We start season six with one of the all-time greats, exploring the Diane years of "Cheers." First, Sam and Diane finally give in to their feelings, only things take a little longer to get going that Sam hoped. Then Diane meddles on behalf of Frasier, getting him invited on a fishing trip that turns into a snipe hunt for the haughty shrink.
Check out this episode!
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
On this Day in (sort of) TV History: The Wrath of Khan!
On this day in 1982, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan premiered. It's considered one of the best TV-to-feature film efforts and spotlights not only the cast of the original Trek, but also small screen icons like Kirstie Alley and, of course, Ricardo Montablan!
Here are a few original TV promo spots for the movie:
Here are a few original TV promo spots for the movie:
Monday, June 3, 2019
Happy birthday, Scott Valentine!
We didn't cover a Nick episode when we discussed Family Ties, but we celebrate Scott Valentine's birthday nevertheless. Here is a cool vintage interview from Today as the actor promoted an anti-crack project he spearheaded:
Sunday, June 2, 2019
BOTNS Top Ten #18
1) Casey Kasem: Yesterday we kicked off National DJ Month with a look at Wolfman Jack, but today let's salute the great Casey Kasem, known for his radio countdown, his cartoon voices, and his TV voice-overs. Don't forget his syndicated television countdown show, though:
2) Leon Redbone: R.I.P. to the performer of this classic theme song:
3) David Letterman: A new season of his Netflix talk show debuts this weekend, and the guest list looks staggeringly unappealing to me, but it's still Dave.
I still would rather see Larry "Bud" Melman, Chris Elliott, and Jeff Altman, though.
4) Dr. Ruth: A new documentary about her premieres on Hulu, but she got her start on the first incarnation of Lifetime. No, she wasn't being threatened in a deserted house by Perry King.
5) Julia: I happened to be able to catch a little of Aspire network the other morning and was glad to see this sitcom (barely in our time frame) is still on there. But what the (triple) deuce happened to Room 222?
6) Scooby-Doo Meets the Three Stooges: No reason other than I watched this last week. I have a soft spot for those celebrity team-up editions of Scooby. Oh, what I wouldn't give to have seen Shemp or Curly team up with the gang instead of Curly Joe, though.
7) The Brady Bunch home: HGTV still hasn't given a date for its TV show based on the renovation of the original Bunch domicile, but I love this pic. Don't play ball in the house!
8) Later with Bob Costas: Nothing against Carson Daly, but the end of his run in the timeslot only reminds me of the great chat show Costas started in 1988.
Hmm, actually, I guess this is kind of a dig against Carson Daly, but he seems like a nice guy, so I don't want to be mean.
9) Norman Lear: Still basking in the glory of the success of the live specials on ABC last week, and who can blame him? But, Norm, ol' pal, how about using your renewed power to do something that will really change the world--like getting Hot L Baltimore on DVD?
10) Alex Trebek: We saluted him when he announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and we are happy to salute him now that he has announced he is almost in remission!
2) Leon Redbone: R.I.P. to the performer of this classic theme song:
3) David Letterman: A new season of his Netflix talk show debuts this weekend, and the guest list looks staggeringly unappealing to me, but it's still Dave.
I still would rather see Larry "Bud" Melman, Chris Elliott, and Jeff Altman, though.
4) Dr. Ruth: A new documentary about her premieres on Hulu, but she got her start on the first incarnation of Lifetime. No, she wasn't being threatened in a deserted house by Perry King.
5) Julia: I happened to be able to catch a little of Aspire network the other morning and was glad to see this sitcom (barely in our time frame) is still on there. But what the (triple) deuce happened to Room 222?
6) Scooby-Doo Meets the Three Stooges: No reason other than I watched this last week. I have a soft spot for those celebrity team-up editions of Scooby. Oh, what I wouldn't give to have seen Shemp or Curly team up with the gang instead of Curly Joe, though.
7) The Brady Bunch home: HGTV still hasn't given a date for its TV show based on the renovation of the original Bunch domicile, but I love this pic. Don't play ball in the house!
8) Later with Bob Costas: Nothing against Carson Daly, but the end of his run in the timeslot only reminds me of the great chat show Costas started in 1988.
Hmm, actually, I guess this is kind of a dig against Carson Daly, but he seems like a nice guy, so I don't want to be mean.
9) Norman Lear: Still basking in the glory of the success of the live specials on ABC last week, and who can blame him? But, Norm, ol' pal, how about using your renewed power to do something that will really change the world--like getting Hot L Baltimore on DVD?
10) Alex Trebek: We saluted him when he announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and we are happy to salute him now that he has announced he is almost in remission!
Saturday, June 1, 2019
June is National DJ Month
Yes, it's a monthlong fist bump for the disc jockey. Why not kick off the celebration by revisiting our season 2 look at Wonder Woman? We've all been in a club when the DJ pulls a gun on us, right?
Disco Devil features Wolfman Jack along with Paul Sand and Russell Johnson.
Disco Devil features Wolfman Jack along with Paul Sand and Russell Johnson.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Happy Birthday, Clint Eastwood!
May 31, 1930 saw the arrival of Clint Eastwood, who was certainly more a movie star than a TV star during the BOTNS era, but don't forget his awesome anti-crack PSAs of the 1980s:
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