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 | May 16, 2015 | David Krell
In 1976, Americans were mad as hell. And they didn’t want to take it anymore. The fury, of course, was depicted in an iconic scene from the movie Network. Before FOX constituted a legitimate fourth television network in the 1980s, the triad of CBS, ABC, and...
by David Krell | Mar 23, 2015 | David Krell
Gilligan’s Island aired on CBS from 1964 to 1967, giving television viewers a weekly escape to an oasis where silliness reigned. About 1o years after leaving prime time, Gilligan’s Island resurfaced, thanks to creator Sherwood Schwartz pondering the fates...
by David Krell | Feb 25, 2015 | David Krell
Leader. Visionary. Gentleman. Leonard Goldenson. The founder of ABC. In the early years of television, NBC and CBS had dominance, prestige, and history. ABC had Leonard Goldenson. NBC and CBS had A-list talent. ABC had Leonard Goldenson. NBC and CBS had their...
by David Krell | Feb 23, 2015 | David Krell
“Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” is a game that can be played anytime and anywhere by anybody. It is, indeed, light enjoyment perfect for holiday conversation around the dinner table during dessert. The game’s purpose is to connect an actor or an...