Murphy Brown's Robert Pastorelli Found Dead at 49
[March 9, 2004] Robert Pastorelli, an actor, was found dead on Monday afternoon, He was 49.

Actor Paul Winfield Dies
[March 9, 2004] Paul Winfield, an actor, died of a heart attack Sunday night at Queen of Angels-Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. He was 62.

Upcoming TV on DVD Releases
[March 9, 2004] As you may know by now, this is one of my favorite subjects. There's rarely a night that goes by that I don't watch some classic TV on DVD.

TV Land Awards Taped on Sunday
[March 7, 2004] A recap of what happened at the taping last night at the TV Land Awards includes a tribute to the late John Ritter, expert awards, and viewers choice awards.

One in a Million to Air on TV One
[March 5, 2004] Shirley Hemphill, who played Shirley Wilson on "What's Happening," briefly had her own sit-com in 1980, "One in a Million."

Gilligan's Island to Go 'Real'
[March 2, 2004] TBS is planning a reality version of "Gilligan's Island." The Superstation has partnered with the creators of the original series, Lloyd and Sherwood Schwartz, for eight episodes of the project in which real-life counterparts are stranded and working together to get off an island.

Nick Ratings
[March 2, 2004] Despite all your complaints regarding Nick @ Nite's programming choices, Nick @ Nite scored their highest rated February ever among adults 18-49 and biggest audience levels ever among its target demo of adults 18-49.

A Salute to the Cars of Classic TV
[February 28, 2004] In the 1960's some of the most recognizable TV stars were the cars. Think about it: Would "Route 66" have been the same if Tod and Buzz drove a Rambler? Was "The Munsters" better than "The Addams Family," or did they just have a better car? How cool would Maxwell Smart have been if he drove a station wagon?

Character Actor John Randolph Dies
[February 27, 2004] John Randolph, an actor has died, he was 88. Randolph, a Tony-winning character actor who played Roseanne's father in "Roseanne" and Tom Hanks' grandfather in "You've Got Mail," died Tuesday at his home in Hollywood, his family said.

Changes on Nick and TV Land
[February 27, 2004] As noted above, "Three's Company" is not presently airing on Nick @ Nite and has been replaced by "Cheers."

Yabba Dabba Doo & Scooby Too
BURBANK, CA (February 19, 2004) - Yabba Dabba Doo! Everyone's favorite modern stone-age family The Flintstones and animated mystery sleuths Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? Are making their highly-anticipated debut on DVD.

Jan Miner, star of Palmolive 'Madge' TV Ads, Dies at 86
[February 18, 2004] Jan Miner, a New York stage actress who gained fame as Madge, the manicurist in Palmolive television ads, died Sunday.

New Mister Ed Update
[February 17, 2004] Sherman Hemsley ("The Jeffersons," "Amen") is set as the voice of the talking horse in FOX's re-imaging of the 1961-66 CBS comedy.

Patty Duke Show, F-Troop and More Coming on DVD
[February 17, 2004] USA Today has some great news for TV fans, but some titles may be up to five years away. Also mentioned was an omission from my February release list, "I Married Joan: Collection 1."

TV DVD Releases For March
[February 14, 2004] Here's the TV shows on DVD releases for March. Highlighting the sitcom genre is the fifth series of "Absolutely Fabulous," season two of "Will and Grace," the fourth season of "Sanford and Son," and the second season of "Married... With Children." In the category of classic TV, there's "The Abbott and Costello Show," and "The Flintstones."

More Schedule Notes
[February 14, 2004] Thursday, March 4 8:00PM to 1:00AM TV Land will air a "Starsky and Hutch Movie Stunt" hosted by Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson...

Pavan's Schedule Notes
[February 3, 2004] There are bunch of schedule notes that Pavan sent me. The most notable is a complete shake-up on the TV Land grid....

The Brady's Alice, Jefferson's Florence, and Benson
[January 28, 2004] The greatest TV domestics came together for a Swiffer commercial to air this Super Bowl Sunday, TV's favorite maids and butlers, such as Ann B. Davis...

Jack Paar, 85, Former 'Tonight' Show Host, Dies
[January 27, 2004] Late-night icon Jack Paar, the onetime "Tonight Show" host who blazed the way for Carson, Letterman and Leno before quitting at the top of his game, died today at age 85...

More Classic TV on DVD
[January 25, 2004] The line-up on DVD is getting so much better than cable. Some new titles have been announced since my last update.

South Park Branches Out From Comedy Central
[January 25, 2004] Variety reported last week that the syndication rights to "South Park" have been sold to eight of the top 10 markets...

Growing Pains Movie Slated for May
[January 23, 2004] Show me that smile -- again. ABC has greenlit another reunion movie featuring the cast of the late '80s comedy hit "Growing Pains." Telepic has been put on the fast track: Shooting begins next month for a May sweeps airdate.

Passings
[January 23, 2004] Allen Miner, a writer/director and producer....  Noble Willingham, an actor, died January 17th at the age of 72....  Robert Keeshan, an actor died January 16 at the age of 76...   Donald Siegal, a composer/songwriter and lyricist died January 13th at the age of 53...  Ann Miller, an actress/dancer died January 22, she was believed to be 81...  Dean Stuhlmueller (Dean Miller),  an actor/anchorman died of cancer January 13th, at age 79... 

Matt LeBlanc and Classic TV Stars on Pyramid
[January 17, 2004] Sony Pictures Television has pulled the plug on "Pyramid," announcing that this will be it's final season. But that doesn't mean the show can't go out with a bang!

Charlie's Angels Still a Hot Topic
[January 17, 2004] NBC presents "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of ‘Charlie's Angels’" -- the story of how the sexy girls-with-guns television drama series began and ended its tumultuous first season. The television movie offers a behind-the-scenes-peek at the classic TV drama that has spawned two hit feature films

Isabel Sanford Gets Star on Walk on Fame
[January 16, 2004] Isabel Sanford, best known as Louise Jefferson or "Weezie" on the CBS sitcom "The Jeffersons," moved on up to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Tid-Bits
[January 16, 2004] King World’s "Hollywood Squares" has not been renewed, and the show will go off the air after this season.  More..

Raymond's Last Season? Fewer and Fewer Still Love Him
[January 16, 2004] [ Media Life Magazine By A.J. Livsey] Big ratings slide could dampen renewal talks. Now that NBC has given the official word that this is the last season for “Frasier,” the looming question is whether CBS’s “Everybody Loves Raymond” will be the next aged sitcom to go.

Bible Course Asks "What Would Andy Do?"
[January 13, 2004] [The Associated Press January 10, 2004 EUGENE Or]  Rachel Sykes watched “The Andy Griffith Show” as a child in the 1960s and watched it in reruns. Now she is watching it for a higher purpose.

San Francisco Chronicle Interviews Alan Young of Mister Ed
[January 13, 2004] With the release of the "Best of Mister Ed" DVD, John Clark of The San Francisco Chronicle interviewed Alan Young who played Wilbur Post on "Mister Ed."

Happy Days Reunion on Good Morning America
[January 12, 2004] On Thursday, January 15, 2004, come to Times Square to celebrate the "Happy Days" 30TH Anniversary Celebration on "Good Morning America."

TV Land Moguls to Premiere April 21st
 [January 9, 2004] TV Land will profile television's most influential movers and shakers in the medium's history in a six-part documentary series entitled "TV Land Moguls."

Total and Oatmeal Crisp Cereals: Now Fortified With Donna Reed
 [January 9, 2004] General Mills and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) are teaming up to offer one of four limited-edition DVDs free inside boxes of Total and Oatmeal Crisp cereals.