Allison Robertson articles

Telly Savalas as Kojak
July 24, 2026 Allison Robertson

TV Cops From The 1970s That Young People Today Wouldn’t Recognize—How Many Do You Remember?

Relive the unforgettable TV cops who dominated the 1970s, from Kojak to Columbo, and see why younger generations barely recognize them today.
Black and white portrait of Susan Saint James
July 24, 2026 Allison Robertson

Susan Saint James became a defining face of 1970s television—but the most unexpected part of her story unfolded far from the cameras.

Susan Saint James conquered 1970s television playing women who knew their worth—then walked away when Hollywood tried to dictate her next move.
Bob Newhart and Suzanne Pleshette
July 24, 2026 Allison Robertson

The Bob Newhart Show became a defining sitcom of the 1970s—but nobody knows how close it came to never existing.

The Bob Newhart Show became a comedy classic by building around Bob Newhart’s deadpan brilliance—but an earlier television failure nearly stopped it from happening.
Don Johnson as Detective James "Sonny" Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Detective Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs in the TV series Miami Vice
July 24, 2026 Allison Robertson

Once-Popular 1980s Crime Dramas That No One Would Recognize Today—How Many Did You Watch?

Relive 25 unforgettable crime dramas from the 1980s that captivated millions of viewers but have quietly faded from television history.
Actor L.Q. Jones portraying Belden in The Virginian
July 23, 2026 Allison Robertson

These Actors Appeared In Nearly Every TV Western Of The 1950s And 60s—How Many Do You Remember?

Discover the western TV stars who seemed to appear in every hit series of the 1950s and '60s, becoming unforgettable faces of television's golden age.
Actors Dan Blocker, Lorne Green, and Michael Landon in Bonanza TV series
July 23, 2026 Allison Robertson

Iconic TV Cowboys From The 1950s And 60s That No One Today Would Even Know—Seriously, How Many Do You Recognize?

These iconic TV cowboys became household names during the 1950s and ’60s—but today, many younger viewers wouldn’t recognize them.
Alannah Myles - Canadian singer/songwriter
July 22, 2026 Allison Robertson

One-Hit Wonders from the 90s

Uncover 25 songs from the 90s that put artists on the map. These one-hit wonders were widely popular then, and some still are today. From party hits like the "Macarena," Vengaboys' "We Like to Party," and Lou Bega's "Mambo No. 5," to more mellow and moody hits like Alannah Myles’ "Black Velvet" and Marc Cohn’s "Walking in Memphis," let the nostalgia take you back with these undeniable hits.
An American man and a European woman watching a movie
July 22, 2026 Allison Robertson

Things Hollywood Is Allowed To Show That Are Banned In Other Countries

Discover the shocking things Hollywood movies get away with that many other countries restrict, ban, or refuse to put on screen.
Angela Lansbury and Laurence Harvey in The Manchurian Candidate, 1962.
July 22, 2026 Allison Robertson

Spy Thrillers From The 1960s and 70s That No One Remembers—Seriously, How Many Of These Movies Do You Remember?

Rediscover 20 unforgettable spy thrillers packed with double-crosses, Cold War intrigue, and suspense that still outshine many modern action films.


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