Jack Benny first took notice of a very young Mary Livingston in 1924 I believe when touring the vaudeville circuit with the Marx brothers. He was invited to a seder dinner at Mary's mother's house. Mary was just a teenager I believe. They reconnected a few years later in California when she was...
"World War II in Europe lasted less than one year, and yet Combat went on for five seasons."
Ummm, I don't know where you learn your history but I believe Germany invaded Poland in 1939; various nations denounced and because the Nazis continued to march, war was declared. It went on in Europe...
Watched the first episode 'Fear of High Places' last night (YouTube) and must say it is very well told; the images were the usual soft YT version but very watchable. First thing that hit me was how long the opening credits were -- either they were padding to stretch it to 90 minutes or the final...
Well this would be a welcomed addition to my collection -- any reviews of the first volume? Anyone know if this could be released on this side of the Atlantic?
I vaguely recall enjoying Lanigan's Rabbi, which was part of the Columbo/McMillan Sunday Mystery movie NBC TV movie series. It didn't last very long -- imdb notes that it aired 4 episodes plus the pilot. It was a 90-minute (at least pilot) show and I'd be interested in seeing how it stands up...
The first episode of Bronk -- directed by Richard Donner -- was pretty good (although the budget showed in a late special effect). There's some good chemistry with the cast and Palance is ever likeable. Not sure how it'll hold up but I think it deserves a look.
I'm wondering if there's any hope to see more MTM properties released, like Phyllis (48 episodes, which were loaded to youtube a year ago); Bay City Blues (8 episodes on life of a minor league baseball team, co-created by Stephen Bochco); Mary (13 episodes, co-starring James Farentino and John...
Here were two series created by Catholic and Christian producers that had lengthy (especially in Insight's case) runs. Have either popped up on DVD yet? Does anyone remember them -- they often featured big and familiar names, telling stories with a religious moral ending. Not sure if they were...