Ian Spelling

Ian Spelling is a veteran entertainment journalist and editor who has covered the film and television industries for more than 35 years, dating back to college. He’s written for New York Times Syndicate, The Bergen Record, Below the Line News, TV Guide, On DirecTV, The A.V. Club, Fatherly.com, and many more newspapers, magazines, and websites, and served as the editor-in-chief of StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek site, from 2010 to 2019.

Ian also co-authored the acclaimed book, Star Trek: The Original Series -- A Celebration (Hero Collector/Penguin Random House), and has moderated panels in front of as many as 6,000 fans at events including Creation Entertainment’s Star Trek conventions, the Star Trek Cruise, and the Destination Star Trek celebrations in Germany and England. Now an empty nester, with his son and daughter out on their own, Ian lives in New Jersey with his wife, Linda, and the world's best dog, Oreo.

You Get Everything!

From 'Paddington' To Spirit Of Roald Dahl — How Paul King Makes Instant Classics

By Ian Spelling

Paul King, the director of both Paddington movies explains how the Wonka magic works.

Ranch Talk

Yellowstone Marathons Are Streaming For Free On Pluto Ahead Of Season 5 Part 2

By Ian Spelling

Here’s how and when to catch the free Yellowstone before its too late.

Ranch Talk

How To Watch The Live Yellowstone July 4 Marathon ASAP

By Ian Spelling

Watch a TV marathon, the old-school way.

Old Friends

I Watched 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' 30 Times In 1984 — Here’s What I Learned

By Ian Spelling

How to make an unofficial Indiana Jones trivia book without really trying.

Watch Together

'Across the Spider-Verse' Is The Perfect Family Blockbuster For One Adorable Reason

By Ian Spelling

“So much of this movie is about parent-child relationships.”

Ranch Talk

We're Alright Alright Alright If Matthew McConaughey Takes Over The 'Yellowstone' Spinoff

By Ian Spelling

The sudden news of a new Yellowstone TV series means a lot of different things at once.

Watch Together

The 100 Best Kids TV Shows Of All Time

By Ryan Britt, Caseen Gaines, Ian Spelling, Nathan Rabin, James Grebey, Tyghe Trimble and Harlan Sharpe

From modern classics to the shows we parents grew up on, there’s never been a better time to be a kid with a clicker.

The Fatherly Turntable

50 Years Ago, One Perfect Rock Album Became Immortal For The Wrong Reason

By Ian Spelling

The cover of Aladdin Sane is famous. But the music on the album is even better.

Old Friends

40 Years Ago, One Movie Dared To Adapt Everyone’s Favorite YA Book Of All Time

By Ian Spelling

Stay gold, Pony Boy.

Old Friends

30 Years Ago, 'Seinfeld' Made Us Believe Candy Could Save Your Life

By Ian Spelling

Why “The Junior Mint” is still so refreshing.

The Fatherly Turntable

Bobby Caldwell’s Essential Albums, From The Classics To The Obscure

By Ian Spelling

One of the best singers of the 20th century gave us some of the smoothest albums of all time.

Old Friends

50 Years Ago, One Killer Show Redefined TV Superheroes Forever

By Ian Spelling

There are millions of reasons to still love The Six Million Dollar Man.

The Fatherly Turntable

50 Years Ago, One Flawless Rock Album Changed Everything

By Ian Spelling

Why Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon endures.

Ranch Talk

Let's Talk About That Shocking '1923' Season 1 Finale

By Ian Spelling

Confused about the Dutton family tree? Here’s what we learned and what it might mean.

Old Friends

30 Years Ago, One Sitcom Dad Had To Choose Between His Beer And His Family

By Ian Spelling

Why “Duffless” was a small triumph for The Simpsons.

Ranch Talk

These Are John Dutton's Very Best Parenting Quotes From Yellowstone

By Ian Spelling

Words of wisdom from the dude with the most interesting ranch on TV.

Ranch Talk

Yellowstone Could End At Season 5 — Unless Matthew McConaughey Takes Over?

By Ian Spelling

Rumors suggest 'Yellowstone' could be getting a new star.

Ranch Talk

Saddle Up! '1923' Season 2 Is Coming

By Ian Spelling

Will Harrison Ford be back?

Shoot Your Eye Out

‘Christmas Story’ Star Peter Billingsley Says You “Can’t Mess” With The Original Movie

By Ian Spelling

Here’s why Ralphie himself says the sequel is designed for holiday nostalgia.

Ford Tough

'1923' Is Here To Binge. Should You Watch 'Yellowstone' First?

By Ian Spelling

Binging Harrison Ford in 1923? Here's what to know about the Yellowstone universe.