Tyler Sage lives in Los Angeles and works in the film industry. You can find his other work at tylersage.substack.com. His novel "The Committers" is available on Amazon.
Tyler Sage
50 Years Ago: HBO Launches in Just 365 Homes
Cable channel eventually exerted an incredible influence on American entertainment.
45 Years Ago: ‘CHiPs’ Bridges the Gap Between ’70s and ’80s TV
Show's action-comedy formula proved to be deeply influential.
How ‘The Fugitive’ Proved TV Shows Could End Successfully
The last episode proved it was possible to complete in a way that was both satisfying and profitable.
10 Reasons to Celebrate ‘Halloween: Resurrection’
Often reviled by fans as the worst in the franchise, the film is actually a lot of fun.
35 Years Ago: ‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ Anticipates Eddie Murphy’s Fall
The film made money but presaged Murphy's creative decline in the '90s.
35 Years Ago: ‘Hill Street Blues’ Ends Acclaimed, Influential Run
Police procedural's influence still looms large in modern television.
15 Years Ago: The Failure of ‘Grindhouse’ Heralds a New Era
Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez double bill was a hit with critics but flopped with audiences, signaling the beginning of the huge-budget blockbuster movie cycle.
45 Years Ago: ‘Sanford and Son’ Ends, Leaving TV Changed Forever
Show broke barriers for the depiction of Black life on American television.
Meat Loaf Dead at 74
'Bat Out of Hell' star sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
55 Years Ago: ‘Star Trek’ Boldly Changes the Face of Television
The show continues to have a monumental effect on television.