Gracie Allen #1
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Showplace will feature prominent female-driven classic programs and women who “changed the game” and made a lasting impact in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Probably the most successful and famous female comedian in the first half of the 20th century was NOT Lucille Ball. Who was possibly even…
Read MoreLadies Week-In-Review
Last week, we changed things up a bit on ATVN. For the first time to the best of my recollection, we opened up our coverage of the District XI playoffs with four of our first five games featuring the girls basketball teams in our viewing area. I appreciated quite a few positive responses I received…
Read MorePaul Robeson
In this week’s edition of The Showplace blog, ATVN’s Artie Freeman shares his opinions and insights on several of classic film and television’s greatest entertainers. **** Paul Robeson was known for his deep, bass baritone voice. He was a concert artist, stage and film actor, athlete, and activist. The level of his intelligence is incomprehensible….
Read MoreBY THE NUMBERS…
One of my goals as sports director is to have as much balance as possible in our coverage of scholastic games on ATVN. It’s always a difficult concept to be fair and have an equal amount of schools represented while also bringing our audience quality games night in and night out. It’s a challenge I…
Read MoreSidney Poitier–In Memoriam
The world recently lost one of the greatest entertainers in our history–Sidney Poitier. ATVN’s own Artie Freeman shares his insights and opinions on this legendary performer and activist, in this week’s edition of The Showplace. **** January 6th, 2022 marked the passing of Sidney Poitier, a true legend and pioneer. Poitier was one of the…
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