Letter from ABC’s Executive Producer of the Green Hornet television show doing a bit of explaining and promoting.
Category: Television
Shows that interest me on the small screen.
RIP Robert Conrad
Robert Conrad passed away yesterday at the age of 84. He was best know for his portrayal of James T. West in the 1965 wild west/secret agent mashup the Wild Wild West.
Tablo, Kodi and Raspberry Pi (Oh My!)
Since so many classic shows are still available over-the-air (OTA), I have set up a nice little system to record them. Continue reading “Tablo, Kodi and Raspberry Pi (Oh My!)”
Herschel Bernardi, 10/30/1923 – 5/9/1986
Below are some images of Herschel Bernardi playing the role of Lieutenant Jacoby in Peter Gunn. The character didn’t have a first name until 1989 when Peter Jurasik was recast in the role for ABC’s, made-for-television movie Peter Gunn. He was given the name of Herschel to honor the late actor.
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Peter Gunn in the TV Guide
The four times Peter Gunn graced the cover of the TV Guide (left to right, top to bottom)
January 3, 1959, July 11, 1959, February 13, 1960 (with John Vivyan of Mr. Lucky, another Blake Edwards creation) and February 11, 1961
Peter Gunn, 1958-1961
Peter Gunn was a smartly done detective show created by Blake Edwards that ran from 1958-1961. Craig Stevens starred as the titular role of Peter Gunn, Lola Albright played the part of his girlfriend Edie Hart, and Herschel Bernardi was Lieutenant Jacoby. All 114 episodes aired within a 30 minute time-slot, and yet every case was wrapped up without feeling rushed, in some cases there was even enough time for Ms. Albright to sing a jazzy little number in Peter’s favorite hangout “Mothers” (later changed to Edie’s at the beginning of the 3rd season)
One of the most enjoyable things about the series, besides the bantering between Gunn and Jacoby, was the wide array of stool pigeons that Peter had the confidence of. Continue reading “Peter Gunn, 1958-1961”
Buck Rogers, 1979
40 years ago today, Buck Rogers found his way back into the public eye. Buck Rogers is based on a 1928 novel, who rose to fame in the 1930s through the mediums of comic strips, radio, and a movie serial. 
The Buck Rogers feature film earlier in the year was intended to be the pilot for the television series.
Six Million Dollar Man Turns 45
Lee Majors, as Col. Steve Austin, starred in this sci-fi classic about an astronaut who was severely injured when his experimental aircraft crashed, and subsequently, had various body parts replaced with cybernetics, making him better… stronger… faster. The show was based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin.
Happy Birthday Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee, November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973
