It was not to be for either Mickey Dolenz or Mike Nesmith, but rather it was the lucky (and talented) Henry Winkler who scored the role of The Fonz.




That dang smarty-pants Barbara has done it again!

With the three little words, "Yes I do," today's birthday girl Janis Joplin holds her own against the titanic Gloria Swanson.

Of course the real victor of this tete-a-tete was the viewer.  As Dave, Jay and Conan battle for supremecy in the watered down prescripted informercial world that is now late night talk television, we fondly remember a time when mighty forces, and polar opposites like Swanson and Joplin would come together for a chat with Cavett.  EVEN WHEN THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO SELL!

...in 1926, George Burns married Gracie Allen.

And while Carnation does come from contented cows, it's always wise to remember that B. F. Goodrich is the first in rubber.

I remember watching this at my friend George's house when it was brand new. Haven't seen it since then and it's still pretty damn brilliant.

If you remember television at the dawn of cable, then you'll appreciate it. If you don't go back that far, trust me, she nailed it.

The brilliant Ann Magnuson, playing every part, in: "Made For TV" (1984)