by David Krell | Oct 10, 2015 | David Krell
This post first appeared on my blog on October 10, 2010. Time is relentless, punishing, and unforgiving. But this weekend, I had the opportunity to defeat time, albeit just for a few bright, shining moments. On this date – 10/10/10 – Tau Epsilon Phi celebrates its...
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,...
by David Krell | Sep 30, 2015 | David Krell
When City Hospital premiered in 1952, it set off the medical genre for prime time television. Naturally, shows about medical implications offer drama that, in the right hands, captivate audiences. St. Elsewhere followed the model of Hill Street Blues by using story...
by David Krell | Sep 29, 2015 | David Krell
Hollywood’s 2009 remake of the 1970s classic movie The Taking of Pelham 123 starred three actors who got their big breaks on the small screen. Denzel Washington played Walter Garber, a New York City civil servant suddenly elevated to be the liaison to hostage...
by David Krell | Sep 27, 2015 | David Krell
Bob Crane became a television icon with his starring role in Hogan’s Heroes, a comedy set in a POW camp in Germany during World War II. Hogan’s Heroes aired for six years on CBS—from 1965 to 1971—enthralling viewers with missions to help the French...
by David Krell | Sep 26, 2015 | David Krell
Based on the eponymous novel by Paul Hemphill, the 1987 HBO tv-movie Long Gone starred William Petersen, Dermot Mulroney, and Virginia Madsen. Long Gone revolves around the fictional Tampico Stogies, a minor league team in Florida during the late 1950s. At the heart...
