BRBTV News Blog

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

Monday, November 30, 2015

Our fave Kalamazoo toy show serves up the good TV-related stuff, once again

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Heeeeaaaaa-ven ... we were in heaven ...  This past weekend's Circus Maximus Toy Show at the fairgrounds in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was a...
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Own a "Dynasty" gown: Joan Collins' property stars in a December auction

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It makes us a little nervous when a megastar from one of our beloved classic TV shows decides to auction off her belongings. But Julien...
Monday, November 23, 2015

People mag features power women of classic TV in its special issue

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Yea, they certainly are power females, and People  magazine recognizes that in the special thick issue on sale at the newsstand now (yea, t...
Saturday, November 07, 2015

Terrific TV Toys: Dusty doll by Kenner

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We're trippin' back through time once again, circa 1974 or 1975, for the latest episode of the Terrific TV Toys series. The lovely...
Friday, November 06, 2015

Condolences to the family and friends of George Barris

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He was a true pioneer -- maybe the pioneer -- where TV star cars were concerned. And now George Barris, creator of the Batmobile and other...
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Monday, November 02, 2015

Rita Lakin talks about her writing work on "Dynasty" and more in her new autobiography

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Rita Lakin once wrote for our beloved "Dynasty" TV series. She had a longstanding relationship with powerhouse Aaron Spelling, wo...
Monday, October 26, 2015

M.C. Gainey, Noel Guglielmi, Kim Richards reminisce about their time in Hazzard County

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Guest blogger and avid "Dukes of Hazzard" fan Brian Lombard may seem to be on a mission to meet each and every one of the folks i...
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Lynda Carter dons her "satin tights" again on a lovely printed page

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Have you caught DC Comics' new take on the classic "Wonder Woman" TV show yet? The Wonder Woman '77 Special issues 1...
Monday, October 12, 2015

See BRB's latest episode of "Fantastic Forum"

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This author takes on hosting duties once again in the latest episode of the "Fantastic Forum" TV show airing in Washington, D.C.,...
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Friday, October 09, 2015

Terrific TV Toys: It's the Halloween special with even more Scooby plush!

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Nothing says Halloween like Scooby-Doo, so we're marking this great holiday with a whole batch of Scoobies. And it's a magical Scoo...
Wednesday, October 07, 2015

Charles Cyphers recalls his time on "Isis," "Wonder Woman" and "The Dukes of Hazzard"

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Special thanks to guest blogger Brian Lombard! Halloween is almost here, and among the many annual traditions is Monster Mania, a horro...
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Monday, October 05, 2015

Some more "Dukes" art to fascinate fans

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We told you about the fabulous "Dukes of Hazzard"-themed paintings by Jim Wilson of Ontario, Canada, in not only our May 29, 2013...
Friday, October 02, 2015

Terrific TV Toys: Bionic Action Club Kit

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Ahhh , remember those days of youth, when you could mail in like $1.25 or something and receive a membership card and certificate and whate...
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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 ...
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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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