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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Sep 8

52 years ago today, the animated #StarTrek series premiered on NBC with "Beyond The Farthest Star." I was the network publicist for the series.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Sep 8

59 years ago today, I went to my neighbor's house so I could watch "The Man Trap" in color. We had a color TV, but my parents wanted to watch something else. Later they attended #StarTrek conventions with me and I brought them to the set of #TNG during season 1 ("Too Short A Season").

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Sep 3

This is one of my favorite #Spotify playlists. The songs you know, sung in other languages by artists from all over the world.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...

Foreign Exchange

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Congratulations to Vienna, just named host city for #Eurovision 2026.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Aug 13

Do not miss the new single/video by David Archuleta.

@davidarchuleta.bsky.social

fredbronson.com/Videos-Ameri...

Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert

Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.

fredbronson.com

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Aug 9

Unforgettable day -- how often is one surrounded by two Motown legends? I'm talking about Valerie Simpson and Smokey Robinson. Their interview will be airing soon on SiriusXM: Smokey's Soul Town on Channel 74.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Aug 2

Very sad to hear about the passing of country star Jeannie Seely. I interviewed her for my #Billboard story about the music in #BlackMirror.
www.billboard.com/music/music-...

‘Anyone Who Knows What Love Is’: Why An Obscure ’60s Song Is Bigger Than Ever In 2018

Why is a song that didn't make the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 having its best chart year ever in 2018?

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 29

The latest episode of my series "Smokey's Place" is on #SiriusXM this week. Smokey plays cover versions of songs he wrote for Motown artists. Dolly Parton sings Mary Wells! Nancy Sinatra sings the Temptations! Channel 74:
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 28

This new #Spotify playlist of mine is fun to listen to -- even just for the title.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...

Is That Your Vinyl Answer?

Playlist · culvercityrock · 156 items · 1 saves

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 24

My latest #Billboard interview with #AmericanIdol winner Jamal Roberts includes an exclusive preview of his new single:
www.billboard.com/music/music-...

Jamal Roberts Shares How His Life Changed Since Winning ‘Idol’ & Why He Never Wants to Leave ‘Mississippi’

Jamal Roberts shares "Mississippi" single and how his life changed after 'American Idol.'

www.billboard.com

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 24

Always love it when you watch The Game!

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 16

American Idol alums pay tribute to beloved music supervisor Robin Kaye. #Idol
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...

‘American Idol’ Family Mourns Death of Show’s Music Supervisor, Robin Kaye

Finalists from multiple seasons remember the beloved production staffer found murdered in her home on Monday.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 16

Gail Mitchell and I report on the Thelma Houston exhibit in Long Beach, Calif. A wonderful experience to see this tribute to her amazing life and career. #Billboard #Motown

www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip...

Thelma Houston Revisits Her Musical Roots at Museum Show: ‘Never Thought I’d Have an Exhibit About My Life’

Thelma Houston reflects on being honored with a museum exhibit in Long Beach, Calif.

www.billboard.com

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 13

On July 13, 1985, I was in a trailer at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia writing the script for ABC-TV’s three-hour prime-time coverage of Live Aid, hosted by Dick Clark. It was my first prime-time writing assignment. Thank you, Larry Klein, for telling me I had to say “yes.”

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 10

I'm starting to think that's Not Penny's Boat.

Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 10

I promise you, the best pop music on Earth is all yours. Links to almost 4,000 pop music videos from all over the world.
fredbronson.com/Videos-Pop-G...

Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert

Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.

fredbronson.com

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 10

My friend of 50+years, Ted Cordes, has passed. He was head of Broadcast Standards at NBC and worked with Johnny Carson, Tom Snyder and #StarTrek. Fascinating stories about all 3:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t...

Ted Cordes, Longtime Broadcast Standards Executive at NBC, Dies at 87

As a network censor, he kept his eye on Johnny Carson’s ‘The Tonight Show,’ Tom Snyder’s ‘The Tomorrow Show’ and more. “Nobody believes more in free expression than I do,” he said.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jul 10

The latest episode of Smokey's Place on #SiriusXM is posted: Smokey plays covers of songs he wrote for the Miracles. #SmokeyRobinson
www.siriusxm.com/player/all-e...

All episodes | SiriusXM

Bring music & entertainment wherever you go with SiriusXM. Listen to music, live sports play-by-play, talk & entertainment radio & favorite podcasts.

www.siriusxm.com

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jun 6

#Motown meets #Broadway on the latest edition of the show I created for Smokey Robinson on #SiriusXM. If you're a subscriber, you can listen anytime on the app: www.siriusxm.com/player/episo...

Motown's Broadway Hits | SiriusXM

Smokey Plays Broadway Hits From Motown

www.siriusxm.com

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The EuroWhat? Podcast @eurowhat.bsky.social · Jun 6

ICYMI: We eased into the #Eurovision off-season by getting caught up on the news in the immediate aftermath of the Contest. We also dug into the jury and televote results and tried to read the tea leaves for what might happen in Austria 2026. www.eurowhat.com/271

Cover art for Eurowhat 271: Integrity. Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer hosting the Second Semi-Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest at St. Jakobshalle in Basel

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jun 4

I wished it would be 11:12, and in a minute, my wish came true.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Hot And Bothered podcast devotes two episodes in their current series about romance movies to Mamma Mia! I'm interviewed in one of the episodes, at circa 43:00. This link is for Spotify, but I'm sure you can find it wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3SB9OkY

Mamma Mia!

Hot and Bothered · Episode

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jun 3

56 years ago today, the final first run episode of the original #StarTrek series, "Turnabout Intruder," aired on NBC. At the time, we thought, "No more Star Trek ever!" We were wrong.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · Jun 3

35 years ago today, my first episode of #StarTrekTNG (written with Susan Sackett), "Ménage à Troi," aired in Los Angeles for the first time. Our friends surprised us with a party and screening. You should have seen the #Enterprise cake.

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Carl Magnus Palm @carlmagnuspalm.bsky.social · Jun 1

ABBA On Record book – 10% off in June! Hailed by reviewers as "a complete triumph" and "a vital, vibrant addition to any ABBA bookshelf", the hardcover edition is available at a 10% price reduction throughout the month of June 2025! Place your order: bit.ly/3Zd17AR

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