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Around the dial, from A to Z
Happy Friday, and happy reading, as we take a quick look around at some of the more interesting articles at the television blogosphere. And by the way, if you either have a TV site or know of one that...
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This week in TV Guide: April 13, 1963
He's one of the most influential men of the 20th Century, although most of his damage was done behind the scenes. His fingerprints are all over the concepts of urban development. His battles with...
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What's on TV? Thursday, April 18, 1963
We're in New England once again this week, with stations in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and despite the four years I spent in purgatory - I mean, Maine - I don't have a lot of...
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Why the past can be, you know, kind of important
I've said it before but perhaps not here, so I'll say it now: I think James Lileks is one of the most talented writers around, and one who really understands the intimate connection between nostalgia...
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Around the dial from the Wild West to the stars!
I'm always interested to read reviews of series I haven't seen yet, whether because they were before my time or simply weren't on my radar when they did air. At The HORN Section, there's a good review...
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This week in TV Guide: April 27, 1963
Not every issue of TV Guide is a blockbuster; not every issue has a hidden gem buried somewhere, or a historical tidbit that calls for greater exploration. After the last two weeks, we return to an...
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What's on TV? Saturday, April 27, 1963
I like to visit the weekend listings occasionally; besides Saturday being my favorite day of the week, it gives us a chance to read something other than the regular Monday through Friday listings....
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Television and the Id
DETAIL, THE ROMANS OF THE DECADENCE, 1847It's quiz time once again boys and girls. The quote below is a bit lengthy, but I'd hope you agree it's worth it. I've removed a couple of words that would...
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It's time to go Around the Dial!
Before I get to this week's highlights, I have an email from a reader asking for information. Since I'm stumped, I pass this along to my enlightened readers to see if they can help. Mr. D. Witt (I...
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This week in TV Guide: May 4, 1968
Did I have this TV Guide while growing up? Of course, although it may not be the very copy that I hold in my hands this minute. I could have gotten this at an antique store, but on the other hand it...
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What's on TV? Thursday, May 9, 1968
This week we're in the Twin Cities to take a look at the listings from 1968. This is a good issue to look at; while there's nothing particularly remarkable about it, we're not yet into the summer...
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Mister Rogers and the RFK assassination: June 7, 1968
SOURCE: THE FRED ROGERS COMPANYHere is, I think, a fairly remarkable bit of footage. It comes from a special Mister Rogers' Neighborhood broadcast on June 7, 1968 on NET, in which Fred Rogers talks...
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Around the dial
As you can probably tell by the lateness of the hour, I'm a bit pressed for time, so some quick hits, as follows:The Flaming Nose presents a nice appreciation of Jayne Meadows Allen. Indeed, they...
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This week in TV Guide: May 5, 1979
There's nothing particularly outstanding to focus on in this week's issue (which comes to us from the Phoenix metropolitan area), so we'll just do a little of this and a little of that. Think of it as...
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What's on TV? Monday, May 7, 1979
This week we make our first of two visits this month to Phoenix. In terms of programming, the Mountain time zone tends to mimic the Central, particularly in the prime time schedule. I know virtually...
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Sid Caesar does opera: October 10, 1955
I posted this at the other blog a couple of weeks ago, but thought it might be appreciated over here as well. It's a wonderful spoof of the opera Pagliacci by Sid Caesar and his merry band of crazies,...
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Coming attractions
No Friday links list today, but don't despair, because tomorrow is a rare double-header day! In addition to the regular Saturday TV Guide feature, I'll have a second piece up* commemorating National...
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Getting lost in the mystery of 2001: A Space Odyssey
It was a Sunday night, February 13, 1977. It was also a school night, which meant I was already in a funk, as you would be too if you went to school in the World’s Worst Town ™. Maybe the surrealism of...
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This week in TV Guide: May 15, 1965
I told you it was a big day today, didn't I? For the second half of today's doubleheader*, we'll start with a look at Robert Lansing, currently - but not for long - the star of ABC's 12 O'Clock High....
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What's on TV? Wednesday, May 19, 1965
A few years ago I had the chance to pick up a number of old TV Guides at an antique store, for prices that were probably better than they are online. (No offense intended; saving on shipping is a big...
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