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Behind the Yellow Brick Road: The Dangerous Making of The Wizard of Oz
Behind the colorful world of The Wizard of Oz was a surprisingly dangerous Hollywood production. From hazardous makeup and extreme Technicolor heat…
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Night Court — chaos, charm and a midnight kind of magic
Here's what made Night Court such a late-night keeper: a perfect comic cast, a wonderfully odd setting, and the kind of warmth…
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Come Aboard Again?
As that theme begins to swell and the ship glides into view, you can almost feel the television set casting a warmer…
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A Dagger on the Bridge Floor — Revisiting Star Trek’s Mirror, Mirror
Here's what made Star Trek’s "Mirror, Mirror" such a lasting television thrill: one transporter mishap, one wickedly clever premise, and a cast…
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UHF Dreams on Channel 9 — Tom Corbett, Space Cadet
Why does Tom Corbett, Space Cadet still matter on classic hits radio? Because it carries the same bright, forward-looking energy as the…
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Could You Smile Again for Me, Mandy?
One title change, one producer’s push and one unforgettable vocal turned Mandy into the record that launched Barry Manilow into the pop…
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Stand By for Captain Video
The studio lights are blazing, the control panel is humming, and a homemade universe is seconds from going live. Captain Video and…
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Mountain Memories, Prime-Time Magic
Gentle on the surface, quietly powerful underneath — that is why The Waltons still shines.
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Channel 11 at 8 PM — Why Good Times Still Feels So Good
Halfway through the opening theme, with Ja'Net DuBois lifting the room before a single line of dialogue lands, Good Times tells you…
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Channel 5 at Midnight — Why Kojak Still Pops Off the Screen
Why does Kojak still matter on classic hits radio? Because Telly Savalas brought the same unmistakable cool as a great 1970s single…
