by David Krell | Oct 10, 2015 | David Krell
On the day before Christmas in 2006, Frank Stanton passed away at the age of 98. A broadcasting pioneer, Stanton served as CBS chief William Paley’s lieutenant for decades, helping mold the television industry into a media force. Unquestionably, CBS earned its...
by David Krell | Oct 4, 2015 | David Krell
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the premiere of Beverly Hills, 90210. During its freshman season, 90210 added value to the nascent FOX network, which targeted a younger demographic with its programming, much like ABC did in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The...
by David Krell | Oct 3, 2015 | David Krell
When Apollo 13—based on the book Lost Moon—premiered in 1994, it reminded America of NASA’s glory days. Apollo 13, the third mission planned to land astronauts on the Moon and return them safely to Earth, did not accomplish its goal as a result of a malfunction...
by David Krell | Oct 2, 2015 | David Krell
A statue of Lou Costello stands in Paterson, New Jersey. It is a reminder of the comedian’s love for his hometown, often referenced by Costello in his performances with Bud Abbott. Titled “Lou’s on First,” the statue, which Paterson unveiled...
by David Krell | Oct 1, 2015 | David Krell
Saturday Night Live has been a gateway to movie stardom for several cast members. Animal House, Caddyshack, Beverly Hills Cop, Wayne’s World, Stripes, Meatballs, Foul Play, Mean Girls, Tommy Boy, Anchorman, Ghostbusters, Scrooged, and the Austin Powers trilogy,...
