PODCAST

CHILD OF TELEVISION

I represent the first generation who, when we were born, the television was now a permanent fixture in our homes. When I was born people had breakfast with Barbara Walters, dinner with Walter Cronkite, and slept with Johnny Carson. Read the full "Pre-ramble"

movies & television

All Episodes

This Week in Television History: February 2024 PART I

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/02/05

February 6, 2014 The last Tonight Show with Jay Leno… again. February 7, 2014 The Last Late Night with Jimmy Fallon February 7, 1964 Beatles arrive in New York. On February 7, 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New York's Kennedy Airport--and "Beatlemania" arrives.It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles, a British rock-and-roll quartet that had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit six days before with "I Want to Hold Your Hand." At

en-us

This Week in Television History: January 2024 PART V

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/29

January 29, 1969 The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour debuted on CBS-TV.January 31, 1949These Are My Children, the first daytime soap opera, debuts on NBC. The show, only 15 minutes long, aired weekdays at 5 p.m. in January and February 1949.January 31, 1984 NBC Newsman Edwin Newman retired after 35 years with the network. February 1, 2004 Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy. Super Bowl XXXVIII, which was broadcast live on from Houston, Texas on the CBS television network in the United

en-us

Charles Osgood

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/24

Life is beautiful but people are crazy.Charles OsgoodCharles Osgood Wood IIIJanuary 8, 1933 – January 23, 2024Charles Osgood Wood III, known professionally asCharles Osgood, was an American radio and television commentator, writer, and musician.[1]Osgood was best known both for being the host ofCBS News Sunday Morning, a role he held for over 22 years from April 10, 1994, until September 25, 2016,as well asThe Osgood File, a series of daily radio commentaries he hosted from 1971 until December 29,

en-us

This Week in Television History: January 2024 PART IV

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/22

January 23, 2004 Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) died in Windsor, Vermont at age 76.He was survived by three children, Michael Derek, Laurie Margaret, and Maeve Jeanne. His wife of 45years, Anne Jeanne Laurie Keeshan, died February 25, 1996. Keeshan's grandson, Britton Keeshan, became the youngest person at that time to have climbed the Seven Summits by climbing Mount Everest in May 2004. He carried photographs of his grandfather on that ascent, and buried a photo of the two of them at

en-us

This Week in Television History: January 2024 PART III

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/15

January 15, 1974The first episode ofHappy Daysairs.A minor character, super-cool biker Arthur "the Fonz" Fonzarelli, soon came to be the show's central character. The immensely popular series was the most highly rated comedy in the 1976-77 TV season and stayed in the Top 20 most highly rated shows for seven of its 10 seasons. It launched several spin-offs, includingLaverne & ShirleyandMork & Mindy.January 16, 1949 KNBC Channel 4 in Los Angeles first went on the air with the call letters

en-us

Joyce Randolph

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/15

Joyce RandolphOctober 21, 1924 – January 13, 2024Joyce Randolphwas born inDetroit, Michigan, on October 21, 1924, of Finnish descent.As a teenager, she acted with theWayne UniversityWorkshop. After she finished high school, she began working in retail sales for aSaks Fifth Avenuestore in Detroit. When a touring company ofStage Doorplayed in Detroit, she auditioned, got a part, and performed for the rest of the tour.She moved to New York City in 1943 to pursue an acting career. She took roles

en-us

Bill Hayes

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/14

Before I got onDays of Our Lives, I had never watched a serial and I had heard all the remarks downgrading the serials. The only reason I joined Days was to be able to stay in Hollywood and have more time home with my children. But now that I'm on Days, I'm very happy. Every day, I'm floored by the quality of the shows! I'm amazed at how well the shows are produced, and it's very satisfying for me, artistically.-Bill HayesWilliam Foster Hayes IIIJune 5, 1925 – January 12, 2024Bill was born William

en-us

This Week in Television History: January 2024 PART II

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/08

January 9, 1959 Rawhide premiered.The Westernseries starringEric FlemingandClint Eastwood aired for eight seasons on CBSnetwork with a total of 217black-and-whiteepisodes. The series was produced and sometimes directed byCharles Marquis Warren, who also produced early episodes ofGunsmoke. January 9, 1979 Pop luminaries gather at the U.N. for the Music for UNICEF concertIn an effort to call attention to the poverty, malnutrition and lack of access to quality education affecting millions of

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: Lin-Manuel Miranda explains the...

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/06

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Stay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

David Soul

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/05

Sometimes I feel an obligation to be accessible as a personality, but for me the driving force since the beginning has always been good work, taking risks, trying new things.If the door opens, go through it. Always go forwards.-David SoulDavid SoulbornDavid Richard SolbergAugust 28, 1943 – January 4, 2024DavidSoul began performing on stage as an actor in the mid-1960s, when he became a founding member of theFirehouse Theaterin Minneapolis. He traveled with the company to New York City in 1965,

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: Barney Miller - Happy New Year

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/01

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Barney Miller S02E15 Happy New YearStay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

This Week in Television History: January 2024 PART I

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2024/01/01

January 3, 1949 Colgate sponsors the early anthology series, Colgate Theater.Like most dramatic programming at the time, the show consisted of weekly plays and/or scripts adapted for television. Among many other stories, the show produced two of the earliest TV adaptations of radio programs: Vic and Sade and Mr. and Mrs. North.January 4, 1984The first episode of Night Court aired on NBC.The setting was the night shift of a Manhattan court, presided over by the young, unorthodox Judge Harold

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: "What Are You Doing New Years...

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/31

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.What Are You Doing New Years Eve?by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-LevittJoseph and Zooey WebStay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: Rich Little's: A Christmas Carol

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/30

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Stay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: Christmas 1961 with Steve Allen

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/30

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Stay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

Tom Smothers

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/27

Freedom of expression and freedom of speech aren't really important unless they're heard.The freedom of hearing is as important as the freedom of speaking.-Tom SmothersThomas Bolyn Smothers IIIFebruary 2, 1937 – December 26, 2023Thomas Bolyn Smothers III was born on February 2, 1937,at theFort Jayarmy post hospital onGovernors Islandin New York City, the son of Ruth (néeRemick), a homemaker; and Major Thomas B. Smothers, an army officer who died aPOW, of the Japanese, in April 1945.After moving to

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: Kwanzaa

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/26

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Today isKwanzaa (until Jan 1st)andBoxing DayKwanzaaA Short FilmDirected ByStephen Anthony BaileyStarringKevin Scott WilliamsPaige DiazDonna AllenJon DurnellJaySin MatlockWritten and Produced By Kevin Scott WilliamsUnlimited Destiny Productions2016Stay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: Christmas Morning - SNL

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/25

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Stay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: David Letterman - Darlene...

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/24

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Stay TunedTony Figueroa

en-us

Your HOLIDAY SOR-BAY: The Waltons - The Homecoming: A...

CHILD OF TELEVISION ·

2023/12/23

Here is a"HOLIDAY SOR-BAY"alittle spark of madnessthat we could use to artificially maintain our Christmas spirit.Not originally intended to be a pilot for a series, but it became one because it was so popular.Except for the children and Grandma Walton, the actors for the movie were not the same as for the series. The musical score was byOscar-winning composerJerry Goldsmith(Goldsmith also scored several episodes of the first season, but the producers believed his TV movie theme was too gentle and

en-us

182 results

CHILD OF TELEVISION

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Soap Party

soapparty

The Movie Podcast

frompage2screen

Champion Cinema

revolvingvideo

CHILD OF TELEVISION

Tony Figueroa

Girls Night In Radio

unpluggedhost