by David Krell | Oct 18, 2015 | David Krell
For nearly 30 years, from 1981 to 2009, NBC defined quality television programming in the 10:00 p.m. time slot. Hill Street Blues debuted in 1981 and changed the production of television drama. Story lines became story arcs, lasting several episodes. Moving cameras...
by David Krell | Sep 19, 2015 | David Krell
With Stephen Colbert entering the late night talk show wars, audiences have another choice to wind down their day. Late night, a programming block invented by NBC with Broadway Open House in 1950, spurred a slew of hosts. Steve Allen debuted Tonight, later...
by David Krell | Mar 27, 2015 | David Krell
Major League thrilled movie audiences in 1989 with its classic underdog theme. Focusing on a fictional version of the Cleveland Indians, Major League starred Charlie Sheen as rookie pitching sensation Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn, Tom Berenger as veteran...
by David Krell | Oct 3, 2013 | David Krell
An attempt to list all of the outstanding moments, accomplishments, and cases in L.A. Law would not do it justice (pun intended). But a few, select pieces evidence a television show consisting of multi-layered characters, compelling story lines, and crisp writing....