"Single Season Sitcoms" author BOB LESZCZAK returns to the program with an all new assortment of clips from truly horrible comedy series from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Stars dying in these include Dennis Weaver, Donald O'Connor, Rue McClanahan, Larry Storch, and Sheldon Leonard. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 218 minutes)
Writer/producer/director BRIAN LEVANT discusses his career via his new coffee table book, "My Life and Toys". Topics include his work on "Happy Days", "The New Leave it to Beaver", "The Flintstones" live action feature, "Beethoven", and "Jingle All the Way". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 184 minutes)
Animation author/historian JERRY BECK talks about "Steamboat Willie" falling into the public domain, the shelving of "Coyote vs. Acme", and also discusses the latest news in home video, streaming, and print media. "Puppetoon Movie 3" producer ARNOLD LEIBOVIT gives an update on the latest Puppetoon news as well. "Cartoon Corner" features 3 classics from the 1930s. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 236 minutes)
Emmy-nominated actor ED BEGLEY, JR. discusses his new book, "To the Temple of Tranquility...and Step on It", which recounts his start in the business as a guest actor on hundreds of TV series, roles in feature films, and landing the part of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on "St. Elsewhere". He also talks about his struggle with alcohol and drug addiction in the 1970s. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 256 minutes)
Media critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT annihilate the new Netflix "Good Times" reboot, discuss the new streaming sports venture between Fox, Disney, and WB, give their thoughts on ME-TV's new Toons network, and Wes pays tribute to Bill Hayes, David Soul, and Steve Lawrence. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 230 minutes)
Historians JULIAN DAVID STONE and ANTONIA CARLOTTA provide an overview of Universal Studios, from the time Antonia's great great uncle Carl Laemmle founded it in 1912, up to and including the merger with NBC and Comcast in the 21st century. Rare clips, including studio tours in 1915 and 1964 are seen, in addition to scenes from both silents and talkies throughout the years. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 240 minutes)
Tracing the history of iconic animators Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera from the time they became a team at MGM up through and including their best years (1957-1965) as TV animation producers. Authors KEVIN SANDLER and TYLER SOLON WILLIAMS ("Hanna and Barbera Conversations") and GREG EHRBAR ("Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History") plow through the timeline. Rare clips are also shown. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 314 minutes)
A preview of the 60th Cinecon Classic Film Festival. Cinecon president STAN TAFFEL returns for his annual visit, and this year features clips from a restored silent Laurel and Hardy short, movies starring Cinecon honorees Russ Tamblyn and Tommy Cook, a documentary on film collectors, plus segments with Jack Oakie, Robert Preston, and Jack Benny from the annual Kinecon at Cinecon classic TV presentation. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 254 minutes)
Actor LARRY MATHEWS shares some never before heard behind-the-scenes stories of working on the iconic sitcom, "The Dick Van Dyke Show". He also discusses his top seven favorite episodes, as well as working directly for Danny Thomas as a young adult. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 198 minutes)
Actress MARTA KRISTEN is the guest in the 19th year opener. Marta shares memories of working on "Lost in Space", as well as her years in a Norwegian orphanage after World War II, how she came to the US, and her work on other series including "Wagon Train", "Dr, Kildare", "Leave it to Beaver" and "Mannix". CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 286 minutes)
Lucille Ball's former publicist TOM WATSON screens bonus footage from the "I Love Lucy-The Complete Series" Blu Ray release, as well as discusses and shows clips from Lucy's career during the 1970s - her occasional TV specials, talk shows, and variety show appearances. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 294 minutes)
Media critics STEVE BEVERLY and WESLEY HYATT discuss the possible end to cable news, small market news broadcasts going "anchor-less", Netflix's $75 million gamble on streaming football on Christmas day, plus video tributes to Phil Donahue, Peter Marshall, and Chuck Woolery. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 232 minutes)
The annual holiday show featuring unique gifts for one and all. Guests include writers/producers/authors BRIAN LEVANT and FRED FOX, JR. ("50 Years of Happy Days"), media critic/pop culture author WESLEY HYATT ("Spinning 50 Years of Wheel of Fortune"), and the Giz Wiz - DICK DE BARTOLO, with the latest gadgets and gizmos - some great, some pretty crummy. CLICK HERE FOR THE TV VERSION - $2.00. (Running time: 228 minutes)