Author: Herbie J Pilato
Republican ‘M*A*S*H author clashed with show’s anti-war shift
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Before it became one of the most celebrated television series in American history, M*A*S*H was the deeply personal creation of a former Army surgeon with a …
Former ‘Julia’ child star Marc Copage’s emotional call for peace and justice includes pointed words on ICE
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Beloved actor and former child star Marc Copage, who is now a musician, has never been one to frame civic concern as a partisan exercise. But recent …
The hidden grief behind Everybody Loves Raymond: A look back at Sawyer Sweeten’s death
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Madylin Sweeten, Sawyer Sweeten, and Sullivan Sweeten played the young children of Ray Barone, the famed TV character brought to life by comedian/actor Ray Romano in …
Paul Newman & Robert Redford: A look back at the dynamic duo’s “bromance”
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
The personal and professional relationship between Paul Newman and Robert Redford stands as one of Hollywood’s most enduring—and least self-promotional—friendships. It was a bond rooted not in …
Cartoon gold: The hidden history of Hanna-Barbera
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
The True ‘Animated’ Tale of Hanna-Barbera: A TV Cartoon History According to Cinema Society on Facebook, Joseph Barbera (March 24, 1911-December 18, 2016) developed an early …
Why does the LGBT+ community love The Golden Girls?
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
The Gay Atributes of ‘The Golden Girls’: Exploring The LGBTQ+ Lovers Appeal Of The Senior TV Series This year marks the 40th Anniversary of The Golden …
Lost in Space premiered 60 years ago: A look back behind the scenes
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Producer Irwin Allen is known for several hit movies and TV shows, namely the 1972 epic feature film, The Poseidon Adventure, and the original Lost in …
All was not ‘golden’ behind the scenes of ‘Golden Girls’: A look back at the Bea Arthur/Betty White feud
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
All Was Not ‘Golden’ Behind The Scenes Of ‘Girls’: 40 Years After The Bea Arthur/Betty White Feud All was not golden behind the scenes of The Golden …
Only true Boomers will remember these ’70s Polaroid commercials starring Mariette Hartley & James Garner
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
In the 1970s, charismatic actor James Garner, who died in 2014, and beloved actress Mariette Hartley, now 85, were paired for a series of TV commercials featuring the then-popular …
A nostalgic look back at classic Boomer-era TV shows
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
Classic TV Nights In Review: A Nostalgic Look Back At A Few Truly Entertaining Evenings Note: This article is a work of nonfiction based on the …
