Tag: Retro TV Shows
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Get Smart 1965 – Fun Facts
Get Smart was a classic comedy series that ran from 1965 to 1970. It starred Don Adams as Maxwell Smart, a bumbling secret agent who was always getting into hilarious predicaments. Along with his partner Agent 99, Max would use his wit and charm to outsmart the bad guys and save the day. The show…
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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 –…
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Beverly Hills 90210 – The True Story
The Gang Beverly Hills 90210, was a pop-culture phenomenon of the 1990s. It introduced the world to heartthrobs Jason Priestley and Luke Perry. The show also helped Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, and Shannen Doherty become household names. The series was set around a group of high school friends living in a posh Beverly Hills neighborhood,…
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Beavis and Butthead – A Love Story
Beavis and Butthead are two characters from the MTV animated series of the same name. The show follows the misadventures of these two teenage nitwits as they navigate through life in a satirical way. Despite their stupidity, the characters are often able to offer a unique perspective on the world around them. The show was…
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The Beverly Hillbillies – The Real Story
What’s it all about? The Beverly Hillbillies is an American sit-com that ran on the CBS television network between 1962 and 1971. The show revolves around the main character, Jed Clampett (portrayed by Buddy Ebsen), who is a widow. In the intro to the show, While trying to shoot some game, Jed discovers crude oil…
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Bewitched: Fun Facts About The TV Show
Bewitched: The Beginning Who was Bewitched? Producer Harry Ackerman and creator Sol Saks began the idea for the plot of Bewitched with the concept of a “mixed marriage”. A mere mortal “Darren” and a heavenly witch named “Samantha” showed just how “mixed” the marriage was…and hilarious! The general idea for Bewitched was inspired by the…
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Fun Facts About The Odd Couple
Here are some fun facts about The Odd Couple The Odd Couple is a sitcom which aired from 1970 to 1975 on the ABC television network. The story is based on a 1965 play written by Neil Simon, which was followed by the production of a 1968 film starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. The…
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Surprising Facts About Matlock
A Long Run Here are some surprising facts about Matlock: The TV drama series Matlock first aired on March 3rd, 1986 and ran successfully until it’s final episode on May 7th 1995. It originally was broadcast on NBC but then migrated to CBS in 1992. Matlock was modeled after the hit crime drama Perry Mason,…