of Hollywood's Golden Era. Miss Malone is still amazed that she is so well remembered and loved by her many fans worldwide. She was thrilled and delighted to all that attended. Her beautiful silver hair long and in braids and her sparkling blue eyes. jlphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358973550371636239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-21775135281194545372016-02-01T17:56:49.049-05:002016-02-01T17:56:49.049-05:00Really! Are you from the DFW area? I would love to...Really! Are you from the DFW area? I would love to be able to pay my respects to her - always a favorite of mine. If you have any additional information, feel free to contact me at the blog email.Mitchell Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695771505209080030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-74487459851697457052016-01-30T17:43:08.554-05:002016-01-30T17:43:08.554-05:00Attended the 92nd Birthday Party of the ever beaut...Attended the 92nd Birthday Party of the ever beautiful and gracious Miss Dorothy Malone. Her daughters Mimi and Diane had her residence decorated with streamers, balloons. There were flowers and cards from all over the world wishing her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Several cakes for the family and friends at the come and go celebration. One of the last stars of Hollywood's Golden Era. Miss Malone is still amazed that she is so well remembered and loved by her many fans worldwide. A great and wonderful day to remember.jlphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358973550371636239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-85492143057952855302015-02-02T00:52:30.897-05:002015-02-02T00:52:30.897-05:00OK, Trying again ...
Sunday, September 20, 1964 -...OK, Trying again ...<br /><br /><b>Sunday, September 20, 1964 - and <i>You Are There</i> (in Chicago):</b><br /><br /><b>WBKB, channel 7 - ABC:</b>:<br /><br />7:30 - 9:30 : Various religious programs (saving characters here)<br />9:30 : <i>Porky Pig</i><br />10:00 : <i>Bullwinkle</i><br />10:30 : <i>Discovery '64</i>, last season's daily kid show, now cut back to weekly; one of the best such shows, largely due to host Frank Buxton.<br />11:00 : <i>Outer Space Theater</i>, local show featuring Commando Cody and other Republic cliffhangers, plus <i>Men Into Space</i> from a few years back.<br />12:00 : <i>Nassau Road Race</i>, filler.<br />12:30 : <i>Issues And Answers</i>, ABC's version of <i>Meet The Press</i>.<br />1:00 : <i>Kiwanis International Spectacular</i>, filler.<br />1:30 : <i>Press Internationale</i>, local show analyzing news coverage from outside the USA.<br />2:00 : <i>Forum</i>, hour long local news talk.<br />3:00 : AFL Football: Boston Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers.<br />5:30 : <i>Death Valley Days</i> (this would be just before Ronald Reagan quit to run for Governor of California).<br />6:00 : <i>Battle Line</i>, syndicated documentary narrated by Jim Bishop (we can expect Bill O'Reilly's knock-off in about a year).<br />6:30 : <i>Wagon Train </i>, season premiere (back to a black & white hour for its final season).<br />7:30 : <i>Broadside</i>, premiere of Kathy Nolan's WAVE sitcom; also starring Dick Sargent and Sheila James, who years later would make many joint appearances for a different reason.<br />8:00 : ABC Movie: "The Vikings", starring Kirk Douglas.<br />10:00 : Ch7 movie: "Good Day For a Hanging" starring Fred MacMurray.<br />(Note: Channel 7 didn't have a 10 o'clock newscast on Sunday nights then.)<br />12:05 : <i>Off The Cuff</i>, open-ended talk show with Norman Ross.<br />Two hours later, more or less: Signoff.<br /><br /><b>WGN, channel 9 - independent</b>:<br /><br />6:35: <i>Highway Patrol</i>.<br />7:05 - 8:00 : Fillers.<br />8:00 : <i>Hymns Of Faith</i><br />8:30 : <i>Mass for Shut-Ins</i><br />9:00 : <i>Life Of Riley</i> (William Bendix version).<br />9:30 : <i>Rocky & His Friends</i> (<i>Bullwinkle</i> 1.0).<br />10:00 : <i>Superman</i> (George Reeves version).<br />10:30 : <i>Whirlybirds</i>.<br />11:00 : <i> Honeymooners</i>.<br />11:30 : <i>Supercar</i>.<br />12:00 : <i>Bat Masterson</i>.<br />12:30 : <i>Sea Hunt</i>.<br />1:00 : News.<br />1:15 : <i>Lead-off Man</i>, baseball pre-game.<br />1:30 : Baseball: White Sox vs. Washington Senators.<br />3:45 or so: <i>Tenth Inning</i>, baseball post-game.<br />4:00 - 6:00 : Film Fillers to be announced.<br />6:00 : <i>Maverick</i><br />7:00 : <i>Hawaiian Eye</i><br />8:00 : <i>Your Right To Say It</i>, local news discussion; tonight, Sen. Paul Douglas.<br />8:30 : <i>Outdoor Guide</i>, hunting and fishing.<br />9:00 : <i>Men In Crisis</i>, syndicated documentary narrated by Edmond O'Brien.<br />9:30 : <i>Stump The Stars</i>,(not sure if this was a rerun or first-run), guest stars Juliet Prowse and Peter Falk - honest.<br />10:00 : News<br />10:15 : Ch9 Movie: "Kind Hearts And Coronets" with Alec Guinness.<br />12:25: News<br />12:40 : Movie " Bitter Rice".<br />Two hours later, more or less: Signoff.<br /><br />Miss Schwartzhoff:<br />If you were born in the morning or afternoon, chances are your sister was not too distracted by the TV.<br />After 6 or 7, what with the Sullivan/Beatles rerun, maybe ...Mike Doran (again)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-10110760968236705562015-02-01T19:51:26.974-05:002015-02-01T19:51:26.974-05:00Ah, there is that, isn't there~ :)Ah, there is that, isn't there~ :)Mitchell Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695771505209080030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-77837646909301397822015-02-01T19:51:09.166-05:002015-02-01T19:51:09.166-05:00Sorry about the technology glitch - please do cont...Sorry about the technology glitch - please do continue! And oedipusrexing - can I use that sometime?Mitchell Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695771505209080030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-64816616593876003372015-02-01T18:06:09.429-05:002015-02-01T18:06:09.429-05:00I didn't know about The Cheaters, thank you fo...I didn't know about The Cheaters, thank you for introducing them to me. Now if I could find where I can watch the programme life would be perfect!John Berry (he/him)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17980394612113328907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-87290835542846115582015-01-31T22:29:10.251-05:002015-01-31T22:29:10.251-05:00Your oedipusrexing comment mechanism has just eras...Your oedipusrexing comment mechanism has just erased my entire followup entry for no good reason whatever.<br />Since I am too angry to do the whole Goddamned thing over again, I will stand down and maybe try again tomorrow.<br /><br /> Maybe ...Mike Dorannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042603612494762084.post-55303627721761253302015-01-31T02:35:19.202-05:002015-01-31T02:35:19.202-05:00Hey, I know it's been a while, but ...
Anyway...Hey, I know it's been a while, but ...<br /><br />Anyway, per request: <br />September 20, 1964 was a Sunday, so nothing much was happening during the day, outside of news and sports. Anyway, here's Chicago TV:<br /><br /><b>WBBM</b>, channel 2:<br />7:55: News<br />8:00: <i>Friendship Show</i> with Lee Phillip and kjds (pre-<i>Young & Restless</i>).<br />8:30: <i>The Magic Door</i>, Jewish-oriented kid show (which many of my Catholic schoolmates watched before they came to Mass).<br />9:00: <i>Look Up And Live</i><br />9:30: <i> Lamp Unto My Feet</i><br />10:00: <i> Camera Three</i><br />10:30: <i> Quiz And Quote</i><br />11:00: <i>Vistas</i>, educational talk.<br />11:30: <i>Campaign '64</i>, pre-empting <i>Face The Nation</i><br />12:00: News with Harry Porterfield (who's still doing noon news on ch2 today, fifty years on).<br />12:10: <i>Press Review</i> with Carter Davidson.<br />12:15: <i>Lee Phillip Show</i>, with adults (seven days a week).<br />12:30: <i>Target: News</i>, local version of <i>Face The Nation</i>.<br />1:00: Ted Mack's <i>Amateur Hour</i>, airing several hours earlier than usual (reason below).<br />1:30: <i>CBS Sports Spectacular</i><br />2:00: <i>Inside Football</i><br />2:15: NFL pre-game<br />2:30: Bears vs. Vikings<br />4:45 (approx.): NFL post-game<br />5:00: <i>The Twentieth Century</i>, about the Greek resistance in WWII.<br />5:30: <i>Mister Ed</i><br />6:00: <i>Lassie</i><br />6:30: <i>My Favorite Martian</i><br />7:00: Ed Sullivan: repeat of the first Beatles show.<br />8:00: <i> Lincoln Center</i>, special with scenes from three plays (Fredric March hosts; Hal Holbrook and David Wayne trade off the leads).<br />9:00: <i>Candid Camera</i><br />9:30: <i>What's My Line?</i><br />10:00: News<br />10:15: Movie: "Sea Wife" with Richard Burton and Joan Collins (1957)<br />11:50: John Justin Smith, news commentary<br />11:55: Movie: "The Dolly Sisters" with Betty Grable (1945)<br />2:05: News and signoff.<br /><br /><b>WMAQ</b>, channel 5:<br />7:30: <i>Mr.Wizard</i><br />8:00: <i>Wee One's World</i><br />8:30: <i>Between Teens</i><br />9:00: <i>Live And Learn</i><br />9:30: <i>In This World</i><br />10:00: <i>Davey And Goliath</i><br />10:15: <i>Invest In America</i><br />10:30: <i>Heckle And Jeckle</i><br />11:00: <i> Kat Tales</i> (cartoons with Krazy Kat, Beetle Bailey, and Snuffy Smith)<br />11:30 <i>The Pioneers</i> (Western anthology hosted by Will Rogers Jr)<br />12:00: <i>City Desk</i>, local take on <i>Meet The Press</i><br />12:30: <i>Frontiers Of Faith</i><br />1:00: <i>Spirit Of Man</i><br />1:30: <i> Artist's Showcase</i>, local classical music show that ran for years on ch5.<br />2:00: <i>Desilu Playhouse</i>: "Ballad For A Badman", with Jane Russell and Steve Forrest<br />3:00: <i>Sunday with Frank Blair</i>, news doc.<br />4:00: News Special (local)<br />4:30: <i>GE College Bowl</i><br />5:00: <i>Meet The Press</i><br />5:30: <i>Have Gun - Will Travel</i>, rerun: Paladin meets Oscar Wilde.<br />6:00: <i>R.B. And Myrnalene</i>, unsold comedy pilot with Aldo Ray and Ann B. Davis<br />6:30: <i>Disney's World</i>: "The Hound That Thought He Was A Raccoon".<br />7:30: <i>Bill Dana Show</i>, Jose the bellhop, with Jonathan Harris and Don Adams.<br />8:00: <i>Bonanza</i>, season premiere<br />9:00: <i>The Rogues</i>, second episode<br />10:00: News<br />10:15: Movie: "The End Of The Affair" with Deborah Kerr and Van Johnson (1955)<br />12:00: Jack Eigen, local talk show (the least said about this one the better)<br />1:00: <i>International Zone</i>, syndicated show about which I know nothing.<br />1:30 or thereabouts: Signoff<br /><br />Don't know the character count - back tomorrow with channels 7 and 9<br /><br />Mike DORANnoreply@blogger.com