Herbie J Pilato
Herbie J Pilato is an award-winning writer, producer, director, actor, singer, and TV personality. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, and today a resident of Los Angeles, Pilato has worked for Sony, Warner Bros., NBC/Universal, CNN, Bravo, TLC, E!, A&E, the Reelz Channel, and other film studios and TV networks. In 2010, he founded the Classic TV Preservation Society, a formal 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the positive social influence of classic television programming. His extensive list of critically acclaimed, media tie-in books include Retro Active Television: An In-Depth Perspective on Classic TV’s Social Circuitry (which the Los Angeles Book Festival named “Book of the Year,” and for which he was named “Author of the Year”), The 12 Best Secrets of Christmas, Mary: The Mary Tyler Moore Story, and Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched Life and Career of Elizabeth Montgomery, among others. His new and upcoming books include the biographies Connery, Sean Connery and Diana Rigg: One Tough Dame, and Christmas TV Memories: Nostalgic Holiday Favorites of the Small Screen. Pilato has also written for the Television Academy and Emmys.com and hosted and executive produced his own TV talk show, Then Again with Herbie J Pilato (on Amazon Prime and Shout! Factory TV). For more information, visit HerbieJPilato.com.
A Gifted Variety Pack: A Look Back at TV’s Classic Christmas Variety Specials
Do you remember gathering around the TV with family to watch these classic holiday variety shows?
Sean Connery, the First Big Screen Bond, Was Beloved Behind the Scenes
Shelly Winters and BarBara Luna have fond Bond memories of the late Sean Connery.
‘Dark Shadows’ Icon David Selby Received Elizabeth Montgomery Award at ‘Bewitched’ FanFare
It was a magical event.
‘Bewitched’ Has Cast its Magical Spell On TV For 60 Years
The winning trio of Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York and legendary actress Agnes Moorehead are still beloved today.
The Kids of Desilu Reunion: A Retro “Nite of Dreams” to Remember
It was a special night featuring your favorite ’60s stars held at Indian Wells Hotel Resort.
‘Dark Shadows’: What Made This Daytime Soap a Cult TV Classic?
Sixty years ago “Dark Shadows” made its daytime debut. Hear from the cast on the show’s immortal legacy.
Feature Film Based on ‘Kung Fu’ Is in the Works
Martial artist/actor Donnie Yen will portray Caine, the character first made famous by David Carradine in the classic 1972-75 TV series.
A Fond Farewell to the Famed “Columbia Ranch”
A Fond Farewell to the Famed “Columbia Ranch,” which “housed” the ‘Bewitched’ home, and many other beloved TV and Film residences.
My ‘TV Guide’ Fall Preview Memories
The FALL PREVIEW issue was something you would look forward to reading.
Bob Crane: A Closer Look at the Tragic Life & Death of TV’s ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Star
The beloved actor was born on July 13, 1928 and led a scandalous life that ultimately led to his still unsolved murder in 1978.