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

TV In The 1990s

The Sopranos

The 1990s were a transformative decade in American TV.. Simply, the sheer number of programs on TV in the 1990s grew exponentially. This was due to the arrival of cable TV networks, like HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and other channels offering … Continue reading

TV in the 1980s

If the 1970s, comedies tented to be the ground breakers and dramas were mostly bland and formulaic.  TV  in the 1980s tended to be quite different. While there were important comedies, most notably  The Cosby Show, Cheers  and The Golden Girls, for … 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

Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

  Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television.  And on Broadway.  And in films.  She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading