Gilligans Island and Kennedy (1 Viewer)

[sammy719]

Wow, after growing up watching Gilligans Island and reruns a 1,000 times I was reading a article today that mentioned in the opening credits of the show showing the flag at half staff in the back ground of the marina, the pilot was filmed only a few days after November 22, 1963.

 

[Combat]

They don't make them like that anymore. I probably watched every episode a dozen times. Can you imagine someone making a show like "Hogan's Heroes" these days with a bunch of zany Nazis like Col. Klink? The thing I remember from Gilligan's Island is that the boat was named the "Minnow" after the FCC chairman Newton Minnow (and not the small fish) who was best known for saying that "TV is a vast wasteland." If only he could watch cable news.

 

[Go for Broke]

Gomer Pyle USMC is on MeTV. I love it. The best Gilligan's Island shows were the ones with the Japanese sailor. "You steam grasses." "John Wayne movie." "Holy Mackeral."

 

[mikemiller1955]

Gomer Pyle USMC is on MeTV. I love it. The best Gilligan's Island shows were the ones with the Japanese sailor. "You steam grasses." "John Wayne movie." "Holy Mackeral."

you know Jim Nabors left us last month...I grew up on him and Andy...

 

[Go for Broke]

Yes. I think that's why they have Gomer Pyle on TV now. Jim Nabors was no stranger to Hawaii and owned a place on Maui.

 

[sammy719]

that rare chance I get a day off and do not have to many odd jobs around the house, I'll surf the older cable channels for M*A*S*H*, Hogans Heros, F-Troop, Gun Smoke, of course you got to have some Cheers, Seinfeld, Andy & co. as Combat said they don't make them like that anymore!!!!

 

[Louis Badolato]

I watch two episodes of Hogan's Heroes every night from 10:00 to 11:00 on Me-TV. I have just started watching "The Wild Wild West" and Hawaii 5-0 on the evenings of days when I work from home. Now if only they would put Rat Patrol and F-Troop on, and bring back the Nightstalker (it used to be on every Sunday night at 10:00, but they replaced it with some chick-show called Touched by an Angel), my life would be complete . . . {sm4}

 

[lancer]

I watch two episodes of Hogan's Heroes every night from 10:00 to 11:00 on Me-TV. I have just started watching "The Wild Wild West" and Hawaii 5-0 on the evenings of days when I work from home. Now if only they would put Rat Patrol and F-Troop on, and bring back the Nightstalker (it used to be on every Sunday night at 10:00, but they replaced it with some chick-show called Touched by an Angel), my life would be complete . . . {sm4}

Rat Patrol, Combat, and 12 O'Clock High are all running on H&I (Heroes and Icons) TV. The problem is they are at impossible hours on Monday mornings, 1 am, 2am, and 3am, if memory serves me. I can't stay awake to watch them, but they are there. -- Al

 

[Go for Broke]

We have Hogan Heroes at the same time in Hawaii, but I can not stay up to see it. I like the Honeymooners and watch it every so often. I wish they'd show some old cartoons like Jonny Quest, Top Cat, Woody Woodpecker, Droopy, etc.

 

[OzDigger]

I watch two episodes of Hogan's Heroes every night from 10:00 to 11:00 on Me-TV. I have just started watching "The Wild Wild West" and Hawaii 5-0 on the evenings of days when I work from home. Now if only they would put Rat Patrol and F-Troop on, and bring back the Nightstalker (it used to be on every Sunday night at 10:00, but they replaced it with some chick-show called Touched by an Angel), my life would be complete . . . {sm4}

I really like Nightstalker, a great mix of slapstick comedy and one liners combined with some horror. I have the Aussie released DVD set, the show was very popular in Australia.

 

[Louis Badolato]

We have Hogan Heroes at the same time in Hawaii, but I can not stay up to see it. I like the Honeymooners and watch it every so often. I wish they'd show some old cartoons like Jonny Quest, Top Cat, Woody Woodpecker, Droopy, etc.

They used to have the original Johnny Quest episodes from the 60’s on one of the cartoon networks and both my kids got hooked. I ended up buying the entire series on DVD, getting them all the garage models and toys, and even making them action figures of Johnny, Hadji, Race and Dr. Benton Quest. That show really inspired some quality time with my kids and I.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I really like Nightstalker, a great mix of slapstick comedy and one liners combined with some horror. I have the Aussie released DVD set, the show was very popular in Australia.

I loved that show as a kid, and I still love it. Koltchak was a great character and the show had such a great late 60’s early 70’s vibe, right down to the Mustang convertible he toiled around in! Plus he is the only photographer worse than I am. Every week he is nearly killed by a monster right out of some cultures’ folk tales, but he can never prove it because his pictures never come out!

 

[Combat]

I loved that show as a kid, and I still love it. Koltchak was a great character and the show had such a great late 60’s early 70’s vibe, right down to the Mustang convertible he toiled around in! Plus he is the only photographer worse than I am. Every week he is nearly killed by a monster right out of some cultures’ folk tales, but he can never prove it because his pictures never come out!

My favorite Nightstalker episode has to be the one with the headless motorcycle rider. A campy classic.

 

[OzDigger]

I loved that show as a kid, and I still love it. Koltchak was a great character and the show had such a great late 60’s early 70’s vibe, right down to the Mustang convertible he toiled around in! Plus he is the only photographer worse than I am. Every week he is nearly killed by a monster right out of some cultures’ folk tales, but he can never prove it because his pictures never come out!

Kolchak sure was a great character, Darren McGavin really made him come to life, and I loved the back and forth between Kolchak and his editor/boss Tony Vincenzo played by Simon Oakland, another experienced actor. And when the other Journo Ron Updike (Uptight) joined in on their arguments with his 'logic', they both used to turn on him, some truly clever writing in that show.

My favorite Nightstalker episode has to be the one with the headless motorcycle rider. A campy classic.

I remember that one, very campy with a very unconvincing headless outfit, but had some great stunt riding. I honestly couldn't name a favourite as they were so different and had something of interest. The Zombie episode is up there as it was pretty scary, especially when the Zombie woke up when Carl was sewing up its mouth, well that would wake most people up I guess. The Devils Platform is another favourite but I found them all entertaining, wasn't a big fan of The Werewolf episode, but had it's good points.


Night Stalker Episodes
1
"The Ripper" Allen Baron Rudolph Borchert September 13, 1974

Kolchak argues that a serial killer is actually Jack the Ripper.
Included with "The Vampire" in The Night Stalker: Two Tales of Terror video compilation.

2
"The Zombie" Alex Grasshoff Story by : Zekial Marko
Teleplay by : Zekial Marko and David Chase September 20, 1974
A grandmother seeks revenge for her grandson's death by turning him into a zombie to do her bidding. Originally listed in TV Guide as the show's debut episode.

3
"They Have Been, They Are, They Will Be..." Allen Baron Story by : Dennis Clark
Teleplay by : Rudolph Borchert September 27, 1974

Also known as "U.F.O."[1] An invisible alien sucks down the bone marrow of its victims while it makes repairs and looks for directions home. This is the only story where Kolchak fails to stop the "monster."
Sportscaster Dick Enberg can be heard on Kolchak's car radio calling game 1 of a fictional World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox.

4
"The Vampire" Don Weis Story by : Bill Stratton
Teleplay by : David Chase October 4, 1974

A sequel to the first movie The Night Stalker. An overlooked victim of the Las Vegas vampire makes her way to Los Angeles and begins killing anew.
Typically shown as the first episode of the 16 originally available for syndication and included with "The Ripper" in The Night Stalker: Two Tales of Terror video compilation.

5
"The Werewolf" Allen Baron David Chase and Paul Playdon November 1, 1974
In snowy Chicago the INS Christmas party is to send off Tony Vincenzo, but he gets audited instead, and it is Carl who gets to go on the singles cruise, where a werewolf goes on a killing spree.

6
"Firefall" Don Weis Bill S. Ballinger November 8, 1974

The ghost of an arsonist tries to take over a renowned conductor's body as his doppelganger.
This episode was combined with "The Energy Eater" and new narration by Darren McGavin to compose the telemovie Crackle of Death, effectively removing it from original syndication. One of the locations used, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Los Angeles, burned down in 1983.

7
"The Devil's Platform" Allen Baron Story by : Tim Maschler
Teleplay by : Donn Mullally November 15, 1974
A politician on a meteoric rise murders his opposition through a pact with Satan which gives him the ability to turn into an invulnerable dog.

8
"Bad Medicine" Alex Grasshoff L. Ford Neale & John Huff November 29, 1974
The first based on a Native American legend, a Diablero shaman spirit murders for jewels to pay back his debt and be released from his Earthly bonds.

9
"The Spanish Moss Murders" Gordon Hessler Story by : Al Friedman
Teleplay by : Al Friedman and David Chase December 6, 1974
A dreaming host conjures up the Creole legend of Père Malfait (French: "father [of] evil-doing," originally an old French term for the Devil), a moss-monster (Richard Kiel) willing to kill anyone who threatens its survival.

10
"The Energy Eater" Alex Grasshoff Story by : Arthur Rowe
Teleplay by : Arthur Rowe and Rudolph Bochert December 13, 1974

A hospital is built on reclaimed land inhabited by the Native American bear-spirit legend Matchi Manitou which threatens to destroy anyone who inhabits it.
This episode was combined with "Firefall" and new narration by Darren McGavin to compose the telemovie Crackle of Death, effectively removing it from original syndication.

11
"Horror In The Heights" Michael T. Caffey Jimmy Sangster December 20, 1974
A Hindu Rakshasa terrorizes a Jewish neighborhood. Phil Silvers guest stars.

12
"Mr. R.I.N.G." Gene Levitt L. Ford Neale & John Huff January 10, 1975
An android murders anyone that threatens its survival.

13
"Primal Scream" Robert Scheerer Bill S. Ballinger and David Chase January 17, 1975
Defrosted ancient cell samples discovered in the Arctic grow into savage prehistoric primates and go on a rampage.

14
"The Trevi Collection" Don Weis Rudolph Borchert January 24, 1975
A witch (played by Dark Shadows' "Angélique," Lara Parker) desires to control the world of high fashion.

15
"Chopper" Bruce Kessler Story by : Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale
Teleplay by : Steve Fisher and David Chase January 31, 1975
Bent on revenge, a headless motorcycle rider murders those who wronged him.

16
"Demon In Lace" Don Weis Story by : Stephen Lord
Teleplay by : Stephen Lord & Michael Kozoll and David Chase February 7, 1975

A succubus from ancient Mesopotamia murders young men to maintain her immortality.
This episode was combined with "Legacy of Terror" and new narration by Darren McGavin to compose the telemovie The Demon and The Mummy, effectively removing it from original syndication.

17
"Legacy of Terror" Don McDougall Arthur Rowe February 14, 1975

An Aztec cult seeks to resurrect the mummy of their god by murdering perfect people. Erik Estrada plays a chosen victim.
This episode was combined with "Demon In Lace" and new narration by Darren McGavin to compose the telemovie The Demon and The Mummy, but it is still in syndication airing on MeTV in New Jersey. [2]

18
"The Knightly Murders" Vincent McEveety Story by : Paul Magistretti
Teleplay by : Michael Kozoll and David Chase March 7, 1975
To prevent the destruction of its home, the spirit of a Knight reanimates a suit of armor to kill those responsible.

19
"The Youth Killer" Don McDougall Rudolph Borchert March 14, 1975
Helen of Troy returns to drain the youth out of unsuspecting perfect victims, sacrifices for the goddess Hecate, in her quest for immortality. Cathy Lee Crosby guests as Helen of Troy.

20
"The Sentry" Seymour Robbie L. Ford Neale & John Huff March 28, 1975
A lizard-man creature kills subterranean workers who have stolen its eggs. In the final scene, Kolchak says these events happened on April 20 and 21, 1975.
This episode is noted for being very similar to the Star Trek episode "Devil in the Dark."

 

[Ghostrider]

Rat Patrol, Combat, and 12 O'Clock High are all running on H&I (Heroes and Icons) TV. The problem is they are at impossible hours on Monday mornings, 1 am, 2am, and 3am, if memory serves me. I can't stay awake to watch them, but they are there. -- Al

Yes Al, I try very hard to either stay up or sleep early and wake up for the 1am to 4pm lineup of Rat Patrol, Combat and 12 OClock High..........never works. But
I do see Black Sheep Squadron at 6pm, same channel. The playoff schedule is going to curtail that for a few weeks.

And I've been watching "Wings at 9:30pm/Becker at 10:30pm/and Coach at 11pm weeknights on ANTTV.

For you Gunsmoke fans, one of the best episodes is coming on TV Land at 3pm, Jan 18th. And will be on INSP.(295 on Comcast) at 11pm Monday or Tuesday night of the first week in February. Season 12/Episode 3 - The Jailer. It's with Bette Davis, and a young Bruce Dern and Tom Skerritt.

 

[lancer]

Yes Al, I try very hard to either stay up or sleep early and wake up for the 1am to 4pm lineup of Rat Patrol, Combat and 12 OClock High..........never works. But
I do see Black Sheep Squadron at 6pm, same channel. The playoff schedule is going to curtail that for a few weeks.

And I've been watching "Wings at 9:30pm/Becker at 10:30pm/and Coach at 11pm weeknights on ANTTV.

For you Gunsmoke fans, one of the best episodes is coming on TV Land at 3pm, Jan 18th. And will be on INSP.(295 on Comcast) at 11pm Monday or Tuesday night of the first week in February. Season 12/Episode 3 - The Jailer. It's with Bette Davis, and a young Bruce Dern and Tom Skerritt.

Love 'Becker', it is just so funny. Also a big 'Gunsmoke' fan, although I prefer the really early 1/2 hour episodes and the B/W hour shows. Love it when Dillon dispenses his frontier justice with that vicious backhanded slap of his. 'Combat' is my all-time favorite show. -- Al

 

[Ghostrider]

Love 'Becker', it is just so funny. Also a big 'Gunsmoke' fan, although I prefer the really early 1/2 hour episodes and the B/W hour shows. Love it when Dillon dispenses his frontier justice with that vicious backhanded slap of his. 'Combat' is my all-time favorite show. -- Al

Television Al, what would we old guys do without it.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I also watch Gun Smoke (Marshal Dillon), Have Gun Will Travel (Paladin) and the Rifleman on MeTV when I get a chance, Great stuff! Really brings back memories . . . ^&cool^&cool

I used to love Wings and Becker, really funny shows, but I haven't caught an episode in years.

 

[Ghostrider]

I also watch Gun Smoke (Marshal Dillon), Have Gun Will Travel (Paladin) and the Rifleman on MeTV when I get a chance, Great stuff! Really brings back memories . . . ^&cool^&cool

I used to love Wings and Becker, really funny shows, but I haven't caught an episode in years.

Yes, I forgot about Have Gun Will Travel. The 2 features that made it very appealing IMHO is the time frame, turn of the 20th ish century where new forensic crime solving was occurring and i think it had the best theme song.