2026-06-01T21:22:29Z https://nostr.ae Will McKinley https://nostr.ae/npub1u4yexs6hw9hpynpnvp0zy8t5tn4xhrejdvzjsr09jh23zltfwsgq837hj7 https://media.mstdn.social/accounts/avatars/109/283/356/718/626/498/original/003fc18baf8c0e3d.jpeg https://media.mstdn.social/accounts/avatars/109/283/356/718/626/498/original/003fc18baf8c0e3d.jpeg https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgtv2qlzhwdaj52lz5cv6aev4r4lcmfpywuv3mtl2ch72c422wxfqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq4hkp89 Rod Serling won his first Emmy on this date in 1956.<br/><br/>He would win 5 more, en route to becoming the most honored writer in television history.<br/><br/><a href="https://rodserling.com/awards/">https://rodserling.com/awards/</a> <br/><br/>#ClassicTV #RodSerling #TwilightZone<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/116/247/917/592/063/399/original/b873da2f1e1db405.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-18T02:55:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszm8y26s26vqac22jnwdeuy54235d0k8q9j6q6fwfgxrlxw3cpqaszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq0jvm2e THE BRADY BUNCH house in North Hollywood is now a protected historic landmark. <br/><br/>So, if you break Mom&#39;s vase, it&#39;s now a felony.<br/><br/><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/brady-bunch-house-becomes-protected-historic-landmark-in-los-angeles/">https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/brady-bunch-house-becomes-protected-historic-landmark-in-los-angeles/</a><br/><br/>#ClassicTV #1970sTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/116/174/528/949/973/483/original/7bdef799131d70d1.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-05T03:51:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr99tvcut9mdkpvkphjep27qvuv0jp637ehd5mwmlsj9m0fnhs6aczyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqcsyymy Harry Belafonte #BOTD with Dorothy Dandridge in BRIGHT ROAD (1953).<br/><br/>The actor/singer made his movie debut as a school principal in this Studio Era rarity: a family film w/ a predominantly Black cast and a message of equality.<br/><br/>Quietly revolutionary. Watch: <a href="https://youtu.be/Py9SHQ-h02k?si=U2d8u5p0Tf-nTfO7">https://youtu.be/Py9SHQ-h02k?si=U2d8u5p0Tf-nTfO7</a><br/><br/>#FilmMastodon #BlackHistoryMonth<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/116/155/923/769/174/191/original/411166fe763c60ba.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-01T20:59:20Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp3n2jmrvgyjgk2lj0fd9qhm66ssffkfzrp9lgz75yt8glxc2yc6czyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq6wmkql ANIMAL CRACKERS (1930) just entered the public domain and it&#39;s already on Tubi (and elsewhere).<br/><br/>I remember its 1979 TV premiere on CBS, after decades of unavailability due to rights issues.<br/><br/>I hope a new generation discovers the Marx Bros. now, just like I did then. <br/><br/>#Film Mastodon #PublicDomain <br/> #MarxBrothers<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/829/029/568/792/757/original/5de0a554299a5b7a.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-03T03:25:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr0prvuazq9kfe9zah6qr4qm0ef22a7k6exl35yk8a27rwslc83mczyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqpy5kq2 A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is streaming *free* this weekend on Apple TV+ for its 60th anniversary. <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/y2YHzfCNyjo?si=vITksASoS6lEHCew">https://youtu.be/y2YHzfCNyjo?si=vITksASoS6lEHCew</a><br/><br/>#ChristmasMovies #CharlieBrown #ClassicTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/715/440/901/625/814/original/bad364fbbf01d5e3.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-14T01:58:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdt2amnm7js9r07lqpmdsazu4lvvpxdxqyhgmptkaymcvcwh0y9hqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqf3t8d5 &#34;He&#39;s an artist, a one-man band, a profound philosopher, a high-stepping showman and spreader of charm.&#34; — Julie Andrews<br/><br/>Dick Van Dyke is 100 today. <br/><br/>#FilmMastodon #BOTD #DickVanDyke<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/713/205/950/808/181/original/78f58cf1177bd7e4.png"> <br/> 2025-12-13T16:30:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqvmsxkkqzq4nw0nwldqrx4xt07q03dc4nhhwtgsyfp0zyzlltyeszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq0vpaq3 SESAME STREET debuted #OTD in 1969.<br/><br/>It changed the face of children&#39;s television — and transformed the way a generation looked at race and the world beyond our doorstep. <br/><br/>#SesameStreet #SesameStreetDay<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/528/547/893/077/062/original/ade61a47bd2fcf6a.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-11T01:49:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszkxdpxyw8h4kxj8jp2fcapmk7rcrlw37wegtswzer8jex2earc8gzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq9ts7gn Developed as Ian Fleming&#39;s SOLO starring Robert Vaughn, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. soon became a duo after its debut on this date in 1964.<br/><br/>“The part of Ilya was 5 lines,&#34; David McCallum said in 2021. “But the writers saw the relationship...and it grew.”<br/><br/>All episodes are on Internet Archive:<br/><br/><a href="https://archive.org/search?query=The+Man+from+Uncle+Season+1+season+2+season+3+season+4">https://archive.org/search?query=The+Man+from+Uncle+Season+1+season+2+season+3+season+4</a><br/><br/>#ClassicTV #1960sTV #DavidMcCallum #TheManFromUNCLE<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/251/965/249/058/742/original/eccfb83e98913a30.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-23T05:30:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstjha3fwk9c74yn8aa5p9xs0f0qpurcg52dzyfany4jtn750m3gpczyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqtz5xkp Criterion Collection sale at Deep Discount.<br/><br/>More than 1,000 4Ks, Blu-rays, and DVDS up to 45% off. <br/><br/>DVDs are as little as $11.25. Free shipping if you spend $25. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.deepdiscount.com/criterion-collection-sale/b233582">https://www.deepdiscount.com/criterion-collection-sale/b233582</a><br/><br/>#PhysicalMedia #FilmMastodon #Criterion<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/115/182/844/822/121/524/original/5495eb6ad18e8601.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-11T00:32:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdl02ymqr7sdx6x6mgcr0mej0zqlxs8sumhdtzds2m3u8p7asnglqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqp7c964 1970s episodes of MATCH GAME are now on Peacock!<br/><br/>The Martin Short-hosted reboot debuts Wed on ABC (and Thurs on Hulu). <br/><br/>#Streaming #MatchGame<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/899/750/264/894/174/original/ea03ffb10c0aa2dc.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-23T00:37:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8n72rq8u33yuxnq56k28q236t8jhpg477098u0q3ajacfl46vfngzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqawrl04 READING RAINBOW debuted on this date in 1983.<br/><br/>Levar Burton hosted this Emmy-winning kids’ reading series for 23 years and 155 episodes.<br/><br/>&#34;No young black men were taking the lead in this kind of show,” producer Cecily Truett said in 2017. &#34;He was like Fred Rogers, talking directly to the audience.” <br/><br/>#PBS #ReadingRainbow #1980sTV #LevarBurton<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/838/600/169/190/320/original/97823322f66561d0.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-07-12T05:26:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs050qwphlf3dpxc6ueel5wl7pa04g8mfn7rrth8dg9w7693hj8v4qzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq0g80np Happy 50th to &#34;Rhinestone Cowboy” released #OnThisDay in 1975.<br/><br/>Performed by Glen Campbell and written by Larry Weiss. <br/><br/>“There’s been a load of compromisin&#39; on the road to my horizon.” <br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U</a> <br/><br/>#1970s #GlenCampbell<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/577/067/946/951/351/original/f3f75506781b2132.webp"> <br/> 2025-05-27T00:56:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy33n8hzuju4f9yeu9ea7sj5ztgw2ckr8pea99twklkzyn4vnse5qzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq973j38 SCTV debuted on NBC on this date in 1981 (after 5 years on Canadian TV).<br/><br/>Happy anniversary to Guy Caballero and the crew! <br/><br/>#ClassicTV #SCTV #1980sTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/515/198/519/861/197/original/cb83e1e5039c445d.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-05-16T02:41:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2szzgpxxwjrlfa7zrh4eaus9f9t43qw98pwdf6slta0mr9fmq52qzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq8kg7kj Today in 1954 — The first mass-produced color TVs were introduced by RCA.<br/><br/>Cost: $1,000 — equal to $12,000 in today&#39;s dollars.<br/><br/>RCA-owned NBC began “color-casting&#34; in 1953. Unlike CBS’s earlier color efforts, these “compatible&#34; broadcasts were also viewable on B&amp;W TV sets. <br/><br/>#ClassicTV #1950sTV #OTD<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/226/120/974/246/640/original/aa8fb4bf47de388d.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-03-26T01:25:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdqxkc20jz97kfrmnyhk9m9rtx9qftpedezwzjjc0z6cn06g9akpqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqvnnset There are so many ways of saying who we are and how we feel, ways that don’t hurt anybody. That’s a great gift.” <br/>— Fred Rogers (1928–2003) #BOTD<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/195/858/416/650/453/original/89e47fa05404fa1e.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-20T17:08:42Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvhsprga9nu4x9xe8jfzu65ja7dmalusrg5dqc5cqy5rgteam49kszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq03ges4 The first 3 episodes of ANDOR are streaming free on YouTube.<br/><br/>1977 is STAR WARS for me, so anything that genuinely supports/enhances that story (without feeling contrived or opportunistic) is sacred for me.<br/><br/>ROGUE ONE got close. ANDOR gets closer. It&#39;s really well done.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@disneyplus/videos">https://www.youtube.com/@disneyplus/videos</a> #Andor #Starwars<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/146/600/930/838/036/original/3a3e2f1cc002e1da.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-03-12T00:22:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsd79xrfq8sr0h7wqawr8zt866furm8qnjmujj99hazq8mjt59w49czyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqxc0rdp Today in 1951 — WATCH MR. WIZARD debuted on NBC. <br/><br/>Don Herbert hosted this Peabody Award-winning science series until 1965 – and again on Nickelodeon in the 1980s. <br/><br/>#OnThisDay #ClassicTV #MrWizard #1950sTV #1960sTV #MrWizardsWorld<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/101/934/775/197/261/original/c3acbf98992e78e6.png"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/101/935/713/590/765/original/c6d61c7c7ba3717d.png"> <br/> 2025-03-04T03:03:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdxfttxp5rd7uuq8gfqzuwxwke922ljs46fz6jfj4057tf83k5shqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqgvfr3m Welcome the Marx Bros. to the public domain! <br/><br/>Their first film THE COCOANUTS (1929) is now on Tubi in a P.D. transfer.<br/><br/>Distributor Shoreline Entertainment&#39;s website says their classic film P.D. titles are “legally sourced from the owner,” which may explain why the transfer looks so good. <br/><br/>#MarxBros #TheCocoanuts #Film Mastodon #PublicDomain<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/932/352/674/490/778/original/6d40c2f276bdca96.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-02-02T04:15:58Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq3kkht4lcu25kqya878j4f0z2mznqf783z66774ydz3s8d43jcmgzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq3gm95q Tonight in 1982 — LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN debuted on NBC. <br/><br/>#DavidLetterman #1980sTV #LarryBudMelman<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/931/924/142/114/104/original/374e7cccd91dff97.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-02-02T02:26:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfsy8uw088ycwfgdjrhjh5cu8vewedq5r2kxzmg6e7ejp4rqaymcszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqrwefys I hope everybody is dressing up for Telly Savalas&#39; birthday.<br/><br/>#BornOnThisDay #RIP #TellySavalas #1970sTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/869/565/352/105/010/original/15f87050f6bde732.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-22T02:08:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsytf3q28fc4zqcjedz40p64q2rfuxhjnksvjd6ap6qksnnuv8334czyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqevywmm Today in 1983 — THE JOY OF PAINTING debuted on PBS.<br/><br/>Bob Ross (1942-1995) became an enduring icon thanks to this instructional painting series.<br/><br/>All seasons are on YouTube whenever you need some chill vibes:<br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bobross_thejoyofpainting/playlists">https://www.youtube.com/@bobross_thejoyofpainting/playlists</a> <br/><br/>#BobRoss<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/813/264/571/758/416/original/a892bbe3c8ccef86.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-12T03:30:03Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfv4fu5xr9kmjrmk79pfggunqezmm0g0f92mr669w2ru9zmtys3kszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqekwjwg Tonight in 1971 — MASTERPIECE THEATRE debuted on PBS. <br/><br/>Alistair Cooke hosted until 1992 (and was frequently parodied).<br/><br/>#MasterpieceTheatre #AlistairCooke #ClassicTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/807/561/639/038/295/original/447a9ae6f90051ec.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/807/562/221/178/256/original/277d85a20d9e2af5.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-11T03:19:56Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfpuqyvs0g30gwwpjnxet0dxvwncexqz3ttr9jz5n37varsgsn0zqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq77l6ek Today in 1973 — SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK debuted as a series on ABC. <br/><br/>The first short was &#34;Three Is a Magic Number” — written and performed by Bob Dorough. <br/><br/>#1970sTV #SchoolhouseRock<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/784/531/840/719/223/original/74b9c46fb95a4e12.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-07T01:42:56Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspeu8nu73y2aud344tfwzvkd980g9rsucqp7teztqw2nxx37e8kcqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqsj7dvm Today in 1971 — A ban on cigarette commercials went into effect on American TV.<br/><br/>ABC News marked the occasion with a &lt;checks notes&gt; montage of vintage cigarette ads.<br/><br/>Nostalgia, like nicotine, is a hell of a drug. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUY0w2cVAUQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUY0w2cVAUQ</a> #OnThisDay<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/760/471/083/739/455/original/7dd8c41f7551bc8d.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-01-02T19:44:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs86hnskwd32zrctsqyynpz95c27hf82nq7s804kyumwmhxuxc0k0gzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqauwn7s Aluminum Christmas trees were manufactured in the U.S. beginning in the mid-1950s.<br/><br/>Their popularity waned after A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS equated them w/ commercialization in 1965.<br/><br/>More than a million were sold — despite the risk of electrocution if used w/ electric lights. Good grief! <br/><br/>#ChristmasDecor #Christmas<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/657/614/681/486/067/original/76a4532a328ef231.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-12-15T15:46:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxvxn4j47jkssewntn0yd0k503v54ts25d2u9t0sxc6n74a93hptczyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqc3xed5 &#34;We were trying to think of who could play Endora. And Elizabeth and I were in New York, at Bloomingdales, and we ran into Agnes Moorehead. And I thought, ‘My God. There she is!’” <br/>— William Asher, BEWITCHED director/producer<br/><br/>Agnes Moorehead (1900–1974) was born on this date. <br/><br/>#Bewitched #ClassicTV #1960sTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/609/296/093/051/825/original/3a1f5960db13bee6.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-12-07T02:58:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxkk0gcltdmdfnk3glm2w2wq6w4sjx2h2emntq8tdctayke4lx3sqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqy66ztx RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER premiered on NBC tonight in 1964.<br/><br/>The Rankin/Bass classic debuted on THE GENERAL ELECTRIC FANTASY HOUR — and characters hawked G.E. products!<br/><br/>It&#39;s back on NBC for the 60th anniversary Dec 6 + Dec 12 at 8pm ET. <br/><br/>You can also watch w/ original ads on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/4PJHPvm1cOw?t=66">https://youtu.be/4PJHPvm1cOw?t=66</a> <br/><br/>#RudolphTheRedNosedReindeer #ChristmasMovies<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/608/824/644/915/186/original/d271ea69be4a0766.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-12-07T00:58:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8m6wp3mpgavj5q0prwzureunfd7u80drypmzd5706wuau7xctdjszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqtzj2p0 “All the loves in the strip are unrequited; all the baseball games are lost; all the test scores are D-minuses; The Great Pumpkin never comes; and the football is always pulled away.”<br/><br/>— Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) <br/><br/>#BOTD #CharlieBrown #Peanuts<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/552/273/213/727/600/original/1039a6dd4a8ace19.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-27T01:16:30Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs89zgt0ruv4j5wkeqzu4c3html7a0y2gu2xyedh8sg67rradkys8qzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqm4y707 Tonight in 1961 — Barbara Harris made her TV debut on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.<br/><br/>Barbara Steele, Severn Darden, and Joel Crothers (DARK SHADOWS, EDGE OF NIGHT) co-star as college kids who pull a prank on their drunk friend.<br/><br/>The twist is so chilling it still pops into my head from time to time.<br/><br/>#AlfredHitchcock #AlfredHitchcockPresents #ClassicTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/485/040/531/290/652/original/eba4104da1477c7c.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/485/040/973/452/595/original/f673134455b25282.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-15T04:18:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp2w9a5myvds4z930c2adflv8dmhardn2zjzwvnmk66ly98cmvetqzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqtqshqv Mike Evans (1949–2006) was born on this date. <br/><br/>He played Lionel Jefferson on ALL IN THE FAMILY and THE JEFFERSONS + was the co-creator of GOOD TIMES. <br/><br/> An unsung hero of 1970s TV.<br/><br/>#ClassicTV #1970sTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/422/019/620/317/347/original/4ef57442b0f6a653.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-04T01:11:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfxeffv6tt4gzyxg98w5pngnke5k8n3wnpcty5jahem3cua5ud9cszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqy9e0e5 Charlie Chaplin’s speech in THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940) got cheers from a packed house at Film Forum NYC today.<br/><br/>And it was a family screening, so we also had kids giggling at the slapstick.<br/><br/>If this isn’t an endorsement for seeing old movies on the big screen, I don’t know what is. It was an experience I&#39;ll never forget. <br/><br/>#CharlieChaplin #FilmMastodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/421/406/980/085/245/original/3eee62af0e3e0cf4.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-03T22:35:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9jlwulgznsuu2zys8wgs4qq2qzykq9y9cjfla90xemcgnpuslu9qzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqsrsk33 Tonight in 1960 — THE BUGS BUNNY SHOW debuted on ABC in primetime.<br/><br/>It moved to Sat mornings in 1962 and aired until 2000 on ABC/CBS — the longest-running morning children&#39;s program in network TV history.<br/><br/>#BugsBunny #ClassicTV #1960sTV<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/291/576/410/593/916/original/86e9ae37e5432a19.png"> <br/> 2024-10-12T00:17:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0jdxuc9s9dnd8h5tumyfsklgkr284ls3ymtzku7wva6fqx49jmqczyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqta27u2 Happy 55th to MONTY PYTHON&#39;S FLYING CIRCUS. 🦶<br/><br/>#montypython<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/257/887/255/713/555/original/c461c5684c9b355b.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-10-06T01:30:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqq0srxxpec39fadyfl4sq5p6rry0ydv48w5s7plgmklaj80yaukgzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqd4s397 Farewell to John Amos (1939-2024) who was Emmy-nominated for ROOTS and should have been for GOOD TIMES.<br/><br/>His fight for truth and quality got him fired from Norman Lear’s hit sitcom, but it also made James Evans Sr. one of the realest dads in TV history.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-amos-dead-good-times-roots-1236019054/">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-amos-dead-good-times-roots-1236019054/</a> <br/><br/>#JohnAmos #ClassicTV #1970sTV #GoodTimes<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/233/599/704/216/476/original/bc21e1d202d08fcf.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-10-01T18:33:58Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs26ngl5d8v8mzc5ewwjpkzq5jg88nf0j0q4zk8cxaqj3pxutrdcagzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqpystdf Farewell to Kris Kristofferson and thanks for the good times. <br/><br/>#RIPKrisKristofferson<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/223/569/452/058/530/original/03e233b638ffeb92.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-09-30T00:02:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsra2xyem3vqekgex7hvafm5q9gn2lz3we70fvn06pqy4a7cz8arqgzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqwttzpr &#34;My hope is to leave the world a little bit better for my having been here.&#34;<br/><br/>Jim Henson (1936-1990) was born on this date.<br/><br/>#JimHenson<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/195/192/086/346/855/original/3a54b69c32f40754.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-09-24T23:46:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvvmtyk9mpxk0ss26ju9qhc3tzcyg4yfa3xj2lukr6t6f7umrzh3czyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqua3hud COLUMBO starring Peter Falk debuted as a series tonight in 1971. <br/><br/>“He was perfect,” co-creator William Link said. &#34;And then he got better.”<br/><br/>#ClassicTV #Columbo<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/143/181/880/602/768/original/68a1485ec5ebd9ac.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-09-15T19:19:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgzgwlffg09u6hsran7th7ex6altug889vpm2pycem8l4p84j5a7szyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq52xzp3 SPIDER-MAN debuted on CBS tonight in 1977.<br/><br/>Nicholas Hammond starred as the first live-action Peter Parker in this pilot film for the 1978-79 TV series. <br/><br/>It was released theatrically overseas. 💥<br/><br/>#SpiderMan<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/138/973/815/730/506/original/35c02972fdb8cb26.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-09-15T01:29:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszwmmny2cre72tj7uv599estk00esuuk7wzrx60a9g0dtk73lsu0gzyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqdfplhf If you&#39;d like to celebrate Lily Tomlin&#39;s 85th b&#39;day, THE LATE SHOW (1977) is on Tubi. <br/><br/>It&#39;s a legit Neo-Noir that just happens to star two of the funniest people of all-time. <br/><br/>#LilyTomlin #ArtCarney #FilmMastodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/065/398/811/964/637/original/117a94d89f4586ed.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-09-02T01:38:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgmlkt605y6xvl54aj04zuytmlgqg2x5tm9cywsvw84eqdc0zullszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqpxxt3r &#34;Until ALICE, there hadn’t been a single mother on TV in a low income job, fighting for healthcare, fighting for benefits…Those stories came out of awareness of what was going on for working women.” — Linda Lavin <br/><br/>ALICE debuted on CBS tonight in 1976. <br/><br/>#ClassicTV #1970sTV #LindaLavin<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/113/059/646/858/767/039/original/7a9d5e867f637d99.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-09-01T01:15:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvjjnck5pf2lxa00m9m7gkmusf53aarmanju8qrmsldjxtypgprfszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pqmdjmap R.I.P. WCBS Radio (1924-2024)<br/><br/>The flagship station of CBS during the golden age of radio, known as &#34;WCBS Newsradio&#34; since 1967, will end its news format, lay off staff, and be licensed to ESPN.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/08/12/wcbs-shut-down-sold-espn-audacy-wfan/">https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/08/12/wcbs-shut-down-sold-espn-audacy-wfan/</a><br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/112/951/749/398/928/860/original/b8a0458436b9788b.webp"> <br/> 2024-08-12T23:55:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0fleeprzn33m0wy7jssla585eujehky9c9kt7vuxpn45c6mvpplszyrj5ny6r2ackuyjvxds9ugsaw3ww56u0xf4s22qduk2a2ytad96pq0y2qah Today in 1980 — Cinemax launched with “all kinds of movies for all kinds of tastes”<br/><br/>#FilmMastodon #1980sTV<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/112/889/726/456/895/827/original/18b170422467e497.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-08-02T01:02:11Z