In 1960, Fess Parker starred in an unsold pilot called The Code of Jonathan West (also known as Mr. Preach) for CBS.
New Spotlight: The Code of Jonathan West (Unsold Pilot)
Category: Updates & Revisions
New Article: The Tammy Grimes Show
I’ve finished my article about The Tammy Grimes Show, one of TV’s most famous flops. ABC cancelled it after just four episodes in September 1966. Read the full article here.
New Article: Kyle MacDonnell: TV’s Forgotten Star
My latest article is a comprehensive look at Kyle MacDonnell, who in 1948 became one of television’s very first stars, hosting several musical-variety shows and making dozens of guest appearances.
Revised: History of the Fall Preview Special
After many delays, I’ve finally finished updating my History of the Fall Preview Special article, now with more information about the earliest fall preview specials and Saturday morning fall previews.
New Spotlight: Thrills and Chills
My latest spotlight is about Thrills and Chills, an early TV series on the air in New York City from 1941 to 1946. It featured interviews with adventurers and films they had taken of their expeditions.
New Spotlight: The Texas Wheelers
My latest spotlight is about The Texas Wheelers, a 1974 ABC sitcom cancelled after just four episodes had aired. Jack Elam, Gary Busey, and Mark Hamill starred.