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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Top Ten #397

1) Anson Williams at Seaworld: Ian Talks Comedy discussed this syndicated 1977 special a while back, and then I had to go and see it for myself, and I don't think I have recovered. Lou Rawls singing "Pure Imagination" is top notch, though.



2) The Oscars: Will anyone on that stage tonight match Anson Williams's tribute to Al Jolson? Color me skeptical.



3) Gavin MacLeod: I read his book and wrote about it. His AUTOGRAPHED book. Yeah, baby!




4) Nell Carter...Never too Old to Dream: A review of this variety special aired 40 years ago tonight on NBC said that Carter was upstaged in her own special by Phylicia Rashad, and that amused me. Harry Anderson and Levi Stubbs also starred.

5) Black Gold Awards: The third annual airing of this award show took place 40 years ago tonight as well. I guess it's a good thing Phylicia Rashad wasn't there to upstage hosts Lou Rawls (Hey, there HE is again!) and Melba Moore.




6) Alfred Hitchcock: A MeTv story discussed the legendary director's TV work, which we discussed a few weeks ago. In a stunning twist, the end of the article was about The Twilight Zone.

7) Good Heavens: An episode of this Carl Reiner sitcom debuting 50 years ago tonight featured Robert F. Simon, one of the stars of our Spider-Man episode from this season.

8) Black Adder: Peacock added the classic Britcom last week.




9) Judd Hirsch: Happy birthday to the Taxi star, who turns 91 today!




10) R.I.P. Jennifer Runyon:



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