BRBTV News Blog

An indulgence of great classic television by journalist and author Billie Rae Bates.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con: James Rosin

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From in front of the camera to the printed script, to the pages of a book ... James Rosin has experienced all of that -- and sometimes he h...
Monday, September 28, 2015

Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con: Stanley Livingston

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It was our first time at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con, a show brimming with stars of classic TV, a show that we've had our eyes on fo...
Friday, September 25, 2015

Profiles in History auction offers classic "Dynasty," "Dukes," "Star Trek" goodies and much more

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Ever wanted a tunic just like Spock's in the original "Star Trek" series? How about Spock's actual tunic from the origin...
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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con: David Pollock

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Remember on "All in the Family" when Edith got that mink? And it had to go to the cleaners (cue Mr. Jefferson!)? Well, David Poll...
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con: Jon Provost

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For his role on the classic TV series "Lassie," actor Jon Provost had to establish a rapport with this lovable collie off-screen ...
Sunday, September 20, 2015

Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con serves up some classic TV fun

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It was our first time at this past weekend's Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and we had a lot of fun. Not only di...
Monday, September 14, 2015

TV-themed goodies get us ready for the holiday season ... but just not quite yet

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I know, I know -- how frustrating is it to see Christmas stuff in the stores in September? We don't like it much either. We like to h...
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Tuesday, September 01, 2015

"Dukes of Hazzard" creator Gy Waldron weighs in on the Confederate flag

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Much has been said in recent months about the Confederate flag that sits atop the General Lee car on "The Dukes of Hazzard." We w...
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Friday, August 28, 2015

Terrific TV Toys on Wheels: KITT of "Knight Rider"

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We have had a great time this week and last week showing you some Terrific TV Toys on Wheels, as a special set of episodes in our regular ...
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Terrific TV Toys on Wheels: The General Lee

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In the past week, the Terrific TV Toys series delivered up a couple great TV star cars: the Munsters Koach and the Batmobile. Well, now, h...
Friday, August 21, 2015

Terrific TV Toys on Wheels: Munsters Koach

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Whew, it's been a busy week on the BRBTV News Blog, and we're glad it's Friday! Let's celebrate with another great Terrific ...
Thursday, August 20, 2015

Woodward Dream Cruise: The Red Baron shows up, but Snoopy's nowhere in sight

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The Red Baron, of course, is a real historical figure, Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, respected by comrades and enemies alike fo...
Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Rest in peace, Yvonne Craig, who blazed a beautiful Bat-trail for many other females

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CNN's report calls her a "pioneer of female superheroes" and even mentions our fair "Superchicks" Lynda Carter and...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Terrific TV Toys on Wheels: The Batmobile

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Some TV-related toys are for grown-ups, as you've seen on quite a few episodes of the Terrific TV Toys series. And some of those TV to...
Thursday, August 13, 2015

Universes collide: "Star Trek" meets Hazzard County in this con report

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There are some surprising cross-overs from the "Star Trek" universe to the classic "Dukes of Hazzard." A fan of both of...
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Friday, July 24, 2015

Another "Dynasty" fan shares photos of his collection

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In the September 20, 2013 and May 24, 2014 posts of this blog, we showed you the collection of Bjørn, an avid "Dynasty" fan who...
Thursday, July 09, 2015

Lots of appearances coming up for our two Duke boys

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Thanks to Phyllis once again for passing along this info on the upcoming appearances for John ("Bo Duke") Schneider and Tom (...
Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Terrific TV Toys: "Star Trek" Scotty figure by Diamond Select / EMCE

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He's the security chief, the leader of those red-shirts that seemed to get beaned on whatever planet the landing party hits. He's t...
Thursday, July 02, 2015

Two petitions to choose from to support "The Dukes of Hazzard"

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Fans of "The Dukes of Hazzard" and fans of just plain common sense: Check out these two new petitions on Change.org. One was star...
Wednesday, July 01, 2015

Terrific TV Toys: "Star Trek" Keeper figure by Diamond Select / EMCE

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In the "Star Trek" universe, what is the "Keeper" the keeper of? Well, one Earth female, for one thing, a little creatu...
Monday, June 29, 2015

A blast from the past from Chad

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Special thanks to our buddy Chad Fullerton of Georgia for sending along this photo that his dad Jim snapped several years ago in Covington,...
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Friday, June 26, 2015

History repeating itself with the General Lee's flag?

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Wowzers , we sure have been embroiled in some controversy this week over that Confederate flag on the roof of the General Lee car that Bo a...
Thursday, June 25, 2015

Terrific TV Toys: "Star Trek" Andorian figure by Diamond Select / EMCE

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In Episode 12 in the first season of the Terrific TV Toys series, Billie Rae Bates of BRBTV showed you some of her "Star Trek" ...
Monday, June 15, 2015

Terrific TV Toys: Archie cars from Burger King Kids Meal

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Yea, the hot purple sports car sure looks good on Veronica Lodge. And Betty Cooper in a '57 Chevy? We're thinking that fits, too, f...
Friday, June 05, 2015

Everything was awesome at Awesome Con for the "Fantastic Forum"!

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Wow, what a wonderful time it was at Awesome Con in downtown Washington, D.C., last weekend. The event, in its third year, was just as big ...
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Created in 1998, BRBTV is a series of fun fact books and shorter reference guides on classic television shows: primetime soaps "Dynasty" and "Dallas," the action-adventures "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Wonder Woman," "The Secrets of Isis" and "The Green Hornet," along with a host of fab animated series like "Super Friends" and "Scooby-Doo." Founded with the mission of spreading "peace, love and useless information about television," BRBTV seeks to inform, with a solid journalistic expertise, on these shows and their stars, as well as a sprinkling of the TV world in general. While this news blog takes a journalistic approach, with many posts delivered straight-on, you will see some attitude here. You will see an opinion or three (and unfortunately, you will see us attempt to crack jokes once in a while!). That's why a blog format was chosen. Just sayin'. Learn more at the BRBTV home page: www.brbtv.com. Learn more about BRB and her other work at her own home page: www.billierae.com
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