60 http://blog.tvconfidential.net Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:37:13 GMT Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:37:13 GMT en 2008 TV Confidential with Ed Robertson and Frankie Montiforte TV Confidential with Ed Robertson and Frankie Montiforte is a bi-weekly radio program that discusses television of all eras and genres. Each broadcast features lively interviews with actors, writers, producers and authors on a wide range of subjects related to popular television shows and the entertainment industry in general. TV Confidential with Ed Robertson and Frankie Montiforte is a bi-weekly radio program that discusses television of all eras and genres. Each broadcast features lively interviews with actors, writers, producers and authors on a wide range of subjects related to popular television shows and the entertainment industry in general. ed@edrobertson.com no TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 41: Hour 2 with guests Jan Alan Henderson and Bruce Dettman Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa welcome author Jan Alan Henderson ("Speeding Bullet") and television historian Bruce Dettman (Glass House Presents) as they revisit one of Hollywood's great unsolved mysteries, the death of actor George Reeves ("The Adventures of Superman"). no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/022210tvc41_2.mp3?ref=rss Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:10:00 GMT 01:00:31 speeding bullet, george reeves suicide, jack larson, clark kent, lenore lemmon, george reeves, gone with the wind, jan alan henderson, phyllis coates, june 16 1959, death of george reeves, jim nolt, carl glass, superman tv series, bruce dettman, eddie ma TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 41: Hour 1 with Tony Figueroa After three months of silence, Tiger Woods publicly apologizes to his family, fans and sponsors during a nationally televised press conference. Was he speaking from the heart or was it simply damage control? Ed, Frankie and Tony Figueroa hash it all out. Also: David Krell looks back at the Stephen J. Cannell series Wiseguy, while Tony remembers the Miracle on Ice from the 1980 Winter Olymppics, the final episode of M*A*S*H, the premiere of Your Show of Shows and Jack Paar's return to The Tonight Show during This Week in TV History. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/022210tvc41_1.mp3?ref=rss Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:05:00 GMT 00:56:26 tiger woods, joslyn james, gloria allred, elin nordegren, stephen j. cannell, final episode of mash, highest rated television broadcast, super bowl xliv, alan alda, larry gelbart, burt metcalfe, jack paar, as i was saying, the tonight show, 1980 winter ol TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 40: Hour 1 with guest David Elkouby David Elkouby joins Ed and Frankie for a preview of the upcoming Hollywood Show, the legendary celebrity autograph show held four times a year in Southern California. The next Hollywood Show will take place Feb. 12-13-14 at the Marriott Hotel in Burbank, Calif. Ed and Frankie also comment on Super Bowl XLIV, which eclipsed the final episode of M*A*S*H as the most watched TV broadcast ever, while David Krell remembers the 1995 comedy Double Rush starring Robert Pastorelli and created by Diane English (Murphy Brown). no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/020810tvc40_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:05:00 GMT 00:58:35 David Elkouby,Hollywood Show,celebrity autograph show,star world, hollywood boulevard, kevin martin,hollywood collectors price guide, autograph shows,robert pastorelli, murphy brown,diane english,super bowl xliv,highest rated broadcast,final episode mash TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 40: Hour 2 with guest Stephen Bowie Ed and Frankie welcome journalist and TV historian Stephen Bowie (The Classic TV History Blog) as they discuss the life and career of Laurence Heath, the writer/producer behind Mission: Impossible, The Magician, Murder, She Wrote and other popular television series. Then Tony Figueroa remembers the anniversary of Jack Paar's "water closet" joke (the controversial event that led Paar to temporarily resign as host of The Tonight Show in 1960), the birth date of Tom Smothers, and other iconic events that occurred This Week in Television History. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/020810tvc40_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT 00:58:36 angela lansbury, leonard heideman, tom smothers, Stephen Bowie, jack paar, dolores heideman, The Magician, Mission Impossible, tonight show, Laurence Heath, bruce lansbury Ed Robertson, Frankie Montiforte TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 25 edition: Hour 1 with guest Jack Klugman Ed and Frankie welcome Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Jack Klugman ("The Odd Couple," "Quincy, M.E.") for a discussion of his longtime friendship with actor Tony Randall, their many collaborations on stage and television, and how Randall encouraged Klugman to resume acting even after losing his voice to throat cancer. Also: Ed and Frankie discuss NBC president Jeff Zucker's recent interview with Charlie Rose, as well as speculate on where Conan O'Brien might go now that he has left The Tonight Show, while David Krell discusses some of the parallels between The West Wing and the movie The American President. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/012510tvc39_1.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:15:00 GMT 01:04:33 jack klugman,tony randall,odd couple tv series,garry marshall,jerry belson,neil simon,oscar madison,felix unger,quincy tv series,lee j cobb,henry fonda,12 angry men,tony and me,rod serling,twilight zone,nbc,jeff zucker,conan obrien,david letterman,jay len Ed Robertson, Frankie Montiforte TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 25 edition: Hour 2 with guest Paul Green, author of "Pete Duel: A Biography" Ed and Frankie welcome Paul Green, author of "Pete Duel: A Biography," as they remember Alias Smith and Jones, the popular TV Western series from the early 1970s whose history has been overshadowed by the suicide of series star Pete Duel on Dec. 30, 1971. The hour also includes excerpts from Ed's 1996 interview with Roy Huggins in which Roy discussed Duel's work on the show on what proved to the last day of his life, as well as the decision to replace him with Roger Davis. Also: Tony Figueroa remembers All in the Family, Happy Days, Donny and Marie and other popular series that premiered during the month of January. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/012510tvc39_2.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT 00:00:00 paul green, pete duel, peter deuel, ben murphy, alias smith and jones, frank price, roy huggins, glen a. larsen, it takes a thief, maverick, butch cassidy and the sundance kid, pete duel suicide TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 11 edition: Hour 1 with guests Susan Olsen and Ted Nichelson Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa welcome actress Susan Olsen (The Brady Bunch) and pop culture historian Ted Nichelson, two of the co-authors of LOVE TO LOVE YOU BRADYS, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the short-lived but long remembered Brady Bunch Variety Hour. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/011110tvc38_1.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:25:00 GMT 01:01:48 susan olsen, lisa sutton, ted nichelson, brady bunch variety hour, geri reischl, fake jan, love to love you bradys, robert reed, florence henderson, fred silverman, worst tv shows ever, carol brady TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 11 edition: Hour 2 with guest Joseph Dougherty Emmy-winning writer/producer Joseph Dougherty ("thirtysomething," "Saving Grace") joins Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa as they weigh in on the NBC late night fiasco between Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien, as well as how to fill in the hole in NBC's weeknight 10pm time slot. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/011110tvc38_2.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:20:00 GMT 00:55:13 joseph dougherty, jeff zucker, jeff gaspin, jay leno, conan o'brien, david letterman, the tonight show, the late show, bill carter, nbc late night, 10pm time slot nbc TV CONFIDENTIAL Dec. 28 edition, Hour 1: Favorite Programs from 2009 Ed and Frankie play highlights from some of their favorite programs from 2009. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/122809tvc37_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:35:00 GMT 00:49:10 mike dann, michael davis, the smothers brothers, CBS, hillbilly network, tiffany, jim aubrey, PBS, politics and pop culture, public television, sesame street, sesame workshop, the muppets, TV CONFIDENTIAL Dec. 28 edition, Hour 2: Andy Griffith, Lonesome Rhodes and This Week in TV History Tony Figueroa remembers the births of Mary Tyler Moore and Tracey Ullman, the deaths of Alan Hale Jr. and Rick Nelson, and the premiere of Dragnet on television. Also: David Krell remembers the "Opie the Birdman" episode of The Andy Griffith Show, while Ed discusses "A Face in the Crowd," the classic film from 1957 that made Griffith a star. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/122809tvc37_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:25:00 GMT 01:07:52 mary tyler moore, tracey ullman, the simpsons, alan hale jr., rick nelson, gilligan's island, andy griffith, andy taylor, opie the birdman, opie and the slingshot, a face in the crowd, elia kazan TV CONFIDENTIAL Dec. 14 edition: Hour 1 with guest Paul Robert Coyle Television writer Paul Robert Coyle joins Ed and Frankie to discuss his work on such popular shows as The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, Crazy Like a Fox and The Dead Zone. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/121409tvc36_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:35:00 GMT 00:57:14 paul robert coyle, streets of san francisco, robert reed, honorable profession episode, lee meriwether, buddy ebsen, barnaby jones, mark shera, inside man episode, deadly dive, jack warden, philip saltzman, quinn martin, jack sowards, william yates TV CONFIDENTIAL Dec. 14 edition, Hour 2: Television 2009: The Year in Review Tony Figueroa and David Krell join Ed, Frankie and special guest Paul Robert Coyle for a roundtable discussion on Tiger Woods, Carrie Prejean, Balloon Boy, NBC and Jay Leno, the 2009 Emmy telecast and other notable stories from the year in television. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/121409tvc36_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:25:00 GMT 00:59:55 carrie prejean, larry king, perez hilton, balloon boy,richard heene, white house crashers, tiger woods, neil patrick harris, 2009 emmy awards telecast, mike dann, conan o'brian, jay leno, nbc, 10pm, reality television, curb your enthusiasm, larry david TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 30 edition: Hour 1 with guest Lee Meriwether Actress Lee Meriwether talks to Ed and Frankie about her roles on Barnaby Jones, The Time Tunnel, Batman and other films and TV series. Plus: David Krell remembers Murphy Brown starring Candice Bergen. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/113009tvc35_1.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:25:00 GMT 01:04:19 quinn martin, murphy brown, candice bergen, robert colbert, james darren, david janssen,larry hagman, king tut's coup, victor buono, irwin allen, that which survives, batman's waterloo, buddy ebsen, catwoman, miss kitka TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 30 edition: Hour 2 with guest Lee Meriwether, plus This Week in TV History Lee Meriwether answers questions from listeners about her work on such films and TV series as Mission: Impossible, Angel in My Pocket, The New Andy Griffith Show and The Young Marrieds. Then Tony Figueroa remembers The Abbott and Costello Show and such classic TV Christmas specials as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman during This Week in TV History. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/113009tvc35h2.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:15:00 GMT 00:52:30 betty jones, the catwoman, irwin allen, batman tv series, king tut, adam west, barnaby jones, king tut's coup, angel in my pocket, the new andy griffith show, andy griffith, the time tunnel, philip saltzman, classic tv, lee meriwether,miss kitka TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 16 edition: Hour 1 with guest Richard Anderson Ed and Frankie discuss the recently concluded Game Show Congress 7 and the awards ceremonies honoring Geoff Edwards, Johnny Gilbert and the late Allen Ludden. Then midway through the hour, Ed and Frankie welcome actor Richard Anderson as they discuss his role as Oscar Goldman on The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman and the impact and appeal of both series. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/111609tvc34_1.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 00:58:31 steve austin, paths of glory,quinn martin, johnny gilbert, tom kennedy, burton richardson, jack narz, geoff edwards, bob stewart, game show congress, Ralph Edwards, bill Cullen, jeopardy, betty white,oscar goldman, the six million dollar man, stanley kubr TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 16 edition: Hour 2 with guest Richard Anderson, plus This Week in TV History Our interview with Richard Anderson continues into the second hour as the actor discusses his work with David Janssen on The Fugitive, Burt Reynolds on Dan August, John Frankenheimer in Seconds and Stanley Kubrick in Paths of Glory, as well as his encounters with Preston Sturges and Cary Grant early in his career. Then Tony Figueroa remembers Rock Hudson, Charles M. Schultz and Tom Hatten during This Week in Television History, while David Krell discusses Brandon Tartikoff’s memoir The Last Great Ride. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/111609tvc34_2.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:55:00 GMT 00:58:11 steve austin, paths of glory, preston sturges, cary grant, gary cooper, quinn martin, johnny gilbert, tom kennedy, burton richardson, jack narz, jim narz, geoff edwards, bob stewart, game show congress, Ralph Edwards, bill Cullen, jeopardy, betty white, f TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 2 edition, Hour 2: "The Wild, Wild West" with guests Sue Kesler and Jude Bradley Ed and Frankie remember welcome television historian Susan Kesler, author of The Wild, Wild West: The Series, a behind-the-scenes history of the classic TV Western starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin. Sue's editor, Jude Bradley, also appears in this hour. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/110209tvc33_2.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:05:00 GMT 00:56:06 michael dunn, wild wild west, ross martin,miguelito loveless, artemus gordon,susan kesler, wild wild west book, michael garrison, james t. west, robert conrad, jim west, classic tv westerns TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 2 edition, Hour 1: Remembering Terry Southern with guests Gail Gerber and Tom Lisanti Ed and Frankie welcome actress Gail Gerber (The Loved One, Village of the Giants) and film historian Tom Lisanti, co-authors of Trippin' with Terry Southern: What I Think I Remember, a poignant look at the life and career of iconic novelist and screenwriter Terry Southern. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/110209tvc33_1.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT 01:00:40 rip torn, geraldine page, peter sellers, george plimpton, gail gerber, village of the giants, the loved one, tom lisanti, terry southern, trippin with terry southern, the cincinnati kid, the magic christian, easy rider, peter fonda, dennis hopper, dr. str TV CONFIDENTIAL Oct. 19 edition, Hour 2: Remembering "The Adventures of Superman" with guest Bruce Dettman Ed and Frankie remember The Adventures of Superman and its iconic star, George Reeves along with their guest, television historian Bruce Dettman. Reeves biographer Jan Alan Henderson joins the conversation late in the broadcast. Also: This Week in Television History with Tony Figueroa remembers Ed Sullivan, Penny Marshall and the premiere of I Love Lucy, while David Krell's commentary discusses Be True to Your School, Bob Greene's best-selling look back at the year 1964. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/101909tvc32_2.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:05:00 GMT 00:56:17 the adventures of superman, glass house presents, the adventures continue, speeding bullet, bruce dettman, jan alan henderson, george reeves, robert maxell, whitney ellsworth, bob greene, be true to your school, penny marshall, ed sullivan, the ed sulliva TV CONFIDENTIAL Oct. 19 edition, Hour 1: Remembering Elvis Presley with guest Cory Cooper Renowned Elvis Presley authority Cory Cooper joins Ed and Frankie as they remember the King of Rock 'n' Roll and his early appearances on television. Also: Ed and Frankie comment on the recent premiere of Eastwick on ABC, as well as the season premieres of Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), Californication (Showtime) and The Big Bang Theory (CBS). no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/101909tvc32_1.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT 01:00:37 elvis presely, the ed sullivan show, the steve allen show, cory cooper, elvis expert, colonel tom parker, sun records, don't be cruel, hound dog, californication, david duchovny, rebecca romijn-stamos, veronica cartwright, jim parsons, the big bang theory TV CONFIDENTIAL Oct. 5 edition: Hour 2 with guest Dan Frischman Actor, author, composer and stand-up comedian Dan Frischman talks about his role as Arvid on the long-running ABC comedy series Head of the Class, as well as his encounters with such legends as Carroll O'Connor, John Houseman, Bob Newhart and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Dan will be appearing at the Barnes & Noble in Burbank on Saturday, Nov. 14 to discuss his new novel, Jackson and Jenks: Master Magicians. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/100509tvc31_2.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:10:00 GMT 00:56:55 dan frischman, arvid engen, head of the class, kenan and kel, chris potter, pizza face, the facts of life, newhart, bob newhart, carroll o'connor, archie bunker's place, howard hesseman, billy connolly, robin givens, mike tyson, jackson and jenks master m TV CONFIDENTIAL Oct. 5 edition, Hour 1: The New Fall TV Season Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa weigh in on the premieres of Cougar Town, Modern Family, Community, Hank, The Middle, The Good Wife, Trauma, Mercy and other new network series, while David Krell looks back at The Tony Randall Show, thirtysomething, Shannon’s Deal and other network series set in the city of Philadelphia. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/100509tvc31_1.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:05:00 GMT 00:59:42 cougar town, modern family, community, hank, the middle, the good wife, trauma, mercy, ed o'neill, courtney cox, patricia heaton, kelsey grammer, jamey sheridan, cliff curtis, julianna sarguilles, chris noth, peter chomsky, chevy chase, christa miller, th TV CONFIDENTIAL Sept. 21 edition, Hour 2: Jon Burlingame, "Glee," Neil Patrick Harris and This Week in TV History Our conversation with Jon Burlingame carries over into the second hour as we discuss the new FOX musical drama Glee and the masterful performance of Neil Patrick Harris as emcee of this year's Emmy Awards telecast. Then Tony Figueroa pays tribute to Peter Falk, Ed Begley Jr., Bill Murray and the 80s sitcom Bosom Buddies during This Week in TV History, while David Krell remembers Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law and other shows from NBC's classic Thursday 10pm lineup. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/092109tvc30_2.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT 00:57:10 jon burlingame, tv's biggest hits, glee, neil patrick harris, emmy awards, ed begley jr., peter falk, columbo, bill murray, l.a. law, hill street blues, er TV CONFIDENTIAL Sept. 21 edition: Hour 1 with guest Jon Burlingame Jon Burlingame, author of TV's Biggest Hits, joins Ed and Frankie for a look back at the theme songs from the Top 10 television shows from 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago, and how those themes reflected trends in popular music at the time. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/092109tvc30_1.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT 00:59:32 jon burlingame, tvs biggest hits, television themes, television theme music, tv themes, television composers, jerry goldsmith, jerrold immel, bruce broughton, charles fox, jonathan wolff, thank you for being a friend, the golden girls, mad men TV CONFIDENTIAL Sept. 7 edition, Hour 2 with guest William Schallert Actor William Schallert (Get Smart, The Patty Duke Show) joins Ed and Frankie to discuss his many roles in film and television, including his work with Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, John Sturges and Don Siegel. Also: David Krell remembers the HBO documentary When It Was a Game. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/090709tvc29_2.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT 00:59:58 dobie gillis, bob denver, martin lane, bill bixby, maxwell smart, how i met your mother, don adams, william asher, admiral hargrave, speedway, many loves of dobie gillis, james garner, max schulman, patty duke TV CONFIDENTIAL Sept. 7 edition, Hour 1 with guest Andrew Lee Fielding Ed and Frankie welcome TV historian Andrew Lee Fielding, author of The Lucky Strike Papers, as they look back at the career of bandleader Kay Kyser. Then, during This Week in TV History, Tony Figueroa remembers Bob Newhart, Yvonne de Carlo, Jane Curtin, the game show Truth or Consequences and the inimitable Saturday morning series H.R. Pufnstuf. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/090709tvc29_1.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT 00:56:52 kay kyser, glenn miller, andrew lee fielding, jim hutton, sue bennett, mike douglas, your hit parade, the lucky strike papers, h.r. pufnstuf, truth or consequences, bob newhart, yvonne de carlo, jane curtin TV CONFIDENTIAL Aug. 24 edition: Hour 2 with guest Bob Mills Television comedy writer Bob Mills, author of The Laugh Makers: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers, joins Ed and Frankie. Bob's book not only looks fondly at the era of TV variety shows and sketch comedy writing, but provides insight into Bob Hope's remarkable longevity as a performer. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/082409tvc28h2.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT 01:02:26 thanks for the memories, variety shows, sketch comedy gag writers, the laugh makers, bob hope, bob mills, bob hope television specials, don sherwood, ksfo, san francisco radio 1960s, james lipton, the road to beijing, first american tv crew in china TV CONFIDENTIAL Aug. 24 edition, Hour 1: Emmy Forecast, The Dick Van Dyke Show and This Month in TV History Ed and Frankie discuss the upcoming Emmy Awards telecast, David Krell remembers the original Dick Van Dyke Show, while Tony Figueroa marks a month's worth of milestones with This Week in Television History. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/082409tvc28_1.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT 00:00:00 emmy awards, television academy of arts and sciences, the dick van dyke show book, groucho marx, lucille ball, regis philbin, gene roddenberry, gracie allen, burns and allen, kukla fran and ollie, michael jackson TV CONFIDENTIAL Aug. 10 edition, Hour 2 with guest Joseph Dougherty Emmy-winning writer, producer and director Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Saving Grace) joins Ed, Frankie and Tony Figueroa for a conversation about new media, the current state of network television and other topics. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/081009tvc27_2.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT 00:58:04 joseph Dougherty, Edward zwick, marshall hershowitz, thirtysomething, once and again, now and again, saving grace, handwritten theatre, edge of the frame, story salon, new media, network television, tnt, cable television, abc, dramas 1985, baby boomers TV CONFIDENTIAL Aug. 10 edition, Hour 1 with guest Michael Davis Author, journalist and educator Michael Davis joins Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa. Michael's book, Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street, marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark children's television series. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/081009tvc27_1.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT 00:58:44 michael davis, sesame street, childrens television workshop, sesame workshop, joan ganz cooney, jim henson, the muppets, caroll spinney, big bird, kermit the frog, oscar the grouch TV CONFIDENTIAL July 27 edition, Hour 1 with guest Mike Dann Former CBS and NBC programming executive Mike Dann joins Ed and Frankie for a lively discussion about his career in television, as well as the current state of the medium. Mike's memoirs, As I Saw It: The Inside Story of the Golden Age of Television, traces the first 25 years of network TV, from the birth of the first full network schedule through the creation of such staples as The Today Show and The Tonight Show, to the rise and fall of such prime time giants as Tom and Dick Smothers. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/072709tvc26_1.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT 01:18:14 david sarnoff, james t. aubrey, jackie gleason, tom smothers, danny kaye, tiffany network, michael dann, today show, smothers brothers comedy hour, dave garroway, perry lafferty, jim aubrey, j. fred muggs, ben silverman, mike dann, the defenders TV CONFIDENTIAL July 27 edition, Hour 2: Boston Legal, Ben Silverman and This Week in TV History Ed and Frankie comment on the departure of NBC president Ben Silverman, the recent premieres of Randy and the Rockets, Dark Blue and Drop Dead Diva, and the series finale of Boston Legal. Then Tony Figueroa remembers the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the 25th anniversary of the crowning of the first Black Miss America, Vanessa Williams, and the birthdays of such TV luminaries as Norman Lear, Red Skelton and Don Knotts. Also: David Krell looks back at the original Beverly Hills, 90210. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/072709tvc26_2.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT 00:38:32 randy and the rockets, don knotts, shawn cassidy, william shatner, drop dead diva, ben silverman, vanessa williams, 90210, apollo 11 moon landing, boston legal, miss america, red skelton TV CONFIDENTIAL July 13 edition: Hour 2 with guest Tom Dreesen Ed, Frankie and Tony Figueroa welcome comedian, author and motivational speaker Tom Dreesen as TV Confidential launches its second season from its new broadcast home in the studios of Shokus Internet Radio. Tom discusses his book, Tim & Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White, his partnership with Tim Reid in the early 1970s, his breakthrough appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and his long association with Frank Sinatra. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/071309tvc25_2.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:05:00 GMT 00:59:03 tom dreesen, tim reid, tim & tom: an american comedy in black and white, johnny carson, the tonight show, ed mcmahon, frank sinatra, if it's meant to be it's up to me TV CONFIDENTIAL July 13 edition, Hour 1: Television in 2009, Mid-Year Review David Krell and Tony Figueroa join Ed and Frankie for a look at the year in television so far as TV Confidential launches its second season from its new broadcast home, the studios of Shokus Internet Radio. Topics this hour range from the late night merry-go-round at NBC to the reluctance of the cable news networks to acknowledge at TMZ as the primary source on the initial reports of the death of Michael Jackson. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/071309tvc25_1.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT 01:01:01 michael jackson, harvey levin, cnn, los angeles times, tmz, thirty mile zone, jay leno, conan o'brian, david letterman, jimmy fallon TV CONFIDENTIAL June 30 edition, Hour 1 with guest Kathy Garver Actress Kathy Garver joins Ed and Frankie as they discuss her new book, The Family Affair Cookbook, her work with Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot in the long-running CBS comedy Family Affair, as well as her early movie roles in Night of the Hunter, The Bad Seed, Kiss Me, Stupid and The Ten Commandments. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/063009tvc24_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:30:00 GMT 01:05:16 kathy garver, cissy davis, family affair, buffy and jody, brian keith, sebastian cabot, mr. french, uncle bill, family affair cookbook, ten commandments, charlton heston, cecil b. demille, charles laughton, billy wilder, mervyn leroy, night of the hunter, TV CONFIDENTIAL June 30 edition, Hour 2: Remembering Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Michael Jackson Ed, Frankie and program regulars David Krell and Tony Figueroa share thoughts on the recent passings of Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Michael Jackson. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/063009tvc24_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT 00:54:03 farrah fawcett, farrah's story, burning bed, extremities, charlies angels, harry o, david janssen, anthony zerbe, michael jackson, jackson five, off the wall, thriller, media coverage, ed mcmahon, johnny carson, hi-yo, tonight show, carnac, star search, p TV CONFIDENTIAL June 16 edition, Hour 2: The "Real" Columbo with guest Everett Chambers Emmy-nominated producer Everett Chambers joins Ed and Frankie for a spirited discussion about Peter Falk, Patrick McGoohan, Jack Cassidy and the original Columbo (NBC, 1971-1978), which Chambers produced for five seasons. Topics include such episodes as "Dead Weight," "By Dawn's Early Light," "Now You See Him," "Identity Crisis" and "Last Salute to the Commodore," as well as Falk's ongoing battles behind the scenes with Universal Studios. Chambers also discusses some of his work in television, including "Johnny Staccato" with John Cassavetes and his collaborations with Dick Powell, Lloyd Bridges and Aaron Spelling. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/061609tvc23_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:56:00 GMT 01:19:44 everett chambers, columbo, peter falk, john cassavetes, gena rowlands, oskar werner, patrick mcgoohan, jack cassidy, robert vaughn, by dawn's early light, identity crisis, last salute to the commodore, richard levinsen, william link, dick powell, lloyd br TV CONFIDENTIAL June 16 edition, Hour 1: Letterman/Palin, David Carradine and the Genius of Ernie Kovacs Ed and Frankie comment on both the David Letterman/Sarah Palin controversy and the death of David Carradine, while Tony Figueroa pays homage to Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, the final episode of the original "Star Trek" and the genius of Ernie Kovacs. Also: David Krell looks at the television roots of John Travolta, Denzel Washington and James Gandolfini, all of whom star in the remake of the 1973 thriller The Talking of Pelham 123. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/061609tvc23_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:32:00 GMT 00:41:10 david letterman, sarah palin, bristol palin, late night television, late night controversy, david carradine, kung fu, caine, jackie gleason, ed sullivan, ernie kovacs, taking of pelham 123, john travolta, james gandolfini, denzel washington TV CONFIDENTIAL June 2 edition, Hour 2: Spotlight: Guy Williams with guests Antoinette Lane and Kathy Gregory Ed and Frankie remember the life and career of television icon Guy Williams (Zorro, Lost in Space) along with their guests Antoinette Lane, author of Guy Williams: The Man Behind the Mask, and fellow Guy Williams expert Kathy Gregory. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/060209tvc22_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:17:00 GMT 00:57:49 guy williams, armand catalano, lost in space, professor john robinson, jupiter 2, don diego, walt disney, irwin allen, jonathan harris, june lockhart, only you dick daring TV CONFIDENTIAL June 2 edition: Hour 1 with guest Alan Drewsen Alan Drewson, executive director of the International Trademark Association, and David Krell discuss trademark issues that affect the entertainment industry. Also: Tony Figueroa pays tribute to the legacy of Sid Caesar and Your Show of Shows, while Ed and Frankie remember writer/producer Ed Lakso, whose credits in television include Charlie's Angels, S.W.A.T., Starsky and Hutch, Mannix and The Rockford Files. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/060209tvc22_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:30:00 GMT 01:03:20 alan drewsen, INTA, international trademark association, trademark law, piracy, sid caesar, your show of shows, imogene coca, howard morris, danny simon, carl reiner, edward lakso, rockford files, charlies angels, s.w.a.t., starsky and hutch TV CONFIDENTIAL May 19 edition, Hour 2 with guest Herbie J Pilato Actor, author, producer and commentator Herbie J Pilato joins Ed and Frankie for a freewheeling conversation about the network upfronts, the future of American Idol, the new Star Trek movie and the television career of Beatrice Arthur. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/051909tvc21_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 21 May 2009 04:24:00 GMT 00:55:36 bewitched forever, dick york, dick sargent, darrin stephens, star trek, j.j. abrams, kirk, spock, mccoy, maude findlay, dorothy, bea arthur, the golden girls, maude, amanda's place, norman lear, simon cowell, american idol TV CONFIDENTIAL May 19 edition, Hour 1: Farrah, Johnny, Frank and Tony Tony Figueroa joins Ed and Frankie as they remember the final Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, the first Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the 11th anniversary of the death of Frank Sinatra. Ed and Frankie also discuss the NBC documentary Farrah's Story and the season finale of Saturday Night Live. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/051909tvc21_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 21 May 2009 03:55:00 GMT 01:03:23 final johnny carson tonight show, jay leno, bette midler, robin williams, frank sinatra, farrah fawcett, farrah's story, alana stewart, will ferrell, tom hanks, saturday night live, television history TV CONFIDENTIAL May 5 edition with guest Lee Majors Ed and Frankie welcome actor Lee Majors (The Big Valley, The Fall Guy, The Six Million Dollar Man), whose latest film, When I Find The Ocean, is being screened in theaters throughout the U.S. during the week of May 11-16 as part of the DPEC Studio Independent Film Series. Also: Ed and Frankie pay tribute to Dom DeLuise, while Tony Figueroa remembers the final episode of Dallas (which originally aired this week in 1991) and the career of Moe Howard (who passed away this week in 1975). no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/050509tvc20.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 06 May 2009 06:29:00 GMT 01:02:50 lee majors, the big valley, tonya s. holly, bonnie and clyde, will penny, the norseman, just a little inconvenience, the six million dollar man, the fall guy, steve austin, colt seavers, heath barkley, richard long, barbara stanwyck, larry hagman, j.r. ew TV CONFIDENTIAL Apr. 21 edition: Hour 2 with guest Rita Lakin Ed and Frankie welcome writer/producer and novelist Rita Lakin, one of the first female writers in television. Her credits include The Rookies (which she created), The Mod Squad, Peyton Place, Dr. Kildare and such TV-movies and miniseries as Strong Medicine, Hey, I'm Alive, Women in Chains and A Sensitive, Passionate Man. Topics include breaking barriers in television as well as the impact of such writer/producers as Steven Bochco. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/042109tvc19_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:10:00 GMT 00:56:35 rita lakin, gladdy gold, steven bochco, hill street blues, the rookies, getting old is a disaster, dr. kildare, peyton place, mod squad, aaron spelling, sensitive passionate man, david janssen, women in chains, ida lupino, hey i'm alive, lawrence schiller TV CONFIDENTIAL Apr. 21 edition: Hour 1 with guest Randy Thomas of Entertainment Tonight Nationally acclaimed voice artist Randy Thomas (Entertainment Tonight, The Insider) joins Ed and Frankie to discuss her career as well as her new book, Voice For Hire: Launch and Maintain a Career in Voice-Over. Also: Tony Figueroa remembers the final episode of The Cosby Show, the historic "Puppy Episode" of Ellen, and the 70th anniversary of the first NBC TV broadcasts from the 1939 World's Fair, while Ed and Frankie discuss the recent HBO documentary, Thrilla in Manila. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/042109tvc19_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT 01:03:38 randy thomas, entertainment tonight, peter rofe, voice for hire, first woman announcer academy awards, launch maintain career voice-over profession, don la fontaine, thrilla in manila, ellen de generes, puppy episode, the cosby show, thrilla in manila, 19 TV CONFIDENTIAL Apr. 7 edition, Hour 2: TV Spies from A to Z with guest Wes Britton Ed and Frankie welcome author Wes Britton, author of The Encyclopedia of TV Spies, a comprehensive look at American and British TV spy series. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/040709tvc18_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:24:00 GMT 00:56:09 wes britton, encyclopedia of tv spies, spy television, i spy, danger man, the baron, the avengers, man from uncle, sandbaggers, it takes a thief, search, man in a suitcase, the avengers TV CONFIDENTIAL Apr. 7 edition, Hour 1: ER, Life on Mars and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Ed and Frankie discuss the series finales of ER and Life on Mars, then remember The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour along with Tony Figueroa. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/040709tvc18_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:53:00 GMT 01:02:12 life on mars, er, dick smothers, tom smothers, steve martin, smothers brothers comedy hour, anthony edwards, george clooney TV CONFIDENTIAL Mar. 24 edition, Hour 2: It's Not TV, It's HBO with guest Andrew Goldman David Krell joins Ed and Frankie as they welcome HBO programming executive Andrew Goldman for a discussion of such HBO series as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Eastbound and Down, and Big Love, as well as television programming in general. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/032409tvc17_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:45:00 GMT 00:58:50 hbo, home box office, premium cable channel, the sopranos, curb your enthusiasm, big love, dream on, eastbound and down, no 1 ladies detective agency, youre welcome america george w. bush, will ferrell, life and times of tim, life on mars TV CONFIDENTIAL Mar. 24 edition: Hour 1 with guests Tony Figueroa and David Krell Ed, Frankie and Tony Figueroa as remember Truth or Consequences, the anniversary of the "Who Shot J.R.?" phenomenon on Dallas, and the final episode of Little House on the Prairie. Also: David Krell looks back at TV pioneer Milton Berle. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/032409tvc17_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:55:00 GMT 00:59:47 truth or consequences, punkd, bob barker, ralph edwards, bob hilton, dorothy jo barker, buzzer, barker's box, game show hosts, larry hagman, j.r. ewing, who shot j.r., dallas, tv history, highest rated tv show, little house on the prairie, michael landon, TV CONFIDENTIAL Mar. 10 edition, Hour 2: Remembering Johnny Carson with guest Charlie Barrett Former Tonight Show publicist Charles Barrett joins Ed and Frankie as they remember Johnny Carson and his impact on late night television. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/031009tvc16_2.mp3?ref=rss Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:32:00 GMT 00:59:58 charles barrett, the barrett company, johnny carson, ed mcmahon, the tonight show, heres johnny, hi yo, doc severinsen, aunt blabby, stump the band, frank sinatra, don rickles, ed ames, dolly parton, jane fonda cat joke, jack webb, copper clapper caper TV CONFIDENTIAL Mar. 10 edition: Hour 1 with guest Tonya Holly Ed and Frankie welcome film director Tonya Holly as they discuss her latest movie, When I Find The Ocean. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/031009tvc16_1.mp3?ref=rss Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01:00:28 tonya s. holly, when i find the ocean, cypress moon production, bernie casey, lee majors, diane ladd, george lindsey, richard tyson, graham greene TV CONFIDENTIAL Feb. 24 edition: Hour 1 with guest Sally Kellerman Singer/actress Sally Kellerman joins Ed and Frankie as they discuss her new CD, Sally, her music career, her collaborations with Robert Altman (including the iconic motion picture M*A*S*H), and her other movie and TV roles, including Loving Couples, A Little Romance, Back to School, Slither, Serial, Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins, Last of the Red Hot Lovers and Centennial. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/022409tvc15_1.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:53:00 GMT 01:02:05 sally kellerman, hal david, burt bacharach, chris caswell, val garay, jonathan krane, singer actresses, robert altman, mash motion picture, centennial, robert conrad, raymond burr, hot lips houlihan, alan arkin, rafferty gold dust twins, last red hot love TV CONFIDENTIAL Feb. 24 edition, Hour 2: Remembering Jack Paar, Herb Brooks and the "Miracle on Ice" Tony Figueroa joins Ed and Frankie as they remember Jack Paar's influence on late night television, then look back at the famous "Miracle on Ice" gold medal hockey game from the 1980 Winter Olympics. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/022409tvc15_2.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:17:00 GMT 00:57:47 jack paar, tonight show, late night television, jon stewart, water closet joke, walkoff tonight show, as i was saying, herb brooks, al michaels, do you believe in miracles, miracle on ice, 1980 winter olympics, tv history TV CONFIDENTIAL Feb. 10 edition: Hour 2 with guest Bill Tush Ed and Frankie welcome longtime CNN entertainment correspondent Bill Tush and TV historian David Krell as they discuss the career of Ted Turner, the early days of CNN and Superstation TBS, and Bill's own groundbreaking sketch comedy series, Tush. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/021009tvc14_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:16:00 GMT 01:00:28 bill tush, ted turner, superstation tbs, wtcg channel 17 atlanta, cnn, showbiz today, rex the wonder dog, tush, jan hooks, bonnie turner, terry turner, burt reynolds, entertainment news, early days of cable television TV CONFIDENTIAL Feb. 10 edition: Hour 1 with guest Bernie Casey Actor Bernie Casey joins Ed and Frankie as they discuss his latest film, When I Find the Ocean, as well as some of Bernie's other notable movie and TV appearances, including Sharkey's Machine, Gargoyles, Guns of the Magnificent Seven, Never Say Never Again, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and Harris & Company. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/021009tvc14_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:05:00 GMT 00:59:57 bernie casey, tonya holly, when i find the ocean, march on selma alabama, historical drama 1965, sharkey's machine, burt reynolds, sean connery, felix leiter, never say never again, thunderball, harris & company, gargoyles, guns of the magnificent seven TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 27 edition: Part 3 with guest Jeff Brodrick Ed, Frankie and guest Jeff Brodrick continue their conversation about The Colgate Comedy Hour: the many great comedians who hosted the show (including Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis), how it launched the careers of such future TV icons as Norman Lear and Danny Arnold, and its influence on such shows as The Carol Burnett Show and Saturday Night Live. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/012709tvc13_3.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:00:00 GMT 00:34:31 colgate comedy hour, dean martin, jerry lewis, eddie cantor, fred allen, sammy davis jr., nbc variety shows, early tv variety hours, golden age of television, live television TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 27 edition: Part 2 with guests Tony Figueroa and Jeff Brodrick Tony Figueroa offers an interesting take on the long-running series M*A*S*H, while David Krell comments on the departure of William Petersen from CSI. Then Ed and Ed and Frankie welcome Jeff Brodrick as they look back at The Colgate Comedy Hour. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/012709tvc13_2.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:01:00 GMT 00:41:07 M*A*S*H, blake versus potter, frank burns versus charles winchester, alan alda, harry morgan, mclean stevenson, jamie farr, william petersen, laurence fishburne, gil grissom, csi, colgate comedy hour TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 27 edition: Part 1 with guest Tony Figueroa Tony Figueroa joins Ed and Frankie as they remember Patrick McGoohan, Ricardo Montalban and the marks they left on film and television. Tony also introduces "This Week in Television History," a new segment he'll be doing for the program. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/012709tvc13_1.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:12:00 GMT 00:42:28 patrick mcgoohan, number six, john drake, the village, secret agent, danger man, the prisoner, i am not a number i am free man, six of one, who is number one, you are number six, who are you the new number two, sid rafferty, mr. roarke, fantasy island, ta TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 13 edition: Hour 2 with guest Stepfanie Kramer Singer/actress Stepfanie Kramer joins Ed and Frankie to talk about her work with Fred Dryer in the long-running TV crime drama "Hunter," her career in music, and her upcoming stage show, "Thanks for the Memories." no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/011309tvc12_2.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:54:00 GMT 01:00:41 stepfanie kramer, brass cupcake, dee dee mccall, rick hunter, fred dryer, works for me, hunter tv series, stephen j. cannell, roy huggins, frank lupo, bob hope, sammy davis jr., harry belafonte, thanks for the memories, one dream, great american songbook, TV CONFIDENTIAL Jan. 13 edition: Hour 1: Programming the Ultimate TV Network TV CONFIDENTIAL expands to two hours with this edition. In the first hour, commentator David Krell draws from a variety of shows from all eras of television as he programs "The Ultimate TV Network." Ed, Frankie and listeners weigh in on his lineup. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/011309tvc12_1.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:10:00 GMT 00:59:00 TV CONFIDENTIAL Dec. 30 edition: The Best and Worst of Television in 2008 David Krell joins Ed and Frankie as they look back at the year in television: the good, the bad, the ridiculous and the sublime. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/123008tvc11.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT 01:29:11 jay leno, ben silverman, tonight show, nbc, conan o'brien, bob hope, 2008 television season, cnn, wolf blitzer, anderson cooper, the wire, the shield, life on mars, kath and kim, tina fey, saturday night live, daily show, jon stewart TV CONFIDENTIAL Dec. 16 edition: Early Network Musical Variety Shows with guest Andrew Lee Fielding Ed and Frankie welcome Andrew Lee Fielding, author of The Lucky Strike Papers: Journeys Through My Mother's Television Past. Andrew's mother, singer Sue Bennett, was a featured performer on Your Hit Parade, Kay Kyser's College of Musical Knowledge and other early network musical variety shows. His book explores the pioneer days of live TV via the shows on which his mother sang. Ed and Frankie also weigh in on NBC's recent decision to move The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to prime time. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/121608tvc10.mp3?ref=rss Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:20:00 GMT 01:30:14 andrew lee fielding, sue bennett, kay kyser, ish kabibble, raymond scott, lucky strike, be happy go lucky, freddy martin, merv griffin, mike douglas, early network variety shows, live television, tv shows 1950 1951, lucky strike papers, bear manor media TV CONFIDENTIAL Dec. 2 edition: Remembering "The Virginian" with guest Paul Green Ed and Frankie welcome Paul Green, author of A History of Television's The Virginian: 1962-1971, as they remember The Virginian, the long-running Western series based on the classic novel by Owen Wister. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/120208tvc09.mp3?ref=rss Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:43:00 GMT 01:30:13 the virginian, owen wister, james drury, lee j. cobb, doug mcclure, trampas, judge garth, roy huggins, frank price, percy faith, men from shiloh, television westerns, classic western, traditional western hero, paul green TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 18 edition: Former Child TV Stars with guest Joal Ryan Joal Ryan, author of Former Child Stars and editor, founder and publisher of FCSCentral.com joins Ed and Frankie for a discussion about Jackie Coogan, Gary Coleman, Anissa Jones, Danny Bonaduce and other noted former child actors from film and television. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/111808tvc08.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:34:00 GMT 01:30:20 joal ryan, former child tv stars, child actors, diffrent strokes, todd bridges, gary coleman, dana plato, danny bonaduce, anissa jones, buffy, mrs. beasley, family affair, johnnie whitaker, jackie coogan, jackie cooper, the kid, julie piekarski TV CONFIDENTIAL Nov. 4 edition: Literary Detectives and the Top 25 Film and TV Sleuths In encore segments from 2006, Ed, Frankie and Dave White discuss America's Top Sleuths (the top 25 film and TV detectives as chosen by viewers of The Sleuth Channel) and "Literary Detectives," TV series such as Ellery Queen and Spenser: For Hire that were based on best-selling mystery novels. Also: Gigi Garner, daughter of James Garner, discusses her new book, Girl Talk: Celebrities and Other Women Share Their Secrets. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/110408tvc07.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:49:00 GMT 01:30:45 rockford files, spenser: for hire, ellery queen, dragnet, dirty harry, harry orwell, joe friday, jake gittes, chinatown, america's top sleuths, magnum p.i., sleuth channel, gigi garner, james garner, girl talk, women's secrets, celebrity authors TV CONFIDENTIAL Oct. 21 edition: Spotlight: Rod Serling's Night Gallery with guest Jim Benson Jim Benson, co-author of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After Hours Tour, joins Ed and Frankie for a discussion on Night Gallery, series creator Rod Serling, producer Jack Laird, the contributions of Steven Spielberg, John Astin and other series directors, and the upcoming Night Gallery: Season Two DVD release. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/102108tvc06.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:59:00 GMT 01:30:27 rod serling, jack laird, night gallery, twilight zone, steven spielberg, john astin, joanna pettet, jeannot szwarc, classic tv show, nbc shows 1970, universal television, jim benson, scott skelton TV CONFIDENTIAL Oct. 7 edition: Spotlight: Pete Duel with guests Kim Darby and author Paul Green Ed and Frankie welcome Paul Green, author of Pete Duel: A Biography, and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kim Darby as they remember the life and career of actor Pete Duel. Ed and Frankie also pay tribute to the career of film legend Paul Newman. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/010708tvc05.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:20:00 GMT 01:25:39 pete duel, peter deuel, alias smith and jones, roy huggins, love on a rooftop, kim darby, generation movie, david janssen, true grit, paul newman, tv westerns 1970s, hollywood tragedies, paul green, tv biography TV CONFIDENTIAL Sept. 23 edition: Spotlight: Top TV Shows of 1973 Herbie J Pilato, author of Bewitched Forever, The Bionic Book, The Kung Fu Book of Caine and other books on classic television, joins Ed and Frankie in a look back at some of the top TV shows from 1973. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/092308tvc04.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:37:00 GMT 01:30:52 herbie j pilato, bewitched forever, the bionic book, six millon dollar man, bionic woman, emmy awards telecast, kung fu book of caine, top tv shows of 1973 TV CONFIDENTIAL Sept. 9 edition: Remembering TV's Biggest Hits with guest Jon Burlingame Jon Burlingame, author of TV's Biggest Hits: The Story of Television Themes from Dragnet to Friends, joins Ed and Frankie as they discuss the work of Mike Post, Nelson Riddle, Earle Hagen, Irving Szathmary, Lalo Schifrin and other great television composers. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/090908tvc03.mp3?ref=rss Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:26:00 GMT 01:30:41 jon burlingame, tv's biggest hits, mike post, earle hagen, lalo schifrin, pete rugolo, fugitive music controversy, nelson riddle, route 66, get smart, rockford files, the fugitive, music in television, tv composers, tv themes TV CONFIDENTIAL Aug. 26 edition: The Changing Face of Summer Television David Krell joins Ed and Frankie for a discussion of summer television shows, from cult classics like Coronet Blue to the current CBS summer hits Swingtown and Flashpoint. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/082608tvc02.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:45:00 GMT 01:30:48 coronet blue, flashpoint, swingtown, beverly hills 90210, summer television series, cbs television, the prisoner, northern exposure TV CONFIDENTIAL Aug. 12 edition: Remembering William Conrad and Isaac Hayes Paul Robert Coyle joins Ed and Frankie as they look back at the versatile radio, film and TV career of William Conrad. Also: Ed and Frankie pay tribute to Isaac Hayes and his work with James Garner on The Rockford Files. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/3/5/3/3/142636-133539/Media/081208tvc01.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:03:00 GMT 01:30:37 william conrad, frank cannon, the fugitive, rocky and bullwinkle, jake the fatman, joe penny, paul robert coyle, warner bros. television, gunsmoke, radio matt dillon, quinn martin, james garner, rockford files, isaac hayes, gandy fitch, hammer of c block