lauren@vortex.UUCP (Lauren Weinstein) (01/31/85)
By the way, I'll try bring a copy of my "old TV themes" audio tape with me to the next Usenix. Fans of old TV shows in the L.A. area should especially check out KDOC-TV (56) [majority owned by Pat Boone, no less] which runs lots and lots of that old "wholesome" programming -- from "Peter Gunn" to "Our Miss Brooks." People with cable might want to check out "CBN" (Christian Broadcasting Network). While most of their programming is typical religious material (about which I won't comment) they fill out their schedule with lots of old TV shows, including a really nice "block" of old comedy programs that run back to back for hours during weekday evenings. They rotate various programs through the block, including "Jack Benny," "Burns and Allen," "Love That Bob," "Dobie Gillis," (which I'm watching right now), and many more. Many of these old programs stand up superbly well, especially in comparison with the pablum to be found on network television today. --Lauren--
marno@ihuxm.UUCP (Marilyn Ashley) (02/07/85)
> They rotate various programs through the block, > including "Jack Benny," "Burns and Allen," "Love That Bob," > "Dobie Gillis," (which I'm watching right now), and many more. > > Many of these old programs stand up superbly well, especially in > comparison with the pablum to be found on network television today. > > --Lauren-- I have just seen my first episode of "Burns and Allen" and now I understand why it was so popular, especially in light of the fact that television was just born when these shows were produced. If anyone in the Chicago area is interested, "Burns and Allen" can be seen on WTTW (Channel 11) on Sunday mornings. Marilyn
oz@rlgvax.UUCP (THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ) (02/11/85)
For those of you around New York, or those that receive WOR on cable TV Burns and Allen can been seen at 11:30pm. That shows ARE classics. I find it incredible how funny they are even with them being 30 years old. But then I always adored Gracie especially when she explained (an old line, but a good one) that she puts the salt in the pepper shaker, and the pepper in the salt one so when people get them mixed up, they're right! "Say Goodnight, Gracie" "Goodnight Gracie" OZ seismo!rlgvax!oz