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ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: ‘Deadliest Catch’ Deckhand Todd Meadows Dies At 25

Stephen Hibbert, ‘Pulp Fiction’s’ The Gimp, Dies At 68 Stephen Hibbert, the British-born actor and writer best known for portraying the silent, masked Gimp in "Pulp Fiction," died at 68,

Stephen Hibbert, ‘Pulp Fiction’s’ The Gimp, Dies At 68

‘King Kong’ Turns 93: Honoring The Legendary ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’ Marking 93 years since his debut, "King Kong" remains cinema’s towering ‘Eighth Wonder of the World.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: ‘King Kong’ Turns 93: Honoring The Legendary ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’

How Music Catalogs And EDM Publishing Are Shaping Streaming Strategy In the increasingly competitive streaming landscape, music catalogs are becoming a vital component of content strategy.

How Music Catalogs And EDM Publishing Are Shaping Streaming Strategy

”In the Heat of the Night,” based on the theatrical of the same name and starring Carroll O’Connor, debuted on NBC in 1988. It aired on NBC through 1992 and moved to CBS for two final seasons (and four follow-up made for television movies).

“Lost in Space” on CBS aired its final original episode in 1968. The series ran for three seasons and was canceled due to the high cost of production. A “Lost in Space” theatrical movie was produced in 1998, and Netflix rebooted the series for three seasons.

“Airport,“ starring Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jacqueline Bisset, Maureen Stapleton and Helen Hayes opened in theaters in 1970. Produced on a $10 million budget, it earned over $100 million, and Helen Hayes took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Anthology crime drama “American Crime” starring Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton and Regina King launched on ABC in 2015. Created by John Ridley (“12 Years A Slave”), the series delved into issues of race, class and gender politics among the backdrop of the legal system. It ran for 3 seasons.

A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited The variety series 'Pink Lady and Jeff' premiered on NBC on this day in 1980, and is remembered as one of the most notorious flops in television history.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited

The ‘Brady Bunch’ House: From Sitcom Icon To Historic Landmark The "Brady Bunch" house, a beloved symbol of 1970s family life, has been preserved as a historic landmark.

The ‘Brady Bunch’ House: From Sitcom Icon To Historic Landmark

CBS’ ‘Marshals’ Debuts As Biggest New Scripted Premiere Without Football Since 2018 CBS’ ‘Marshals’ premiered with 9.52 million viewers, the biggest new scripted debut without football since 2018. The series is the first spinoff from "Yellowstone."

CBS’ ‘Marshals’ Debuts As Biggest New Scripted Premiere Without Football Since 2018

Short-lived comedy "Police Squad!," starring Leslie Nielsen and created by the makers of the movie "Airplane!," premiered on ABC in 1982. It was revived in 1988 as the feature film "The Naked Gun" which became a box office success and spawned two sequels in the summers of 1991 and 1994.

How Corporate Innovation Rivals Hollywood Storytelling In today’s attention economy, the most compelling dramas aren’t scripted in Hollywood — they’re unfolding in real time at high-profile tech companies.

How Corporate Innovation Rivals Hollywood Storytelling

A pre-"Dallas" Patrick Duffy starred as the "Man from Atlantis," which began as a TV movie on NBC in 1977. The series aired for one season.

Annabel Schofield, ‘Dallas’ Actress And Model, Dies At 62 Annabel Schofield, who transitioned from a London fashion model in the 1980s to a recurring role as Laurel Ellis on "Dallas" in 1988, died on February 28 in Los Angeles.

Annabel Schofield, ‘Dallas’ Actress And Model, Dies At 62

F=ma Scales Motorsports And Car Culture For The Modern Era F=ma unites three established companies, giving brands and consumers a clearer, more direct way to engage in and grow car culture and motorsports.

F=ma Scales Motorsports And Car Culture For The Modern Era

Our Gang (aka The Little Rascals) short "Hi'-Neighbor!" opened in theaters on this day in 1934. The cast included Wally Albright (Wally), Matthew Beard (Stymie), Scotty Beckett (Scotty), Tommy Bond (Tommy), George McFarland (Spanky) and good ol' Pete the Pup.

ABC's reality showcase "That's Incredible!, hosted by John Davidson, Fran Tarkenton and Cathy Lee Crosby, debuted in 1980. The series, no doubt, was a result of NBC's "Real People."

‘Animal Control’ Renewed, But Is It Really A ‘Hit’? FOX touts just renewed "Animal Control" as a hit, but modest linear ratings and questionable streaming data suggest a more cautious picture.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: ‘Animal Control’ Renewed, But Is It Really A ‘Hit’?

‘Deadliest Catch’ Deckhand Todd Meadows Dies At 25

‘King Kong’ Turns 93: Honoring The Legendary ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’ Marking 93 years since his debut, "King Kong" remains cinema’s towering ‘Eighth Wonder of the World.

‘King Kong’ Turns 93: Honoring The Legendary ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’

Looney Tunes character Porky Pig, created by Friz Freleng and Frank Tashlin, debuted in 1935 in the animated short "I Haven't Got A Hat." Beans the Cat, a minor Looney Tunes character, also made his first appearance in this cartoon.

Family dramedy "Parenthood," loosely based on the 1989 Ron Howard theatrical film of the same name, debuted on NBC in 2010. It starred Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Monica Potter, and Dax Shepard.

Adventure series “High Performance,” starring Rick Edwards, Jack Scalia and Lisa Hartman, debuted on ABC in 1983. The show was cancelled after four episodes, which led Hartman to return to CBS serial drama “Knots Landing” as a new character named Cathy Geary.

“Last Man on Earth," a post-apocalyptic comedy starring Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, and January Jones, debuted on Fox in 2015. The series followed the lone survivors navigating life after a global pandemic and ran for four seasons.

“Awake”, a drama starring Jason Isaacs as a detective navigating two parallel realities, debuted on NBC in 2012. Although it received early critical praise, the series ran for only 13 episodes.

“True Lies," the 2023 CBS television adaptation of the 1994 blockbuster action‑comedy film, debuted in 2023, and starred Steve Howey, Ginger Gonzaga, and Omar Benson Miller. It ran for 13 episodes.

A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited The variety series 'Pink Lady and Jeff' premiered on NBC on this day in 1980, and is remembered as one of the most notorious flops in television history.

A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited

Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies At 80 Lauren Chapin, who played Kathy Anderson, the youngest of the three children on the comedy "Father Knows Best," has died following a battle with cancer. She was 80.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies At 80

Captain America was created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and first published by Timely Comics in 1941. Timely Comics would later evolve into what is now known as Marvel Comics.