by David Krell | Feb 9, 2015 | David Krell
The Flying Misfits was a 1976 NBC tv-movie loosely based on the World War II exploits of Marine pilot ace Greg Boyington. Stephen J. Cannell wrote the script, taking liberties with the story featuring Robert Conrad as Boyington. Based on Baa Baa Black Sheep,...
by David Krell | Feb 8, 2015 | David Krell
One of television’s greatest stars would probably be unrecognizable to most people, but his voice is burned in our collective memory. Mel Blanc. In fact, he had many voices. Mel Blanc’s vocal roster of characters includes Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and...
by David Krell | Feb 7, 2015 | David Krell
Everybody has a favorite movie star. For some of us, it’s an everyman, like Tom Hanks or Jimmy Stewart. For some of us, it’s a sex symbol, like Marilyn Monroe or Jennifer Lopez. For some of us, it’s an action hero. The 1982 movie My Favorite...
by David Krell | Feb 6, 2015 | David Krell
Before he was Colonel Potter on M*A*S*H, Harry Morgan was one of Hollywood’s cornerstone character actors. He shared the silver screen with legends. Inherit the Wind with Spencer Tracy. High Noon with Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. The Glenn Miller Story with...
by David Krell | Jan 31, 2015 | David Krell
James Bond ventured onto the silver screen in Dr. No in 1962, during the height of the Cold War. Sean Connery’s portrayal of the British agent gave audiences an escape from the era’s harsh realities. The Bond franchise inspired an onslaught of fictional...
by David Krell | Dec 23, 2014 | David Krell
Archie comics inspired two live-action music-comedy television specials in the 1970s. ABC haired a one-hour special simply titled Archie on December 19, 1976. Variety reviewed the special for its December 22, 1976 issue, offering encouraging comments....
by David Krell | Dec 1, 2014 | David Krell
America’s favorite teenager turns 73 this month. Debuting in Pep #22 (December 1941), Archie Andrews has entertained generations with his antics, his schemes, and his struggle to decide between Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge. He also gave us a sound...
by David Krell | Jan 10, 2014 | David Krell
The White Shadow revealed Ken Reeves’ back story in the two-part Season 3 premiere episode Reunion. Reeves’ Bayside High School Class of 1960 holds its 20-year reunion, furnishing the trigger for Reeves’ return to old friends, lost loves, and family...
by David Krell | Jan 9, 2014 | David Krell
The White Shadow benefited from a large cast. Frequently, an episode focused on one player’s problems. Always, Coach Reeves got involved. In the episode The Great White Dope, Salami embraces bar fighting as an alternative pastime. Undoubtedly, the popularity...
by David Krell | Jan 8, 2014 | David Krell
The White Shadow depicted issues concerning Coach Reeves and his players without being preachy, moralistic, or condescending to the audience. In Just One of the Boys, Raymond Collins transfers from Palisades High School to Carver High School. Collins’ father...
