Category Archives: TV

Peyton Place (TV series)

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

“Peyton Place is an American prime-time soap opera which aired on ABC in half-hour episodes from September 15, 1964, to June 2, 1969. Based upon the 1956 novel of the same name by Grace Metalious, the series was preceded by … Continue reading →

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Star Trek: The Original Series

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

“Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew. It later acquired the retronym of Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) to distinguish the show … Continue reading →

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5 surprising things that 1960s TV changed

Posted on March 2, 2019 by

By 1960, television was firmly entrenched as America’s new hearth. Close to 90% of households had a TV, making the device almost ubiquitous. The ensuing decade would see the medium grow in both importance and range. “… And oh yeah, … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

“The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends is the blanket title for an American animated television series that originally aired from November 19, 1959, to June 27, 1964, on the ABC and NBC television networks. … Produced by Jay … Continue reading →

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