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Focus: Composer Jerrold Immel

Forgotten TV

08/13/24 • 13 min

This is the first of a new podcast format that will focus on a segment broken out of the regular show. It is my hope these will expose Forgotten TV to a wider audience in a much more digestible format.

This focus on the life and work of composer Jerrold Immel is part of a consideration of the 1982 NBC TV series Voyagers! coming soon to this podcast feed.

Sources of quotes and background information came from the books:

Tuning In by Ronald Wayne Rodman

The Cue Sheet, the Quarterly Journal of the Film Music Society Vol 21 Nos 3⁄4

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Bob Shayne's Cover-Up Memories at the Jon-Erik Hexum Rememberance Page.

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Focus: The Tragic Death of Jon-Erik Hexum

Forgotten TV

08/27/24 • 20 min

An overview of the post-Voyagers roles of Jon-Erik Hexum and an extended look at his tragic death on the set of Cover Up. Part of an upcoming full podcast on NBC's Voyagers, coming to this podcast feed.

Sources of quotes and background information:

The Show Must Go on: How the Deaths of Lead Actors Have Affected Television Series by Douglas Snauffer

The 4-part series on Jon-Erik Hexum by Brian Hartigan on his podcast Dark Tube: TV’s Wicked History.

Brian's copious references for Dark Tube: Dark Tube

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Buy V on Bluray on Amazon (DVD link)

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Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe.

Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned.

Forgotten TV V Preview

Forgotten TV

04/24/23 • 3 min

A trailer for the upcoming podcast on 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Podcast scheduled to drop May 1, 2023 for the 40th anniversary of Kenneth Johnson's fantastic miniseries.

Buy V: The Final Battle on Amazon

Buy V: The Series DVD on Amazon (Amazon Video link)

TEMPLE OF SCHLOCK: Gidney Talley and son and Magus Films

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City In Panic Sound Effect / Sound Of Sirens and Screaming People In Panicking City / Royalty Free courtesy Played N Faved - Sound Effects & Stock Footage YouTube channel.

Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. 'V' is the copyright and property of Warner Bros. Television Studios, Kenneth Johnson Productions, and possibly additional rights holders.

Forgotten TV Supplemental 12 - Hangar 18 and History of MPAA Ratings

Forgotten TV

03/08/23 • 52 min

Normally a patron exclusive, enjoy this supplemental podcast further exploring topics touched on in the podcast examining Sunn Classic Pictures and Grizzly Adams. Your support of Forgotten TV via Patreon or Paypal is greatly appreciated. Additional behind the scenes content is available for Patreon supporters.

A deeper look at the origins and story behind Sunn Classic Pictures' Hangar 18. Also, a look at the history of Hollywood censorship, the Motion Picture Code, exploitation films, and the birth and first 17 years of MPAA film ratings.

Buy Hangar 18 on Bluray!

Watch Mom and Dad (1945)

Watch Prelude To Happiness (1975)

This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) | Watch Free Documentaries Online (watchdocumentaries.com)

Has Hollywood Lost Its Mind?: A Parent's Guide to Movie Ratings by Chris Hicks

New Yorker article on Jack Valenti

Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. Hangar 18 is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series/films mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.

Forgotten TV ep 49-The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams

Forgotten TV

10/18/22 • 98 min

An overview of the 1974 film The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, 1975's The Adventures of Frontier Fremont, the 1977-78 NBC TV series, and 1982's The Capture of Grizzly Adams, which concludes the storyline. Starring Dan Haggerty, Don Shanks, and Denver Pyle, produced by Charles Sellier Jr. and Sunn Classic Pictures.

Buy The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams and The Capture of Grizzly Adams on Amazon!

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Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe.

Sound effects are used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.

Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.

Forgotten TV ep 48-The Powers of Matthew Star

Forgotten TV

07/11/22 • 192 min

The complete history of the origins and production of NBC's 1982 series The Powers of Matthew Star is presented. Produced by Paramount Television; starring Peter Barton, Lou Gossett, Jr., and Amy Steel.

Timecodes

Intro and episode rundown. 0-1:19:35
Behind the scenes pt 1: Origins, casting, first pilot, troubles at NBC, show production, music. 1:19:35-2:15:55
Behind the scenes pt 2: Directors, writers, filming locations, show retooling, after Matthew Star. 2:15:55-3:05:05
Next time/credits. 3:05:05-end

The Powers of Matthew Star on DVD

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Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Beyond the Veil by Dreamstate Logic is used with permission and under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license.

All remaining underscore music is used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.

Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Powers of Matthew Star is the copyright and property of Paramount Television, Daniel Wilson Productions, Harve Bennett Productions, Bruce Lansbury Productions, Ltd, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.

Forgotten TV ep 47-The Popcorn Kid: Special Edition

Forgotten TV

04/02/22 • 107 min

The MTM/CBS 1987 sitcom The Popcorn Kid is fully considered. Also, looks at the historic Brunson Theater in Baytown, Texas and Plaza Theater in Kansas City, Missouri are included.

Watch full episodes of The Popcorn Kid on the Internet Archive.

When the Lights Went Down documentary

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Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping.

Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. All remaining underscore music is used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.

Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Popcorn Kid is the copyright and property of MTM Productions, 20th Television, The Walt Disney Company, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.

Forgotten TV ep 46-Flo

Forgotten TV

03/02/22 • 174 min

A complete look at the CBS 1980-81 TV series Flo starring Polly Holliday.

Timecodes
Alice film to Alice series and Flo episode rundown 0-1:02:25
Behind the Scenes
Technical, taping, origins, casting 1:02:25-1:59:30
Flo's Yellow Rose bar, History of 'Cowtown,' and the 70s CB craze 1:59:30-2:16:40
Writing Flo, production issues, cancellation, after Flo 2:16:40-2:48:00

Flo on DVD from Amazon.

Alice on DVD from Amazon.

Buy The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries on DVD

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Book links:

Alice: Life Behind the Counter at Mel's Greasy Spoon by Barry M. Putt, Jr.
Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s by Bob Leszczak

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Breaktime by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I’ve Fallen Down by Loving Caliber is used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.

Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. Flo is the copyright and property of Warner Bros Home Entertainment and possibly additional rights holders.

The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)

Forgotten TV

12/02/24 • 167 min

The introduction of the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew characters in 1927/1930 is considered, as well as the Nancy Drew 1938/39 Warner Brothers films; the Hardy Boys Mickey Mouse Club serials; 1957 Nancy Drew CBS pilot; 1967 Hardy Boys NBC pilot; 1969 Hardy Boys animated ABC series; and especially The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries 1977-79 ABC series.

The behind-the-scenes segment covers the origin, production, scheduling, merchandising, recasting of the Nancy Drew role, infamous Playboy appearance, show cancellation, and issues with music clearances.

Timecodes:

2:30 The Stratemeyer Syndicate: Origins of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew
20:00 Nancy Drew, Detective Warner Bros. 1937-38 films
24:32 The Hardy Boys 1956-57 Mickey Mouse Club serials
34:16 The Hardy Boys books get a makeover
40:10 The Mystery of the Chinese Junk 1967 NBC pilot
41:54 The Hardy Boys 1969 animated ABC series
49:24 Arlene Sidaris and Joyce Brotman concieve a new TV version
54:15 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries 1977 ABC series
1:33:10 Behind the Scenes
2:16:04 Post Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
2:37:45 Coming soon/credits

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