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🎬 RET TV Birthday Tribute

Happy Birthday to the unforgettable Susan Hayward, born June 30, 1917.

One of Hollywood's most powerful dramatic actresses, Hayward built a career portraying women of remarkable strength, determination, and resilience. Her emotionally charged performances earned her five Academy Award nominations before she finally captured the Oscar for Best Actress with her unforgettable portrayal of Barbara Graham in I Want to Live! (1958).

Whether portraying singer Jane Froman in With a Song in My Heart, Lillian Roth in I'll Cry Tomorrow, or appearing opposite some of the biggest stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, Susan Hayward brought an intensity and authenticity that made every role unforgettable.

Today we celebrate a remarkable talent whose performances continue to remind us why the Golden Age of Hollywood remains timeless.

Happy Birthday, Susan Hayward. 🌹🎬

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🎉 A Century of Laughter: Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks!

Today, the world celebrates a true original.

Mel Brooks turns 100 years old, joining the rarest of clubs while remaining one of the sharpest, funniest, and most influential entertainers in history.

For more than seven decades, Brooks has left an unforgettable mark on comedy, film, television, and Broadway. Whether writing, directing, acting, producing, or simply making audiences laugh with a perfectly timed one-liner, his work has inspired generations of comedians and filmmakers.

From the brilliant satire of The Producers to the fearless comedy of Blazing Saddles, the affectionate movie parody of Young Frankenstein, the irreverence of History of the World, Part I, and the sci-fi spoof Spaceballs, Brooks has always demonstrated that comedy can be both wildly entertaining and surprisingly intelligent.

Long before many people knew him as a filmmaker, he and his dear friend Carl Reiner created one of comedy's most beloved routines: The 2000 Year Old Man. Their improvisational conversations became legendary, influencing comedians for decades and proving that sometimes the funniest moments come from two brilliant minds simply making each other laugh.

Brooks has also accomplished something almost unimaginable in entertainment. He is one of the few artists to achieve EGOT status, winning an Academy Award, multiple Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Tony Awards—a testament to his extraordinary versatility across virtually every major entertainment medium.

Despite a career filled with honors, Brooks has never lost the mischievous spirit that made audiences fall in love with him in the first place. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow released the retrospective documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, a title that perfectly captured Brooks' lifelong ability to turn even aging into comedy.

Few entertainers have remained so relevant across multiple generations. His influence can be seen everywhere—from modern film comedies and Broadway musicals to television writers' rooms and stand-up stages. Countless comedians have borrowed from his fearless willingness to challenge convention, ridicule power, and remind us that laughter often says more than anger ever could.

At 100 years old, Mel Brooks is more than a comedy legend. He is a living link to Hollywood's Golden Age, a World War II veteran, a master storyteller, and one of the last remaining giants of American entertainment.

Thank you, Mel, for a century of laughter, courage, creativity, and joy.

Happy 100th Birthday to a true legend. ❤️🎂👏

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🎂 HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY, MARLA GIBBS

Before she became Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons and Mary Jenkins on 227, Marla Gibbs was working a regular job and raising a family.

Then, in her 40s, everything changed.

Her portrayal of Florence helped make The Jeffersons one of television's most beloved sitcoms, while 227 established her as one of the most recognizable stars of the 1980s.

Nearly five decades later, Marla Gibbs remains a symbol of talent, perseverance, and timeless comedy.

Today, RET-TV celebrates a true television legend.

❤️ Happy 95th Birthday, Marla Gibbs!

Which role do you remember most:

📺 Florence on The Jeffersons

📺 Mary on 227

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RET TV remembers Ronnie Schell.

Many fans knew him as Duke Slater on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., but Ronnie's career stretched far beyond a single role.

From the San Francisco comedy clubs of the 1950s to nearly 150 television and film credits, Schell became one of those familiar faces who could make any show better simply by showing up.

A fun piece of television history: in the early 1970s, a 12-year-old Michael Jackson was asked to name his favorite comedian.

His answer: Ronnie Schell.

Thank you for the laughs, the memories, and a remarkable career.

❤️ Ronnie Schell
1931–2026

What role do you best remember him from?

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More than 400,000 people have watched Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland on our channel, and one theme keeps showing up in the comments:

"I thought I was prepared."

"I never realized how fast it happened."

"What would I do if I only had 30 minutes?"

The 1991 Oakland Firestorm wasn't just a wildfire. It was a wake-up call.

Thousands of families had minutes to make decisions that would affect the rest of their lives.

🎬 Watch Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland:
https://youtu.be/99aEPJI9Ygo?si=_xqF7...

🔥 One lesson from this film is simple: preparation matters.

After seeing the impact this film continues to have on our audience, we decided to connect with a wildfire preparedness company whose approach impressed us. They were equally impressed by the response this film has received and decided to offer RET TV viewers 50% off.

www.firesafegel.com/RETTV/

RET TV viewers can use code RETTV50 for 50% off.

How prepared do you think you'd be if the evacuation order came tonight?

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Pick ONE classic TV apartment to live in for a year 🏠

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Which TV mom famously ended phone calls with “Ta-ta”? 📞

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Which TV mom famously ended phone calls with “Ta-ta”? 📞

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Before streaming… before DVDs… before binge-watching…

What did this phrase usually mean on television?

📺 “Please Stand By”

👇 No Googling… let’s see who grew up with REAL television memories.

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🚨 RET TV POP-UP MOVIE — LIVE NOW 🚨

Last night’s surprise feature is now playing on RET TV…

🎬 Mean Mother (1970s Cult Film Rarity)

A gritty, forgotten slice of drive-in era cinema straight from the shadows of 1970s cult film history.

Late-night movie energy.
VHS-store mystery vibes.
The kind of film you stumble across at 2AM and never forget.

🍿 WATCH THE FILM:
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And if you want even more forgotten cult curiosities, retro oddities, and late-night movie discoveries…

📼 Explore the RET TV Pop-Up Movie Playlist:
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👇 Tap in before this one disappears back into obscurity.

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