Here are 10 things you should know about Eddie Quillan, born 118 years ago today. He enjoyed success in vaudeville, movies and television over a career spanning 70-plus years. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville #silentmovies

THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW ended its run #OTD in 1978 w/ special guest Jimmy Stewart.

“I love you Carol,” he said, speaking for all of us.

Here are 10 things you should know about Dennis O'Keefe, born 117 years ago today. The versatile O'Keefe worked in vaudeville, pictures, radio, television and on Broadway. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville

Tonight in 1964 — Gloria Swanson celebrated her 65th b’day w/ her first and only appearance on THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR.

“Behind the Locked Door” evokes SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950), with a grim Noir twist courtesy of writer Henry Slesar.

Watch: https://play.xumo.com/tv-shows/the-alfred-hitchcock-hour/XM0LMMJR7WJ701

Here are 10 things you should know about Gloria Swanson, born 126 years ago today. She was one of the biggest stars of the silent era and later worked in the theatre, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #SilentMovies

Today in 1954 — The first mass-produced color TVs were introduced by RCA.

Cost: $1,000 — equal to $12,000 in today's dollars.

RCA-owned NBC began “color-casting" in 1953. Unlike CBS’s earlier color efforts, these “compatible" broadcasts were also viewable on B&W TV sets.

This is fun:

BBC Ceefax recreated online

#Ceefax #Teletext #OldTV #Retro #ClassicTV

https://www.nathanmediaservices.co.uk/ceefax/#id=WyJubXMtY2VlZmF4IiwiaW50ZXJuYWwubmF0aGFubWVkaWFzZXJ2aWNlcy5jby51ayIsIi93ZWJzb2NrZXRzL2NlZWZheCJd:page=100

#GenaLeeNolin #YasmineBleeth

Season 6 Episode 5 "To Everything There Is A Season"

The Martian Chronicles - The Martians (1980) How will the story end for our Martian settlers now that Earth has been destroyed? Tom and Christopher review the 3rd and final chapter of The Martian Chronicles.
#MovieThreads #MovieReview #Podcast #Scifi #ClassicTV

https://www.timeshifterspodcast.com/the-martian-chronicles-the-martians-1980/

Tonight in 1970 — HARRY & LENA aired on ABC.

Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne starred in this intimate primetime special featuring songs + stories about the challenges they faced.

Produced by Belafonte. Delightful and groundbreaking. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/2_gu5YtG_hw

Here are 10 things you should know about Joseph Schildkraut, born 129 years ago today. After beginning his career in Europe, he enjoyed success in the U.S. in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors

Farewell to George Foreman (1949-2025) — two-time heavyweight boxing champion, entrepreneur, and SANFORD AND SON guest star.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/sports/george-foreman-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=p&pvid=2F15DC6C-AE4D-4CEE-B172-CDF804A41956

#ShawnWeatherly appeared on T.J. Hooker with #WilliamShatner and #AdrianZmed

She was FANTASTIC of course.

When they're not on the beach #BaywatchStars

Tonight in 1961 — John Fiedler starred on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.

"Incident in a Small Jail” delivers one of the most deliciously dark endings I've seen on a HITCHCOCK, courtesy of writer Henry Slesar.

Watch:
https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/a65aab9b79cf5b069c80a0f81b4a6839

#ClassicTV #1960sTV #AlfredHitchcock
#AlfredHitchcockPresents

Tonight in 1981 — Tom Baker said farewell as The Doctor.

"I never did leave DOCTOR WHO, because it never left me."

Here are 10 things you should know about Kent Smith, born 118 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors

Tonight in 1977 — The finale of THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW aired on CBS.

“It was incumbent upon me to profess absolute belief that this was the smart thing to do: to go off while we were ahead and on top. But I was crumbling inside. I didn’t want it to end.” — Mary Tyler Moore

Tina Louise has spent the last 30 years as a reading tutor for New York City school kids — none of whom recognize the GILLIGAN'S ISLAND star as anything more than "Ms. Tina".

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/nyregion/tina-louise-gilligans-island.html

Here are 10 things you should know about Edward Everett Horton, born 139 years ago today. His name in the credits is enough to convince us to watch just about any picture. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #PrecodeMovies #ClassicBroadway #OldTimeRadio #ClassicTV #CharacterActors #Vaudeville

Tonight in 1956 — Art Carney won an Emmy for THE HONEYMOONERS.

He was the only Emmy winner for the iconic sitcom's single season of 39 episodes.