Movies For the Blind

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While the Clampetts struggle with sources of water around the mansion, Cousin Pearl (Bea Benaderet) turns her powers of persuasion on oil man Brewster. First aired 1962.

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Irene Ryan @ Wikipedia
Irene Ryan 20 Years Earlier @ YouTube
The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship

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Mr. Drysdale enlists Miss Hathaway (Nancy Kulp) to look after the needs of the Clampetts – who are busy contending with an oven, a freezer and a “pink chicken”. First aired 1962.

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Buddy Ebsen @ Wikipedia
Buddy Ebsen Tribute Page
Nancy Kulp @ Wikipedia

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In the first episode of the hit tv series, Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebsen) finds out the oil-clogged swamp near his mountain shack is actually worth something – millions of dollars. First aired 1962.

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Duck Dynasty @ Wikipedia
Paul Henning Interview @ the Academy of American Television
Bea Benaderet @ IMDB

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Tommy and Jeff learn the Miracle of Brigadoon, but Harry (Edward Villella) threatens to destroy it. Part 2 of 2.

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Edward Villella @ Wikipedia
Edward Villella @ Kennedy Center Honors
Sally Ann Howes @ Wikipedia
Sally Ann Howes talks to Rosie O’Donnell @ YouTube

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In this rare tv adaptation of the Broadway musical, two Americans (Robert Goulet, Peter Falk) racing a car through Scotland follow a mysterious woman (Sally Ann Howes) to a town that seems suspended in time. First aired 1966. Part 1 of 2.

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Brigadoon @ Wikipedia
RobertGoulet.com (music autoplays)
Robert Goulet @ Biography
Robert Goulet YouTube Channel (curated by wife Vera)
Will Farrell as “Robert Goulet” @ YouTube

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In his traditional but irreverent holiday episode, the legendary comedian shows off his legendary cheapness and makes life impossible for a store clerk (Mel Blanc). Also features a song by Dennis Day. First aired 1957. (Note: contains suggestions of violence)

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The 1954 version on the radio
Jack Benny @ Wikipedia
Much more radio Benny at archive.org

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In this classic tv episode, Ozzie Nelson tries not to over-schedule himself over the holiday season, and fails miserably. Can his family pick up the slack? First aired 1956.

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Previous Ozzie episodes on MFTB
Tracy Nelson @ IMDB

Video version available from YouTube!
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When Will (Andy Griffith) starts looking unlikely to get classified, Sergeant King (Harry Clark) schemes to find another way to get him out of his hair. Will a night on the town do the trick? Part 2 of 2.

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No Time For Sergeants the movie @ Turner Classic Movies
Trailer for A Face In the Crowd @ YouTube

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In his début starring role on television, Andy Griffith plays a dim Georgia country boy who enjoys his new military life while efforts to take advantage of his low intellect keep backfiring. Performed live, 1955. Part 1 of 2.

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Andy Griffith Obituary @ New York Times
“What It Was, Was Football” @ YouTube
No Time For Sergeants @ Wikipedia
Gomer Pyle USMC @ Wikipedia

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While the evidence seems clear that Joe’s hospital roommate needs heart bypass surgery, Mac (Louis Gossett Jr.) can’t help but feel something doesn’t add up. Part 2 of 2.

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William Blinn @ Archive for American Television
Trailer for “Brian’s Song”
Ronald Hunter @ IMDB

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After they each have a hard day, Rob and Laura have a fight, and everyone seems to have a different perspective on it – even the fish! 1962.

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Dick Van Dyke @ Wikipedia
Feature @ USA Today with video
Rose Marie @ Wikipedia
Selma Diamond @ Jewish Women’s Archive
Selma Diamond on her comedy career @ YouTube

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In this episode of the classic tv series, Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke) brings home a couple baby ducks, knowing their stay will end in heartbreak for the family. 1962.

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dickvandykeshow.com
Larry Mathews @ Wikipedia
“The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited,” including adult Larry Mathews (at about 2:00)

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When Ricky (Ricky Nelson) becomes disenchanted with his train set, it awakens a fascination for trains that the adults around him seem to have. First aired 1955.

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Ozzie and Harriet radio episodes @Internet Archive
“Happy Hotpoint” @TV Acres

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In an episode from the classic tv series, the Nelsons play themselves as dad Ozzie tries to help his sons write thank-you notes after Christmas, though he puzzles over what to do about a gift he didn’t like from his best friend. First aired 1955.

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Series @Museum of Broadcast Communications