Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Riverdale on The CW Video Clip

Riverdale | Chapter Twenty-Five Scene
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THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19, 2018 (ALL TIMES ET)

THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF
FEBRUARY 19, 2018 (ALL TIMES ET)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
“Here I Go Again” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
FINDING YOUR PLACE — After the team returns from a mission, Zari (Tala Ashe) finds herself
trapped in a time loop that results in the Waverider blowing up over and over again.  Zari soon
begins to suspect that the answer to stop what is happening might lie hidden among her fellow
shipmates’ secrets.  But in investigating them she starts to understand her place on the team.  Caity
Lotz, Brandon Routh, Dominc Purcell, Nick Zano, Maise Richardson-Sellers, Nick Zano and
Keiynan Lonsdale also stars.  Ben Bray directed the episode written by Ray Utarnachitt & Morgan Faust (#311).  Original airdate 2/19/2018.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Tony Cavalero”— (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
HE HAS BEEN SCHOOLED IN COMEDY — WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY TONY
CAVALERO (“SCHOOL OF ROCK”) — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan
Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Greg Proops, put their comedic
skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random
ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have
and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform
songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and
declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#414). Original
airdate 8/10/2017.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jillian Michaels” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
A COMEDY WORKOUT — WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY JILLIAN MICHAELS
(“THE BIGGEST LOSER”) — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles,
Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Heather Ann Campbell, put their
comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by
random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information
they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well
as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four
performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#417).
Original airdate 8/17/2017.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
THE FLASH
“The Trial of the Flash” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
BARRY FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE — As Barry’s (Grant Gustin) trial for the murder of Clifford
DeVoe begins, Iris (Candice Patton) and Joe (Jesse L. Martin) must decide how far they are willing
to go to keep Barry out of prison. Philip Chipera directed the episode written by Lauren Certo &
Kristen Kim (#410).  Original airdate 1/16/2018.

BLACK LIGHTNING
“The Resurrection” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
SERIES PREMIERE — Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man wrestling with a secret. As the
father of Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Ann McClain), and principal of a charter
high school that also serves as a safe-haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang
violence, he is a hero in his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted
with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his
hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning, but he left the Superhero days
behind. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought.
Christine Adams, James Remar, Damon Gupton and Marvin Jones III also star. The episode was
written and directed by Salim Akil (#101). Original airdate 1/16/2018.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
RIVERDALE
“Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle”— (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-
14, DLV) (HDTV)
NEW YEAR, NEW DRAMA — Tensions mount when the sudden shut down of Southside High
forces Jughead (Cole Sprouse) and his fellow serpents to transfer to Riverdale High. Veronica
(Camila Mendes) ensures Hiram (Mark Consuelos) and Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) that she’s still
on board with their plans for SoDale. Archie (KJ Apa) is conflicted when he is asked to gather
some information on Hiram’s suspicious business dealings. Betty (Lili Reinhart) sets out on a quest
to find her long-lost brother, Chic (guest star Hart Denton). Madelaine Petsch, Madchen Amick,
Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Skeet Ulrich and Casey Cott also star. Tim Hunter directed the
episode written by Britta Lundin & Brian E. Paterson (#210). Original airdate 1/17/2018.

PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“I Dream of Genie Tube” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)
WILL PENN & TELLER BE FOLLED THIS WEEK? — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Dennis Watkins, Jeff McBride, Kevin Li and Steve Marshall. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host (#410). Original
airdate 9/7/2017.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22
SUPERNATURAL
“Various & Sundry Villains” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
THE WITCH IS BACK – Dean (Jensen Ackles) falls victim to a couple of witches, sisters Jamie
(guest star Jordan Clair Robbins) and Jennie Plum (guest star Elise Gatien), who manage to steal a
powerful book of spells from the Winchester brothers. When Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean go
after the book, they get help from a powerful and surprising ally when Rowena (guest star Ruth
Connell), back from the dead, intervenes to assist them. Amanda Tapping directed the episode
written by Steve Yockey (#1312). Original airdate 2/1/2018.

ARROW
“We Fall” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
WILLIAM LANDS IN CAYDEN JAMES’ CROSSHAIRS —  Cayden James (guest star Michael
Emerson) ups the ante by launching his plan to take control of every aspect of the city. Despite the
scope of Cayden’s plan, Oliver (Stephen Amell) is determined to foil it with just the Original Team
Arrow – and without the aid of Rene (Rick Gonzalez), Dinah (Juliana Harkavy), or Curtis (Echo
Kellum). But things get complicated when William (guest star Jack Moore) is endangered as a
result of Cayden’s handiwork. Wendey Stanzler directed the episode written by Speed Weed &
Spiro Skentzos (#611).  Original airdate 1/25/2018.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
NINETY-MINUTE SPECIAL
“The 3 rd Annual Howie Mandel Stand-Up Gala” — (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14,
L) (HDTV)
AN ALL-STAR COMEDY EVENT – Hosted by Howie Mandel, this special was recorded at the
biggest comedy event in the world, the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. The event features
stand-up performances from some of the hottest comedians today including Cedric the Entertainer,
Cristela Alonzo, Ron Funches, and includes performances from Orny Adams, Gad Elmaleh, John
Heffron, Martin Urbano, and Gina Yashere. Original airdate 1/10/2018.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Malcolm Goodwin” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
GREAT COMEDY BRAINS AT WORK — WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY
MALCOLM GOODWIN (“iZOMBIE”) — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan
Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Gary Anthony Williams, put
their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only
by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little
information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of
scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to
our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd
(415). Original airdate 6/19/2017.

The Flash on The CW Video Clips

The Flash | True Colors Trailer
The Flash is new Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW. Stream it FREE next day!

The Flash | Get Up and Go Trailer
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Black Lightning on The CW Video Clip

Black Lightning | Black Jesus Trailer
Black Lightning is new Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW! Stream it FREE next day!

Dynasty on The CW Video Clip

Dynasty | Promises You Can't Keep Scene
Dynasty is new Wednesdays at 9/8c on The CW. Stream it FREE next day!

Showtime(R) Documentary Films to World Premiere "Operation Odessa" at 2018 SXSW Film Festival

Showtime(R) Documentary Films to World Premiere "Operation Odessa" at 2018 SXSW Film Festival
The film is a true crime documentary about a Russian mobster, a Miami playboy and a Cuban spy who sold a Soviet submarine to a Colombian drug cartel for $35 million.
[via press release from Showtime] SHOWTIME(R) DOCUMENTARY FILMS TO WORLD PREMIERE "OPERATION ODESSA" AT 2018 SXSW FILM FESTIVAL

True Crime Caper To Make Its SHOWTIME Television Debut On Saturday, March 31 at 9 PM ET/PT

LOS ANGELES - January 31, 2018 - The newest addition to the Showtime Documentary Films slate, OPERATION ODESSA will make its world premiere at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The documentary will premiere on SHOWTIME on Saturday, March 31 at 9 PM ET/PT on-air, on demand and over the internet. From the director and producers of The Seven Five, OPERATION ODESSA is a true crime documentary about a Russian mobster, a Miami playboy and a Cuban spy who sold a Soviet submarine to a Colombian drug cartel for $35 million. An early '90s gangster epic that hopscotches from Brooklyn to Miami and Cali to Moscow, the film tells the true story of three friends who set out to hustle the Russian mob, the Cali cartel and the DEA for the score of a lifetime. What really happened to the sub, the money and the three amigos has remained a shadowy underworld myth until now. To watch and share a first look from OPERATION ODESSA, go to:

OPERATION ODESSA joins the esteemed portfolio of Showtime Documentary Films that focuses on the lives and legacies of culture-defining and at times controversial figures, and includes ERIC CLAPTON: LIFE IN 12 BARS, THE TRADE, ZERO DAYS, LOVE MEANS ZERO, WHITNEY. "CAN I BE ME", THE PUTIN INTERVIEWS, the Emmy(R)-nominated LISTEN TO ME MARLON and RISK.

OPERATION ODESSA is directed by Tiller Russell and produced by Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman for The Intellectual Property Corporation along with Sheldon Yellen of Belfor Entertainment.

SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Apple(R), Roku(R), Amazon, Google, Xbox One and Samsung. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, Sony PlayStation(R) Vue and Amazon Channels. The network's authentication service, SHOWTIME ANYTIME, is available at no additional cost to SHOWTIME customers who subscribe to the network through participating providers. Subscribers can also watch on their computers at www.showtime.com and www.showtimeanytime.com.

FOX Sports Reaches Five Year Rights Agreement with National Football League to Broadcast "Thursday Night Football" Presented by Bud Light

FOX Sports Reaches Five Year Rights Agreement with National Football League to Broadcast "Thursday Night Football" Presented by Bud Light
The agreement awards FOX Sports with a five year deal that includes 11 games between Weeks 4-15 (excluding Thanksgiving night) to be broadcast on FOX, simulcast via NFL Network, and distributed in Spanish on FOX Deportes.
[via press release from FOX Sports] FOX SPORTS REACHES FIVE YEAR RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO BROADCAST "THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL" PRESENTED BY BUD LIGHT

New York - The National Football League, America's most popular sports league and home to the most popular programming on television, today reached an agreement with FOX Sports, the leader in live sports events, to broadcast the next five seasons of Thursday Night Football beginning with the 2018 season. The announcement was made together today by Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner and Peter Rice, President of 21st Century Fox.

"This agreement is the culmination of over 10 years of strategic growth around Thursday Night Football, a period during which this property has grown from a handful of late season games on NFL Network to a full season of games and one of the most popular shows on broadcast television with additional distribution via cable and digital channels," said Goodell. "As one of the leaders in sports television and a recognized innovator of NFL game broadcasts for many years, we're excited to be extending our partnership with FOX Sports, one of our most trusted and valued partners, to include Thursday Night Football."

The agreement awards FOX Sports with a five year deal that includes 11 games between Weeks 4-15 (excluding Thanksgiving night) to be broadcast on FOX, simulcast via NFL Network, and distributed in Spanish on FOX Deportes. In addition, NFL Network will exclusively televise seven games next season, with FOX producing the full slate of 18 games. As home to the No. 1 NFL package for the past 24 seasons, FOX Sports complements its current Sunday NFC package agreement with the addition of Thursday Night Football.

This landmark announcement allows FOX Sports and the NFL to each expand its digital rights, enabling the network to distribute both Thursday Night Football and its Sunday games to FOX subscribers over a wide array of digital platforms including mobile phones for the first time. The agreement also allows the NFL to further develop digital distribution models for Thursday Night Football as well as FOX's Sunday games.

"Football is in our blood at FOX and we understand that nothing beats the NFL when it comes to television that captures people's attention," said Rice. "Our historic relationship with the NFL dates back to the earliest days of FOX, and we couldn't be more excited to expand our deep and enduring partnership to include primetime games on Thursday night."

The NFL is the most valuable content in all of sports with nine of television's 10 most-watched programs of the calendar year in 2017. The 2017-18 FOX NFL regular season came to a close with AMERICA'S GAME OF THE WEEK averaging 22,745,000 viewers which ranks as televisions No. 1 show for the ninth straight year. Additionally, FOX NFL KICKOFF (11:00 AM ET) and FOX NFL SUNDAY (12:00 PM ET) enter the 2018 season as the No. 1 NFL pregame shows in their respective time slots. The OT, FOX's postgame show ranks 8th among prime time's top-20 programs.

Presented by Bud Light, Thursday Night Football is a top-5 show in all of television and the No. 2 show in primetime. In securing the Thursday Night Football package, FOX now has 3 of the 5 most-watched shows in all of television (AGOTW; NFL Sunday singleheader; Thursday Night Football).
The power of an NFL audience is unmatched in television. Live sports programming will be a catalyst in providing a robust promotional platform for FOX's entertainment programming during the NFL season.

This marks the fifth media rights deal between FOX Sports and the NFL dating back to the landmark agreement struck in December 1993 that essentially solidified FOX as a major broadcast network.

About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com and FOX Sports GO. Also included in the Group are FOX's interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

About Thursday Night Football
Thursday Night Football started in 2006 with an eight game schedule exclusively on NFL Network. By 2012, Thursday Night Football had grown to a 13-game schedule exclusively on NFL Network, where it remained through the 2013 season. For both the 2014 and 2015 seasons, CBS partnered with NFL Network to present an expanded 16-game Thursday Night Football schedule. For both the 2016 and 2017 seasons, NBC and CBS partnered with NFL Network to present Thursday Night Football with additional digital distribution via Twitter (2016 season) and Amazon Prime Video (2017 season). 

Wings - '90's Sitcom Starter Set': Seasons 1 and 2 of 'Just Shoot Me!, Larry Sanders Show, Wings'

Wings - '90's Sitcom Starter Set': Seasons 1 and 2 of 'Just Shoot Me!, Larry Sanders Show, Wings'


9-DVD set is coming this April from Mill Creek Entertainment...for just $20!!!

Posted by David Lambert
1/31/2018
 
    Jump start your TV collection with 3 of most beloved comedies of the 1990s. Featuring the groundbreaking comedy of THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW, the workplace misadventures of a fashion magazine in JUST SHOOT ME, and high-flying antics of the crew at Tom Nevers Field in WINGS.

    Enjoy the first 2 seasons from each series, together for an unforgettable and hilarious collections of laughs. 90 Episodes of ground-breaking television from the 1990s!

    Notable Cast/Crew: David Spade, Garry Shandling, Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Tony Shalhoub, Thomas Haden Church, Crystal Bernard, George Segal, Jeffrey Tambor, Rip Torn, Janeane Garofalo, Penny Johnson, Laura San Giacomo, Wendie Malick and dozens more!
Want great comedy from twenty years ago, for under twenty bucks? Mill Creek Entertainment is bringing you the first two seasons - EACH! - of Wings, The Larry Sanders Show, and Just Shoot Me!. These 90 episodes are combined together onto a 9-DVD set for just $19.98 SRP. It's available starting April 3rd...so you can laugh long after April Fools Day! Here's the package art:
90's Sitcom Starter Set

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Shout! Factory's Press Release Announces 'The Singles Collection' on DVD!

Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Shout! Factory's Press Release Announces 'The Singles Collection' on DVD!


Special Offer: Order from ShoutFactory.com and get a FREE 18555 X 24555 ROLLED POSTER featuring our brand new artwork, available while supplies last! Also get it shipped TWO WEEKS EARLY!

Posted by David Lambert
1/31/2018
 
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - The Singles Collection Order this title directly from Shout! Factory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Collection Featuring
Out-of-Print Episodes

Mystery Science Theater 3000:
The Singles Collection


Available from Shout! Factory
on DVD May 22nd, 2018



Featuring Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes that were among the first to be released on DVD, at the dawn of the 21st century, and which are now long out of print, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection showcases episodes that were only released individually (or, in one case, paired) and not included in the numbered volumes that would house episodes for nearly two decades.

Available on DVD May 22nd, 2018 from Shout! Factory, MST3K: The Singles Collection includes the episodes The Crawling Hand, The Hellcats, Santa Claus Conquers The Martians, Eegah, I Accuse My Parents, and Shorts Volume 3. The set also includes new episode intros by series creator Joel Hodgson, "Man On Poverty Row: The Films Of Sam Newfield" featurette, "Don't Knock The Strock" featurette (portrait of the director of The Crawling Hand) and MST Hour wraps. Fans can pre-order their copies by visiting ShoutFactory.com

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection Episodes:
  • The Crawling Hand
  • The Hellcats
  • Santa Claus Conquers The Martians
  • Eegah
  • I Accuse My Parents
  • Shorts Volume 3
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection Bonus Features:
  • New episode intros by series creator Joel Hodgson
  • Man On Poverty Row: The Films Of Sam Newfield featurette
  • Don't Knock The Strock featurette (portrait of the director of The Crawling Hand)
  • MST Hour wraps
About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - Re-Release of 'Complete Series' on DVD, Coming this Spring

Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - Re-Release of 'Complete Series' on DVD, Coming this Spring


Mill Creek to put it back on the market this spring...this time with digital copies of the episodes!

Posted by David Lambert
1/31/2018
 
    The world's greatest detective is back...and this time, he's fighting crime in the brave new world of the 22nd Century! After Sherlock Holmes is brought back from the dead, he is rejuvenated to that of a 25 year-old to help good friend Inspector Beth Lestrade battle an unprecedented crime wave wreaking havoc on this peaceful future. To assist Holmes, the personality of his loyal friend and companion, Dr. John Watson, is programmed into the brain of an android.

    They quickly lock wits once again with the consummate criminal: Professor James Moriarty, the only adversary Holmes ever considered an equal. Like Holmes, he's been brought back to life by 22nd Century technology. Unlike Holmes, Moriarty is determined to dominate the crime-free world of the future. Visually highlighted by a striking blend of traditional 2-D and 3-D CGI animation, each episode is inspired by one of the actual literary classics of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Previously released six years ago, but long discontinued (used copies can go for well over $100 on the after-market circuit!), Mill Creek Entertainment is bringing Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - The Complete Series back to DVD on April 3rd. This re-release is priced at just $19.98 SRP for a 2-disc set, and this version also includes digital copies of the episodes as a bonus,available via MCE's proprietary digital streaming service, "Watch Mill Creek." Here's a picture of the packaging:
Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - The Complete Series

13 Reasons Why - DVDs for 'Season 1': Date, Package Art, New-to-DVD Extras!

13 Reasons Why - DVDs for 'Season 1': Date, Package Art, New-to-DVD Extras!


4-disc set from Netflix and Paramount will be available in early April

Posted by David Lambert
1/30/2018
 
    Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) returns home from high school to discover a box of cassette tapes, recorded by Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford), his classmate and secret crush, who died by suicide only two weeks before. Hannah's tapes reveal the 13 reasons that led to her untimely death, and the people she felt were responsible. This begins an emotional journey of suspense and heartbreak to uncover the mystery behind Hannah's tragic end.

    Based on the best-selling mystery by author Jay Asher and executive produced by Oscar winner Tom McCarthy, Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey and Selena Gomez, Kristel Laiblin, Mandy Teefey, and Anonymous Content's Steve Golin, Joy Gorman Wettels and Michael Sugar, this powerful drama also features Kate Walsh, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe and Brandon Flynn.
With the controversial show getting a second season at some point later this year, Netflix and Paramount Home Media Distribution have announced to retailers today that on April 3rd they will release a 4-DVD set of 13 Reasons Why - Season 1. Currently this title has been announced for DVD only; no Blu-ray version is indicated. All 13 episodes are included, along with the "Beyond the Reasons" special, and also the following list of new-to-DVD special features:
  • Hannah & Clay: An Unfinished Love Story
  • Justin Foley: Not Your Typical Jock
  • Discovering Jessica Davis
  • Bringing the Book to Life
  • 13 Things About Me:
    • Dylan Minnette and Justin Prentice
Here's a look at the package's outer slipcover:
13 Reasons Why - Season 1

Killjoys - 'Season 3' is Shooting Your Way this Spring on DVD and Blu-ray

Killjoys - 'Season 3' is Shooting Your Way this Spring on DVD and Blu-ray


Coming to stores in mid-April from Universal Sutdios

Posted by David Lambert
1/30/2018
 
    After sustaining serious personal losses, our trio of interplanetary bounty hunters must come together and prepare themselves for what lies ahead. Tension and tragedy loom over the J Star System as they struggle to assemble an army and prepare for battle.
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that on April 17th they will release Killjoys - Season 3 on DVD ($39.98 SRP) and high-def Blu-ray Disc ($44.98 SRP). Both 2-disc sets include English SDH subtitles, but neither will come with any extras. Here's the packaging pictures, plus an Amazon.pre-order button link:
Order this title from Amazon.com Killjoys - Season 3
Killjoys - Season 3

All in the Family - Sony to Release a 'Seasons 1-5' DVD Set

All in the Family - Sony to Release a 'Seasons 1-5' DVD Set


15-disc package will be available in just one week

Posted by David Lambert
1/30/2018
 
    Boy, the way Glenn Miller played. Songs that made the hit parade! Guys like us, we had it made. Those were the days.

    And you knew who you were then! Girls were girls and men were men. Mister, we can use a man like Herbert Hoover again.

    Didn't need no welfare state. Everybody pulled his weight. Gee, our old LaSalle ran great. Those were the daaaays!
Between 2002 and 2007, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released individual DVD sets for the first six seasons of All In The Family. Then the final three seasons of the show's run came out as individual sets in 2010 and 2011 from Shout! Factory, with that studio also putting out a Complete Series box set in 2012. That was an item that listed for $199.99 SRP, and - while technically still available from Shout! - that 28 DVD box set's distribution seems to be winding down (for example, it's only in stock at Amazon's USA and Canadian branches through third-party sellers).

Now Sony is stepping back in, and scheduling a new release of the show on February 6th. It's just the first half of the sitcom's run, though, with the title of All In The Family - Seasons 1-5. It's priced at $49.99 SRP for a 15-DVD set. It's bare-bones, though, with only episodes and none of the extras found on the Complete Series set (which included the two unaired pilots for the show, for example). Closed captions are included, and the package art (front and back) is below. Our thanks to one of our longtime readers, "Brandon," for pointing it out to us!
Order this title from Amazon.com All In The Family - Seasons 1-5
All In The Family - Seasons 1-5

Today in TV History - January 2018


Today is Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Today in
Television History

1949 - The first TV daytime soap opera was broadcast from NBC's station in Chicago, IL. It was "These Are My Children."

1960 - Julie Andrews, Henry Fonda, Rex Harrison and Jackie Gleason, appeared in a two-hour TV special entitled "The Fabulous ’50s".

1961 - The "Bobby Darin and Friends" TV special aired on NBC-TV.

1984 - NBC Newsman Edwin Newman retired after 35 years with the network.

1988 - The first episode of "The Wonder Years" aired on ABC.

Today in
American Bandstand History

1963 - Bobby Comstock & the Counts performed "Let's Stomp" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - R.B. Greaves performed "Take a Letter, Maria" and "Always Something There to Remind Me" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - Smokey Robinson performed "Quiet Storm" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - Eric Carmen performed "All by Myself" on "American Bandstand."

1981 - Fred Knoblock & Susan Anton performed "Killing Time" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Tuesday, January 30, 2018


Today in
Television History

1950 - NBC-TV debuted "Robert Montgomery Presents." The show lasted for seven seasons.


Today in

American Bandstand History

1971 - Redeye performed "Games" and "Red Eye Blues" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - Andy Kim performed "Be My Baby" and "I Wish I Were" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Monday, January 29, 2018


Today in
Television History

1969 - The "Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" debuted on CBS-TV.

1982 - Prince and the Revolution appeared on TV's "Solid Gold." The entire 1999 tour stage set-up was used and the song was lip-synched.
Today in
American Bandstand History

1958 - Eddie Cochran performed "Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Jackie Wilson performed "The Greatest Hurt" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - The Kingsmen performed "Annie Francis" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - Peter & Gordon performed "Don't Pity Me" and "Woman" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Tony Orlando & Dawn performed "Runaway/Happy Together" and "What Are You Doing Sunday" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Yarbrough & Peoples performed "Heartbeats" and "Feels So Good" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Con Funk Shun performed "Ms. Got the Body" and "Love's Train" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Sunday, January 28, 2018


Today in
Television History

1956 - Elvis Presley appeared on the Dorsey brothers' "Stage Show." It was Elvis' first network television appearance.

1965 - The Who made their first appearance on the British TV rock show "Ready Steady Go!"

1973 - CBS-TV debuted "Barnaby Jones."

1978 - The Doobie Brothers made an appearance on ABC-TV's "What's Happening."

1979 - The 200th episode of "All In The Family" aired.

1983 - The first season of "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" began on CBS.

1996 - Chris Isaak made a guest appearance on the NBC TV show "Friends."


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1963 - Steve Alaimo performed "Every Day I Have to Cry" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - The Standells performed "Dirty Water" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - The Sylvers performed "Any Way You Want Me" on "American Bandstand."



Today is Saturday, January 27, 2018
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1964 - The Rolling Stones appeared as judges on the British TV show "Juke Box Jury."

1976 - The TV series "Laverne and Shirley" debuted. The show was cancelled in 1983.

1998 - U.S. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared on NBC's "Today" show. She charged that the allegations against her husband were the work of a "vast right-wing conspiracy."

2002 - Stephen King's three-part, six-hour miniseries "Rose Red" began airing on ABC-TV.

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1961 - Carla Thomas performed "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - John Fred & the Playboy Band performed "Hey Hey Bunny" and "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)" on "American Bandstand."

1973 - Steely Dan performed "Do It Again" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - Alicia Bridges performed "I Love the Nightlife" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - Dan Hartman performed "Instant Replay" and "This Is It" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Friday, January 26, 2018


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1975 - The BBC showed a documentary on David Bowie called "Cracked Actor."

1959 - "Alcoa Presents" debuted on ABC-TV. The show would later be renamed "One Step Beyond".

1979 - The first episode of "The Dukes Of Hazzard" aired on CBS.

1984 - CBS television debuted Mickey Spillane's "Mike Hammer."

1994 - "Babylon 5" began airing on TNT.


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1959 - Georgia Gibbs performed "The Hula Hoop Song" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Lou Rawls appeared on "American Bandstand."

1974 - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes performed "The Love I Lost" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - Stephanie Mills performed "The Medicine Song" and "Edge of the Razor" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - John Hunter performed "Tragedy" on "American Bandstand."

2005 - Dick Clark returned home after more than seven weeks in the hospital after what was described as minor stroke.


Today is Thursday, January 25, 2018


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1927 - Jack Benny married Sadye Marks on this day. Sadye changed her name to Mary Livingstone.

1937 - NBC radio presented the first broadcast of "The Guiding Light." The show remained on radio until 1956 and began on CBS-TV in 1952.

1949 - The first Emmys were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club.

1961 - John F. Kennedy presented the first live presidential news conference from Washington, DC. The event was carried on radio and television.

1987 - The New York Giants defeated the Denver Broncos, 39-20, in Super Bowl XXI on NBC. The game featured TV commercials costing $550,000 for 30 seconds.

1990 - Paul McCartney (Beatles) was profiled on CBS-TV's "48 Hours".

1990 - Bill Medley (Righteous Brothers) appeared on NBC-TV's "Cheers."

1995 - The 100th episode of "L.A. Law" aired.

2006 - Richard Hatch, the winner of $1 million in the debut season of "Survivor", was found guilty of failing to pay taxes on his winnings. Hatch was taken straight to jail. His sentencing hearing was scheduled for April 28.

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1964 - Bobby Vinton performed "There! I've Said It Again" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Classics IV performed "Stormy" and "Traces" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Neil Sedaka performed "Laughter in the Rain" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Michael Jackson performed "We're Almost There" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Wednesday, January 24, 2018


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1964 - CBS-TV acquired the rights to televise the National Football League’s 1964-1965 regular season. The move cost CBS $14.1 million a year. The NFL stayed on CBS for 30 years.

2001 - In Colorado Springs, CO, Patrick Murphy Jr. and Donald Newbury were taken into custody after a 5-minute phone interview was granted with a TV station. They were the remaining fugitives of the "Texas 7."

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1958 - Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers performed "Goody Goody" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Johnny Burnette performed "Little Boy Sad" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Joe South performed "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Tuesday, January 23, 2018

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1975 - "Barney Miller" made its debut on ABC-TV.

1977 - The TV mini-series "Roots," began airing on ABC. The show was based on the Alex Haley novel.

1983 - "The A-Team" debuted on TV.

1985 - The proceedings of the House of Lords were televised for the first time.

1988 - At the Quaker State Open, Bob Benoit won a $100,000 bonus and became the first bowler to win a televised tournament by rolling a perfect 300 game.

1995 - The first episode of "Platypus Man" aired.

2002 - CNN announced that it had hired Connie Chung away from ABC News.

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1958 - Connie Francis performed "Who's Sorry Now" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Little Willie John performed "You're a Sweetheart" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Johnny Mathis performed "What Will Mary Say" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - The Cowsills performed "The Rain, the Park, and Other Things" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - The Go-Go's performed "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "We Got The Beat" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Stevie Woods performed "Just Can't Win 'em All" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Monday, January 22, 2018


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1962 - Gene Chandler made his TV debut on "American Bandstand."

1947 - KTLA, Channel 5, in Hollywood, CA, began operation as the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River.

1968 - "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In", debuted on NBC TV.

1973 - Joe Frazier lost the first fight of his professional career to George Foreman. He had been the undefeated heavyweight world champion since February 16, 1970 when he knocked out Jimmy Ellis. The event was HBO's first televised boxing match.

1987 - Phil Donahue became the first talk show host to tape a show from inside the Soviet Union. The shows were shown later in the year.

1990 - Guns 'N' Roses guitarist Slash used profanity numerous times on live television while accepting an American Music Award.

2002 - Pat Summerall announced that he would leave his NFL broadcasting partner, John Madden, after they called the Super Bowl for Fox Sports. The two had worked together for 21 years.

2010 - Conan O'Brien's hosted his last episode of "The Tonight Show."


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1962 - Gene Chandler performed "Duke of Earl" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Barbara Lynn performed "Don't Be Cruel" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - Joe Tex performed "A Sweet Young Woman Like You" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - The Hillside Singers performed "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" and "We're Together" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Tommy James performed "Nothing to Hide" and "Tell 'em Willie Boy's a-Comin'" on "American Bandstand."

1977 - The Commodores and Kenny Nolan performed on "American Bandstand." The Commodores peformed "Just to Be Close to You" and "Fancy Dancer." Kenny Nolan performed "My Jole" and "I Like Dreamin'."

1983 - Juice Newton performed "Heart of the Night" and "Queen of Hearts" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Wall of Voodoo performed "Mexican Radio" and "Tomorrow" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Sunday, January 21, 2018

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1957 - Singer Patsy Cline appeared on Arthur Godfrey's nighttime TV show. She performed "Walking After Midnight."

1962 - Jackie Wilson appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

1970 - ABC-TV presented "The Johnny Cash Show" in prime time.

1990 - MTV's "Unplugged" made its debut with Squeeze as the first performers.

1990 - The Perry Mason TV movie "The Case of the Poisened Pen" aired.

2002 - The 100th episode of "Ally McBeal" aired.

2010 - It was announced that Conan O'Brien would be leaving NBC's "Tonight Show."

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1958 - Johnny Cash performed "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" on "American Bandstand."

1960 - Frankie Ford performed "Time After Time" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - Buffalo Springfield performed "For What It's Worth" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - Otis Redding performed "Try a Little Tenderness" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Samantha Sang performed "Emotion" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Bill Withers performed "Lovely Day" on "American Bandstand."

1984 - The Eric Martin Band performed "Sucker for a Pretty Face" and Letting It Out" on "American Bandstand."

1984 - Tavares performed "Words and Music" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Saturday, January 20, 2018

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1953 - "Studio One" became the first television show to be transmitted from the United States to Canada.

1965 - The Rolling Stones and the Kinks made their first appearance on ABC-TV's "Shindig!"

1985 - The most-watched Super Bowl game in history was seen by an estimated 115.9 million people. The San Francisco 49ers downed the Miami Dolphins, 38-16. Super Bowl XIX marked the first time that TV commercials sold for a million dollars a minute.

1989 - The 100th episode of "Miami Vice" aired on NBC.

1998 - The first episode of "Dawson's Creek" aired on the WB network.

1999 - ESPN announced the creation of the Great Outdoor Games to be held in Lake Placid, NY, in 2000.

2008 - The pilot episode of "Breaking Bad" aired.

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1958 - Dale Wright & the Rock-its performed "She's Neat" on "American Bandstand."

1959 - Jim Reeves performed "Billy Bayou" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - Joe Simon performed "No Sad Songs" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - American Breed performed "Green Lite" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - Livingston Taylor performed "I Will Be In Love With You" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - Grace Jones appeared on "American Bandstand."

Today is Friday, January 19, 2018


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1953 - Sixty-eight percent of all TV sets in the U.S. were tuned to CBS-TV, as Lucy Ricardo, of "I Love Lucyve birth to a baby boy.

1955 - U.S. President Eisenhower allowed a filmed news conference to be used on television (and in movie newsreels) for the first time.

1957 - Philadelphia comedian, Ernie Kovacs, did a half-hour TV show without saying a single word of dialogue.

1957 - Johnny Cash made his first network TV appearance, on CBS' "Jackie Gleason Show."

1967 - Lesly Gore appeared on ABC-TV's "Batman" as Catwoman's sidekick, Pussycat.

2012 - The 100th episode of "The Big Bang Theory" aired.

2013 - In Scottsdale, AZ, the original Batmobile for the TV series "Batman" sold at auction for $4.6 million. It was the first of six Batmobiles produced for the show.


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1960 - Ray Smith performed "Rockin' Little Angel" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Skeeter Davis performed "My Last Date (With You)" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Frankie Avalon performed "You Are Mine" on "American Bandstand."

1974 - Jim Stafford performed "Spiders and Snakes" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - Dan Hartman performed "I Can Dream About You" and "Second Nature" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - Kashif performed "Ooh Love" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Thursday, January 18, 2018


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1951 - Joan Blondell made her TV debut on "Pot of Gold" episode of "Airflyte Theatre" on CBS-TV.

1974 - The first episode of "The Six Million Dollar Man" aired.

1975 - "The Jeffersons" debuted on CBS-TV.

1976 - The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in Super Bowl X. The CBS telecast was viewed by an estimated 80 million people.

1978 - The 100th episode of "Good Times" was aired by CBS.

1987 - For the first time in history the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) was seen by over 100 million viewers. The audience was measured during the week of January 12-18.

1995 - The 100th episode of "Northern Exposure" aired on CBS.

2001 - The Cartoon Network exclusively aired the last episode of "Batman Beyond."


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1961 - Johnny Tillotson performed "Jimmy's Girl" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Ike & Tina Turner performed "Poor Fool" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Paul & Paula performed "Hey Paula" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Major Lance performed "Um Um Um Um Um" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - The Chi-Lites performed "Toby" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Wednesday, January 17, 2018


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1949 - "The Goldbergs" debuted on CBS-TV. The program had been on radio since 1931. The TV version lasted for four years.

1966 - NBC ordered 32 episodes of "The Monkees" for its upcoming fall schedule.

1975 - The television show "Baretta" debuted on ABC.

1985 - Leonard Nimoy got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1992 - "Michael Jackson...the Legend Continues" aired on CBS-TV.

1994 - Donny Osmond fought the Partridge Family's Danny Bonaduce in a charity boxing match in Chicago, IL. Bonaduce won a split decision.

1997 - Metallica's video "King Nothing" premiered on MTV.

1999 - Cindy Lauper was a voice on the TV show "The Simpsons."

2002 - Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani appeared on the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.

2003 - It was announced that FOX had renewed "The Simpsons" for two more seasons. The extension pushed the show past "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" as the all-time longest-running situation comedy.

2003 - It was announced that Madonna would make an appearance on NBC's "Will & Grace" in May. The appearance was Madonna's first episodic TV series debut.


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1963 - Dion performed "Ruby Baby" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - The 1910 Fruitgum Co. performed "The Train" on "American Bandstand."

1970 - Ohio Express performed "Sausalito" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - The Captain & Tennille performed "Lonely Nights" on "American Bandstand."

1981 - Rockpile performed "Teacher Teacher" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Tuesday, January 16, 2018

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1939 - The "I Love a Mystery" debuted on NBC’s West-Coast outlets.

1976 - The TV show "Donny & Marie" premiered on ABC-TV.

1987 - The Beastie Boys became the first act censored on "American Bandstand."

1988 - Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder was fired as a CBS sports commentator one day after telling a TV station in Washington, DC, that, during the era of slavery, blacks had been bred to produce stronger offspring.

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1961 - Mickey & Sylvia performed "What Would I Do" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - Gene Pitney performed "Town Without Pity" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - James Darren performed "Goodbye Cruel World" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - King Floyd performed "Groove Me" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - A video of Ike & Tina Turner performing "Proud Mary" was aired on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Del Shannon performed "Sea of Love" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Sneaker performed "More Than Just The Two Of Us" and "Don't Let Me In" on "American Bandstand."

1987 - The Beastie Boys became the first act censored on "American Bandstand."

Today is Monday, January 15, 2018


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1967 - The Rolling Stones performed on TV's "Ed Sullivan Show" and were forced to change their lyrics of "Let's Spend the Night Together" to "Let's Spend Some Time Together."

1967 - The first National Football League Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The final score was 35-10. The game was televised by both CBS and NBC.

1974 - "Happy Days" premiered on ABC-TV.

1981 - The first episode of "Hill Street Blues" aired.

1995 - The first episode of "Star Trek: Voyager" aired.


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1959 - Duane Eddy performed "The Lonely One" on "American Bandstand."

1962 - The Shirelles performed "Baby It's You" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels performed "Jenny Take a Ride" and "Little Latin Lupe Lu" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - Bobby Goldsboro performed "Broomstick Cowboy" and "It's Too Late" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Bread performed "Baby I'm a Want You" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - The Bus Boys performed "The Boys Are Back In Town" and "American Worker" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Ray Parker, Jr. performed "Bad Boy" and "The People Next Door" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Sunday, January 14, 2018


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1952 - NBC's "Today" show premiered.

1972 - NBC-TV debuted "Sanford & Son."

1976 - "Bionic Woman" debuted on ABC.

1985 - Former Miss America, Phyllis George, joined Bill Kurtis as host of "The CBS Morning News".

1990 - "The Simpsons" began airing regularly.

1990 - America's Funniest Home Videos debuted as a regular weekly series. The show was originally aired as a special on November 26, 1989.

1993 - TV talk show host David Letterman announced he was moving from NBC to CBS.

1996 - Fox aired the San Francisco 49er/Dallas Cowboy NFC championship game. The game pulled a 34.2/57 Nielsen rating.

1997 - The Beach Boys guest starred on ABC-TV's "Home Improvement".

1998 - NBC agreed to pay Warner Bros. $13 million per episode to retain the TV show "ER."

1999 - Garth Brooks appeared on Sesame Street. He sang the song called "Together We Make Music".

2001 - The final episode of "The Jamie Foxx Show" aired.

2002 - NBC's "Today" celebrated its 50th anniversary on television.

2002 - TNT world premiered the TV movie "Monday Night Mayhem."


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1958 - Sam Cooke performed "I Love You for Sentimental Reasons" and "Desire Me" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - The Youngbloods performed "Grizzly Bear" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - Mike Williams performed "Lonely Soldier" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Peter Brown performed "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - High Energy performed "You Can't Turn Me Off" on "American Bandstand."

1984 - Quarterflash performed "Take Me to Heart" and "Take Another Picture" on "American Bandstand."

1984 - Madonna performed "Holiday" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Saturday, January 13, 2018


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1928 - Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of television.

1966 - Elizabeth Montgomery’s character, Samantha, on "Bewitched," had a baby. The baby's name was Tabitha.

1973 - ABC aired the final episode of "Alias Smith and Jones."

1997 - The first episode of "La Femme Nikita" aired.

1998 - NBC agreed to pay almost $13 million for each episode of the TV show E.R. It was the highest amount ever paid for a TV show.

1998 - ABC and ESPN negotiated to keep "Monday Night Football" for $1.15 billion a season.

1998 - One of the 110 missing episodes of the British TV show "Doctor Who" was found in New Zealand.

1998 - The NFL completed a $9.2 billion deal with to keep "Monday Night Football" on ABC and the entire Sunday night cable package for ESPN.

1998 - The 100th episode of "NYPD Blue" aired on ABC.

2001 - TV Guide issued a set of commemorative Elvis Presley covers.

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1958 - Dickie Doo & the Don'ts performed "Click-Click" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - The Box Tops performed "Cry Like a Baby" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - Jimmie Rodgers performed "Child of Clay" on "American Bandstand."

1973 - The Chi-Lites performed "We Need Order" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - Peaches & Herb performed "Reunited" on "American Bandstand."




Today is Friday, January 12, 2018


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1949 - "Arthur Godfrey and His Friends" was debuted on CBS-TV. The show stayed on the network for seven years.

1949 - "Kukla, Fran and Ollie", the Chicago-based children’s show, made its national debut on NBC-TV.

1955 - Rod Serling’s career began with the TV production of "Patterns."

1958 - Major league baseball players Stan Musial and Johnny Padres were guests on the "Ed Sullivan Show."

1964 - The Beatles made their second appearance on BBC-TV's "Sunday Night at the London Palladium."

1965 - The dance show "Hullabaloo" premiered on NBC TV.

1966 - The television series "Batman" debuted on ABC.

1967 - "Dragnet" returned to NBC-TV after being off the network schedule for eight years.

1968 - The Supremes appeared in an episode of "Tarzan" on NBC-TV. The ladies played a group of nuns.

1971 - "All In the Family" debuted on CBS-TV.

1991 - "The Superfans," the #1 fans of the Chicago Bears, sketch debuted on "Saturday Night Live."

1997 - The first episode of "King of the Hill" was aired.

1997 - On ABC, Paula Abdul made her dramatic acting debut in "In The Shadow of Evil."

2002 - Conan O'Brien and Liza Powel were married. The two had met when Powel appeared on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in a skit about advertising a year earlier.

2004 - NBC announced that the series "Frasier" would end the following May after 11 seasons.


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1974 - Kool & the Gang performed "Jungle Boogie" and "Funky Stuff" on "American Bandstand."

1974 - Albert Hammond performed "Half a Million Miles Away" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - General Public performed "Tenderness" and "Never You Done that" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - Rebbie Jackson performed "Centipede" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Thursday, January 11, 2018


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1958 - "Seahunt" debuted on CBS-TV. The show was aired on the network for four years.

1963 - The Beatles made their first national TV appearance in the U.K. They performed the song "Please Please Me" on the show "Thank Your Lucky Stars."

1983 - "The Joy of Painting" aired for the first time.


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1961 - Brian Hyland performed "That's How Much" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Freddy Cannon performed "If You Were a Rock'n'Roll Record" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - The Crystals performed "Little Boy" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Freddy Cannon performed "Abigail Beecher" on "American Bandstand."

1969 - Dorsey Burnette performed "The Greatest Love" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - The B.T. Express performed "Do It (Til Your Satisfied)" on "American Bandstand."


Today is Wednesday, January 10, 2018


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1962 - The NFL entered into a single-network agreement with CBS for telecasting all regular-season games for $4.65 million annually.

1971 - "Masterpiece Theatre" premiered on PBS with host Alistair Cooke. The introduction drama series was "The First Churchills."

1980 - The final episode of "The Rockford Files" aired on NBC.

1985 - Ted Nugent appeared on TV's "Miami Vice."

1999 - The animated series "Batman Beyond" debuted on the WB network.

1999 - HBO began airing the series "The Sopranos."

2002 - Ethan Zohn was announced as the winner of CBS' "Survivor 3."

2005 - CBS fired four executives following the release of an independent investigation about a "60 Minutes Wednesday" story about U.S. President George W. Bush's military service. The investigation said a "myopic zeal" led to the story being aired that was neither fair nor accurate. Forged documents had been used for proof in the story.

2007 - The iTunes Music Store reached 50 million television episodes sold.


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1958 - George Hamilton IV performed "Why Don't They Understand" on "American Bandstand."

1958 - Sal Mineo performed "Party Time" and "Little Pigeon" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Buzz Clifford performed "Baby Sittin' Boogie" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Barbara Lynn performed "You're Gonna Need Me" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - David Geddes performed "Last Game of the Season" on "American Bandstand."

1981 - Kool & the Gang performed "Celebration" on "American Bandstand."

1981 - John Cougar Mellencamp performed "Ain't Even Done With The Night" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Tuesday, January 9, 2018


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1940 - Television was used for the first time to present a sales meeting to convention delegates in New York City.

1955 - The western TV series "Rawhide" premiered. The show was cancelled in 1966.

1977 - Super Bowl XI set a pro attendance record with 103,438. The NBC telecast was viewed by 81.9 million.

1984 - Clara Peller was first seen by TV viewers in the "Where's the Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's.

1992 - Sting made a guest appearance on the series "The Simpsons," in the episode "Radio Bart."

1996 - The first episode of "3rd Rock from the Sun" aired on NBC.

1999 - The first episode of "Providence" aired on NBC.

2001 - ABC-TV aired "The Mole" for the first time.


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1958 - Dion & the Belmonts peformed "Don't Pity Me" on "American Bandstand."

1961 - Linda Hopkins appeared on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Gale Garnett performed "Lovin' Place" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Jumpin' Gene Simmons performed "The Dodo" and "Haunted House" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - Cass Elliott performed "A Song That Never Comes" on "American Bandstand."

1971 - Dave Mason performed "Only You Know and I Know" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Quarterflash performed "Harden My Heart" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Monday, January 8, 2018

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Television History

1952 - Marie Wilson came to TV as "My Friend Irma."

1961 - Robert Goulet made his national TV debut this night on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS.

1966 - The final episode of "Shindig!" was broadcast on ABC-TV. The show featured the Kinks and the Who.

1977 - The cover of TV Guide was "Super Bowl."

1984 - ABC purchased the remaining 85% of ESPN.

1997 - Mister Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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1966 - Lou Christie performed "Lightning Strikes" on "American Bandstand."

1966 - The Knickerbockers performed "Lies" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - The J. Geils Band performed "Lookin' for a Love" on "American Bandstand."

1972 - Joe Simon performed "Drowning in the Sea of Love" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Lee Ritenour performed "Cross My Heart" and "Keep It Alive" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Bobby Nunn performed "She's Just a Groupie" and "Never Seen Anything Like You" on "American Bandstand."

2000 - Dick Clark began hosting the game show "Winning Lines."

Today is Sunday, January 7, 2018


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1926 - George Burns and Gracie Allen were married.

1954 - The Duoscopic TV receiver was unveiled this day. The TV set allowed the watching of two different shows at the same time.

1983 - The 100th episode of "The Dukes Of Hazzard" was aired on CBS.


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1958 - Buddy Knox performed "Hula Love" and "Swingin' Daddy" on "American Bandstand."

1958 - The Hollywood Frames performed "Buzz-Buzz-Buzz" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - Neil Diamond performed "You Got to Me" on "American Bandstand."

1967 - The Electric Prunes performed "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Odyssey performed "Native New Yorker" on "American Bandstand."

1978 - Alan O'Day performed "Started Out Dancing, Ended Up Making Love" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Saturday, January 6, 2018

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Television History

1957 - Elvis Presley made his last appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in New York City.

1963 - "Wild Kingdom" premiered on NBC.

1966 - Duke Ellington’s concert recorded at 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, was broadcast on CBS-TV.

1968 - Dick Clark premiered his TV series "Happening '68." The show ran through September of 1969.

1968 - The 100th episode of "I Dream of Jeannie" was aired.

1975 - ABC-TV debuted "A.M. America."

1988 - A seven-fight deal was signed between Mike Tyson and HBO.

1991 - The Perry Mason TV movie "The Case of the Ruthless Reporter" aired.

1999 - Bob Newhart, Alex Trebek, Dennis Franz and Buffalo Bob Smith got a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

2003 - FOX began airing "Joe Millionaire."

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1968 - Kenny O'Dell performed "Beautiful People" on "American Bandstand."

1968 - The Turtles performed "She's My Girl" on "American Bandstand."

1973 - Billy Paul performed "Me and Mrs. Jones" on "American Bandstand."

1979 - The Village People performed "YMCA" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Friday, January 5, 2018


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1948 - Warner Brothers-Pathe showed the very first color newsreel. The footage was of the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl football classic.

1961 - "Mr. Ed" debuted. The show would run for six years.

1970 - "All My Children" premiered on ABC.

1971 - ABC's "Alias Smith and Jones" aired for the first time.

2002 - The 1000th episode of "Soul Train" aired.


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1974 - Ann Peebles performed "I Can't Stand the Rain" on "American Bandstand."

1974 - El Chicano performed "Tell Her She's Lovely" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - Julian Lennon performed "Valotte" and "Too Late For Goodbyes" on "American Bandstand."

1985 - Shalamar performed "My Girl Love Me" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Thursday, January 4, 2018

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1957 - Former heavyweight boxing champ Joe Louis appeared on "The Steve Allen Show" to introduce singer Solomon Burke. Burke performed Louis' "You Can Run, but You Can't Hide."

1961 - The first episode of "Mr. Ed" aired on CBS.

1965 - The Fender Guitar Company was sold to CBS for $13 million.

1974 - NBC-TV presented hockey in prime time. The Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers were the teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) game.

1977 - Mary Shane was hired by the Chicago White Sox as the first woman TV play-by-play announcer.

1982 - Bryant Gumbel moved from NBC Sports to the anchor desk where he joined Jane Pauley as co-host of the "Today" show on NBC.

1984 - The first episode of "Night Court" aired on NBC.

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American Bandstand History

1960 - The Fireballs performed "Bulldog" on "American Bandstand."

1963 - Johnny Thunder performed "Loop de Loop" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - Shirley Ellis performed "Nitty Gritty" on "American Bandstand."

1964 - The Trashmen performed "Surfin' Bird" on "American Bandstand."

1975 - Shirley Brown performed "Woman to Woman" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Wednesday, January 3, 2018


Today in
Television History

1949 - "Colgate Theater" debuted.

1951 - NBC-TV debuted "Dragnet."

1979 - The 100th episode of "The Jeffersons" aired.

1984 - ABC aired the 100th episode of "Hart to Hart."

1984 - NBC aired the first episode of "Riptide."

1993 - The first episode of "Star Trek - Deep Space Nine" aired.

1997 - Bryant Gumbel signed off for the last time as host of NBC's "Today" show.


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American Bandstand History

1976 - The Staple Singers performed "Let's Do It Again" on "American Bandstand."

1976 - C.W. McCall performed "Convoy" on "American Bandstand."

1981 - Tierra performed "2-gether" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Today in
Television History

1949 - Jack Benny's television show aired on CBS for the first time. The show had previously been aired on NBC.

1953 - "The Life of Riley" debuted on NBC-TV.

1971 - In the U.S., a federally imposed ban on television cigarette advertisements went into effect.

1976 - The 100th episode of "Sanford and Son" was aired.

Today in
American Bandstand History

1963 - Dionne Warwick performed "Don't Make Me Over" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Marvin Gaye performed "Hitch Hike" and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Adam Faith performed "It Sounds Good" on "American Bandstand."

1965 - Johnny Rivers performed "Mountain of Love" on "American Bandstand."

1982 - Patti Austin performed "Every Home Should Have One" on "American Bandstand."

Today is Monday, January 1, 2018


Today in
Television History

1906 - Louis W. Parker was born. He was the inventor of the intercarrier sound system for television sets, the modern basis for coordinating sound and picture.

1955 - Loretta Young was featured on the cover of "TV Guide." She made a total of 11 appearances on the cover of the magazine.

1964 - The BBC broadcasts the first "Top of the Pops" TV rock show.

1966 - The final episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (with Rick Nelson) was filmed.

1971 - Tobacco ads representing $20 million dollars in advertising were banned from TV and radio broadcast.

1977 - The 200th episode of "Soul Train" aired.

1985 - VH-1 premiered as an adult contemporary music video channel with Marvin Gaye's "Star Spangled Banner" video.

Today in

American Bandstand History

1966 - Mel Carter performed "Love Is All We Need" and "My Heart Sings" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - Adam Ant performed "Desperate But Not Serious" and "Goody Two Shoes" on "American Bandstand."

1983 - A video of Billy Joel performing "Allentown" was aired on "American Bandstand."