Classic TV Newsbrief 4/26/21


Classic TV diginet MeTV is making a couple changes to their lineup next week. 1960s sitcom The Addams Family (previously seen on thisTV) joins the weekday schedule, replacing The Flintstones at 6PM. Another classic toon comes to the Saturday Morning Cartoons block: The Pink Panther.

Here’s the complete MeTV lineup effective May 3:
MeTV 2Q 2021

On a sad note, we’ve recently lost a number of classic TV friends. Thanks for the memories and rest in peace…

  • Former child actor Lee Aaker, who played Rusty on the Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
  • Actor James Hampton, best known for his role as Private Hannibal Shirley Dobbs on F Troop. Also guested on classics like Gunsmoke, Mannix and The Rockford Files
  • Actress Gloria Henry, who played Alice Mitchell, the mom on classic sitcom Dennis The Menace
  • Actor Felix Silla, remembered for his performances as Cousin Itt (Addam’s Family) and Twiki the robot (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century)