Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
#1 in 1958: Gunsmoke
By its third season, Gunsmoke had taken its place at the top of the ratings, settling in for the long haul. America had fallen in love with Marshall Dillon and the woman of questionable employment Miss Kitty.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
#1 in 1957: Gunsmoke
The country would begin its infatuation with westerns in the mid-1950's. The granddaddy of them all was Gunsmoke, which would begin a staggering twenty year run in 1955. In 1957 it would finally reach the ratings peak of #1.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
#1 in 1956: I Love Lucy- One Last Time
For its last season, I Love Lucy would go out on top, regaining the top spot in the ratings after the game show craze had subsided due to the cheating scandal. The show's sequel series- The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour would not prove to be as successful.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
#1 in 1955: The $64,000
In 1955 a game show craze swept the country. The top show was Revlon's $64,000 Question, a quiz show that became embroiled in the game show scandal of the 1950's. It was alleged that Revlon tried to influence the show's outcome to provide for a more dramatic competition. The ensuing scandal would result in the end of shows sponsored by single corporations.
Monday, February 20, 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Friday, February 17, 2017
Rest In Peace, Warren Frost
Warren Frost, best known for his role as Doc Hayward on the television show Twin Peaks has passed away at age 91.
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