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TV EPISODE GUIDES, VOLUME I
CREDITS - THE CHAPTER NO ONE READS!
By Don Hinkle, Jr.
(c) Copyright 1992 by VanDon Software Publishing, Co.
Writing a book (or in this case "a several volume electronic
book") is no easy task. That is why I'd like to say a few
words first. Traditionally, the "acknowledgements" include
the people that did the research, and all the "grunt work."
Since there is no one like that here, I did all the leg
work, the notes and the correspondence myself. So I am
limited to only a few people to thank. They will be forever
be immortalized in the electronic pages, presented here.
(They deserve a lot more).
With that in mind, this electronic book would have not been
possible if it were not for the following people, that I'd
personally like to thank in great detail here. Great
detail, because I need padding, and plenty of it, to
complete this chapter!
HERE THEY ARE
Before I go into the thanks due, I must say that it is
virtually impossible to thank everyone that ever touched my
life, or made a difference. It reminds me of a line from
"It's a Wonderful Life" where Clarence the angel is telling
Jimmy Stewart's character "each man's life touches so many
other lives..." In this fashion literally hundreds of people
have touched mine. And I went on to touch hundreds of others
lives.
With that in mind, please remember that I couldn't possibly
have listed each person here. So, instead I have chosen a
few "key" people to thank. Let them stand for the masses.
Here they are in no particular order:
Vanessa R. Davis-Hinkle
Not only is this electronic-book (and volume) dedicated to
you, but I also figured I should formally thank you here.
You always say I've given you so much, beit warmth, love,
laughter, a tear or two, a smile, etc. But I seldom ever
thank you for all the great things you've given me, and that
is YOU!
Edward Spies, Jr.
My best-friend for over 20 years (or was it 25?) My business
partner who taught me absolutely nothing!... Anyway, without
whom, I'd never have the courage to write this, or anything
else for that matter. I can still remember the both of us
sitting in front of the TV at 7:30p.m. Monday nights, in
anticipation, waiting for M*A*S*H to come on. ("Walk a mile
in my pumps!") It never ends.
Edward Spies, Sr.
Dad! Lets talk about WWII, okay? Seriously... I'll never
forget the talks about love, life, war, poverty, sanity,
history, time, relatives, sex, crime, age, etc. at 2 in the
morning. I'll never forget all the things you've taught me,
and I'll never forget you!
William "Woody" Spies
Ah, Woody. "The lebanese lad I never had."
Jose Torres
"What got up your keaster and died?!"
Andre and John Paul Pena
Groovy, man.
Ken Kosman
You were right. It is a lot of work!
Bill Van Weiren
A bus driver I met by pure accident, who became one of my
greatest friends. There are so many things I could thank
you for (and Bruce isn't one of them!) I'd just like to say
thank you for all the times I came on the bus to say hello
in the worst possible times in my life, when I felt like I
was heading into a black hole of depression, and you made me
laugh, when I needed it most. I still remember the first
time I did standup, I was terrified and thought to myself
"what would Bill do?" and it all came together. Sometimes
the best thing you can ever get from someone is a moment
like that, I was glad to know you, and share a few. OH! You
were right, "Elvis impersonators and beauticians ARE a dime a
dozen!"
Durango Mendosa
The former Boys Club leader (and a firm disciplinarian) that
taught me to be all that I could.
Dominic Morris
My fifth grade teacher that knew good music when her heard
it! (He gave me gifts I'm still exploring!)
Robert Griefnow
My 6th grade teacher that gave me so much, it's nearly
impossible to list here. Indeed you opened my mind. He
also gave me my first acting break.
Buddy Keczwski
(Hope I spelled you name right, I always had trouble with
it!) But seriously... For being the second (Ed was the
first) person to get me involved with computers. I purchased
my (second) computer, the Commodore 64, computer from you. I
learned so much from the initial investment. I had always
wanted to write, and that computer made it possible! Thanks
for being a friend!!! (P.S. Long live the Doctor!)
Frank David Mitchell
From the meetings at 2 a.m. in the weirdest restaurants I've
ever seen, to singing "Satisfaction" at 4 a.m. in the streets
of Chicago, Ill. you were a blast! I'll never forget the
fun, excitement, and near-death experiences we had. "We're
always crankin'!"
Mike Willis
My friend who says "a twisted mind is a terrible thing to
waste!" and for providing the laughs when I was board to
tears, working in a dead-end job, on the machine we
unaffectionately called "the Sleeper."
The school bullies, the people who said I couldn't do it!!!
Many of you made my life so miserable that I realized that I
must be different and kept in my shell until I realized
that I was not sharing my gifts with the world. This
electronic-book is a product of those gifts.
AND MY SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE
The Public Library system - Our local library
For having the comfortable chair in the back that I spent
many-a-hour on, researching this book. And thanks for the
microfiche machine, it saves a lot of "browsing." And
especially thank you for all the callbacks.
Vaudville
For giving the world great people to do great things. One
of my greatest ambitions as a youngster was to do Vaudville,
but unfortunately, it was long since gone by the time I grew
up. However, I still firmly believe that if Vaudeville
hadn't existed, there would be no reason for TV. If you
watch old films and news reels, you will notice a certain
"flair" that still survives today. Many comedians acts still
resemble the early performers. Even a few TV shows have that
Vaudeville feel to them. So you have to ask yourself, "where
would we be?" After all, who wants to watch news 24 hours a
day?!
AETN-TV (PBS)
Really there should be an award for excellence in their
field. A very special thanks to Robin Douglas who helped me
far beyond the normal call of duty. If you happen to live in
North-East Arkansas and watch this wonderful station, PLEASE
consider a pledge. When you have a station so incredible as
this, you must support it to keep it on the air. I am sad to
say that they no longer could air Doctor Who, because the
syndication costs went "through the roof," to put it mildly,
and there was not enough donations for the GREAT Doctor. If
you wish to re-instate Doctor Who, tell them! If you pledge,
tell them which shows you are pledging for, and mention my
name so they will know where you heard about them. They will
add your donation (which is also tax deductable!) to keep
that show airing! Write to AETN, P.O. Box 1250, Conway,
Arkansas 72032.
The four networks - ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC (and the lost Dumont)
For airing these great programs and others, without whom,
this would have been impossible!
And finally, to everyone I might have left out.
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