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The Life of Riley
Cobblestones (test pilot #2)
Jim recruits Harmon and Oz to cobble together a plan for a long overdue project.
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Cobblestones-Full Episode Apr 18, 2016
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Country Scholars - Etiquette
Young scholars visit Riley's Farm and learn a few things about 18th century etiquette.
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Ep 1 - Country Scholars Feb 6, 2016
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Fall Afternoon with Jim Tavaré & The Bost Family Traditions
It's a foot stompin' good time when Jim Riley is joined at the Old Wilshire packing shed by British actor, comedian and Courage cast member Jim Tavaré, his wife Laura and the Bost Family Traditions bluegrass band.
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Fall Afternoon - Tavaré Oct 1, 2015
Tavern Talk
Richard Hanna - Part 2
In part 2, Mr. Hanna talks with Jim more about his service in World War II, whether we should have dropped the bomb, his postwar days as a tommy gun-toting adventurer and the current threats to American freedom.
Tavern Talk
Richard Hanna - Part 2 Aug 25, 2015
Tavern Talk
Richard Hanna - Part 1
World War II veteran and longtime friend Richard Hanna drops by the Hawk's Head Tavern to talk with Jim about growing up during the Great Depression and his service in the war.
Tavern Talk
Richard Hanna - Part 1 Aug 5, 2015
The Inevitable Surprise
We’re at the “plot points” stage of episode #4, where we debate what happens to whom, how we match it to the events of the era, and what we have the means to attempt. For example, in this next episode, we’re very confident that Reverend Laud, in a flash back scene, needs to give […]
Pondering Premieres and Performance
Premiere Well, you should have been there. The episode three premiere was epic, complete with an audience that ooohed, ahhhed and chuckled at all the right places. My daughter sat next to one fan who was literally leaning forward in her seat, anxious for the lives and fortunes of our heroes. That’s the way it […]
The Color of Courage, New Hampshire
Color Adjusting and the Period Film Experience Keep in mind, I know just enough about this topic to be dangerous, and if you have ever argued, as a family, about the proper color adjustment of the television set, you have an idea how volatile this issue can be, but the bottom line is that almost […]
The Photoshop Syndrome
Three weeks. That’s a big break in the production blog, and it has to do with, well, production. We’re working hard to bring in the next episode by the first week in May. On that front, there are a few cuts and transitions we’re still debating, but it’s pretty much a matter of color and […]
Episode #3 Stills
All gathered together in one place, about 106 stills (more or less) from episode three, now in post-production.
The Gaspee
Okay, I’ve had a prize possession on my shelf for sometime, and I’ve been meaning to scan and upload it. It’s an 1845 pamphlet of some 56 pages, with very small type, outlining the events surrounding the destruction of the Gaspee revenue schooner in 1772. Enjoy. Here it is..
Pitch Package
We’re working on what they call a “pitch package,” which showcases the series for the media and potential broadcast partners. We thought those of you interested in our project, might like to take a peek. Lots of character bios, back-stories and historical background.. SYNOPSIS Tavern keeper and justice of the peace Silas Rhodes (James […]
Is Courage the American Revolution ‘Downton Abbey?’
..An appeal from Jim Riley, Creator of Courage, New Hampshire If Facebook is any guide, we are getting new fans every day from every walk of life, from every corner of the world. As a long time lover of American history, I was very tickled to get this email from a resident of that […]
Day #5 of the Shoot
Okay, for Colony Bay Members only, some great stills from Day #5 of the shoot:
