Stay Tuned
By Diana Peterson
Stay TunedNov 25, 2022
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.
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.
Gidget: The Craziest Kid on TV
This podcast discusses the year-long series Gidget, starring Sally Field.
Clarissa Explains It All: The Most Fun Kid on TV
This podcast discusses the show, Clarissa Explains It All, which aired on Nickelodeon.
The Butler Did It
In this podcast, we take a fun peek at shows with butlers as one of the main characters.
Reta Shaw: Housekeeper Extraordinaire
This episode discusses the career of Reta Shaw.
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.
Who's the Boss? On This Show, Everyone Acts Like the Boss
This podcast discusses the sitcom, Who's The Boss?
Barney Miller: Strength in Numbers
This podcast discusses the police sitcom, Barney Miller.
Just Another Day at the Office
This podcast discusses the show The Office.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Jerry Paris: Director Extraordinaire
This podcast discusses the career of Jerry Paris.
“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/
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/
Ken Berry: Dancing His Way to Hollywood
This podcast covers the career of Ken Berry
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/