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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

Diana Peterson


    • Jul 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 190 EPISODES


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 6:00


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 6:08


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

    Gidget: The Craziest Kid on TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 4:20


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

    Clarissa Explains It All: The Most Fun Kid on TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 8:39


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

    The Butler Did It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 5:59


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

    Reta Shaw: Housekeeper Extraordinaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 6:18


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 6:22


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 8:08


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

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    Barney Miller: Strength in Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 12:42


    This podcast discusses the police sitcom, Barney Miller.

    Just Another Day at the Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 11:44


    This podcast discusses the show The Office.

    Celebrating the Arts with David Ogden Stiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 5:31


    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/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 7:31


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 4:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 10:21


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 8:40


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 9:05


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 7:32


    This podcast discusses the career of Jerry Paris.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 7:49


    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/

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    Bert Convy: A Multi-Talented Star

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 5:53


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 10:07


    This podcast covers the career of Ken Berry

    Gavin MacLeod: Murray Slaughter Takes Up Sailing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 6:36


    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/

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    Just What the Doctor Ordered: The Career of Bernie Kopell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 8:34


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 5:04


    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/

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    The Full and Amazing Career of Fred Willard, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 8:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 6:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 6:16


    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/

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    Moonlighting: An Unusual Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 7:49


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 6:42


    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/

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    William Schallert, Man of Many Talents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 6:36


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 8:34


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 7:43


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 6:09


    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/

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    Laughing Every Day with Beverly Archer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 7:56


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 5:21


    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/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 8:20


    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)!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 7:06


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 6:43


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 9:56


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 7:05


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 8:31


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 8:45


    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/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 5:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 10:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 9:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 5:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 7:58


    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/

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    Verna Felton Saves the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 4:39


    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/

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    December Bride “Springs Into Action”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 4:36


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 8:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 7:29


    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/

    The Lone Ranger Rides Again . . . And Again . . . And Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 6:06


    This podcast discusses the television show, The Lone Ranger. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thewritelife61.com/2021/06/14/the-lone-ranger-rides-again-and-again-and-again/

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