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Billy Fury – Wondrous Place

21st October 201921st October 2019 Jamie Dyer 0 Comments

2020 will mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of British rocker Billy Fury. Fury was known for hits such

1950s Film Film Reviews

Hell and High Water (1954)

20th October 201921st October 2019 Jane Grandle 0 Comments Bella Darvi, Blu-ray, Fuller at Fox, Hell and High Water, Richard Widmark, Samuel Fuller, Victor Francen

Hell and High Water is a 1954 Cold-war submarine film. It stars Richard Widmark as Captain Jones. Working as a

1950s Music 1960s Music Music Rock 'n' Roll

Link Wray Rocks

7th October 20197th October 2019 Jamie Dyer 0 Comments Bear Family Records, Link Wray

After the recent entries of Narvel Felts and Billy Lee Riley, Germany’s Bear Family Records are adding Link Wray to

1960s Television Television

Password

5th October 2019 Paige S 0 Comments ABC, Allen Ludden, Betty White, CBS, Classic Game Show, Password

Now, celebrities have been involved with game shows almost since the beginning of the genre; shows like What’s My Line

1950s Music Reviews

String Dustin’

5th October 20195th October 2019 Jane Grandle 0 Comments Bear Family Records, Chet Atkins, Country All-Stars, Homer & Jethro, Homer Haynes, Jerry Byrd, Jethro Burns

From the moment the first number kicks in, Chet Atkins’ involvement is immediately obvious. But as Marie progresses it is

1950s Music Music Rock 'n' Roll

The Best Of Little Richard (11000 Series)

3rd October 20194th October 2019 Jamie Dyer 0 Comments Bear Family Records, Little Richard

There was a period around ten years ago when I began to assess recordings made in the first wave of

Broadcast Film UK

Movie Picks of the Week: 16th September 2019

15th September 201915th September 2019 Jane Grandle 0 Comments Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant, Christopher Lee, Gerald Thomas, Geraldine McEwan, Ingrid Bergman, Irene Handl, Joan Hickson, John Ford, John Wayne, Leslie Phillips, movies, Peter Cushing

We present a look at the five movies we recommend that you check out in the week ahead. 12 Angry

1950s Film Film Home Media Reviews UK

High Noon (1952)

8th September 20198th September 2019 Jane Grandle 0 Comments 1952, Eureka Video, Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, High Noon, Katy Jurado, Lloyd Bridges, Masters of Cinema, Thomas Mitchell, western

Eureka Entertainment are bringing one of the most revered western films of all time to Blu-ray for the first time

1950s Television Television US

Tic-Tac-Dough

7th September 20197th September 2019 Paige S 0 Comments

Have you ever imagined Tic-Tac-Toe in a trivia game? If so, you have TIC TAC DOUGH!!! Since my last review

Broadcast Film Streaming UK

Movie Picks of the Week: 9th September 2019

6th September 20196th September 2019 Jane Grandle 0 Comments Bedazzled, Big Jake, David Jason, Dudley Moore, Gold, Grace Kelly, James Stewart, John Gielgud, John Wayne, Peter Cook, Ray Milland, Rear Window, Roger Moore, Susannah York, White Cargo

We present a look at the five movies we recommend that you check out in the week ahead. Bedazzled Starring

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Denis King on Composing For Television
This month, Jamie talks to English composer Denis King about his work for television, including themes for Black Beauty and Lovejoy.
Kathy Fuller-Seeley on Jack Benny
Jamie Dyer presents the second season of the 'Old Time Review Podcast. This week, Jamie talks to Professor Kathy Fuller-Seeley about her book, 'Jack Benny And The Golden Age Of American Radio Comedy'.
Still Laugh-In, Tommy Steele & Shadows
Jamie presents a selection of reviews of vintage related media. 1) A review of the new CD compilation from Bear Family Records: Doomsday Rock - Tommy Steele. 2) Praise of the recent programming on the UK's Talking Pictures TV, along with the reveal of children's anthology series 'Shadows' 3) Opinion on the Netflix Original Still […]
Astrid King: Peg Lynch, Ethel & Albert & More.
Jamie Dyer presents the weekly podcast dedicated to recommendations. This week, Jamie talks to Astrid King, daughter of Writer & Actress Peg Lynch. They discuss early 1950s Television, showbiz stories and the prolific work of her mother.
Episode 3 - Jane Grandle
Jamie Dyer presents the weekly podcast dedicated to recommendations. This week, Jamie talks to 'Hudsons' actress Jane Grandle about 5 TV shows made before 1980.
Episode 2 - Cynthia Bemis Abrams
Jamie Dyer presents the weekly podcast dedicated to recommendations. This week, Jamie talks to podcaster Cynthia Bemis Abrams, who produces and hosts 'Advanced TV Herstory'. They discuss 5 women focused TV shows made before 1980.
Episode 1 - Jamie Irwin
Jamie Dyer presents the weekly podcast dedicated to recommendations. This week, Jamie talks to podcaster Jamie Irwin about 5 films made before 1990, that he would recommend seeing.
The Old Time Review Show Trailer.
Trailer for 'The Old Time Review Show', coming in January of 2019.