Today in 1954 — The first mass-produced color TVs were introduced by RCA.
Cost: $1,000 — equal to $12,000 in today's dollars.
RCA-owned NBC began “color-casting" in 1953. Unlike CBS’s earlier color efforts, these “compatible" broadcasts were also viewable on B&W TV sets.
Tonight in 1956 — Art Carney won an Emmy for THE HONEYMOONERS.
He was the only Emmy winner for the iconic sitcom's single season of 39 episodes.
Today in 1951 — WATCH MR. WIZARD debuted on NBC.
Don Herbert hosted this Peabody Award-winning science series until 1965 – and again on Nickelodeon in the 1980s.
Tonight in 1956 — Ralph Kramden was a game show contestant on THE HONEYMOONERS.
Watch how many laughs Gleason gets from this scene. Just masterful.
ICYMI: Why Were Married Couples Shown in Separate Beds on 1950s Television? https://classichistoria.com/articles/separate-beds-1950s-television?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #1950sTV #TelevisionHistory #CulturalNorms #SocietalValues #MarriedCouples
Tonight in 1955 — Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel hit the road to Hollywood (with the help of rear projection) on I LOVE LUCY.
Happy birthday to George Petrie (1912-1997), who appeared on more episodes of THE HONEYMOONERS than anyone other than the stars.
He was a prolific character actor for 60 years, but I’ll always think of him as “The Fifth Honeymooner."
Some episode reviews from season 2 of Perry Mason, a series that raised the bar in terms of complex plotting in 1950s U.S. TV and demonstrated the potential of the hour-long episodic TV drama. And that terrific cast! Always fun to revisit.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2020/01/perry-mason-season-2-part-2.html
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Bryan Cranston and Ty Burrell are remaking the 1950s TV drama 'Tightrope!' into a slapstick comedy for Roku. After some research, Read why I believe it could work.
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https://www.talkteav.com/bryan-cranston-ty-burrell-revamp-tightrope-1950s-comedy-roku-news
Tonight in 1954 — Eartha Kitt (age 27) guest hosted the penultimate episode of YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS on NBC. 
Tonight in 1956 — Ralph and Norton got stuck in trick handcuffs en route to the Raccoon Lodge convention on THE HONEYMOONERS.
"Unconventional Behavior" was the 33rd of The Classic 39 episodes produced in 1955-56 — one season of brilliance that has been rerun for nearly 70 years!
Tonight in 1964 — Christopher Lee starred on THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR.
“The Sign of Satan” is the closest we ever got to a Hitchcock-Lee team-up. (Hitch only hosts.)
Based on a Robert Bloch story. Adapted by Barré Lyndon (HANGOVER SQUARE, THE LODGER).
Tonight in 1957 — I LOVE LUCY aired its last original episode.
It was the #1 show on TV when Lucy and Desi decided to end it after 6 seasons.
The characters returned in 13 one-hour specials (1957-1960) known as THE LUCY-DESI COMEDY HOUR.
I think this #EasterBunny is working with #LexLuthor. He looks downright evil...
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Tonight in 1955 — Ralph and Alice Kramden adopted a baby.
“The Adoption” is the only HONEYMOONERS sketch that legitimately chokes me up.
It’s one of “The Lost Episodes,” but as good as any of "The Classic 39.”
On Tubi: https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/506629/s03-e18-the-adoption
Today in 1954 — The first mass-produced color TVs were introduced by RCA.
Cost: $1,000 — with a screen 11½ inches wide.
RCA-owned NBC began “color-casting" in 1953. Unlike CBS’s earlier color efforts, these “compatible" broadcasts were also viewable on B&W sets.
Tonight in 1959 — ONE STEP BEYOND debuted on ABC.
John Newland hosted and directed this docudrama-style anthology series.
David Lynch fans may enjoy the first episode (shot by Oscar winner Russell Metty).
M Squad was a 1957-60 NBC US TV cop series starring Lee Marvin. Action-packed, hard-edged, with a film noir vibe. It dives right into the seamy side of life. Marvin oozes charisma. He's like a pressure cooker about to blow. Superb TV.
My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2020/02/m-squad-season-one-1957.html
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Tonight in 1953 — Lucy gave birth to Little Ricky on I LOVE LUCY (on the same day Lucille Ball gave birth to Desi Arnaz Jr.).
72% of all U.S. television sets were tuned in — more than for Pres. Eisenhower's inauguration.
Tonight in 1955 — Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel hit the road to Hollywood (with the help of rear projection) on I LOVE LUCY.
