LL Cool J Reflects on the Unexpected Longevity of NCIS: Los Angeles and Its Impact on His Music Career
LL Cool J, the legendary hip-hop artist and actor, never imagined that NCIS: Los Angeles would become the hit series it turned out to be. […]
Month: December 2024
Jean Stapleton’s Relationship with Edith Bunker: Love for the Role, but Not Wanting to Be Defined by It
Jean Stapleton’s iconic portrayal of Edith Bunker on All in the Family is a performance that has left a lasting legacy in television history, making […]
ABC Spent $250,000 to Avoid All in the Family—CBS Was the Real Winner
The tale of All in the Family and its rise to television prominence is nothing short of remarkable, marked by a series of bold decisions, […]
From Blue-Collar to Classic: The Story of Carroll O’Connor’s 1962 Maserati
Carroll O’Connor, best known for his portrayal of the blue-collar Archie Bunker on All in the Family, was a man of surprising contrasts. While his […]
The Untold Story of Carroll O’Connor: 8 Surprising Facts About the ‘All in the Family’ Star
John Carroll O’Connor, best known for his iconic role as Archie Bunker on All in the Family and its spin-off Archie Bunker’s Place, left a […]
Norman Lear, Legendary TV Pioneer Behind “All in the Family,” Dies at 101
Norman Lear, a pioneering force in the television industry, passed away at the age of 101 on December 5, 2023. Known for revolutionizing the landscape […]
How Archie Bunker, the Outspoken Bigot, Captivated—and Transformed—America
When the new TV show All in the Family premiered on January 12, 1971, viewers were greeted with a peculiar disclaimer, hinting that the show […]
70 years and a legend: “I Love Lucy” still inspires
At a time when television was in its infancy, when four networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and the long defunct DuMont) were trying to find their […]
Celebrating the birthday of “Queen of Comedy” Lucille Ball and her great contributions to television
Lucille Desiree Ball Born: Aug. 6, 1911 in Celeron, N.Y. Died: April 26, 1989 in Los Angeles Best known for: CBS comedy series “I Love […]
Paramount “stumbles” in the process of renewing “I Love Lucy”, disappointing the audience
“Lucy, you’ve got some ‘splainin to do.” It’s hard to miss, but sadly, someone did. Late last month, a pair of screenshots of a recently […]
