Watched by more than 10 million people – huge figures for those days – this comic classic (which aired on the BBC from 1956-1961) had Hancock...
When it comes to the Academy, xenophobia is as American as apple pie. Which helps explain why Akira Kurosawa’s stunning and profound Ran, a striking adaptation...
The Moment: The Rabbit of Seville (1950) Who’s to Thank: Chuck Jones (director), Mel Blanc (Bugs Bunny), Arthur Q. Bryan (Elmer Fudd), Carl Stallling (music) and...
The best word to describe the ’70s would be chaotic. Various sociopolitical movements — including Civil Rights, women’s rights, anti-war, and sexual liberation — fought for...
First broadcast: 1991 Stars: David Jason, Pam Ferris, Catherine Zeta Jones and Philip Franks Based on: The books by HE Bates and adapted by the late...
In this entry in our Classic TV Episodes series we take a look at 1960’s identical twins sitcom The Patty Duke Show. This episode re-creates the...
Clunky black-and-white ITV adaption of Sir Walter Scott’s novel of knights in shining armour battling the forces of evil and corruption. Roger Moore starred along with...
The Moment: Who’s on First (1945) Who’s to Thank: Exactly. (Actually, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello) The Setup: Sure, it’s a little moldy and provincial, but...
Location based 1970’s cop show The Streets of San Francisco was filmed with great skill and intelligence. Starring Karl Malden and Michael Douglas. Why was it...
The Line: “May the Force be with you.” Who Said It: Alec Guinness as Ben Kenobi–among others–in 1977’s Star Wars. The Setup: George Lucas’ Star Wars...
King’s Ransom: A desperate FBI agent seeks an unorthodox alliance with Chief Gillespie and the Sparta police department after an...
If You Swear, You’ll Catch No Fish: CIA officer Daniel Miller is sent to Germany on a secret mission to...
Race to Save the Platypus: A cheetah cub named Mballa arrives at the Australia Zoo from South Africa; Robert embarks...
Wilmington: Roger finally finds success in his search for Brianna when he discovers her in Wilmington, but their romantic union...
In Hometown Holiday Krista is starting this New Year with a new business and a resolution to be more selective...
Something Borrowed: Both parties attempt to use diplomacy to solve to a certain conflict; Emily acquires a special-privilege visa; Howard...
In Christmas Made to Order, when architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits...
This Episode Marks the 100th Milestone Episode of the Series, Written by Executive Producers Barbara Hall and David Grae Family...
Outside In: Howard’s loyalties are put to the test as he is held prisoner on the Other Side; Emily Prime...