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NEW! Alias Smith and Jones Auction

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

ULTRA RARE COLLECTION OF PRESS PHOTO'S FOR CLASSIC TV SHOWS ALIAS SMITH AND JONES 20 x photographs from the classic Western TV series starring Pete Duel and Ben Murphy Go to Auction » IN LOVING MEMORY 17 photographs from In Loving Memory starring Thora Hird Go to Auction » Genuine rare items for collectors and fans only. Condition is excellent, are genuinely over 10 years old and have not been reproduced recently.

Questions Wanted: for Q&A with Bill Moores from Watching

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Bill Moores starred in hugely popular British 80's sitcom Watching as Cedric. Emma Wray, Paul Bown and Liza Tarbuck starred alongside him. We're hoping to do a Q&A with Bill in November - if any fans have any questions for us to put to him, please send them in.

GONE: Columbo's Peter Falk

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

It is sad news that legendary bumbling detective Columbo is dead. Peter Falk (1927-2011) sadly passed away today following a battle with alzeihmers and dementia. His character was a shabby and ostensibly absent-minded police detective lieutenant, who had first appeared in the 1968 film Prescription: Murder. Columbo first appeared in 1968 when Falk starred with Gene Barry in a ninety-minute TV pilot about a highly-skilled, laid-back detective. Columbo eventually became part of an anthology series entitled, The NBC Mystery Movie, along with McCloud and McMillan And Wife. The detective series then became huge on NBC and globally from 1971 to 1978, and returned then occasionally between 1989 to 2003. Just one more thing ... Falk was an accomplished artist and a huge fan of chess.

Sky want Classic TV Fans for Quiz Show

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200

YOU COULD WIN BIG MONEY JUST FOR WATCHING TV! Sky are calling all TV fanatics to get off your sofas and step into your television. Every week pairs of passionate TV viewers are going to have their telly knowledge put to the test. Teams will be quizzed on the best TV ever made in a gripping new game show open to anyone who loves watching television. If you know your Boardwalk Empire from your Big Brother, then get in touch NOW and you could be winning big! For application forms email: quizcontestants@twofour.co.uk

GONE: James MacArthur

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Actor James MacArthur, best known for his role as Hawaii Five-O detective Dan 'Danno' Williams, has died of natural causes aged 72. MacArthur, who performed on stage, film and TV over a long career, died with his family by his side, his agent said. He spent 11 years on Hawaii Five-O from 1968 to 1979 playing the sidekick to top detective Steve McGarrett who, after catching a crook, would end episodes with the familiar phrase, "book 'em, Danno," to his younger comrade. But MacArthur enjoyed roles in a number of hit movies such as Disney classic Swiss Family Robinson and alongside Clint Eastwood in western classic Hang 'em High, on which producer Leonard Freeman saw MacArthur, and immediately called him to play Danno. He is survived by his wife of more than 25 years, Helen Beth, four children, and seven grandchildren.

COMPETITION: Win Rich Man Poor Man Box Set

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200

US-BASED CLASSIC TELLY FANS ONLY! Be one of the first to own the brand new Complete Collection on DVD of Rich Man Poor Man. The first-ever dramatic miniseries to appear on American television, the multi-award winning RICH MAN, POOR MAN spans decades and generations to trace the epic story of the Jordache family from 1945 to the late 1960s. Now available for the first time on DVD, RICH MAN, POOR MAN: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION brings together all 34 episodes from Book I and II of this classic '70s series. Based on Irwin Shaw's best-selling novel and featuring an all-star cast (including Edward Asner, Bill Bixby, Susan Blakely, and Robert Reed), the series focuses in particular on Rudy Jordache (Peter Strauss) and his troubled brother Tom (Nick Nolte) as they navigate divergent paths away from their impoverished immigrant upbringing. While ambitious Rudy seems destined for success, Tom suffers from an endless string of bad luck but in the end, finds love. Encompassing a period of tremendous social and political upheaval, the Jordache saga explores timeless themes such as the difficulty of human relationships and the disillusionment of the American dream. To be in with a chance of winning visit our competition page

WINNER: The Hart to Hart DVD Boxset Competition

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The competiton to win a brand new Hart to Hart Season 1 DVD Boxset is now closed. Congratulations to Adrian Cook from Worcester, who will be receiving his prize shortly. Watch out for our new competition to win a DVD boxset very shortly!

GONE: Tony Curtis

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Tony Curtis (June 3, 1925 September 29, 2010) was a much loved gentleman actor whose career spanned six decades, acting in over 60 films and later starring and guesting in many hit television shows. 1959's comedy Some Like It Hot was an instant classic and propelled him and co-stars Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon to stellar fame. Curtis appeared frequently on television; notably he co-starred with Roger Moore in 24 episodes of 1971 adventure series The Persuaders! as American Danny Wilde. Alongside Roger Moore's Lord Brett Sinclair as a pair of wealthy playboys, they are teamed together to investigate crimes that the police can't solve.

New Programme Added: The Bill

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200

As 26 years of this police serial coming to an end in August 2010, ITV's underrated Sunhill serial is now available for your tributes. If you enjoyed the show or laughed at it's desperate plot twists, share your favourite moments with other fans here: The Bill Tribute Page.

EXCLUSIVE: Rare Sale of Classic TV Memorabilia: This weeks items

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Classictelly.com are offering rare photo packs' from original classic TV series for auctions. As follows: 1x SIGNED photo Lee Curreri (Bruno from Fame TV series) 1x Graham Kerr, Galloping Gourmet, SIGNED TV brochure 14x London's Burning Photo's, Glossy 9x5, Bulk Lot 1x Charlie Williams signed photo, comedians, doncaster Visit our ebay shop for photo's & information. Or sign up to our newsletter to hear about new items, first!