The Tammy Grimes Show premiered on ABC 50 years ago today in 1966. Just four weeks later, the sitcom was off the air. It was one of the fastest cancellations in TV history at the time. Six episodes were never broadcast.
Bookshelf: TV 81
My review of TV 81 by Lisa Freeman, published by Scholastic Book Services in 1980. It includes interviews, facts, and news about more than 30 TV stars–plus a crossword and a lengthy TV test.
50th Anniversary of Star Trek
Today is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, which had “sneak preview” on NBC on Thursday, September 8th, 1966. I’ve written about the series several times over the years. Today I offer a personal reflection.
10 Years of MyNetworkTV
Former network and current “programming service” MyNetworkTV celebrates its 10th anniversary today. Who remembers its telenovela experiment from 2006-2007?
Nielsen Bottom 10, February 22nd-28th, 1988
A look at the 10 lowest-rated programs on TV during the week of February 22nd-28th, 1988. CBS newsmagazine West 57th was at the bottom of the ratings chart.
TV Guide Close-Up: Carol for Another Christmas
Here’s a TV Guide Close-Up for ABC’s drama special “Carol for Another Christmas,” which aired in December 1964. Rod Serling wrote the script.
