Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading

Television In The 1950s

CBS I Love Lucy

The fabulous 1950s are often called The “First Golden Era” of Television!Mel With programs ranging from  “I Love Lucy” to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading

Television In The 1950s

CBS I Love Lucy

The fabulous 1950s are often called The “First Golden Era” of Television!Mel With programs ranging from  “I Love Lucy” to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading