Visible crew/equipment: After the caretakers have gone before midnight, Annabelle tells Frederick that he should get some cars for the guests, and just as she says, "Let them go home, but pay them first," the shadow of the boom mic can be seen moving above the doorway, at the top of the screen. This is more noticeable in the colorized version of the film. (00:37:05)
Super Grover
29th May 2022
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
24th May 2022
The Brady Bunch (1969)
To Move or Not to Move - S1-E23
Visible crew/equipment: When Alice and some of the kids are in the den Bobby gets up to turn off the TV, and the shadow of the moving boom mic is visible on the wall behind Peter. (00:14:05)
24th May 2022
The Brady Bunch (1969)
The Grass is Always Greener - S1-E24
Visible crew/equipment: When Mike returns home with the grocery bags, as he sets them on the table Alice walks over, and the shadow of the moving boom mic is visible on the swing door behind Mike, at the top left side of the screen. (00:11:05)
24th May 2022
The Brady Bunch (1969)
Visible crew/equipment: While Mike is fiddling with his golf bag the morning after Tiger disappeared, just as Mike tells Bobby there's nothing to worry about because his siblings are checking the neighborhood, the moving shadow of the boom mic is visible in the top right corner of the screen. (00:02:45)
24th May 2022
The Brady Bunch (1969)
Visible crew/equipment: When Mike and Bobby drive up in the station wagon, just as Mike stops the car, on the left side of the screen we can see the edge of the house set. Instead of the usual wood fence in the yard, there appears to be a directors chair (provided to all cast members) in the dark background. (00:05:35)
23rd May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Piece Work - S3-E10
Visible crew/equipment: When Murray tells Herbert Deane that Lucas bought himself a federal judge Deane walks toward the wall of file cabinets, and as Murray follows him a T-mark becomes visible on the floor near Murray's feet. (00:31:40)
20th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Visible crew/equipment: After Rockford is released the first time, he's determined to find out why his name is in Sorvino's phone book. When he and Rocky stop at the phone booth, the reflection of the boom operator holding the boom pole (low to the ground) can be seen on the glass. (00:17:20)
16th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
The Hammer of C Block - S2-E14
Visible crew/equipment: While Rockford goes over the twenty-year old trial transcript with Gandolph, there's a moment where Gandy realises that things are looking up with Rockfish. Then just as Gandy says that he loves Lilah and never meant to hurt her, the bouncing microphone becomes visible at the lower center of the screen, in front of Rockford's leg. (00:17:35)
16th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Visible crew/equipment: When Rockford and Rocky are seated at the table, an angry Houston brings the butter to the table and takes a seat, then just as Rockford tells her to let the police handle it, the shadow of the moving boom mic is visible on the wall beside the doorway, on the right side of the screen. (00:20:00)
16th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
The Oracle Wore a Cashmere Suit - S3-E2
Visible crew/equipment: Rockford and Beth show up at Clementi's book signing, and they give him the injunction to stop sales of the book. When Clementi stands up he calls to Ben, and before he says, "Ben, come here," the white T-mark taped to the floor becomes visible. (00:47:20)
16th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Visible crew/equipment: After Beth gets Rockford out of jail she tells him to behave, and to go home and read a book, then when Beth walks away the reflection of the boom pole and mic becomes visible on the pickup's windshield. (00:16:30)
16th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Visible crew/equipment: When Rockford first walks into Solly's office, just as he tells Solly to take a break and sit down, the shadow of the moving boom mic is visible on the wall on the right side of the screen. (00:37:30)
16th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Visible crew/equipment: Angel pretends to be London during the meeting with Striker, and when Striker tells "London" that he's prepared to make him a counter-offer, in the next shot facing Angel set equipment wiggles into view at the top, right side of the screen. (00:23:35)
12th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Resurrection in Black & White - S2-E8
Visible crew/equipment: Near the end, when Rockford is at Elber's boat slip Susan drives up and parks. Then, just as Rockford walks over to Susan's car, note that on Rockford's car we can see the reflection of the boom operator (wearing a red jacket) on the surface near the driver's door, and the reflection of the moving boom pole/microphone on the roof (not the reflection of the stationary telephone pole). (00:44:00)
12th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Visible crew/equipment: While Diel is out in the field investigating the body in the car trunk he makes the connection between Brice and Sandstrom. When he walks over to his car to speak to Sherman on the radio, the reflection of the moving boom pole/mic is visible on the car's windows. (00:35:50)
12th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
The Great Blue Lake Land and Development Company - S2-E6
Visible crew/equipment: When Rockford goes to the land sales office Murray tells him they're closed, then as they both walk over to Murray's briefcase, two white T-marks are visible on the red carpet. (00:06:00)
12th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
The Farnsworth Stratagem - S2-E2
Visible crew/equipment: While Rockford and Audrey are with Becker at the police station talking about Lt. Diel, when the officer opens the door and tells Becker to book him up, the individual white tape marks are visible on the floor at both of the actor's feet. (00:12:45)
12th May 2022
Three's Company (1977)
Double Date - S3-E1
Visible crew/equipment: At the start, while Mr. Roper is in the kitchen the faucet sprays water and the doorbell rings. Note the cabinets and wall behind him. When Roper walks out of the kitchen, as the swing door is open we can see the kitchen, and the upper cabinets are split apart with the wall missing, so the area behind the kitchen set is visible. (00:00:50)
12th May 2022
Bewitched (1964)
Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember - S4-E12
Visible crew/equipment: While Sam is defending Darrin during the trial, just as she mentions their absurd belief that if someone speaks differently it's a sign of witchery, the white chalk T-mark is visible on the floor under the desk, where Phineas is sitting. It was not there in previous shots. (00:19:25)
12th May 2022
The Rockford Files (1974)
Chicken Little Is a Little Chicken - S2-E9
Visible crew/equipment: When Angel shows up at the police station while Rockford is with Becker, just as Becker walks toward Angel, the white T-mark is visible on the floor near the door. (00:12:00)
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