BRBTV News Blog

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

Saturday, June 29, 2019

A couple "Dukes" cousins are comin' to a very familiar mid-Michigan speedway in July

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This author never would've dreamed, growing up in mid-Michigan, that the stars of such a favorite show, "The Dukes of Hazzard,...
Monday, June 24, 2019

Terrific non-TV Toys: Betty and Veronica dolls by Playing Mantis, Part 1: Veronica

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These girls know everything about fashion -- that girl-next-door Betty Cooper and the fabulously wealthy Veronica Lodge. And though they ar...
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Tuesday, June 04, 2019

From the Six Feet Under Blog: KHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNN!

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We know him as the dashing Zach Powers on "Dynasty" spinoff "The Colbys," his amor for the sultry Sable so evident an...
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Monday, June 03, 2019

Terrific TV Toys: Black & White Batgirl statue by DC Collectibles

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We're making our way through 2019, just about to the halfway point, and this time on the Terrific TV Toys web series, we're looking...
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Tom Wopat has a Grumpy Cat Car Show and more on his agenda

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Special thanks to Kimberly for putting the word out about these several appearances of Tom ("Luke Duke") Wopat of "The Dukes...
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Six Feet Under Blog: Read about the Lost Grave of Captain Kangaroo

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Pockets full of interesting items? We never knew! Read about the life of Captain Kangaroo, a childhood hero for many ... Six Feet Under...
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Terrific non-TV Toys: SuperSize Barbie by Mattel

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Barbie is making quite a few appearances on the two BRBTV web series, Terrific TV Toys and Terrific non-TV Toys . You've already seen ...
Sunday, May 19, 2019

Texas Monthly’s 40th anniversary “Dallas” issue makes this author’s day!

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Special thanks to my friend Brian Smith, who traveled from Ohio this past weekend to attend the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michiga...
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Friday, May 10, 2019

Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con serves up a great roster of classic stars for September show

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It's a fall timeframe once again for the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con that happens in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and some names that you don...
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Monday, May 06, 2019

Terrific TV Toys: Mego "Charlie's Angels" figure Kris

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Cheryl Ladd had the unenviable task of being the first replacement Angel in what they didn't yet realize would be a string of replaceme...
Friday, May 03, 2019

TGIF! How about some action figure goodness with the Super Friends!

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Will Rodgers, author of "The Ultimate Super Friends Companion" books in the BRBTV line, has done it again. The avid action figure...
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Friday, April 26, 2019

Mark your calendar for August 10-11 for Good Ol' Boys Fest

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Never say never, they say! After years of hosting blockbuster events for "Dukes of Hazzard" fans, Ben ("Cooter Davenport...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

So sad to hear of Ken Kercheval's passing -- and yes, it really is true (apparently)

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Accusations of fake news have abounded this week in regards to Ken Kercheval, our dear Cliff Barnes of "Dallas." It was reported ...
Saturday, April 20, 2019

The latest from Brian Lombard's Six Feet Under blog: Farrah Fawcett

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Six Feet Under: Farrah Fawcett: Six Feet Under : June 25, 2009 was a day I'll never forget.  Farrah Fawcett, a true 70s icon, lost her b...
Friday, April 19, 2019

TGIF! Check out BRB's latest film project, "A Taste of Honey"

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Here are two words for you on a Friday ... Pig dance . Have no idea what that means? Well, you will when you watch this fabulous short film...
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Terrific non-TV Toys: Batgirl 14" figure by Mego

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There's another amazon in the house at BRBTV, and it's not the same Amazon you saw on an earlier episode of Terrific non-TV Toys . ...
Wednesday, April 03, 2019

See the latest episode of "Fantastic Forum," including BRB's interview with Billy Tucci

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It's a Billie interviewing a Billy in the middle segment of the latest episode of the Washington, D.C.-based " Fantastic Forum ...
Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Terrific TV Toys: "B:TAS" Batgirl figurine by Eaglemoss

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We're doing a Batgirl double-header this month on BRBTV -- a figurine from "Batman: The Animated Series" by Eaglemoss first u...
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Some great "Dukes of Hazzard" events are on the horizon

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Wow, the gang's all there -- really, the whole surviving cast of "The Dukes of Hazzard" --  at the Good ol' Boys Tour in...
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Monday, March 18, 2019

Terrific non-TV Toys: Penguin and Joker figures by Hasbro

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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hasbro created a line of action figures for the DC Comics characters that were rather Mego- esque . They...
Thursday, March 14, 2019

A new demo reel for BRB's acting work!

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Now that the third episode of the "Reanimated" web series by Evil Genius Entertainment has been released publicly, this new actin...
Sunday, March 10, 2019

Catch BRB in the "Reanimated" web series

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In the November 16, 2018 post of this blog, you saw the first episode of the new "Reanimated" web series by Evil Genius Entertai...
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Tuesday, March 05, 2019

No worries -- that Bandit car will jump after all!

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Well, you've no doubt heard the news by now of the canceled jump of the "Smokey and the Bandit" Trans Am at the Detroit Autor...
Monday, March 04, 2019

Terrific TV Toys: Nightwing figure by Hasbro, 1997

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OK, you know how they sometimes film a very important TV show episode with multiple endings? Well, this week's episode of Terrific TV T...
Sunday, March 03, 2019

Snagged this weekend: An assortment of "Dallas" cars

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Who knows if any of these vehicles were ever seen in the original "Dallas" TV series; they don't seem to have been. But maybe...
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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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