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On the Edge of Black and White (2008)
It Was A Great Time, and a Fun Trip!
This is a heartfelt documentary back into the 50s and 60s. I'm way too young to remember that time, but I've seen all these shows that the former kid-stars are from.
This is the most intelligent bit of reminiscing that I've ever seen; these ex-kid stars are still stars today, in life -- because they showed how they succeeded through one era, and beyond type-casting, into adults.
Who cares if one was a porn star or another was this or that -- what I got out of this was a very intelligent group of talented, and lucky people, who helped create television history... and put the best face on America for the world to see.
I know some of these "critics" probably have an "ax or two to grind" for one reason or another. However, I for one am thankful that Mr. Lasky (who may or may not be related to the famous Hollywood pioneer "Jesse Lasky") - took the time and the careful professionalism to produce this remarkable, informative and truly fun trip back in time.
My Three Sons: First, You're a Tadpole (1964)
Robbie thinks older brother Mike's girlfriend Sally is the perfect woman for him.
Older brother Mike must go out of town, and asks Robbie to stand in for him and escort his fiancé, Sally, to an art exhibit. Troubled, Robbie consults Sally about his latest teeny bopper heartthroband her explanation awakens in Robbie a new awareness for Sally. Soon, Robbie is certain he's "too mature" for his girlfriend, however that Sally is the perfect woman for him. Robbie tries to impress Sally, studying up on art, spouting critical remarks and carrying a smoker's pipe at the exhibit to make himself appear more mature. But Sally is alarmed when he seems to be falling in love with her and asks for Steve's help. Steve must persuade Robbie to cope with his feelings for Sally. In the episode Don does a dance called "The Frog." The song "THE FROG" was written by Don and Gary Abrams and performed by The Rivingtons (Papa OO-Mow-Mow, etc.). Don also wrote the episode with Gary. Filmed in B&W, this classic is My Three Sons at its best.