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By Diana Peterson

Everything you ever wanted to know about classic television. I cover actors, actresses, and shows but a lot more. We'll learn about directors, writers, set and costume designers, talk show hosts and game shows, the history of things like the TV guide and TV dinners; there are even themes including the best shows about bowling, resorts, and famous cars. New episodes are published every Tuesday and Friday. Thanks for checking it out.
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Jerry Van Dyke: Actor and Brother

Stay TunedNov 25, 2022

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Herbie Faye: What a Character - Just an Average Guy Whose Performance Was Anything But

Herbie Faye: What a Character - Just an Average Guy Whose Performance Was Anything But

This podcast originally aired on the blog thewritelife61.com. It discusses the career of character actor, Herbie Faye.

Jul 07, 202306:00
Ruth McDevitt: What a Character - Delightfully Daffy

Ruth McDevitt: What a Character - Delightfully Daffy

This episode began as a blog on thewritelife61.com. It discusses the career of Ruth McDevitt, character actor.

Jul 04, 202306:09
Gidget: The Craziest Kid on TV

Gidget: The Craziest Kid on TV

This podcast discusses the year-long series Gidget, starring Sally Field.

Jun 30, 202304:21
Clarissa Explains It All: The Most Fun Kid on TV

Clarissa Explains It All: The Most Fun Kid on TV

This podcast discusses the show, Clarissa Explains It All, which aired on Nickelodeon.

Jun 27, 202308:39
The Butler Did It

The Butler Did It

In this podcast, we take a fun peek at shows with butlers as one of the main characters.

Jun 23, 202305:60
Reta Shaw: Housekeeper Extraordinaire

Reta Shaw: Housekeeper Extraordinaire

This episode discusses the career of Reta Shaw.

Jun 20, 202306:19
Did I Tell You the One About the Farmer's Daughter? The Chemistry of Ingar Stevens and William Windom

Did I Tell You the One About the Farmer's Daughter? The Chemistry of Ingar Stevens and William Windom

This podcast is about the sitcom, The Farmer's Daughter from the 1960s.

Jun 16, 202306:23
Who's the Boss? On This Show, Everyone Acts Like the Boss

Who's the Boss? On This Show, Everyone Acts Like the Boss

This podcast discusses the sitcom, Who's The Boss?

Jun 13, 202308:08
Barney Miller: Strength in Numbers

Barney Miller: Strength in Numbers

This podcast discusses the police sitcom, Barney Miller.

Jun 09, 202312:42
Just Another Day at the Office

Just Another Day at the Office

This podcast discusses the show The Office.

Jun 06, 202311:44
Celebrating the Arts with David Ogden Stiers

Celebrating the Arts with David Ogden Stiers

This podcast discusses the career of David Ogden Stiers. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/03/08/celebrating-national-oregon-day-with-david-ogden-stiers/


Jun 02, 202305:32
The Alliterative Harry Morgan (Famous for saying Horse Hockey and Beaver Biscuits as Colonel Potter)

The Alliterative Harry Morgan (Famous for saying Horse Hockey and Beaver Biscuits as Colonel Potter)

This podcast discusses the career of Harry Morgan. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/02/19/the-alliterative-harry-morgan-famous-for-saying-horse-hockey-and-beaver-biscuits-as-colonel-potter/


May 30, 202307:31
In Defense of Whiskey Cavalier

In Defense of Whiskey Cavalier

This podcast discusses the cancellation of Whiskey Cavalier after thirteen episodes. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/05/23/in-defense-of-whiskey-cavalier/


May 26, 202304:39
The True Crime of Trial and Error Was Cancelling It Too Early

The True Crime of Trial and Error Was Cancelling It Too Early

This podcast discusses the two seasons of Trial and Error. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/10/26/the-true-crime-of-trial-and-error-was-cancelling-it-too-early/


May 23, 202310:22
Just When You Think It Can’t Get Any Weirder, It Does

Just When You Think It Can’t Get Any Weirder, It Does

This podcast discusses some unusual concepts for shows that actually made it on the air. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/09/11/just-when-you-think-it-cant-get-any-weirder-it-does/


May 19, 202308:40
Hey, Hey They’re The Monkees: Then Who Are Those Guys Writing Songs and Playing Instruments?

Hey, Hey They’re The Monkees: Then Who Are Those Guys Writing Songs and Playing Instruments?

This podcast discusses The Monkees, a sicom from the sixties. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/04/08/hey-hey-theyre-the-monkees-then-who-are-those-guys-writing-songs-and-playing-instruments/


May 16, 202309:06
Jerry Paris: Director Extraordinaire

Jerry Paris: Director Extraordinaire

This podcast discusses the career of Jerry Paris.


May 12, 202307:32
“Oh, Millie”: The Career of Ann Morgan Guilbert

“Oh, Millie”: The Career of Ann Morgan Guilbert

This episode discusses the career of actress Ann Morgan Guilbert. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/03/18/oh-millie-the-career-of-ann-morgan-guilbert/


May 09, 202307:49
Bert Convy: A Multi-Talented Star

Bert Convy: A Multi-Talented Star

This podcast covers the career of Bert Convy. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/11/02/bert-convy-a-multi-talented-star/


May 05, 202305:54
Ken Berry: Dancing His Way to Hollywood

Ken Berry: Dancing His Way to Hollywood

This podcast covers the career of Ken Berry

May 02, 202310:07
Gavin MacLeod: Murray Slaughter Takes Up Sailing

Gavin MacLeod: Murray Slaughter Takes Up Sailing

This podcast covers the career of Gavin MacLeod. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2022/10/31/gavin-macleod-murray-slaughter-takes-up-sailing/


Apr 28, 202306:37
Just What the Doctor Ordered: The Career of Bernie Kopell

Just What the Doctor Ordered: The Career of Bernie Kopell

This podcast discussed the career of Bernie Kopell. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/06/19/just-what-the-doctor-ordered-the-career-of-bernie-kopell/


Apr 25, 202308:35
Heigh-Ho Louis Nye!

Heigh-Ho Louis Nye!

This podcast looks at the life and career of Louis Nye. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/11/30/heigh-ho-louis-nye/


Apr 21, 202305:05
The Full and Amazing Career of Fred Willard, Part 1

The Full and Amazing Career of Fred Willard, Part 1

This podcast looks at the life and career of Fred Willard. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/06/05/the-full-and-amazing-career-of-fred-willard-part-1/


Apr 18, 202308:39
Valerie Harper: An Inspiration for All of Us

Valerie Harper: An Inspiration for All of Us

This podcast looks at the life and career of Valerie Harper. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/01/06/valerie-harper-you-will-be-missed/


Apr 14, 202306:31
Georgia Engel: Reflecting Joy

Georgia Engel: Reflecting Joy

This podcast looks at the life and career of George Engel. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/12/23/georgia-engel-reflecting-joy/


Apr 11, 202306:17
Moonlighting: An Unusual Romance

Moonlighting: An Unusual Romance

This podcast looks at the show Moonlighting. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/09/16/moonlighting-an-unusual-romance/


Apr 07, 202307:49
Honey West: Quality Over Quantity

Honey West: Quality Over Quantity

This podcast discusses the one-season show Honey West. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2022/11/21/honey-west-quality-over-quantity/


Apr 04, 202306:43
William Schallert, Man of Many Talents

William Schallert, Man of Many Talents

This episode explores the career of William Schallert and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/08/30/william-schallert-man-of-many-talents/

Mar 31, 202306:36
Double Trouble: The Patty Duke Show

Double Trouble: The Patty Duke Show

This episode talks about the career of Patty Duke and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/02/25/double-trouble-the-patty-duke-show/

Mar 28, 202308:35
Family Ties Bind Us Together

Family Ties Bind Us Together

This episode talks about the show Family Ties and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/08/31/family-ties-bind-us-together/

Mar 24, 202307:44
Meredith Baxter: Her Long and Successful Career

Meredith Baxter: Her Long and Successful Career

This episode explores the career of Meredith Baxter and  is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/08/24/meredith-baxter-her-long-and-successful-career/

Mar 21, 202306:09
Laughing Every Day with Beverly Archer

Laughing Every Day with Beverly Archer

This episode discusses the career of Beverly Archer and is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/01/18/laughing-every-day-with-beverly-archer/

Mar 17, 202307:57
Major Dad is AWOL

Major Dad is AWOL

This episode discusses the show Major Dad. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2020/03/30/major-dad-is-awol/

Mar 14, 202305:22
I Don’t Have a Free Toothbrush For You, But . . .

I Don’t Have a Free Toothbrush For You, But . . .

This podcast looks at sitcoms featuring dentists. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/03/06/i-dont-have-a-free-toothbrush-for-you-but/

Mar 10, 202308:21
But Wait, There’s More, 25% Improved, As Seen on TV, For a Limited Time (And We’re Not Kidding About Limited)!!!

But Wait, There’s More, 25% Improved, As Seen on TV, For a Limited Time (And We’re Not Kidding About Limited)!!!

This podcast looks at shows that feature advertisers in the plot. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2017/07/31/but-wait-theres-more-25-improved-as-seen-on-tv-for-a-limited-time-and-were-not-kidding-about-limited/

Mar 07, 202307:07
It’s The Professor and a Whole Lot of Other People: Russell Johnson and Guest Stars

It’s The Professor and a Whole Lot of Other People: Russell Johnson and Guest Stars

This podcast episode explores the career of Russell Johnson and takes a look at some of the stars who appeared on Gilligan's Island for an episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/30/its-the-professor-and-a-whole-lot-of-other-people-russell-johnson-and-guest-stars/

Mar 03, 202306:43
The Millionaire and His Wife: Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer

The Millionaire and His Wife: Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer

This podcast talks about the careers of Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/09/the-millionaire-and-his-wife-jim-backus-and-natalie-schafer/

Feb 24, 202309:57
Mary Ann vs Ginger: Dawn Wells and Tina Louise

Mary Ann vs Ginger: Dawn Wells and Tina Louise

We learn about the careers of Dawn Wells and Tina Louise in this episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/16/mary-ann-vs-ginger-dawn-wells-and-tina-louise/

Feb 21, 202307:06
How Much Luggage Do You Need for a Three-Hour Trip? The Story of Gilligan’s Island

How Much Luggage Do You Need for a Three-Hour Trip? The Story of Gilligan’s Island

This episode explores the show, Gilligan's Island. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/02/how-much-luggage-do-you-need-for-a-three-hour-trip-the-story-of-gilligans-island/

Feb 17, 202308:31
The Skipper and His Little Buddy: Alan Hale Jr. and Bob Denver

The Skipper and His Little Buddy: Alan Hale Jr. and Bob Denver

This podcast explores the careers of Alan Hale Jr. and Bob Denver. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/07/23/the-skipper-and-his-little-buddy-alan-hale-jr-and-bob-denver/

Feb 17, 202308:46
What’s Going On? Nothing. Then It Must Be Seinfeld.

What’s Going On? Nothing. Then It Must Be Seinfeld.

This podcast looks at the show Seinfeld. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/08/13/whats-going-on-nothing-then-it-must-be-seinfeld/

Feb 14, 202305:31
Golden Girls: Friends for Life

Golden Girls: Friends for Life

This podcast discusses the show Golden Girls. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/11/25/golden-girls-friends-for-life/

Feb 10, 202310:33
Lofty Aspirations by Designing Women

Lofty Aspirations by Designing Women

This podcast discusses the show Designing Women. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/11/04/lofty-aspirations-by-designing-women/

Feb 07, 202309:32
Tom Poston, One of the Busiest Men in Hollywood

Tom Poston, One of the Busiest Men in Hollywood

This podcast discusses the career of Tom Poston. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/08/16/tom-poston-one-of-the-busiest-men-in-hollywood/

Feb 03, 202305:38
Hi Bob! Everyone's Favorite Neighbor, Bill Daily

Hi Bob! Everyone's Favorite Neighbor, Bill Daily

This podcast discusses the career of Bill Daily. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/04/02/hi-bob/

Jan 31, 202307:58
Verna Felton Saves the Day

Verna Felton Saves the Day

This podcast takes a look at the career of Verna Felton. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/05/31/verna-felton-saves-the-day/

Jan 27, 202304:40
December Bride “Springs Into Action”

December Bride “Springs Into Action”

This podcast discusses the show Spring Bride from the mid fifties. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/05/17/december-bride-springs-into-action/

Jan 24, 202304:36
Good Luck with Your MOUTH: Remembering Kaye Ballard

Good Luck with Your MOUTH: Remembering Kaye Ballard

This podcast looks at the career of Kaye Ballard. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2019/12/16/good-luck-with-your-mouth-remembering-kaye-ballard/

Jan 20, 202308:16
The Teacher We All Wished We’d Had: Our Miss Brooks

The Teacher We All Wished We’d Had: Our Miss Brooks

This podcast reviews the show Our Miss Brooks. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2018/08/27/the-teacher-we-all-wished-wed-had-our-miss-brooks/

Jan 17, 202307:29