BRBTV News Blog

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

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

From Underdog to Jeannie to Gilligan, this toy show had the classic TV covered

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This past weekend was a toy show double-header, and we sure love that. Saturday was one we have known and loved for a few years now, the sh...
Monday, March 27, 2017

Another "Dukes of Hazzard" masterpiece from the Great White North

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Canadian artist and avid "Dukes of Hazzard" fan Jim Wilson is at it again, this time crafting a rather clever work combining two ...
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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: "Green Hornet" View-Master set

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This week's episode of the Terrific TV Toys series starts out really quietly, and that may seem like an error (well, it basically is!)...
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Catch BRB hosting the latest episode of "Fantastic Forum" on comics-related TV and movies

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Well, this author is geeked and psyched and all that once again to have been part of the " Fantastic Forum " TV show. The latest ...
Monday, March 20, 2017

John Schneider will greet fans at MegaCon in May and Niagara Falls in June

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Thanks to Phyllis for passing along the latest schedule for John ("Bo Duke") Schneider of "The Dukes of Hazzard" ... ...
Saturday, March 18, 2017

See your fave "Dukes of Hazzard" stars at these spring appearances

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Thanks to Cooter's Place for passing along this schedule of upcoming appearances for several cast members of "The Dukes of Hazzard...
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman toys by Kraft Foods

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Since the dawn of fast food, it seems, there have been fast-food toys. Happy Meals, Kids' Meals, whatever. Well, the set of toys from 1...
Friday, March 10, 2017

Announcing the print edition of "Let's Roll, Kato: A Guide to TV's Green Hornet"!

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Last September 9 , on the 50th anniversary of the "Green Hornet" TV series, BRBTV released the Kindle edition of its latest fact ...
Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Cooter makes his last stand in Luray, Virginia, this summer, and it will be a big "Dukes" blowout

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We probably have mentioned the Cooter's Last Stand event in Luray, Virginia, this July on this blog before, but even so, it bears repe...
Monday, March 06, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: Batgirl bendy by NJ Croce -- '60s version

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The 50th anniversary celebration for the Barbara Gordon Batgirl continues on Terrific TV Toys , and this week, you'll see a bendy of Yv...
Saturday, March 04, 2017

Fleetwood Country Cruize-in gets all "Dukes"-y again this summer

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Thanks to our "Dukes of Hazzard" buddy Jim Wilson (whose amazing "Dukes" art you've seen on this blog) for passing ...
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Thursday, March 02, 2017

Autorama 2017: The videos!

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"The Dukes of Hazzard" added a nice element to this year's Autorama in downtown Detroit, beginning with the jump of a General...
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Autorama 2017: A jump of a General Lee, and so much more!

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Whew! This chick finally gets a chance to sort through videos and photos from this past weekend -- what a busy few days it has been, with ...
Friday, February 24, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: Michael Jackson doll by LJN Toys

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This author's mom sure could find some great stuff. Take the Marilyn Monroe doll, all outfitted in red, which was my favorite color. T...
Wednesday, February 08, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: "Dukes of Hazzard" card game by IGI

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We know that ole Boss Hogg is always playing games, but have we got one for him!!! This is a card game by IGI, the makers of the long-rever...
Wednesday, February 01, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: Batgirl figure by Vinyl Sugar

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Our celebration of Batgirl's 50th anniversary continues this week on Terrific TV Toys . Next up is a figure by Vinyl Sugar, one in thei...
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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: Some goodies from "The Lion King"

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OK, wasn't "The Lion King" a movie not a TV show, you're thinking???? Well, it's been both over the years, with a se...
Saturday, January 21, 2017

Zonkers! Look what just arrived!

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(That was the subject line of the email from Will Rodgers, and it warranted use as the headline!) Will is at it again! The author of ...
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Terrific TV Toys: Mystery Machine ceramic bank by FAB NY / Starpoint

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Clink-clank goes the spare change when you're banking on this beauty -- a model of the Mystery Machine, set in ceramic! It's the l...
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Terrific TV Toys kicks off Season 4 with a very special anniversary

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We've been celebrating anniversaries a lot recently on the Terrific TV Toys series. Last year, we marked the half-century point for ...
Sunday, January 08, 2017

From a starship captain to a family Bunch -- TV worlds collide at L.A's Franklin Canyon Park

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Many thanks to guest blogger Brian Lombard, who offers this closeup look at a fun filming site on the West Coast. ..........................
Thursday, January 05, 2017

Announcing the print edition of "The Ultimate Super Friends Companion"

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Once in a while a book comes along that the author was truly meant to write. "The Ultimate Super Friends Companion" is just such ...
Sunday, January 01, 2017

Happy New Year! We celebrate this blog's 10th anniversary with BRBTV's top 10 all-time iconic TV moments

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We here at BRBTV love television. We always have. We love how it reflects who we are as human beings, how it moves us, motivates us, makes ...
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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Jumpin' a General in downtown Detroit? Count us in!!!!

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Oh, we are soooooo there, when two of our favorite things come together ... "The Dukes of Hazzard" and Deeee-troit!!! Who would...
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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Merry Christmas! A blast from the past from BRBTV

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Many thanks to our buddy Grigg for fishing this one out of a used bookstore for us. We remember those celebrity "year" books that...
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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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