Category: Retro TV Shows
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Battle Of The Network Stars
Written by Cavan O’Grady When the Battle of the Network Stars premiered in 1976 it was instant television gold for several reasons, including: the 3 major networks competing dominated television, the stars on them were extremely famous because of that dominance, the events they participated in could be fun or serious (and sometimes both simultaneously), and combining […]
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Friends TV Show – Fun Facts
Could we BE any more nostalgic? Friends is an iconic television sitcom that first graced the screens of millions of viewers in 1994. Spanning ten seasons and boasting a remarkable 236 episodes, this cultural phenomenon captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world. With its enduring appeal, Friends has left an undeniable mark […]
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The Munsters – Fun Facts
Monstrous Fun for the Whole Family “The Munsters” is a beloved classic of television history, a show that captured the hearts of viewers with its unique blend of spooky humor and oddball family values. Airing from 1964 to 1966, “The Munsters” introduced audiences to a cast of quirky, lovable characters who just happened to be […]
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A Stop at Willoughby – The Twilight Zone
A Stop at Willoughby “A Stop at Willoughby” starring James Daly is Twilight Zone episode 30 of Season 1. It first aired on May 6th, 1960 on the CBS TV network. The nostalgic theme of this classic episode is a favorite for many Twilight Zone fans. A Little About Rod Serling Before we explore the […]
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The Honeymooners – The Mambo Episode
The Honeymooners – “Mama Loves Mambo” Who can forget the hilarious Honeymooners episode when Alice wants to learns how to do a dance known as The Mambo! As any fan of the show will know, Alice Kramden is a stay-at-home housewife who quite frankly does not have a whole lot do in their tiny apartment. […]
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Snow Miser vs. Heat Miser
The Battle The Snow Miser vs. Heat Miser rivalry has been popular ever since the release of the animated TV Christmas special “A Year Without a Santa Claus’, which aired on December 10th, 1974 on the ABC television network. Snow Miser Who is Snow Miser? Snow Miser is the icy son of Mother Nature who […]
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Night of the Meek – The Twilight Zone
Night of the Meek “Night of the Meek” starring Art Carney is Twilight Zone episode 11 of Season 2. It first aired on December 23th, 1960 on the CBS TV network. The incredibly introspective theme of this episode shows all the traits of the classic Rod Serling writing style. It is seasonal favorite for most […]
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Time Enough at Last – The Twilight Zone
Time Enough at Last “Time Enough at Last” is Twilight Zone episode 8 of Season 1. It first aired on November 2oth, 1959 on the CBS television network. The incredibly dark theme of this particular episode showed all the hallmarks of the classic Rod Serling writing style. It is on the Top 10 list of […]
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To Serve Man – The Twilight Zone
To Serve Man “To Serve Man” is Twilight Zone episode 23 of Season 3. It first aired on March 2nd, 1962 on the CBS television network. The incredibly eerie theme of this particular episode showed all the trademarks of the classic Rod Serling writing style. To this day it is on the Top 10 list […]
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Dexter – America’s Favorite Serial Killer
Dexter is a 2006 American crime drama television series that follows the life of Dexter Morgan. He’s a Miami-based forensic technician who also leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer. The series was created by James Manos Jr. It is loosely based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay Dexter – […]