CBS gives green light to ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ series in Fall 2014 lineup ~ Let the Good Times Roll!

After the ratings success of the successful two-part new “NCIS” pilot, “Crescent City” debuted earlier this spring, the good news is in. In breaking news, May 9, 2014, TV Line’s Michael Ausiello shared the story that “NCIS: New Orleans” had been added to the CBS Fall schedule. This is the best news of the season for fans of the original “NCIS” and the spinoff, “NCIS: LA”, as there will be a third reason to smile (and tune in) each week. Show runner Gary Glasberg and “NCIS” star Mark Harmon will serve as Executive Producers of the spinoff. 

                                          Photo by Skip Bolen/CBS, used with permission. Read more of the story right here.

Applauding the Life of Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.

It's hard to believe we have to bid goodbye to one of our favorite actors, Efrem Zimblist, Jr. He's been there for us so many years on TV, in movies, and on stage. He passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014.

Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and daughter, actress Stephanie Zimbalist attend the City of Hope's National Convention closing night gala on July 19, 2004 (Vince Bucci, Getty Images) 

If you are a Baby Boomer, you grew up watching "77 Sunset Strip" and watching Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. be the ever-confident assured Stu Bailey against the Roger Smith character of Jeff Spencer, in their office building on, say it with me, "77 Sunset Strip." Parking lot attendant Edward Byrnes (better known as Edd "Kookie" Byrnes) had one catch phrase of the time, "Kookie, lend me your comb." Catch the theme song and intro opening here. Talented TV legend Roy Huggins created this show.

Then, Zimbalist became a household name with the advent of the Quinn Martin Production, "The FBI."

Each week, your positive image of The FBI, the agency, was shaped by the portrayal of the agency's leaders as only Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. could impart confidence.

My tribute to Efrem is posted, together with 15 photos, here.