Marc Berman
@marcberman.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief for Programming Insider @programminginsider.bsky.social • Senior Entertainment Contributor to @forbes.com •
TCA and Critics Choice member @officialtca.bsky.social
TCA and Critics Choice member @officialtca.bsky.social
FUN FACTOID: “Leave It to Beaver” (1957–63) was the first network TV series to air an official series finale. In the episode, June Cleaver (Barbara Billingsley) opens a scrapbook and reminisces about the family’s earlier days — a nostalgic format that featured flashbacks from past episodes.
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
FUN FACTOID: “Leave It to Beaver” (1957–63) was the first network TV series to air an official series finale. In the episode, June Cleaver (Barbara Billingsley) opens a scrapbook and reminisces about the family’s earlier days — a nostalgic format that featured flashbacks from past episodes.
Remember actress Cynthia Pepper as Jean Peason, who lived next door to the Douglas family and dated Mike (Tim Considine) on "My Three Sons"? Cynthia, now 85, made her final appearance on the sitcom on this day in 1964.
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Remember actress Cynthia Pepper as Jean Peason, who lived next door to the Douglas family and dated Mike (Tim Considine) on "My Three Sons"? Cynthia, now 85, made her final appearance on the sitcom on this day in 1964.
After enjoying last night’s fantastic "The Golden Girls" special on ABC, I wanted to repost my 40th anniversary tribute feature to that truly ageless comedy. Thank you for being a friend!
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
‘The Golden Girls’ Turns 40: Thank You For Being A Friend
Happy 40th Birthday! "The Golden Girls," starring Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, " premiered on this day in 1985.
www.forbes.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
After enjoying last night’s fantastic "The Golden Girls" special on ABC, I wanted to repost my 40th anniversary tribute feature to that truly ageless comedy. Thank you for being a friend!
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
Why America Can’t Stop Watching Real Estate — And How PropQwiz Is Capitalizing On This Obsession: The mobile game PropQwiz is bringing that engagement off the screen and into players’ hands.
Why America Can’t Stop Watching Real Estate — And How PropQwiz Is Capitalizing On This Obsession
The mobile game PropQwiz is bringing that engagement off the screen and into players’ hands.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Why America Can’t Stop Watching Real Estate — And How PropQwiz Is Capitalizing On This Obsession: The mobile game PropQwiz is bringing that engagement off the screen and into players’ hands.
Today we celebrate Megan Mullally, star of "Will & Grace," on her 67th birthday! A fun fact: Megan’s first regularly scheduled sitcom role came on ABC’s short-lived "The Ellen Burstyn Show" during the 1986–87 TV season, which aired right after Lucille Ball’s final series, "Life With Lucy."
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Today we celebrate Megan Mullally, star of "Will & Grace," on her 67th birthday! A fun fact: Megan’s first regularly scheduled sitcom role came on ABC’s short-lived "The Ellen Burstyn Show" during the 1986–87 TV season, which aired right after Lucille Ball’s final series, "Life With Lucy."
TV legends Carol Burnett and Carroll O'Connor first appeared on the NBC sitcom "Mad About You" in 1996 as the parents of Jamie Buchman (Helen Hunt). They did four episodes together (with Carol in 11 episodes in total as Theresa Stemple).
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
TV legends Carol Burnett and Carroll O'Connor first appeared on the NBC sitcom "Mad About You" in 1996 as the parents of Jamie Buchman (Helen Hunt). They did four episodes together (with Carol in 11 episodes in total as Theresa Stemple).
This is an addictive app that taps into our obsession with real estate and home ownership.
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
Why America Can’t Stop Watching Real Estate — And How PropQwiz Is Capitalizing On This Obsession
The mobile game PropQwiz is bringing that engagement off the screen and into players’ hands.
www.forbes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is an addictive app that taps into our obsession with real estate and home ownership.
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
Happy 34th Birthday! On this day in 1991, Jesse (John Stamos) and Rebecca (Lori Loughlin) welcomed twins Nicky and Alex on the ABC sitcom Full House.
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Happy 34th Birthday! On this day in 1991, Jesse (John Stamos) and Rebecca (Lori Loughlin) welcomed twins Nicky and Alex on the ABC sitcom Full House.
"The Dukes of Hazzard" spinoff "Enos," starring Sonny Shroyer, premiered on CBS in 1980. Shroyer's Deputy Enos Strate character moved from Hazzard to Los Angeles to join the LAPD. The comedy lasted just one season and Shroyer returned to "The Dukes of Hazzard" in the fall of 1982.
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"The Dukes of Hazzard" spinoff "Enos," starring Sonny Shroyer, premiered on CBS in 1980. Shroyer's Deputy Enos Strate character moved from Hazzard to Los Angeles to join the LAPD. The comedy lasted just one season and Shroyer returned to "The Dukes of Hazzard" in the fall of 1982.
Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies At 84: Sally Kirkland, who reached the height of her career with an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win for her performance in the 1987 drama "Anna," has died.
Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies At 84
Sally Kirkland, who reached the height of her career with an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win for her performance in the 1987 drama "Anna," has died.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies At 84: Sally Kirkland, who reached the height of her career with an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win for her performance in the 1987 drama "Anna," has died.
“Gentlemen’s Agreement,” directed by Elia Kazan and starring Gregory Peck, John Garfield Dorothy McGuire, opened in New York in 1947. It won three Oscars — Best Picture, Best Director and Celeste Holm for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“Gentlemen’s Agreement,” directed by Elia Kazan and starring Gregory Peck, John Garfield Dorothy McGuire, opened in New York in 1947. It won three Oscars — Best Picture, Best Director and Celeste Holm for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.
ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Sands Through The Hourglass: 60 Years Of ‘Days Of Our Lives’: "Days of Our Lives" at 60: Salem’s secrets, scandals, and second chances still captivate audiences
Sands Through The Hourglass: 60 Years Of ‘Days Of Our Lives’
"Days of Our Lives" at 60: Salem’s secrets, scandals, and second chances still captivate audiences
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Sands Through The Hourglass: 60 Years Of ‘Days Of Our Lives’: "Days of Our Lives" at 60: Salem’s secrets, scandals, and second chances still captivate audiences
‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Ordered At Netflix: Netflix has officially ordered a sequel to "A Different World," "The Cosby Show" spinoff that focused on the life of students at Hillman College.
‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Ordered At Netflix
Netflix has officially ordered a sequel to "A Different World," "The Cosby Show" spinoff that focused on the life of students at Hillman College.
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Ordered At Netflix: Netflix has officially ordered a sequel to "A Different World," "The Cosby Show" spinoff that focused on the life of students at Hillman College.
Reposted by Marc Berman
🚨🆕 I'm going on 📻 Northwest Iowa's Y100.1 FM (KUYY) with Scott Nolte 𝐍𝐎𝐖 for 📺 "TV Tuesday" to discuss #AllHerFault #SesameStreet
#SquidGameTheChallenge #DeathByLightning #TheBeastInMe #Landman
🎧 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 🔊
🗣“Play Y100"
📱💻 radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cf...
#SquidGameTheChallenge #DeathByLightning #TheBeastInMe #Landman
🎧 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 🔊
🗣“Play Y100"
📱💻 radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cf...
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚨🆕 I'm going on 📻 Northwest Iowa's Y100.1 FM (KUYY) with Scott Nolte 𝐍𝐎𝐖 for 📺 "TV Tuesday" to discuss #AllHerFault #SesameStreet
#SquidGameTheChallenge #DeathByLightning #TheBeastInMe #Landman
🎧 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 🔊
🗣“Play Y100"
📱💻 radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cf...
#SquidGameTheChallenge #DeathByLightning #TheBeastInMe #Landman
🎧 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 🔊
🗣“Play Y100"
📱💻 radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cf...
Sad News...R.I.P. Sally Kirkland
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
Sally Kirkland, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies At 84
Sally Kirkland, who reached the height of her career with an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win for her performance in the 1987 drama "Anna," has died.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sad News...R.I.P. Sally Kirkland
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
In 1980, the Ted Knight sitcom "Too Close For Comfort" debuted. When ABC canceled it after three seasons, it moved into first-run syndication for three more seasons (and was retitled "The Ted Knight Show" in the final retooled season).
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In 1980, the Ted Knight sitcom "Too Close For Comfort" debuted. When ABC canceled it after three seasons, it moved into first-run syndication for three more seasons (and was retitled "The Ted Knight Show" in the final retooled season).
John Gafford: From Drift To Drive — Empowering Others To Take Control Of Their Lives: From "The Apprentice" to real estate mogul, John Gafford's new book "Escaping the Drift" is for anyone ready to stop drifting and start driving their own success.
John Gafford: From Drift To Drive — Empowering Others To Take Control Of Their Lives
From "The Apprentice" to real estate mogul, John Gafford's new book "Escaping the Drift" is for anyone ready to stop drifting and start driving their own success.
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
John Gafford: From Drift To Drive — Empowering Others To Take Control Of Their Lives: From "The Apprentice" to real estate mogul, John Gafford's new book "Escaping the Drift" is for anyone ready to stop drifting and start driving their own success.
The characters Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney made their debut on ABC’s "Happy Days" in 1975. Less than three months later, their popularity led to the spinoff "Laverne & Shirley," which premiered on January 27, 1976, and quickly soared to the top of the ratings.
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The characters Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney made their debut on ABC’s "Happy Days" in 1975. Less than three months later, their popularity led to the spinoff "Laverne & Shirley," which premiered on January 27, 1976, and quickly soared to the top of the ratings.
