Please. If the question is: “What’s the best TV spy series ever produced?” I don’t want to hear something like Mission: Impossible or The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (even though I love those two), Continue reading ‘Secret Agent’: England’s Danger Man thrills viewers the world over
Tag Archives: 1960s
‘The Courtship of Eddie’s Father’ (Season 1): Understated performances keep sitcom fresh & touching
“When you were a little boy, did you want to be what you are now?”
“No.”
“How come, Dad?”
“Well, because I guess when I was a little boy, I didn’t know that one day there would be a little boy like you that I would be the father of.”
“Is that the most important thing you are? A father?”
“That is the most important thing I am.”
‘Dennis the Menace’ (Season 1): Comic strip-turned-sitcom remains delightfully fun
‘Get Smart’ (Season 1): Silly comedy spoofs 60s spy mania
Sorry about that, Chief.
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‘The Rat Patrol’: Uncomplicated, vintage-TV action thrills
Well…at the very least, the toys were cool. Continue reading ‘The Rat Patrol’: Uncomplicated, vintage-TV action thrills
VIDEO: ‘Gunsmoke’ – Unboxing the Complete Series on DVD
We know you can’t wait, so take a visual look at Gunsmoke: The Complete Collection: Continue reading VIDEO: ‘Gunsmoke’ – Unboxing the Complete Series on DVD
‘Wanted: Dead or Alive’: Steve McQueen’s hit Western leads to big-screen stardom
As a warm-up, you might say, to our commitment here at Drunk TV—and believe me: “commitment” is the correct word— Continue reading ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive’: Steve McQueen’s hit Western leads to big-screen stardom
Are you ready for 440+ hours of ‘Gunsmoke’?
Hey Western and vintage television fans out there in Drunk TV land (would you please sober up—just look at yourselves!), have we got a ridiculous notion for you. Continue reading Are you ready for 440+ hours of ‘Gunsmoke’?
‘Christmas Television Favorites’: A look back at 7 animated specials
It’s that time of year again here at the Drunk TV offices, Continue reading ‘Christmas Television Favorites’: A look back at 7 animated specials
‘True-Life Adventures’: True Disney works of art
Tis the season to watch TV, Continue reading ‘True-Life Adventures’: True Disney works of art
Mice, cavemen, & Garfield: 3 forgotten animated Thanksgiving specials
With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching, you know what I’m thankful for? Continue reading Mice, cavemen, & Garfield: 3 forgotten animated Thanksgiving specials
‘Honey West’: Action heroine far better than 60s audiences thought
‘M Squad’: Lurid, late ’50s actioner forever packs a punch
A wonderfully lurid, pulpy TV actioner. Continue reading ‘M Squad’: Lurid, late ’50s actioner forever packs a punch
‘Medical Center’ (Season 1): Sexy, dreamy Chad Everett solves your medical & romantic issues
Dreamy Dr. Joe Gannon can crack my chest open anytime. In fact, he already did…when he first flashed those cold, cold baby blues at me…. Continue reading ‘Medical Center’ (Season 1): Sexy, dreamy Chad Everett solves your medical & romantic issues
‘Merry Sitcom! Christmas Classics From TV’s Golden Age’: A yuletide DVD collection
Do the things they call “TV series” today have Christmas episodes? Continue reading ‘Merry Sitcom! Christmas Classics From TV’s Golden Age’: A yuletide DVD collection
‘Daniel Boone’: ’60s & ’70s adventure series still perfect family fun
Daniel Boone—The Complete Series is perfect family entertainment for young and old…and that’s next-to-impossible to come by these long, hot summer days. Continue reading ‘Daniel Boone’: ’60s & ’70s adventure series still perfect family fun
‘Peyton Place’ (Part 3): 9 years later, DVD releases resume!
Peyton Place, that puritanical New England hot-bed of sex, scandal, class conflict, repressed emotions, and tasteful suffering, is back! Continue reading ‘Peyton Place’ (Part 3): 9 years later, DVD releases resume!
‘Peyton Place’ (Part 2): Soap conventions amp up 2nd set of episodes
“This is the continuing story of Peyton Place….”
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‘Peyton Place’ (Part 1): A look back at Shout!’s glorious DVD experiment
“Peyton Place is more complicated than you think.”
Continue reading ‘Peyton Place’ (Part 1): A look back at Shout!’s glorious DVD experiment
‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’ (Season 1): R.I.P. Jim Nabors
2017 continues to be a terrible year for vintage TV lovers Continue reading ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’ (Season 1): R.I.P. Jim Nabors
