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Broadcast Date	Guest and Topic
Jan. 25, 2010 First hour Second hour	Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jack Klugman (The Odd Couple, Quincy, M.E., Tony and Me) joins Ed and Frankie in the first hour as they look back at Jack's longtime friendship with actor Tony Randall, their many collaborations on stage and television, and how Tony encouraged Jack to return to acting after losing his voice to cancer. Then in the second hour, Ed and Frankie welcome author Paul Green (Pete Duel:  A  Biography) as they remember Alias Smith and Jones, the popular TV Western from the early 1970s whose history has been overshadowed by the circumstances surrounding the death of series star Pete Duel on Dec. 31, 1971. The hour also includes excerpts from Ed's 1996 interview with Roy Huggins in which Roy discusses Duel's final day on the set of Smith and Jones, as well as the decision to replace him with Roger Davis in the role of Hannibal Heyes.
Jan. 11, 2010 First hour Second hour	Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa welcome actress Susan Olsen (The Brady Bunch) and pop culture historian Ted Nichelson in the first hour as they discuss their book, Love to Love You Bradys, a behind-the-scenes history of the short-lived but long remembered Brady Bunch Variety Hour. Then Emmy-winning writer/producer Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Saving Grace) joins the guys in the second hour as they weigh in on the ongoing late night controversy involving Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien and its effect on NBC's 10pm lineup and local network affiliates.
Dec. 28, 2009 First hour Second hour	Ed and Frankie play highlights from some of their favorite interviews from 2009 in both hours of this program. Also:  Tony Figueroa remembers the births of Mary Tyler Moore and Tracey Ullman, the deaths of Rick Nelson and Alan Hale Jr. and the premiere of Dragnet on television, while David Krell remembers Arthur Haley's Hotel and the "Opie the Birdman" episode of The Andy Griffith Show.
Dec. 14, 2009 First hour Second hour	Television writer Paul Robert Coyle  (The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Dead Zone) joins Ed and Frankie in the first hour to discuss his work with Quinn Martin and the legacy of QM Productions. Then in the second hour, David Krell and Tony Figueroa join Ed, Frankie and Paul for a look back at the year in television: the good, the bad and the ugly.
Nov. 30, 2009 First hour Second hour	Actress Lee Meriwether joins Ed and Frankie in the first and second hours to discuss her many roles on stage, screen and television, including Betty Jones in Barnaby Jones, Dr. Ann McGregor in The Time Tunnel, IMF member Tracey in Mission: Impossible and The Catwoman/Miss Kitka in the original Batman motion picture.
Nov. 16, 2009 First hour Second hour	Ed and Frankie welcome actor Richard Anderson as they talk about his role as Oscar Goldman on The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman and the impact and appeal of both series, as well as his work with such legends as David Janssen, Burt Reynolds, John Frankenheimer and Stanley Kubrick. The interview begins 30 minutes into the first hour and continues into the second hour.
Nov. 2, 2009 First hour Second hour	Author/actress Gail Gerber and film historian Tom Lisanti join Ed and Frankie in the first hour to discuss the life of influential novelist and screenwriter Terry Southern. Then in the second hour, Ed and Frankie welcome television historian Susan Kesler, author of The Wild, Wild West: The Series, a behind-the-scenes history of the classic TV Western starring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin. Sue's editor, Jude Bradley, also appears in this hour.
Oct. 19, 2009 First hour Second hour	Ed and Frankie pay tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll in the first hour along with renowned Elvis Presley authority Cory Cooper. Then in the second hour, Ed and Frankie welcome television historian Bruce Dettman as they remember The Adventures of Superman and its iconic star, George Reeves.
Oct. 5, 2009 First hour Second hour	Actor, author, composer and stand-up comedian Dan Frischman joins Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa in the second hour to talk about his role as Arvid on Head of the Class, as well as his encounters with such legends as Carroll O'Connor, John Houseman and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Dan will be appearing at the Barnes & Noble in Burbank on Saturday, Nov. 14 to discuss his new novel, Jackson and Jenks: Master Magicians. In the first hour, Ed, Frankie and Tony weigh in on the premieres of several new network series, including Cougar Town, Modern Family, Community, Hank, The Middle, The Good Wife, Trauma and Mercy.
Sept. 21, 2009 First hour Second hour	Jon Burlingame, author of TV's Biggest Hits, joins Ed and Frankie in both the first and second hours for a look back at the theme songs from the Top 10 television shows from 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago, and how those themes reflected trends in popular music at the time. They also discuss the new FOX musical drama Glee, as well as the bravura performance of emcee Neil Patrick Harris on this year's Emmy Awards telecast.
Sept. 7, 2009 First hour Second hour	Actor William Schallert (Get Smart, The Patty Duke Show) joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour to discuss his many roles in film and television, including his work with Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, John Sturges and Don Siegel. In the first hour, Ed and Frankie welcome TV historian Andrew Lee Fielding, author of The Lucky Strike Papers. as they look back at the career of bandleader Kay Kyser.
Aug. 24, 2009 First hour Second hour	Television comedy writer Bob Mills, who wrote for Bob Hope during the last 20 years of Hope’s career, joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour. His new book, The Laugh Makers:  A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute to Bob Hope's Incredible Gag Writers, looks fondly at the era of big-name television variety shows and slapstick sketch comedy.
Aug. 10, 2009 First hour Second hour	Author, journalist and educator Michael Davis joins Ed, Frankie and guest co-host Tony Figueroa in the first hour. Michael's book, Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street, marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark children's television series. Then in the second hour, Emmy-winning writer, director and producer Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Saving Grace) joins the guys for a conversation about new media, the current state of network television and other topics.
July 27, 2009 First hour Second hour	Former CBS and NBC programming executive Mike Dann joins Ed and Frankie in the first hour for a lively discussion about his career in television, as well as the current state of the medium. Mike's memoirs, As I Saw It: The Inside Story of the Golden Age of Television, traces the first 25 years of network TV, from the birth of the first full network schedule through the creation of such staples as The Today Show and The Tonight Show, to the rise and fall of such prime time giants as Tom and Dick Smothers.
July 13, 2009 First hour Second hour	Comedian, author and motivational speaker Tom Dreesen joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour as TV Confidential launches its second season from its new broadcast home in the studios of Shokus Internet Radio. Tom discusses his book, Tim & Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White, his partnership with Tim Reid in the early 1970s, his breakthrough appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and his long association with Frank Sinatra.  In the first hour, Ed and Frankie welcome Tony Figueroa and David Krell as they revisit some of the top stories in television from the first half of 2009.
June 30, 2009 First hour Second hour	Actress Kathy Garver joins Ed and Frankie in the first hour as they discuss her new book, The Family Affair Cookbook, her work with Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot in the long-running CBS comedy Family Affair, as well as her early movie roles in Night of the Hunter, The Bad Seed, Kiss Me, Stupid and The Ten Commandments. Then in the second hour, Ed, Frankie and program regulars David Krell and Tony Figueroa share thoughts on the recent passings of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.
June 16, 2009 First hour Second hour	Emmy-nominated producer Everett Chambers joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour for a spirited discussion about Peter Falk, Patrick McGoohan, John Cassavetes, Jack Cassidy and the original Columbo (NBC, 1971-1978), which Chambers produced for five seasons. In the first hour, Ed and Frankie comment on both the David Letterman/Sarah Palin controversy and the death of David Carradine, while Tony Figueroa pays homage to Ernie Kovacs, Sid Caesar and Jackie Gleason.
June 2, 2009 First hour Second hour	Ed and Frankie welcome Antoinette Lane, author of Guy Williams: The Man Behind the Mask, and Kathy Gregory in the second hour as they remember the life and career of television icon Guy Williams (Zorro,  Lost in Space). In the first hour, Alan Drewsen, executive director of the International Trademark Association, and David Krell discuss trademark issues that affect the entertainment industry, while Tony Figueroa remembers the legacy of Sid Caesar and Your Show of Shows.
May 19, 2009 First hour Second hour	Actor, author, producer and commentator Herbie J Pilato joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour for a freewheeling conversation about the network upfronts, American Idol, the new Star Trek movie and the career of Beatrice Arthur. In the first hour, Ed and Frankie discuss the NBC documentary Farrah's Story and the season finale of Saturday Night Live, then welcome Tony Figueroa as they remember the final Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, the first Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the 11th anniversary of the death of Frank Sinatra.
May 5, 2009	Ed and Frankie welcome actor Lee Majors as they discuss his latest film, When I Find The Ocean, his work with Barbara Stanwyck and Richard Long on The Big Valley, and some of his other roles in film and television. When I Find the Ocean is being screened in theaters throughout the U.S. during the week of May 11-16 as part of the DPEC Studio Independent Film Series.
Apr. 21, 2009 First hour Second hour	Nationally acclaimed voice artist Randy Thomas (Entertainment Tonight, The Insider) joins Ed and Frankie in the first hour to discuss her career as well as her new book, Voice For Hire: Launch and Maintain a Lucrative Career in Voice-Overs. Then in the second hour, Ed and Frankie welcome writer/producer and novelist Rita Lakin, whose television credits include The Rookies (which she created), The Mod Squad, Peyton Place, and such TV-movies and miniseries as Strong Medicine, Hey, I'm Alive, Women in Chains and A Sensitive, Passionate Man.
Apr. 7, 2009 First hour Second hour	Author Wes Britton joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour as they discuss his new book, The Encyclopedia of TV Spies, a comprehensive look at American and British TV spy series. In the first hour, Ed and Frankie discuss the series finales of ER and Life on Mars, then welcome Tony Figueroa for a look back at the controversy surrounding the cancellation of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
Mar. 24, 2009 First hour Second hour	HBO programming executive Andrew Goldman and TV historian David Krell join Ed and Frankie in the second hour as they discuss Curb Your Enthusiasm, Eastbound and Down, Big Love and other HBO series, as well as television programming in general. In the first hour, Ed and Frankie welcome Tony Figueroa as they remember Truth or Consequences, the anniversary of the "Who Shot J.R.?" phenomenon on Dallas, and the final episode of Little House on the Prairie.
Mar. 10, 2009 First hour Second hour	Former Tonight Show publicist Charlie Barrett joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour as they remember Johnny Carson and his impact on late night television. In the first hour, Ed and Frankie welcome film director Tonya S. Holly as they discuss her latest movie, When I Find The Ocean.
Feb. 24, 2009 First hour Second hour	Singer/actress Sally Kellerman joins Ed and Frankie in the first hour as they discuss her new CD, Sally, her music career, her collaborations with Robert Altman (including the iconic motion picture M*A*S*H), and her other movie and TV roles, including Loving Couples, A Little Romance, Back to School, Slither, Serial, Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins, Last of the Red Hot Lovers and Centennial. Then Tony Figueroa joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour as they remember Jack Paar's influence on late night television, then look back at the famous "Miracle on Ice" gold medal hockey game from the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Feb. 10, 2009 First hour Second hour	Actor Bernie Casey joins Ed and Frankie in the first hour as they discuss his latest film, When I Find The Ocean, as well as some of Bernie's other movie and TV appearances, including Sharky's Machine, Gargoyles, Guns of the Magnificent Seven and Harris & Company. Then, in the second hour, Ed and Frankie welcome longtime CNN entertainment correspondent Bill Tush and TV historian David Krell as they discuss the career of Ted Turner, the early days of CNN and Superstation TBS, and Bill's own groundbreaking sketch comedy series, Tush.
Jan. 27, 2009 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3	Tony Figueroa joins Ed and Frankie as they remember Patrick McGoohan (Danger Man, The Prisoner), Ricardo Montalban (Fantasy Island) and the marks they left on film and TV. Tony also introduces a new segment he'll be doing for the program ("This Week in Television History"), as well as offers an interesting take on the long-running series M*A*S*H. Ed and Frankie then welcome Jeff Brodrick as they look back at The Colgate Comedy Hour: the many great comedians who hosted the show (including Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis), how it launched the careers of such future TV icons as Norman Lear and Danny Arnold, and its influence on such shows as The Carol Burnett Show and Saturday Night Live.
Jan. 13, 2009 First hour Second hour	Ed and Frankie welcome singer/actress Stepfanie Kramer and TV historian David Krell as TV Confidential expands to two hours. Stepfanie joins Ed and Frankie in the second hour to talk about her work with Fred Dryer in Hunter, her musical career and her live concert show. In the first hour, David offers his choices of programs for the "ultimate TV network"; Ed, Frankie and listeners comment.
Dec. 30, 2008	Ed, Frankie and guest David Krell look back at the year in television: the good, the bad, the ridiculous and the sublime.
Dec. 16, 2008	Ed and Frankie welcome Andrew Lee Fielding, author of The Lucky Strike Papers: Journeys Through My Mother's Television Past. Andrew's mother, singer Sue Bennett, was a featured performer on Your Hit Parade, Kay Kyser's College of Musical Knowledge and other early network musical variety shows. His book explores the pioneer days of live TV via the shows on which his mother sang.
Dec. 2, 2008	Ed and Frankie welcome Paul Green, author of A History of Television's The Virginian: 1962-1971, as they remember The Virginian, the long-running Western series based on the classic novel by Owen Wister.
Nov. 18, 2008	Joal Ryan, author of Former Child Stars and editor, founder and publisher of FCSCentral.com joins Ed and Frankie for a discussion about Jackie Coogan, Gary Coleman, Anissa Jones, Danny Bonaduce and other noted former child actors.
Nov. 4, 2008	Gigi Garner, daughter of James Garner, discusses her new book, Girl Talk: Celebrities and Other Women Share Their Secrets. Then, in encore segments from 2006, Ed, Frankie and Dave White discuss America's Top Sleuths (the top 25 film and TV detectives as chosen by viewers of The Sleuth Channel) and "Literary Detectives," TV series such as Ellery Queen and Spenser: For Hire that were based on best-selling mystery novels.
Oct. 21, 2008	Jim Benson, co-author of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After Hours Tour, joins Ed and Frankie for a discussion on the history of Night Gallery, the relationship between series creator Rod Serling and producer Jack Laird, the contributions of Steven Spielberg, Jeannot Swzarc, John Astin and other series directors, and the upcoming Night Gallery: Season Two DVD release.
Oct. 7, 2008	Ed and Frankie welcome Paul Green, author of Pete Duel:  A  Biography, and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Kim Darby as they remember the life and career of actor Pete Duel. Ed and Frankie also pay tribute to the career of film legend Paul Newman.
Sept. 23, 2008	Herbie J Pilato, author of Bewitched Forever, The Bionic Book, The Kung Fu Book of Caine and other books on classic television, joins Ed and Frankie in a look back at some of the top TV shows from 1973. They also weigh in on this year's Emmy Awards broadcast, as well as the current lineup on NBC.
Sept. 9, 2008	Jon Burlingame, author of TV's Biggest Hits: The Story of Television Themes from Dragnet to Friends, joins Ed and Frankie as they discuss the work of Mike Post, Nelson Riddle, Earle Hagen, Irving Szathmary, Lalo Schifrin and other great television composers.
Aug. 26, 2008	Ed and Frankie welcome David Krell as they discuss summer television shows, from cult classics like Coronet Blue to the current CBS summer hits Swingtown and Flashpoint.
Aug. 12, 2008	Paul Robert Coyle joins Ed and Frankie as they remember the career of William Conrad, from his radio work on Gunsmoke, to his behind-the-scenes work as head of  Warner Bros. Television, from his versatility as Narrator on Rocky and Bullwinkle and The Fugitive, to his starring roles on Cannon and Jake and The Fatman. Also: Ed and Frankie pay tribute to Isaac Hayes and his work with James Garner on The Rockford Files.

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