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[The 1960's]

Mr. Novak (1963-1965)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Vince Howard​

The experiences of a young, tough-minded, idealistic high school English teacher on his first job provided the stories in this series. John Novak begins at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles under Principal Albert Vane, who doesn't always agree with Novak's approach, but admires his dedication to teaching. Eventually, Vane is elected to state superintendent and Martin Woodridge becomes the new principal. Stories centered on the life of Novak, student-teacher relationships, and the struggles of other young teachers.

S01E01 First Year, First Day (Sep.24.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Lee Kinsolving Ann Shoemaker Edward Asner Steve Franken Marian Collier Don 'Red' Barry Paul Genge Shirley O'Hara Gloria Talbott Raymond Cavaleri​

A brilliant student with a good business - an auto body shop - wants to quit school. He challenges Novak to give him a good reason for continuing his education.

S01E02 To Lodge and Dislodge (Oct.01.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Kim Darby Tony Dow David Kent Andre Philippe Pauline Myers Jimmy Baird Marian Collier Larry Thor Ken Berry Michael Winkelman Vicky Albright Darryl Richard Jeanne Bal​

Julie Dean, a blind student at Jefferson High, develops a crush on Mr. Novak.

S01E03 I Don't Even Live Here (Oct.08.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Shelley Fabares Steve Franken Diane Ladd Trudi Ames Pamela Baird Rickie Sorensen Glenn Perry Marian Collier Roy Glenn Andre Philippe Kathleen Ellis Jeanne Bal Herschel Bernardi Charles Seel Peter R.J. Deyell​

When Mr. Otis was conducting the English class, all the students were raking in As - but Novak can't seem to get the same caliber of work out of them.

S01E04 X Is the Unknown Factor (Oct.15.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Frank Baxter Steve Franken Brooke Bundy Ross Elliott Vince Howard Marian Collier Jeanne Bal Ruth Packard David Macklin Anne Seymour Barry Brooks Peter R.J. Deyell Nancy Gould Toby Reed Wendy Winkelman​

Mike Daniels is being considered for an important science scholarship, but he's having problems in Novak's literature class. Dr. Frank Baxter, TV educator, appears as Dr. Gagan.

S01E05 A Single Isolated Incident (Oct.22.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Joe Mantell Tige Andrews Steve Franken Gloria Calomee Charles Lampkin Keg Johnson Frances Karath David Saber Stephen Talbot James Houghton Vince Howard Stephen Roberts Marian Collier Don 'Red' Barry Andre Philippe Jeanne Bal Dennis Olivieri eter R.J. Deyell​

A black student, Marcy Desmond, is violently accosted by a gang of youths who let her know that she's not welcome at Jefferson High.

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[The 1960's]

Mr. Novak (1963-1965)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Vince Howard​

The experiences of a young, tough-minded, idealistic high school English teacher on his first job provided the stories in this series. John Novak begins at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles under Principal Albert Vane, who doesn't always agree with Novak's approach, but admires his dedication to teaching. Eventually, Vane is elected to state superintendent and Martin Woodridge becomes the new principal. Stories centered on the life of Novak, student-teacher relationships, and the struggles of other young teachers.

S01E07 Hello, Miss Phipps (Nov.05.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Lillian Gish David White Arch Johnson Steve Franken Claudia Bryar Steve Gravers Allan Hunt Peter Brooks Sherry Alberoni Charles Seel Jeanne Bal Trudi Ames Pat McNulty Peter R.J. Deyell​

Maude Phipps, a teacher for some 40 years, is sharply outspoken and is the object of various complaints -- including those of irate parents who don't like the idea of her teaching social hygiene to their children.

S01E08 To Break a Camel's Back (Nov.12.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Joey Heatherton Marian Collier Stephen Roberts Kathleen Ellis Anne Loos Sharyn Hillyer Rickey Murray Tom Curtis Frank Gardner Jeanne Bal Royal Dano Connie Davis Bonnie Franklin J. Edward McKinley Peter R.J. Deyell​

Novak clashes with Holly Metcalfe, a rebellious senior who doesn't like to follow rules.

S01E09 A Feeling for Friday (Nov.19.1963)

Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Diane Baker John McGiver Peter Breck Steve Franken Edward Platt Patrick O'Moore Tom Curtis George Takei Stephen Roberts Larry Thor Marian Collier Vince Howard Kathleen Ellis Anne Loos Jeanne Bal Peter R.J. Deyell Harriet E. MacGibbon Darryl Richard​

It's a hectic Friday and Novak is very pleased to get an invitation to spend the weekend at his former sweetheart's family estate.

S01E10 Pay the Two Dollars (Nov.26.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Martin Landau Macdonald Carey Tom Lowell Paul Lambert Adrienne Marden Todd Bingham Beau Bridges Marian Collier Andre Philippe Kathleen Ellis Larry Thor Vince Howard Marion Ross Jeanne Bal Stephen RobertsPeter R.J. Deyell​

A father holds Novak responsible for roughing up his son. It all happened when Novak broke up some student horseplay.

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Mr. Novak (1963-1965)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Vince Howard​

The experiences of a young, tough-minded, idealistic high school English teacher on his first job provided the stories in this series. John Novak begins at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles under Principal Albert Vane, who doesn't always agree with Novak's approach, but admires his dedication to teaching. Eventually, Vane is elected to state superintendent and Martin Woodridge becomes the new principal. Stories centered on the life of Novak, student-teacher relationships, and the struggles of other young teachers.

S01E01 First Year, First Day (Sep.24.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Lee Kinsolving Ann Shoemaker Edward Asner Steve Franken Marian Collier Don 'Red' Barry Paul Genge Shirley O'Hara Gloria Talbott Raymond Cavaleri​

A brilliant student with a good business - an auto body shop - wants to quit school. He challenges Novak to give him a good reason for continuing his education.

S01E02 To Lodge and Dislodge (Oct.01.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Kim Darby Tony Dow David Kent Andre Philippe Pauline Myers Jimmy Baird Marian Collier Larry Thor Ken Berry Michael Winkelman Vicky Albright Darryl Richard Jeanne Bal​

Julie Dean, a blind student at Jefferson High, develops a crush on Mr. Novak.

S01E03 I Don't Even Live Here (Oct.08.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Shelley Fabares Steve Franken Diane Ladd Trudi Ames Pamela Baird Rickie Sorensen Glenn Perry Marian Collier Roy Glenn Andre Philippe Kathleen Ellis Jeanne Bal Herschel Bernardi Charles Seel Peter R.J. Deyell​

When Mr. Otis was conducting the English class, all the students were raking in As - but Novak can't seem to get the same caliber of work out of them.

S01E04 X Is the Unknown Factor (Oct.15.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Frank Baxter Steve Franken Brooke Bundy Ross Elliott Vince Howard Marian Collier Jeanne Bal Ruth Packard David Macklin Anne Seymour Barry Brooks Peter R.J. Deyell Nancy Gould Toby Reed Wendy Winkelman​

Mike Daniels is being considered for an important science scholarship, but he's having problems in Novak's literature class. Dr. Frank Baxter, TV educator, appears as Dr. Gagan.

S01E05 A Single Isolated Incident (Oct.22.1963)
Stars James Franciscus Dean Jagger Joe Mantell Tige Andrews Steve Franken Gloria Calomee Charles Lampkin Keg Johnson Frances Karath David Saber Stephen Talbot James Houghton Vince Howard Stephen Roberts Marian Collier Don 'Red' Barry Andre Philippe Jeanne Bal Dennis Olivieri eter R.J. Deyell​

A black student, Marcy Desmond, is violently accosted by a gang of youths who let her know that she's not welcome at Jefferson High.

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Thanks for posting. Just wish Season 2 would get a release soon.

 

[The 1960's]

Vacation Playhouse (1963-1967) Stars
Stars Darryl Hickman Dwayne Hickman Pat Crowley​

Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.

S05E02 My Boy Googie (Jul.24.1967) Unsold Pilot
Stars Jerry Van Dyke Jeanne Rainer Ted Eccles Pamela Dapo Lee Goodman Alice Pearce Frances Robinson Pamela Dapo Ted Eccles Alice Pearce Jeanne Rainer​

A father tries to placate both sides when his nine-year old son is accused of biting his music teacher.

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[The 1960's]

I Led 3 Lives (1953-1956)
Stars Richard Carlson John Zaremba Virginia Stefan​

Herbert Philbrick's covert life as an FBI spy within the Communist underground, his dual existence fraught with constant peril and the challenge of keeping his espionage activities hidden from family and friends. Frederic W. Ziv, syndicator extraordinaire, had produced a very successful radio series based on the true stories of American undercover operative, Matt Cvetic who posed as a Communist and reported back to the FBI. Cvetic was not the person everyone had thought him to be at first. It turned out that both the FBI and Ziv wanted to separate themselves from Cvetic and ties were cut. Ziv however, knew a good product and still produced a television version of 'I Was a Communist for the FBI', he just found a different operative with the same job as Cvetic had and gave it a new title, 'I Led 3 Lives'. A rose is a rose.

S01E13 Purloined Printing Press (1953)
Stars Richard Carlson David Vaile Joe Kerr Ellanora Needles Dean Cromer Mary Adams Jack Nestle Charlotte Lawrence​

To get out some secretly produced propaganda leaflets, the communists have Philbrick go through an elaborate cloak-and-dagger scheme to secure an offset printing press. It involves a new typewriter, the use of his car, and an eager printer in a hidden location.

S021E16 Communist Cop (1953)
Stars Richard Carlson John Zaremba John Tomecko Herbert Ellis Bob Curtis Jeanette Keller Bill Catching Troy Melton ​

Philbrick has to race against time to prevent his cell from eliminating "Comrade Rick" whom they discover to be an undercover policeman.

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[The 1960's]

Call Holme (1972)
Stars Arte Johnson Arlene Golonka Jim Hutton Linda Cristal Helmut Dantine Rosemary DeCamp Noel Harrison Hermione Baddeley Vic Tayback Jim Connell Pat Delaney Reta Shaw Danny Bonaduce Cecil Kellaway Cecil Kellaway Ivor Barry Tommy Lee Arthur Peterson Margaret Wheeler
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Unsold comedy pilot starring Arte Johnson as an inept private eye who happens to be a master of disguise.
Comedy-mystery pilot from two writers for Get Smart and the Monkees, centered around Arte Johnson as a private eye master-of-disguise, which seems primarily designed as a vehicle for Johnson's elaborate make-up and character work. Get ready for a (canned) applause-break when a few of his familiar Laugh-In characters show up. Great cast includes Arlene Golonka (Mayberry RDF) as the girl friday, Jim Hutton (Ellery Queen) as the local police lieutenant, and even cameos from Vic Tayback (Alice) and Danny Bonaduce (Partridge Family). This aired once on TV, on April 24, 1972 as part of NBC's "World Premiere: Triple Play '72" along with two other pilots: "Keeping Up With the Joneses" starring John Amos and Teresa Graves, and "Wednesday Night Out" from writer Garry Marshall. 16mm scan

 

[The 1960's]

U.S. Secret Service Agent (1954) Pilot
United States. Secret Service, Broderick Crawford​

Promotional/behind the scenes film about the U.S. Secret Service and the 1954 Broderick Crawford TV pilot "U.S. Secret Service Agent." No National Archives description. National Archives Identifier: 13242 (Secret Service print & copyright status is unspecified.) Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Language English (From Archive.org)

[Aspect Ratio Corrected to 4:3 from Internet Archive & YouTube uploads]​

 

[The 1960's]

Barefoot in the Park (1970-1971)
Stars Scoey Mitchell Tracy Reed Thelma Carpenter Nipsey Russell Harry Holcombe Vito Scotti Doris Packer Huntz Hall Stanley Adams

Newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter struggle to survive their first year of matrimony in NYC.

S01E02 The Bed (Oct.01.1970)
Stars Scoey Mitchell Tracy Reed Nipsey Russell Thelma Carpenter Harry Holcombe Vito Scotti Gino Conforti Charles Lampkin​

Paul and Corie need a new bed so Honey promises he can get them a great deal through his connections. But the newlyweds find their $100 buys them a very unsatisfactory night sleep and want their money back.

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[The 1960's]

Trackdown (1957-1959)
Stars Robert Culp Norman Leavitt Ellen Corby​

Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman travels the Old West tracking down assorted killers, bank robbers, horse thieves, and other evil-doers.

S01E01 The Marple Brothers (Oct.04.1957)
Stars Robert Culp James Best Jan Merlin James Griffith Gail Kobe Tom Pittman John Breen Roy Engel Ethan Laidlaw Spec O'Donnell Ed Prentiss Henry Wills Sheb Wooley​

Ranger Gilman tracks the Marple brothers to Stockton, Texas, where he finds they have taken a church full of hostages in order to get fresh horses, a doctor for a wounded brother-- a clean getaway!

S01E09 End of an Outlaw (Nov.29.1957)
Stars Robert Culp John Anderson Willard Sage DeForest Kelley James Gavin John Baer Mario Siletti Jimmie Booth Woodrow Chambliss Tex Holden Ed Prentiss​

Hoby and Ranger Dick Wade are dispatched to Round Rock on the word of an informant who warns that notorious outlaw Sam Bass is intent on robbing the bank in two days! Trackdown stars the great Robert Culp, playing Hoby Gilman, the hippest Texas Ranger on Fifties television. DeForest Kelley, a jobbing actor since 1945, has a prominent role prior to his fame as Dr. McCoy on Star Trek. Kelley appears four times in the two-season series, in different roles each time. Hoby's colleague Dick Wade is played by Willard Sage, who would later experiment on DeForest Kelley in the Star Trek episode "The Empath" (reportedly Kelley's favorite episode). This network print includes the commercials, from the primary sponsor at the time, Mobil Oil, but there's also an ad for seasonal "Christmas Cartons" of Lucky Strike cigarettes.

S01E24 The Boy (Mar.28.1958)
Stars Robert Culp King DonovanJames Griffith Gail Kobe Johnny Crawford Norman Leavitt Lawrence Dobkin Adrienne Marden Terry Frost Len Hendry Ed Prentiss Cap Somers George Sowards​

Hoby is called to help a young boy after his mother is viciously killed by a man intent on kidnapping him. Incredible acting from series star Robert Culp as Hoby Gilman and also "The Boy", played by Johnny Crawford shortly before he would become famous as Mark McCain on Rawhide. This episode of Trackdown hits pretty hard thanks to a tense script by John Robinson, a regular writer of Dragnet who would go on to produce the Trackdown "spin-off" Wanted: Dead or Alive with Steve McQueen. This is the third episode set in Porter, Texas which becomes Hoby's base of operations. Actors Gail Kobe and James Griffith, who were at odds in Trackdown's very first episode as hostage and criminal, now play a recurring married couple in Porter.

S01E28 The Deal (Apr.25.1958)
Stars Robert Culp James Griffith Johnny Crawford Norman Leavitt Bert Stevens Bert Stevens Forest Burns Frank Mills Spec O'Donnell Ed Prentiss​

Hoby has to deal with a notorious outlaw/killer who is holding a runaway town boy for ransom. This is Johnny Crawford's second appearance on the show as Eric Paine, shortly before he would become famous as Mark McCain on Rawhide. And once again, this boy wanders out of town only to wreak havoc he is completely oblivious to -- chiefly for cool-as-ever series star Robert Culp, and new, late-season regular James Griffith. But the episode actually centers on New York Drama Critics Award-winning actor James Westerfield as a charming but notorious gunslinger who may or may not be past his prime. Westerfield is best remembered as "Big Mac" in On The Waterfront (1954) or Police Officer Hanson in Disney's The Shaggy Dog (1959), The Absent Minded Professor (1961) and Son of Flubber (1962).

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Trackdown (1957-1959)
Stars Robert Culp Norman Leavitt Ellen Corby​

Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman travels the Old West tracking down assorted killers, bank robbers, horse thieves, and other evil-doers.

S01E01 The Marple Brothers (Oct.04.1957)
Stars Robert Culp James Best Jan Merlin James Griffith Gail Kobe Tom Pittman John Breen Roy Engel Ethan Laidlaw Spec O'Donnell Ed Prentiss Henry Wills Sheb Wooley​

Ranger Gilman tracks the Marple brothers to Stockton, Texas, where he finds they have taken a church full of hostages in order to get fresh horses, a doctor for a wounded brother-- a clean getaway!

S01E09 End of an Outlaw (Nov.29.1957)
Stars Robert Culp John Anderson Willard Sage DeForest Kelley James Gavin John Baer Mario Siletti Jimmie Booth Woodrow Chambliss Tex Holden Ed Prentiss​

Hoby and Ranger Dick Wade are dispatched to Round Rock on the word of an informant who warns that notorious outlaw Sam Bass is intent on robbing the bank in two days! Trackdown stars the great Robert Culp, playing Hoby Gilman, the hippest Texas Ranger on Fifties television. DeForest Kelley, a jobbing actor since 1945, has a prominent role prior to his fame as Dr. McCoy on Star Trek. Kelley appears four times in the two-season series, in different roles each time. Hoby's colleague Dick Wade is played by Willard Sage, who would later experiment on DeForest Kelley in the Star Trek episode "The Empath" (reportedly Kelley's favorite episode). This network print includes the commercials, from the primary sponsor at the time, Mobil Oil, but there's also an ad for seasonal "Christmas Cartons" of Lucky Strike cigarettes.

S01E24 The Boy (Mar.28.1958)
Stars Robert Culp King DonovanJames Griffith Gail Kobe Johnny Crawford Norman Leavitt Lawrence Dobkin Adrienne Marden Terry Frost Len Hendry Ed Prentiss Cap Somers George Sowards​

Hoby is called to help a young boy after his mother is viciously killed by a man intent on kidnapping him. Incredible acting from series star Robert Culp as Hoby Gilman and also "The Boy", played by Johnny Crawford shortly before he would become famous as Mark McCain on Rawhide. This episode of Trackdown hits pretty hard thanks to a tense script by John Robinson, a regular writer of Dragnet who would go on to produce the Trackdown "spin-off" Wanted: Dead or Alive with Steve McQueen. This is the third episode set in Porter, Texas which becomes Hoby's base of operations. Actors Gail Kobe and James Griffith, who were at odds in Trackdown's very first episode as hostage and criminal, now play a recurring married couple in Porter.

S01E28 The Deal (Apr.25.1958)
Stars Robert Culp James Griffith Johnny Crawford Norman Leavitt Bert Stevens Bert Stevens Forest Burns Frank Mills Spec O'Donnell Ed Prentiss​

Hoby has to deal with a notorious outlaw/killer who is holding a runaway town boy for ransom. This is Johnny Crawford's second appearance on the show as Eric Paine, shortly before he would become famous as Mark McCain on Rawhide. And once again, this boy wanders out of town only to wreak havoc he is completely oblivious to -- chiefly for cool-as-ever series star Robert Culp, and new, late-season regular James Griffith. But the episode actually centers on New York Drama Critics Award-winning actor James Westerfield as a charming but notorious gunslinger who may or may not be past his prime. Westerfield is best remembered as "Big Mac" in On The Waterfront (1954) or Police Officer Hanson in Disney's The Shaggy Dog (1959), The Absent Minded Professor (1961) and Son of Flubber (1962).

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Johnny Crawford was a regular cast member as Mark McCain on The Rifleman, however, he appeared as a different character in the final episode of Rawhide at the end of season eight, Crossing at White Feather.

 

[The 1960's]

Trackdown (1957-1959)
Stars Robert Culp Norman Leavitt Ellen Corby​

Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman travels the Old West tracking down assorted killers, bank robbers, horse thieves, and other evil-doers.

S02E08 Tenner Smith (Oct.234.1968)
Stars Robert Culp Peter Leeds Ellen Corby Norman Leavitt George Brenlin Walter Sande Robert Tetrick Rusty Wescoatt Don Ames Loren Brown Leonard P. Geer Wilbur Mack Tom McDonough Ed Prentiss Buddy Roosevelt​

The town of Porter is threatened to be shot up by a trail hand and his friends looking for revenge against a card shark who won his money and shot him in a fair fight. This western series stars the great Robert Culp and, in the second-season, Ellen Corby (later Grandma Walton) and Norman Leavitt. In this episode, Peter Leeds plays Tenner Smith in his very first semi-regular appearance in the show. This network print includes the commercials, which include the primary sponsor Lucky Strike, but also Mobil Oil and Taryton dual-filter cigarettes.

S02E18 McCallin's Daughter (Jan.02.1959)
Stars Robert Culp Ellen Corby Norman Leavitt Ahna Capri Russ Conway Barbara Eiler Russell Thorson Thomas Browne Henry Frank Mills Ed Prentiss​

Youngster Debby McCallin comes to town and asks Hoby to stop her father Bart McCallin from committing a robbery. Trackdown stars Robert Culp as a hip, cool Texas Ranger, and this episode shows him at his coolest, unbothered by a bloodthirsty mob as he methodically investigates a potential robbery. The brilliant little girl, Anna Marie Nanasi, later appeared on Culp's I Spy ("Will the Real Good Guys Please Stand Up?" Season 2, Episode 8), but is best remembered as Tania, the "dragon lady" of Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon (1973), when she was going by the name Ahna Capri.

S02E19 Bad Judgement (Jan.28.1959)
Stars Robert Culp Mort Mills Lee Farr Jean Howell King Calder Warren Oates John Breen Archie Butler Joseph Crehan Wilbur Mack James Murdock Spec O'Donnell Ed Prentiss Bill Quinn Bill Scully George Sowards​

Rafe Borden is trying to frighten Charley Wagner and his family so he will not testify at the trial tomorrow against Rafe's brother Lute who would be hanged if convicted of murder. Sheriff Whittaker asks Hoby if he can do something to help. How far will Robert Culp go to keep his promise to protect rancher Lee Farr (The Detectives) from Mort Mills (Touch of Evil) so he will testify against Warren Oates (The Wild Bunch)? Steely Culp's war of nerves with a charismatic Mills will keep you glued til the final moments.

S02E31 The Eyes of Jerry Kelso (Apr.22.1959)
Stars Robert Culp Norman Leavitt Carleton Carpenter Judith Braun Edward Platt Malcolm Atterbury Jonathan Hole Anthony Eisley Ed Prentiss Addison Richards Emil Sitka​

When traveling salesman Emanuel Brock is found shot to death in his hotel room, Hoby has to figure out who did it. Trackdown stars the great Robert Culp, playing the hippest Texas Ranger on Fifties television. You'll also find Edward Platt -- Get Smart's Chief -- with a prominent part, but it's Broadway-actor, songwriter, and later mystery-novelist, Carleton Carpenter who claims the title role. This one has an unlikely twist, but the show, as always, swears it's adapted directly from the files of the Texas Rangers. This network print includes commercials from the primary sponsor Lucky Strike, but also Taryton dual-filter cigarettes.

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[The 1960's]

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden Marvin Miller Michael Constantine Peter Mark Richman Jane Elliot Susan Lanier Tiffany Bolling Claudette Nevins John Mark Robinson Malachi Throne Jeff David Bruce M. Fischer Sid Haig Jacquelyn Hyde Michael Blodgett Ian Martin Robert Sutton Andrea Hall Andy Veneto Billy Beck Jean Sarah Frost H.B. Haggerty Bruce Hoy James Mock Sterling Swanson​

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl is a live action science fiction children's television series from 1976 created by Sid and Marty Krofft. The series aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series The Krofft Supershow. During the second season, it was dropped, along with Dr. Shrinker. When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes… From Wikipedia

S01E01 The Sorcerer's Golden Trick: Part 1 (Sep.11.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

The Sorcerer escapes from a maximum security prison and plans his revenge on Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. On top of that, he also plans to steal all the gold in Fort Knox by using a box housing a powerful mirror trick.

S01E02 The Sorcerer's Golden Trick: Part 2 (Sep.18.1972)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden

Electra Woman and Dyna girl are trapped in a cage with a man eating tiger but without the power of their Electras-comps. Meanwhile, the Sorcerer heads for Fort Knox to use his mirror trick to enter the golden vault.



S01E03 Glitter Rock: Part 1 (Sep.25.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden John Mark Robinson Jeff David Michael Blodgett Marvin Miller​

Alex, King of Touremburg and former classmate of Lori is staying with Lori and Judy for their high school reunion. Glitter Rock and his accomplice Side Man lure the young King into a trap to get their hands on the Key of Tourembourg (for whoever holds the key, rules the country). When Electra Woman and Dyna Girl come to the rescue, Glitter Rock hits them with his evil guitar chords and mesmerizing music.

S01E04 Glitter Rock: Part 2 (Oct.02.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden John Mark Robinson Jeff David Michael Blodgett Marvin Miller​

Electra Woman, Dyna Girl and King Alex narrowly escape being crushed between two walls of Glitter alloy. Glitter Rock plans to use the stone in the Key of Tourembourg to power a space satellite that will beam his hypnotic music all over the globe and put him in control of the entire planet.

S01E05 Empress of Evil: Part 1 (Oct.09.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

The Empress of Evil breaks into the Electra-base to challenge Electra Woman. As a show of force, she kidnaps Dyna Girl. Electra Woman speeds to the rescue, but finds none of the Electra-comps power to have any effect on the Empress.

S01E06 Empress of Evil: Part 2 (Oct.16.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl are slowly being stretched apart! Meanwhile The Empress of Evil and her adoring subject Lucrecia confront Frank at the Electra-base. On top of this, the heroic duo faces a wailing Banshee and a showdown with the Empress, who is unaffected by their Electra-powers.

S01E07 Ali Baba: Part 1 (Oct.23.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

Ali Baba and his evil Genie have kidnapped the Russian scientist Professor Nabakov. They want to get their hands on his new Metamorphosis formula, which can turn good people into evil and visa versa. Frank sends Electra Woman and Dyna Girl to Ali Baba's cave, unaware that they are walking into a trap.

S01E08 Ali Baba: Part 2 (Oct.30.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

Dyna Girl has been transformed into an evil version of herself by Ali Baba using the Metamorphosis formula. She leads Ali and the Genie to the Electrabase and kidnaps Frank. Electra Woman, although outnumbered, follows the evil trio while professor Nabakov tries to figure out how to work the Crimescope computer.

S01E09 Return of the Sorcerer: Part 1 (Nov.06.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

The Sorcerer & Miss Dazzle steal Merlin's mythological mirror from The Municipal Records Building and embarks on a crime spree that sees priceless art disappearing without a trace. When Electra Woman and Dyna Girl arrive at the Sorcerer's hideout, they find it hidden by an illusion.

S01E10 Return of the Sorcerer: Part 2 (Nov.13.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

lectra Woman and Dyna Girl have been trapped in a dimension of time on the other side of Merlin's Mirror. The Sorcerer contemplates destroying the mirror, their only way out, even if it means he won't be able to use it to commit any more crimes.

S01E11 The Pharaoh: Part 1 (Nov.20.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

The Pharaoh, with minor assistance from Princess Cleopatra, steals a wooden pyramid from the famed Museum of the Seven Seas. When Electra Woman and Dyna Girl arrive at the Pharaoh's hideout, they walk into a trap. They are hit by a mummifying spray and fired on by a projector converted to shoot laser beams.

S01E12 The Pharoah: Part 2 (Nov.27.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

The Pharaoh deciphers the hieroglyphics an uses the stolen pyramid to release Solaris, a being of pure energy. He intends to hold the city for ransom by sapping all it's energy dry. Despite them being powerless on account of the complete lack of electricity in the city, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl still speed back to the Pharaoh's hideout for a confrontation.

S01E13 The Spider Lady: Part 1 (Dec.04.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

The Spider Lady, an unsurpassed master of disguise, has set her mind on stealing the Golden Spider God from the embassy of Baklava. Her special plan involves capturing Electra Woman in a tangled web, duplicating her features, voice and walk with her Xerograph machine and stealing the Golden Spider as Electra Woman herself.

S01E14 The Spider Lady: Part 2 (Dec.11.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

Spider Lady, disguised as Electra Woman, enters the Electra-Base with Dyna Girl, where she sets a spider bomb in place to destroy Crimescope. The real Electra Woman manages to evade some deadly arachnids, but when Dyna Girl is faced with two Electra Women, will she be able to tell the Electra-real from the Electra-phony?

S01E15 Return of the Pharaoh: Part 1 (Dec.18.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

The Pharaoh longs to get his hands on the sacred Coptic Eye. Luckily for him, a billionaire businessman has just transplanted King Tut's pyramid stone by stone from Egypt to just outside the city. Knowing Electra Woman and Dyna Girl will try to stop them, The Pharaoh, and an unusually bright Princess Cleopatra line their path with deadly traps...

S01E16 Return of the Pharaoh: Part 2 (Dec.25.1976)
Stars Deidre Hall Judy Strangis Norman Alden​

Having escaped from a bunch of deadly asps, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl catch up with The Pharaoh and his beloved Cleopatra. However they all get stuck inside the pyramid when their time runs out and a concrete slab of stone cuts off the only way out, the girl's link to Crimescope, and their air supply.

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[The 1960's]

Police Call (1954-1957)
Stars Philip Van Zandt Rory Mallinson King Donovan Harry Landers Jackie Duval Sidney Clute George Wallace Victor Millan Anna Navarro Robert Christopher​

Police Call is a 1955 anthology drama television series based on actual police cases. It was one of the top grossing TV series released in 1955.

Switzerland: The Case of Chas. Le Rouen (1955)
Star Phillip Reed​

Swiss police employ a female agent to nab a big time smuggler. A beautiful French agent uses her female charms to help capture the debonair leader of a smuggling operation in Switzerland, aided by the Swiss National Police. A mixture of police, drama, secret agent, spies, mystery and noir as the Swiss National Police narrate the story of this smuggling ring, who will stop at nothing, even murder. Featuring Philip Reed. The rest of the cast is uncredited. If you know others in the cast please comment. Transferred from 16mm b-w film. (Moviecraft Inc.)

Gibraltar [Unknown Episode]

If you have any credible information about this episode please shoot me a pm.

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[The 1960's]

Harry O (1973-1976)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Paul Tulley​

Harry Orwell is a world-weary private investigator who was forced to leave the San Diego Police Department after a bullet became lodged near his spine. He lives on the beach, and when he's not working on cases he spends his time fixing up his boat, "The Answer." Harry O is unusual in that he doesn't own a flashy car in which to conduct high-speed chases, preferring to ride the bus.

S01E00 Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On (Mar.11.1973) Pilot 1 TV Movie)
Stars David Janssen Martin Sheen Margot Kidder Will Geer Marianna Hill Sal Mineo Mel Stewart Kathleen Lloyd Lawrence Cook Karen Lamm Karen Lamm S. John Launer Bill McLean Cheryl Ladd Joseph Hoover Joseph Hoover Jack Kosslyn Ethel Hazen Van Kirksey Michael McGreevey Michael McGreevey Sarah Fankboner Eddie Garrett Garry Walberg​

Harry Orwell is a LA cop who is retired due to a bullet in his back. Now a Private Detective, Harry O. is hired by the man who shot him to find the other man who was involved in the shooting. Scheerer is trying to kill Garrison and also keep his heroin business alive. Harry O. wants to bring both to justice.

S01E00 Smile Jenny You're Dead (1974) (Pilot 2 TV Movie)
Stars David Janssen Jodie Foster Andrea Marcovicci John Anderson Jodie Foster Howard Da Silva Tim McIntire Zalman King Clu Gulager Martin Gabel Barbara Leigh Victor Argo Ellen Weston Harvey Jason Chet Winfield Bill McLean​

An ex-cop protects his ex-partner's supermodel daughter when she becomes the target of an obsessed psychopath who kills the men intimately involved with her.

S01E01 Gertrude (Sep.12.1974)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow Julie Sommars Michael McGuire Fred Sadoff Les Lannom Mel Stewart Clay Tanner Jim Bohan Jim Bohan Bill Stevens Joseph Johnson​

Harry is hired by a beautiful but wacky woman. She wants him to find her brother, who went AWOL from the navy and sent her his left shoe. Orwell's investigation uncovers a gang of smugglers.

S01E02 The Admiral's Lady (Sep.19.1974)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow Leif Erickson John McMartin Ellen Weston Sharon Acker Charles Haid David Moses Al Checco Sally Carter-Ihnat Milt Kogan Lucas White Stacy Keach Sr. Tom McFadden​

Harry's search for a missing woman leads him to death, infidelity, and a woman in danger.

S01E03 Guardian at the Gates (Sep.26.1974)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow Barry Sullivan Linda Evans Anne Archer Katherine Woodville Richard Kelton Gordon Jump S. John Launer Michael C. Gwynne Linda Dangcil​

Harry is hired by his beautiful neighbor to find out who is trying to kill her curmudgeon father. Paul Sawyer is an eccentric, arrogant architect, considered to be a genius, but the list of his enemies is quite long.

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[The 1960's]

Harry O (1973-1976)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Paul Tulley​

Harry Orwell is a world-weary private investigator who was forced to leave the San Diego Police Department after a bullet became lodged near his spine. He lives on the beach, and when he's not working on cases he spends his time fixing up his boat, "The Answer." Harry O is unusual in that he doesn't own a flashy car in which to conduct high-speed chases, preferring to ride the bus.

S01E06 Eyewitness (Oct.17.1974)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow James McEachin Rosalind Cash George Spell Margaret Avery Hal Williams Ty Henderson David Moody Leonard Simon Renny Roker Ed Cambridge John Hawker Nathaniel Taylor John Gruber G.W. Bailey Adrian Ricard Hud Freeze Bill Henderson
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A woman hires Orwell to help her son, who has been wrongfully arrested for murder. During his investigation, Harry locates a witness to the murder--but unfortunately the witness is blind.

S01E07 Shadows at Noon (Oct.24.1974)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow Diana Ewing Guy Stockwell Michael Strong Marla Adams Tom Atkins Jack Mullaney Diane Shalet David Moses Walker Edmiston Logan Field G.W. Bailey Joseph Hoover Bob Hayes Roger Creed Corley Lawrence Cal Haynes ​

When Harry suspects a young woman is being held against her will in a mental asylum, he investigates and discovers a murder. He pretends to be a patient and goes undercover as a patient.

S01E08 Ballinger's Choice (Oct.31.1974)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow Paul Burke Tim McIntire Tim McIntire Juliet Mills Tom Atkins Mel Stewart Victor Caroli Ken Johnson John McLiam​

A woman hires Harry to locate her missing husband. What Orwell discovers during his investigation is a complex web of lies and deceit--even murder--resulting in his being being shot while working the case.

S01E11 Forty Reasons to Kill: Part 1 (Dec.05.1975)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow Joanna Pettet Craig Stevens Ned Romero Broderick Crawford Hilarie Thompson Mary Maldonado Wayne Grace Craig Campfield Al Couppee Lou Frizzell Eric Christmas Paul Benedict​

Harry's friend George Makita is found murdered with a large amount of cocaine in his possession. The police believe he was drug dealer, but his girlfriend hires Harry to look into his death. Discovering evidence that George was framed, Harry travels to Vadero County and meets with a very pretty, very wealthy woman named Glenna Nielson, who owns a large ranch there. Glenna had sold forty acres to George just prior to his death, and Harry suspects this is connected to the murder. When a prominent businessman (Glenna's uncle) is killed, Harry is arrested for his murder.

S01E12 Forty Reasons to Kill: Part 2 (Dec.12.1974)
Stars David Janssen Henry Darrow Joanna Pettet Eleanor Zee Pedro Martínez Don Freeman Bill Quinn Kevin Hagen William Bassett Mary Maldonado Wayne Grace​

Lt. Manny Quinlan travels to Vedero County to help prove Harry's innocence and solve the murder of George Makita. Glenna Nielsen develops feelings for Orwell.

S01E15 For the Love of Money (Jan.16.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Mariclare Costello Bernie Kopell Joe Silver Fred Beir Sharon Farrell Sabrina Scharf Paul Tulley Don Haggerty Don Eitner Frances Fong Beau Charles Kathrine Baumann

Emily and her boyfriend steal $25,000 in bonds from her boss's safe. She has a change of heart and wants to return the bonds, but her boyfriend and the bonds are gone. Harry is hired to find the missing boyfriend.

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[The 1960's]

Harry O (1973-1976)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Paul Tulley​

Harry Orwell is a world-weary private investigator who was forced to leave the San Diego Police Department after a bullet became lodged near his spine. He lives on the beach, and when he's not working on cases he spends his time fixing up his boat, "The Answer." Harry O is unusual in that he doesn't own a flashy car in which to conduct high-speed chases, preferring to ride the bus.

The Farrah Fawcett Episodes

S01E19 Double Jeopardy (Feb.13.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Kurt Russell Farrah Fawcett Will Kuluva Ben Piazza Audrey Totter Paul Brinegar Hal Williams Hal Williams Robert Cleaves Paul Tulley Richard Carlyle Mary Munday Wonderful Smith Joel Lawrence Joel Lawrence Nancy Stephens Linda Dano Ellen Chute Ed Call Ariane Heller Roger Creed Sonny Shields​

A young man who witnesses a woman's murder is suspected of being the murderer by the woman's family. Harry helps clear the young man and find out the truth.

S01E20 Lester (Feb.20.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Jamie Smith-Jackson Farrah Fawcett Richard Schaal Les Lannom Lynnette Mettey Norma Connolly Ken Sansom Allen G. Norman Karen Lynn Gorney Scott Newman Paul Tulley Rand Bridges Esther Palmisano Tracy Fink​

A college student is murdered on campus and the prime suspect seems more interested in the investigation than worried about it. All clues point in one direction, but Harry digs deeper to find the truth.

S01E21 Elegy for a Cop (Feb.27.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Sal Mineo Farrah Fawcett Kathleen Lloyd Henry Darrow Julio Medina Margaret Avery Carmen Zapata Jennifer Lee Pryor Paul Tulley Mel Stewart Raymond O'Keefe Clay Tanner Olan Soule Paul Harper Chris Capen Kenia Torres Hernandez Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.​

Lt. Manny Quinlan drives to Los Angeles in order to help his drug addicted niece. He finds her in a seedy hotel, but it is a setup and he's shot. An envelope full of money is planted on his body to make it appear he was a 'dirty' cop. Before he dies however, he manages to mail the envelope full of money to Harry, and Orwell takes it from there, investigating his friend's murder and trying to clear his good name and reputation.

S02E03 Lester Two (Sep.25.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Les Lannom Ina Balin Clifford David Farrah Fawcett Richard Venture Maria Grimm Eric Server Paul Tulley Roger Etienne Alain Patrick Loni Anderson Paul Harper Rhonda Bates Mary Angela Shea Ed Deemer Marilyn Child​

After Sue is kidnapped by diamond smugglers, Harry works hard to come up with their ransom demands.

S02E08 Tender Killing Care (Oct.30.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Kenneth Mars Farrah Fawcett Bill Henderson Janet Brandt Allan Rich Bill Overton Howard Hesseman Jester Hairston Richard Stahl Robert Ito Esther Koslow Paul Tulley Tim Haldeman Bruce Solomon Bo Kaprall Lois Williams Lee Duncan Raymond Chao William H. Knight​

Spence, Harry's auto mechanic, fears his father is being mistreated at the 'old folks home'. When Spence's father dies, he hires Harry to investigate the Doctor at the home.

S02E09 APB Harry Orwell (Nov.06.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Lesley Ann Warren Farrah Fawcett Fred Sadoff Michael C. Gwynne Bill Henderson John Lupton Joyce Easton Richard Stahl Paul Tulley Rosanna DeSoto John Lawrence Don Eitner Skip Riley Beans Morocco John Dennis Clay Tanner Robert Gooden Robert Hackman Don Priest​

The victim of an elaborate frame, Harry is arrested for murder. While awaiting trial, Harry escapes and tracks down the real killer as he attempts to clear his name.

S02E16 Past Imperfect (Jan.27.1976)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Susan Strasberg Farrah Fawcett Tim McIntire Granville Van Dusen Edward Power David Opatoshu Edie Adams George Chiang Paul Tulley Mario Gallo Nancy Bleier Randy Powell Larry Gelman​

An ex-con gets out of prison and looks up his old girlfriend, intent on getting his hands on his old suitcase, which he says contains $300,000. Harry is hired to find the suitcase, as well as to protect the woman in the middle of it all.

S02E18 Forbidden City (Feb.26.1976)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Tina Chen Farrah Fawcett Ramon Bieri Frank Michael Liu Benson Fong Paul Tulley James Hong Herb Voland Jerry Hardin Suzanne Astor Clare Torao​

Answering an old friend's plea for help, Harry arrives at the meeting and soon finds out that his friend has been killed. Harry digs into the circumstances and discovers a tangled web of smuggling, threats, and murder.

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[The 1960's]

Harry O (1973-1976)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Paul Tulley​

Harry Orwell is a world-weary private investigator who was forced to leave the San Diego Police Department after a bullet became lodged near his spine. He lives on the beach, and when he's not working on cases he spends his time fixing up his boat, "The Answer." Harry O is unusual in that he doesn't own a flashy car in which to conduct high-speed chases, preferring to ride the bus

S02E01 Anatomy of a Frame (Sep.11.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Rene Auberjonois Harold J. Stone Margaret Avery James McEachin John Harkins Gordon Jump Rand Bridges William Sylvester Paul Tulley Laurie Kennedy James Hong Macon McCalman Christine Avila Royce Wallace Al Hansen Gary Sandy​

Lt. Trench is under investigation by Internal Affairs, suspected of killing an informant.

S02E02 One for the Road (Set.18.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Carol Eve Rossen Robert Loggia Christopher Allport Larry Hagman Frederick Herrick Susan Adams Richard Roat John Zaremba Paul Tulley Ann Noland Rori Gwynne Jim Boles Peggy Doyle C. Lindsay Workman Trent Dolan Jean Leabetter Dick Cherney Tony Regan​

Harry is hired by a woman who can't remember whether she was responsible for a hit-and-run that gravely injured a teenager.

S02E04 Shades (Oct.02.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Louis Gossett Jr. Lincoln Kilpatrick Linden Chiles Maidie Norman Anjanette Comer Bill Henderson Thayer David David Moody Junero Jennings G.W. Bailey Paul Tulley Benjie Bancroft Wesley Gale​

Harry is hired by a wealthy woman to investigate the arrest of her housekeeper for murder. The investigation leads Orwell into a world of blackmail, hidden family secrets and murder.

S02E05 Portrait of a Murder (Nov.20.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Adam Arkin Katherine Helmond Lou Frizzell Alan Feinstein Rose Gregorio Jeff David William Traylor Paul Tulley Allan Miller Erica Yohn Don Hanmer Amy Botwinick Paul Harper Lois De Banzie​

Harry is hired to find out if a mentally challenged 19-year-old is involved when a woman is found strangled to death under the Santa Monica Pier.

S02E11 Reflections (Oct.09.1975)
Stars David Janssen Anthony Zerbe Felicia Farr Andrew Robinson Claudette Nevins Peter Donat Kermit Murdock Paul Tulley Randy Powell Fred Scheiwiller​

Harry is reunited with his ex-wife over a case of blackmail and murder. Through flashbacks, we see Harry and Elizabeth fall in love before breaking up over his spending too many hours on the job.

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Make Room for Granddaddy (1970-1971)
Stars Danny Thomas Marjorie Lord Angela Cartwright

S01E01 Make Room for Grandson (Sep.23.1970)
Stars Danny Thomas Angela Cartwright Hans Conried Rusty Hamer Michael Hughes Sherry Jackson Marjorie Lord Sid Melton Jana Taylor ​

In the first episode, Danny and Kathy return from a year's stay in Australia and are confronted with a delicate situation. Daughter Terry is leaving for Japan to join her Army-based husband and must leave her son behind.

S01E02 The Return of Barney Shaker (Sep.30.1970)
Stars Danny Thomas … Danny Williams Angela Cartwright … Linda Williams Sammy Davis Jr. … Barney Shaker Rusty Hamer … Rusty Williams Michael Hughes … Michael Wilson Marjorie Lord … Kathy Williams Sid Melton … Charley Halper​

A seldom seen appearance of Sammy Davis, Jr. and a real good one! Danny Williams agrees to appear at a boys' club benefit. At the rehearsal, he finds his old pal Barney Shaker (Sammy Davis Jr.) coaching the boys in a dance routine.

S01E03 This Granddaddy Is X Rated (Oct.07.1970)
Stars Danny Thomas Marjorie Lord Angela Cartwright Hamilton Camp Rusty Hamer Michael Hughes Sid Melton Jesse White ​

Danny is offered a part where he has to appear nude. When he approaches the director with his concerns Danny finds out the director which also been naked.

S01E04 The Great Emancipator (Oct.14.1970)
Stars Danny Thomas Angela Cartwright Roosevelt Grier Rusty Hamer Michael Hughes Marjorie Lord Sid Melton Sidney Miller ​

Danny hires a Black accompanist, Rosey Grier, and develops an uncomfortable relationship with him. In his efforts to be pleasant, Danny becomes condescending, but Rosey has a diplomatic way to get around it.

S01E16 Lucy and the Lecher (Jan.21.1971)
Stars Danny Thomas Marjorie Lord Angela Cartwright Lucille Ball Doris Singleton Joseph Mell Michael Hughes ​

When Kathy's old chum Lucy comes to stay a few days, neither has any idea how awkward things will get when Danny returns home early from his out-of-town engagement.

S01E18 Will the Real Diana Please Stand Up (Feb.04.1971)
Stars Danny Thomas Marjorie Lord Angela Cartwright Diana Ross Paul Thomas Gordon Roosevelt Grier Michael Hughes Sid Melton ​

Danny gets his feathers ruffled when singer Diana Hendrix (guest star Diana Ross) wins solo billing at the club where he is still appearing.

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[The 1960's]

Happy 93rd Birthday Rita Moreno

The Fat Man: Thirty-Two Friends of Gina Lardelli (1959) (Unaired Pilot)
Stars Rita Moreno Robert Middleton Tony Travis Frank Gerstle Jan Arvan Leslie Bradley Argentina Brunetti Herb Armstrong John Bryant Patrick Sexton Dick Miller​

A beautiful wayward young woman (Rita Moreno) has apparently committed suicide, however thirty-two friends engage the services of Detective Lucius Crane (Robert Middleton) to prove it was murder and ensure her a proper Catholic burial. The plot was a variation on the radio's "The Fat Man" with J Scott Smart in the title role as well as the 1951 movie of the same name. A very well paced and acted program - Robert Middleton did very well in his title role. Character actor Robert Middleton is entertaining in this well-produced if a little cliched pilot written by the team who would go on to create Columbo.

The Millionaire (1955-1960)
Stars Marvin Miller Paul Frees Roy Gordon​

In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.

S05E26 Millionaire Alicia Osante (Mar.18.1959)
Stars Marvin Miller Rita Moreno Ben Cooper Lisa Simone Mary Ford Lilane Taekenans Geri Hoo Paul Frees Brandon Beach Frank Chase Tido Fedderson Herschel Graham Larry Hudson Perry Ivins Robert Shayne Robert Tafur Gregory Walcott Roy Wright​

Michael has a hard time finding Alicia Osante because she's trying to avoid immigration officials, with the help of sailor William Williams, who is on leave from San Diego.

Cimarron City (1958-1960)
S01E25 The Town Is a Prisoner (Mar.28.1959)
Stars George Montgomery John Smith
Rita Moreno as Elena Maria Obregon de Vega​

Cimarron City is cut off when a regiment of Mexican lancers joins forces with a small army of American renegades intent on recapturing Texas and returning it to the Mexican sovereignty.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1956-1960)

S04E04 Coat of Arms (Aug.02.1960)
Stars David Janssen Russ Conway Rita MorenoRita Moreno as Maria Ferrari​

A landlady finds one of her tenants dead in his room and shortly after she is greeted by a gun-wielding stranger looking for the man.

Zorro (1957-1959)
S03E01 El Bandido (Oct.30.1960)
Stars Guy Williams Henry Calvin Gene Sheldon
Rita Moreno as Chulita​

A band of Mexican outlaws, led by El Cuchillo, is tempted by riches in Los Angeles, but they did not reckon on Zorro. The story concludes in Adios El Cuchillo.

S03E02 Adios, El Cuchillo (Nov.06.1960)
Stars Guy Williams Henry Calvin Gene Sheldon
Rita Moreno as Chulita​

Continuation of Zorro: El Bandido. El Cuchillo manages to discover the identity of Zorro through numerous encounters with him, but "honor among thieves" prevents him from revealing the truth when he is finally captured.

West Side Story (1961)
Stars Natalie Wood George Chakiris Richard Beymer​

William Shakespeare's infamous 'Romeo and Juliet,' is revitalised by director Robert Wise as he takes it from the stage to the silver screen in the, if not equally infamous, 'West Side Story' as two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love.

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[The 1960's]

Happy 99th Birthday Dick Van Dyke

Mother's Day (1958-1959)
Star Dick Van Dyke
Episode guide No Information Unknown
Producers: Carl Jampel, Joe Gottlieb
Director: Alex Leftwich
Host: Dick Van Dyke
Announcer: Bill Brophy​

Originally broadcast on ABC. Broadcast from the Latin Quarter nightclub in New York City.

This early-career entry for beloved icon Dick Van Dyke finds the peerless actor, comedian, dancer and entertainer serving as the charming emcee of a game show involving competition in the completion of simple household tasks. The program offers more than a few hints at the brilliant comedic touch and warmth that would soon make Van Dyke an international superstar, as he humorously interacts with contestants and conducts lightheaded challenges, with classic ad libs along the way. In just a few years from this broadcast, Van Dyke would win a Tony Award for his starring role as Albert F. Peterson in the original production of “Bye Bye Birdie” (1960). The rest is history, as the immensely talented Van Dyke continues to command stages and screens big and small with his unmistakable, trademark blend of pure physicality and perfectly timed humor — as witnessed in productions ranging from his eponymous TV series (“The Dick Van Dyke Show,” widely considered one of the best sitcoms of all time) to the cinema classic “Mary Poppins” (1964) and beyond.—Mark Quigley, John H. Mitchell Television Curator

Don't Call Me Mama Anymore (1973) TV Special
Stars Cass Elliot Dick Van Dyke Joel Grey Michelle Phillips Hamilton Camp Bess Joan Cohen Marvin Laird Mary McCarty Dick Patterson Ronnie Schell Bruno the Bear​

Musical special of Cass Elliot formerly known as Mama Cass, featuring Cass' mother, Dick Van Dyke, Joel Grey and fellow Mama Michelle Phillips.

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