Author: Herbie J Pilato
Why Did Lucille Ball Once Say Judy Garland Made Her ‘Look like a Mortician?’
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
In the 1930s, Lucille Ball and Judy Garland began appearing on the big screen in various films, the latter in larger-known films, and the former in B-pictures. By the 1950s, …
10 Classic Animated Christmas TV Specials That’ll Give You All the Holiday Feels
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Who doesn’t love Christmas TV specials, especially the animated ones, right? And here’s a list of at least ten of the best. En-joy (and peace)! Rudolph …
TV’s Original ‘Tarzan’ Ron Ely: Remembering His Wife’s Murder by Their Son
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
It’s been nearly two months since the tragic death of actor Ron Ely. According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, the actor, best known for NBC TV’s …
This Bewitched Actress Smoked 3 Packs a Day … And Lived Until 101
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
At the time of her death, actress Estelle Winwood, who played Aunt Enchantra on TV’s Bewitched, was 101 years old, and the oldest member of the Screen …
Nostalgic Christmas TV Music & Variety Specials We Still Think About Today
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Of all the varied Christmas TV special formats, the musical comedy variety program holds an inaugural, pertinent place and portion of the pie in the Christmas …
Happy 60th Anniversary, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Who doesn’t love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which has aired annually, except once (in 1999 when a poorly-made decision outraged viewers)? In 1964, the same year the …
10 Christmas TV Movie Classics to Binge Watch This Holiday Season
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Many noble new Christmas TV-movies are churned out today by the good folks at Hallmark and Lifetime, but none can compare to the classics. Here is …
Beverly Hillbillie Icon Max Baer, Jr. Turns 87
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Beloved actor Max Baer, Jr. (who prefers to be known as just Max Baer) is now 87. Baer is best known for playing Jethro Bodine on the classic …
