BRBTV News Blog

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

Friday, April 30, 2021

Congrats to Bobby for finally snagging that Skipper hat!

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He's a testament to determination, our friend Bobby. For years he has wanted a screen-accurate replica of the hat Alan Hale wore as the ...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Terrific non-TV Toys: Marilyn Monroe doll by DSI, 1993-94

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She's a beautiful cultural icon, one of the most famous woman to ever live, with an awesome legacy that cannot be denied. She's Mari...
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

"From Darkness to Light" chronicles an amazing COVID-19 survival story

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A special film just premiered, and it's a film this author is very blessed to have been a part of. Last year, as we were all plunged int...
Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Terrific TV Toys: Scooby-Doo clock by SofiClock, 2019

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What time is it? It's Scooby time, and this clock will keep you right on schedule. It's crafted rather cleverly from a record album....
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Saturday, March 20, 2021

This Hazzard Fest is going to hit all the high notes

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This author must admit I remain a bit skeptical when I see events scheduled while we're still in the thick of the Plague That Changed Ou...
Thursday, March 18, 2021

Terrific non-TV Toys: Dawn dolls, case and clothing, 1970s

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Alas , the moment has arrived, and it's a long moment -- our longest episode so far in the Terrific non-TV Toys series. It's the Da...
Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Six Feet Under Hollywood: "It's a Cookbook!" A look at the career of Lloyd Bochner

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We know the stately Lloyd Bochner from "The Twilight Zone" and "The Green Hornet," but we know him best as Cecil Colby o...
Monday, March 15, 2021

Six Feet Under Hollywood: Paul Winfield

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Six Feet Under Hollywood: Paul Winfield : Catch the latest blog post from our buddy Brian, who profiles prolific TV and movie actor Paul Win...
Friday, March 12, 2021

"The Rapture Chronicles" returns for Season 2

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In the age of COVID-19 and Zoom meetings, director Dray Hill and his " The Rapture Chronicles " web series have adapted: The first...
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Friday, March 05, 2021

Cooter plans Hazzard Run in October

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Passing along a note from Cooter's Place and Ben (“Cooter Davenport”) of “The Dukes of Hazzard,” who has revved up plans for the return ...
Wednesday, March 03, 2021

Terrific TV Toys: Electra Woman figure by Living Toyz, 2000

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Here's a blast from the past that we have not yet explored on Terrific TV Toys ... "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl," a perhaps t...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Terrific non-TV Toys: "Wizard of Oz" music box, 2009

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Just how do you get home from the Land of Oz? By clicking together the heels of your ruby slippers, of course. And lest we ever forget that ...
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Friday, February 12, 2021

“Dynasty” cast virtual reunion set for next month

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A virtual reunion of a delightful bevy of “Dynasty” cast members? Why, that’s the best idea this author has heard all pandemic long! And jus...
Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Catch BRB's new interview on Detroit talk show

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Many thanks to Ms. Marguerite Bonner, producer and promoter extraordinaire, for the opportunity to interview via Zoom on her new Detroit-bas...
Friday, February 05, 2021

Terrific TV Toys: Scooby-Doo Valentine gift set, 2020

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No one's sweeter than our favorite mystery-solving canine, so what better gift for Valentine's Day than this Scooby plush set? This ...
Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Collector James shares photos of his "Six Million Dollar Man" figures and more

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This author loves hearing from fellow collectors, and I recently got an email from James, or J. for short. He collects "Six Million Dol...
Sunday, January 31, 2021

Green Hornet marks a whopping 85 years, and he still looks great

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BRBTV passes along this special anniversary release from the family of Green Hornet creator George Trendle. Thanks, Mary Kay! ...., (January...
Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Terrific non-TV Toys: Batgirl Universe bust by Eaglemoss

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This nifty little 2020 item comes from BRBTV's honorary chief of procurement, Mike, and it is rather lovely and fun. And it might just a...
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Branson offers up some great '80s TV-related toys

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This author's friend Patrick Shawn Bennett, creator, along with Lisa Everetts, of the Pop Ninja podcast you've seen highlighted on ...
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Canadian artist Jim Wilson crafts Mr. Dressup's treehouse for a good friend

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For any of the Canadian readers out there (like you, Wendy! :) ), you might have grown up with " Mr. Dressup ," a Canadian childre...
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Terrific TV Toys: Curious George plush by Gund, 1990s

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Let's start out the new year on a bright note, for the series! What can be brighter than the adorable Curious George and his pal the Man...
Thursday, January 07, 2021

A channel showing just "Three's Company" 'round the clock? How can that be?

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Yea, that's what this author thought, when her pal Brian gave her the heads-up on Pluto TV , which, truth be told, I'd heard of but ...
Friday, January 01, 2021

Happy new year! Here's your updated episode guide for the two BRBTV collectibles series

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Congratulations! If you're reading this, you just survived a difficult year. And it's all about survival, right? Time marches on he...
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

It's collage time again! How about a few Angels and some "Trek" ...

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"A few angels in your corner is always a plus," says C.J., whose creative collages you have seen on this blog. How about a few mor...
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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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