When did “The Homecoming,” the original pilot for “The Waltons” (CBS, 1972-77), air?
The TV movie “The Homecoming,” the original pilot for “The Waltons” (CBS, 1972-77) starring Patricia Neal and Richard Thomas, aired on CBS in 1971.
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Who played Beulah the maid in “Beulah” (ABC, 1950-53)?
Two people: Ethel Waters (1950-52) and Louise Beavers (1952-53) played Beulah the maid in “Beulah” (ABC, 1950-53). Shirley Booth was Hazel Burke the maid in “Hazel” (NBC, CBS, 1961-66). Ann B. Davis played Alice Nelson, the housekeeper in “The Brady Bunch” (ABC, 1969-70).
What is Redd Foxx’s real name?
Redd Foxx’s real name was John Sanford, the same last name as that given Fred Sanford, his character on “Sanford and Son” (NBC, 1972-77).
What was the first all-black sitcom on TV?
“Amos ‘n’ Andy” (CBS, 1951-53) with Spencer Williams as Andy Brown and Alvin Childress as Amos Jones, was the first all-black sitcom on TV. Amos was a cabdriver, Andy a bachelor.
Who said, “I do not understand Don Meredith and I never will”?
Howard Cosell, his broadcasting partner on ABC’s “Monday Night Football” in 1970-73 and 1977-83, said, “I do not understand Don Meredith and I never will”.
What was the first soap opera to change its format from fifteen minutes to thirty minutes each weekday?
“As the World Turns” (CBS, 1956) was the first soap opera to change its format from fifteen minutes to thirty minutes each weekday.
Who played Hymie the Robot on the TV series “Get Smart” (NBC, CBS, 1965-70)?
Dick Gautier played Hymie the Robot on “Get Smart” (NBC, CBS, 1965-70). He later played Robin Hood on “When Things Were Rotten” (ABC, 1975).