G’day, TV watchers! Byron the Quokka here, with another weekend’s worth of scrumptious TV viewing brought to you by Quokka University. And if you’re wondering where we got these shows–don’t ask!
Here are some samples to whet your appetite.
7:00 P.M. Ch. 10 MOVIE–Tragedy/Musical
The classic Greek tragedy “Medea” (1956) gets a musical makeover with Zsa Zsa Gabor in the title role. Featuring the hit song, “Jason, Schmason, Where’s the Basin?” Jason: Zero Mostel. Theseus: Phil Silvers. Featuring Elston Howard and his orchestra.
Ch. 12 WHAT’S MY SHAMEFUL SECRET?–Game Show
Join host Bill Cullen as he reveals the celebrity guests’ most shameful secrets! Panel: Eleanor Roosevelt, Mel Blanc, Andy Devine, and Nature Boy Buddy Rodgers, with Dr. Phil to provide free counseling to the nationally disgraced winner.
Ch. 16 KHAN FOR A DAY–Situation Comedy
Cousin Sven (Jack Soo) has inherited a Mongol horde–and doesn’t know what to do with it! Can he figure it out before they eat him out of house and home? Mayor Fortinbras: Phyllis Diller. President Johnson: Edgar Buchanan. Special guest star: Jerry Mathers as The Beaver.
7:30 P.M. Ch. 21 PINKY LEE’S JOURNAL–News/Talk/Gibberish
Comedian Pinky Lee interviews newsmakers Mervyn Puncho and talking dolphin Flipper McGee on the crisis of cocktail waitresses going on strike in Zanzibar. Has the Senate got an ace up its sleeve?
7:37 P.M. Ch. 36 ACTION IN THE AFTERNOON–Western Drama
Horror impresario Zacherley plays the town undertaker of Codbiter, New Mexico. There’s no need for him to drum up business when depressed gunslinger The Toledo Kid (James Earl Jones) comes to town! Florist: Jack Elam. Interior Decorator: George “The Animal” Steele. Sheriff Shootfirst: Bob Denver.
And that’s only a sample of what you’ll get when you tune in this weekend! Make sure you have plenty of eucalyptus leaves on hand.
Actually, I think Zsa Zsa Gabor would make an excellent Medea.
Flipper McGee, indeed, forsooth! 🙂 And Mervyn Puncho certainly gets around these days, doesn’t he?
Love the photo of Byron with his snack.
Hi there, Byron, thanks for the listings. I always look forward to seeing them and reminiscing over all the old shows.
They all look good. Like the photo.
I’ve pre-programmed the “What’s My Shameful Secret?” Who doesn’t like gossip. Malcolm Muggeridge defined today’s news broadcasts as “gossip for intellectuals.” They ran the “Jack Benny Show” on our cable system a while back and it was fun watching them.
Can I request a song: Anne Wilson – My Jesus
Coming right up.
Aww thanks