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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?

2 days ago | [YT] | 13

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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.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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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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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 10

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RAISE YOUR HAND…

if you remember when TV stations actually signed off at night.

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You’re stuck in the RET TV vault for a week. What are you binge watching first?

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