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memories of the ’70s – Upstairs Downstairs

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

The public and private lives of the Bellamy Family and their servants became appointment television and cemented the schedule of fledgling PBS show Masterpiece Theatre with the series Upstairs Downstairs. Created by actors Jean Marsh and Eileen Atkins, their original … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Masterpiece Theatre

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

In January 1971, PBS debuted one of its long-lasting programs – Masterpiece Theatre. Hosted by Alistair Cook, the series was focused on tv adaptations of classic novels and biographies, and collaborating with productions from England to bring them to North … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Relax. Don’t do it. When you want to go to it. Relax. Don’t do it. When you want to come. In the early 1980s, everyone knew what it meant when Frankie says relax. The main members of Frankie Goes to … Continue reading →

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