Tag Archives: television

1989: The year in movies

A lot happened in the year 1989, including the debut of a TV sitcom in which nothing happened. That show, of course, was Seinfeld, and we’ll be doing a deep dive into this iconic comedy over the coming weeks. But first, to get a sense of the times and trends that helped shape this series,Continue reading “1989: The year in movies”

1989: The year Seinfeld was born (the show not the guy)

A lot happened in the year 1989, including the debut of a TV sitcom in which nothing happened. That show, of course, was Seinfeld, and we’ll be doing a deep dive into this iconic comedy over the coming weeks. But first, to get a sense of the times and trends that helped shape this series,Continue reading “1989: The year Seinfeld was born (the show not the guy)”

Beverly Hills 90210 – Behind the Scenes

Welcome to this podcast installment of my look at the 1990s twenty-something soap opera Beverly Hills 90210. Click the play button below to listen. DISCLAIMER: Some material for this post was derived from various public sources on the Web.

Beverly Hills 90210 – Guest Star Profiles

Welcome to this podcast installment of my look at the 1990s twenty-something soap opera Beverly Hills 90210. Click the play button below to listen. DISCLAIMER: Some material for this post was derived from various public sources on the Web.

Beverly Hills 90210 – Cast Profiles

Welcome to this podcast installment of my look at the 1990s twenty-something soap opera Beverly Hills 90210. Click the play button below to listen. DISCLAIMER: Some material for this post was derived from various public sources on the Web.

Beverly Hills 90210 – Supporting Characters

Welcome to this podcast installment of my look at the 1990s twenty-something soap opera Beverly Hills 90210. Click the play button below to listen. DISCLAIMER: Some material for this post was derived from various public sources on the Web.

TV Fun Fact: Al Michaels traded for a rabbit

Although Al Michaels is known as a sports icon, he probably never expected to be traded, especially for a fictional rabbit. On February 9, 2006, the sportscasting legend was allowed to leave ABC and his 20-year run on Monday Night Football to join NBC’s new Sunday Night Football broadcast. In exchange, NBC Universal sold various sports coverageContinue reading “TV Fun Fact: Al Michaels traded for a rabbit”

Beverly Hills 90210 – Ray Pruitt

Welcome to this podcast installment of my look at the 1990s twenty-something soap opera Beverly Hills 90210. Click the play button below to listen. DISCLAIMER: Some material for this post was derived from various public sources on the Web.

TV Fun Fact: Melrose Place and the O.J. case

In the mid 1990’s, the primetime soap opera Melrose Place, a spinoff of Beverly Hills 90210, was among the most popular shows on television. How popular? Well, it’s been reported that the jury impaneled for the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial specifically requested video tapes of Melrose Place, their favorite program, to watch during theirContinue reading “TV Fun Fact: Melrose Place and the O.J. case”

Beverly Hills 90210 – Clare Arnold

Welcome to this podcast installment of my look at the 1990s twenty-something soap opera Beverly Hills 90210. Click the play button below to listen. DISCLAIMER: Some material for this post was derived from various public sources on the Web.