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willmckinley , 2 months ago to random

A friendly reminder from Charlton Heston.

SOYLENT GREEN premiered in New York City on this day in 1973.

#SoylentGreen #FilmMastodon #TCMParty

willmckinley , 3 months ago to random

Tonight in 1974 — James Garner made his debut as Jim Rockford in THE ROCKFORD FILES.

“He was a role model for me,” co-star Lindsay Wagner told me in 2022. “Observing who he was while working, being around the crew. I saw him treat everyone the same. He was just a real stellar man.”

#JamesGarner #1970sTV #ClassicTV

willmckinley , 3 months ago to random

Tonight in 1976 — CHARLIE'S ANGELS debuted as a TV movie.

"Critics said, 'Three women detectives? It will never work!' Don't listen to your critics. Listen to your audience!" — producer Aaron Spelling

#charliesangels #1970sTV

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willmckinley , 3 months ago to random

M. Emmet Walsh (1935-2024) as a bogus insurance investigator on THE ROCKFORD FILES in 1975.

Farewell to one of the greats.

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willmckinley , 4 months ago to random

A working replica of Rosie the Robot from THE JETSONS now exists, thanks to a former Navy Engineer.

And she has the voice of Jean Vander Pyl (using audio from the cartoon).

https://people.com/former-navy-engineer-makes-working-replica-of-rosey-the-robot-from-the-jetsons-exclusive-8580249

#TheJetsons #1960sTV #ClassicTV

willmckinley , 4 months ago to random

Tonight in 1962 - Tony Randall and Boris Karloff starred in ARSENIC & OLD LACE on NBC’s HALLMARK HALL OF FAME.

Mildred Natwick and Dorothy Stickney played the aunts w/ Tom Bosley as Teddy.

George Schaefer directed this delightful live production. And it’s on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/AqQJh-kNM9Q

#ClassicTV

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