TV Confidential with Ed Robertson
TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television brings you lively conversations every week with the stars, writers, directors and other creative people behind the scenes of some of America's most popular shows. An engaging blend of talk and entertainment, TV Confidential often compares today’s programs with those of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.
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The Opposition to The March on Washington
From August 2013: Phil Gries with more audio highlights of how network TV covered the historic March on Washington
13 min
1127
Hollywood's Support for the March on Washington
From August 1963: How network TV covered the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963
23 min
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Linda Purl: Taking a Chance on Love
Ed welcomes singer/actress Linda Purl
20 min
1129
Linda Purl with some Happy Days Memories
Ed welcomes singer/actress Linda Purl
17 min
1130
Bob and Ray: Keener Than Most Persons
From June 2013: An excerpt from our conversation with David Pollock about the life and career of Bob and Ray
4 min
1131
Gene Roddenberry and the Star Trek Phenomenon
From August 2011: Tony, Donna, and Ed celebrate the birthday of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry
16 min
1132
Gene Roddenberry, Forward Thinker
From August 2011: Tony, Donna and Ed discuss the life and legacy of Gene Roddenberry
13 min
1133
The Mark of Julia Child
From August 2012: A look at the life and legacy of author and TV host Julia Child
8 min
1134
The Day That Elvis Died
From August 2012: How TV covered the death of Elvis Presley
16 min
1135
Teaching TV News Students in an Era of Distance...
Ed welcomes journalism professor and TV host Steve Beverly
20 min
1136
COVID-19 and the Mental Health of TV News Journ...
Mental health advocate Steve Beverly on how the daily COVID-19 news cycle can affect even the most experienced reporter
15 min
1137
Five Minutes, Mr. Byner!
Ed welcomes John Byner (Soap, Bizarre, Something Else, The Ant and The Aardvark, Five Minutes, Mr. Byner!)
19 min
1138
The Funny Bones of John Byner
Part 2 of our conversation with John Byner (Soap, Bizarre, The Ant and The Aardvarck, Five Minutes, Mr. Byner!)
20 min
1139
The Day That Groucho Died
From August 2012: Some thoughts on the life and legacy of Groucho Marx
17 min
1140
The Power of Elvis Presley
From January 2013: Elvis expert Cory Cooper on what a powerful voice Presley had
8 min
1141
Elvis and the Colonel
From January 2013: Elvis expert Cory Cooper discusses The King's relationship with Colonel Tom Parker
9 min
1142
Elvis and the Allure of Graceland
From January 2013: Ed welcomes noted Elvis Presley expert Cory Cooper
7 min
1143
Why Elvis Was Unlike Any Other Celebrity
From January 2013: Ed welcomes renowned Elvis Presley expert Cory Cooper
9 min
1144
Regis Philbin: A Welcome Presence
TV Confidential dedicates our entire two-hour program this week to the life and career of Regis Philbin
21 min
1145
When Regis Philbin Gave an Assist to Former NBA...
From February 2012: How Regis Philbin helped fellow Notre Dame grad Tommy Hawkins launch his career as a talk show host
6 min
1146
Behind the Scenes of The Disney Christmas Parade
Greg Ehrbar with a few memories of working with Regis Philbin on the annual Disney Christmas Parade telecasts
13 min
1147
Regis Philbin: Disney Legend
What made Regis Philbin a Disney Legend
13 min
1148
Why Regis Philbin Was a Great Connector
Television historian Steve Beverly discusses Regis Philbin's career as a game show host
26 min
1149
Regis Philbin and The Joey Bishop Show
From June 2016: Remembering Regis Philbin's two-and-a-half-year stint on The Joey Bishop Show (ABC, 1967-1969)
19 min
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Why Regis was Letterman's Go-To Guest
Tony, Donna, and Ed with the final segment of our two-hour tribute to Regis Philbin
14 min