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Writing the Playbook on Journalism with Keith Loria
Have we got the scoop! In this episode, David and L go on the record with writer, editor, and Broadway enthusiast Keith Loria. From school papers to celebrity interviews, Keith honed his writing skills at the school of hard knocks as well as the UMiami School of Communication. He has decades of experience covering every topic you can imagine (and a few you probably didn't see coming!) for every level of media outlet. Keith discusses the influences that shaped his passion for journalism, the challenges of competing with clickbait, and advice for up-and-coming writers.Did we mention...
2025-09-20
52 min
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Mystery Episode: Comedy Cliffhangers
Send us Fan MailDramas are famous for cliff hangers, but what about cliffhangers in sitcoms? In this mystery episode, the guys discuss how cliffhangers impacted some of their favorite shows. Support the show
2025-07-23
28 min
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It's a bird, it's a plane it's Superman!
Send us Fan MailLet's talk about the Man of Steele and some of our favorites throughout the decades.Support the show
2025-07-16
36 min
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In the News ...
Send us Fan MailIn this episode the guys take a news at late breaking news stories and relate them back to -- tv of course! Support the show
2025-07-09
31 min
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"You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!" Happy Anniversary Jaws!
Send us Fan MailLearn why at least two of us think Jaws is one of the most iconic movies ever on its 50th anniversary. Support the show
2025-07-02
33 min
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Classic Inconsistencies
Send us Fan MailThis week the guys dive into the funniest and most head-scratching continuity errors from some of our tv favorites. From vanishing characters to rewritten backstories, we explore inconsistencies and why we still love these shows anyway.Support the show
2025-06-25
31 min
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Characters Who Move Out
Send us Fan MailIn this episode the guys talk about characters who graduate, get a job or get married and leave their home (and many who inevitably return home).Support the show
2025-06-18
31 min
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Broadway Show Commercials
Send us Fan MailJoin us at the Milford Plaza and discover why it is the Lullaby of Broadway! Our love of the theater started not on the Great White Way but on local NY commercials for Broadway shows during our favorite shows. Cats and Annie are just the start (and it's called cast recordings, not soundtracks!)Support the show
2025-06-11
31 min
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Let's Talk Tuttle - M*A*S*H's Most Elusive Character
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore one of our favorite episodes of M*A*S*H featuring Lieutenant Colonel Tuttle — the character who never existed but brought us big laughs and great memories. Support the show
2025-06-04
34 min
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The Karate Kid
Send us Fan MailWe go all the way back to 1984 for the iconic "Karate Kid" and then head to the 21st century to discuss the Cobra Kai streaming series. If you're an 80s kid (and had a crush on Elisabeth Shue) you won't want to miss it!Support the show
2025-05-28
32 min
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Blansky’s Beauties: Classic TVs Famous Vegas Showgirls
Send us Fan MailThe spotlight this week is on the short-lived spinoff Blansky’s Beauties, a hilarious sitcom that put Nancy Walker and her showgirls center stage in Sin City. Let's discuss this Garry Marshall gem, it's star-studded cast and give it the praise and respect it's due!Support the show
2025-05-21
29 min
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Hidden Gems
Send us Fan MailWe always talk about classics like Happy Days and The Brady Bunch, but what about other shows that shaped our childhoods? This episode is a celebration of forgotten favorites that deserve to be remembered and discussed all over again. Support the show
2025-05-14
32 min
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Mother Knows Best
Send us Fan MailToday we're spotlighting iconic TV moms in honor of Mother's Day. From Carol Brady to Peg Bundy, join us as we debate who nailed the role of a great TV mom, who fell short, and who was the most hilarious. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in TV land!Support the show
2025-05-07
31 min
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Mystery Episode - Working for a Living
Send us Fan MailMel's Diner? WKRP? Arnolds? New York City Police Department 12th Precinct? The Sunshine Cab Company? The Love Boat? The Starship USS Enterprise? If you had your choice, where would YOU want to work in TV land? Support the show
2025-04-30
35 min
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You're Getting Sleepy ... Hypnosis TV
Send us Fan Mail Let’s explore how classic TV shows used hypnosis as a plot twist. From The Odd Couple to Chico and the Man and Columbo, we revisit moments where characters were hypnotized into romance, confusion, and mischief. Join us as we share our favorite episodes and uncover why hypnosis became a go-to gimmick for TV writers in the ’60s and ’70s. Support the show
2025-04-23
32 min
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Come on Down! It's the Gameshow Episode
Send us Fan MailFrom Family Feud to Match Game to the Price is Right game shows in the 70s were what Reality Shows are today. Join us as we see our favorite stars and every day people compete for some really fabulous prizes!Support the show
2025-04-16
37 min
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Hey HEY, hey! It's What's Happening!!
Send us Fan MailLet's head back to 1976 with best friends Raj, Dwayne, Rerun and meet Shirley at Rob's Place. The guys have great memories of the crazy antics of these teens and the laughs with Dee and Mamma. Let's reminisce about this Gen X (although short lived) favorite. But don't get them started on What's Happening ... Now!!Support the show
2025-04-09
37 min
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Send us Fan MailSpring is in the air and that means it's Opening Day! The guys love baseball as much as TV so on this episode they are talking about movies and shows that featured America's favorite past time.Support the show
2025-04-02
34 min
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Mystery Episode: Lodges & Clubs
Send us Fan MailIt's time for more mystery and intrigue on everyone's favorite Classic TV podcast when Jody unveils his choice for a topic unbeknownst to Keith and Anthony ... shhh... it's lodges and clubs. Support the show
2025-03-26
27 min
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Continuing the SNL Celebration
Send us Fan Mail50 years and we still can't get enough. Let's keep the golden anniversary going and talking about some of our favorite Saturday Night Live skits and stars. Support the show
2025-03-19
32 min
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Here Comes the Judge
Send us Fan MailA look at some classic TV episodes where our favorite characters perform their civic duty. Support the show
2025-03-12
35 min
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Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary
Send us Fan MailJoin us for some of our favorite SNL skits through the years. Support the show
2025-03-05
34 min
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Celebrating the Oscars
Send us Fan MailLights, Camera, Action! The guys love movies and TV and, just ahead of Oscar season, on this show they talk about famous movie stars who got their start on the small screen.Support the show
2025-02-26
34 min
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Mystery Episode: Dance Moves and Scenes
Send us Fan MailKeith gives Anthony and Jody this month's mystery episode question - what a are your favorite Classic TV dance moves and scenes?Support the show
2025-02-19
30 min
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All Aboard The Love Boat
Send us Fan MailLet's set sail on the high seas of romance and comedy and get on board The Love Boat! Join us on the Pacific Princess as we dive into this beloved TV classic discussing its iconic passengers and hilarious storylines. We love talking about our favorite guests, trivia and the show's influence on Gen X.Support the show
2025-02-12
32 min
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Bundles of Joy - The Baby Episodes
Send us Fan MailIn this episode the guys talk about the blessed arrival of TV babies.Support the show
2025-02-05
31 min
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Mystery Episode: Restaurants and Bars
Send us Fan MailIn this mystery episode, Anthony asks the guys one of the most important questions in classic TV history - what are the best tv restaurants and bars?Support the show
2025-01-29
32 min
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Fond Farewells - Funeral Episodes
Send us Fan MailFrom heartfelt goodbyes to unconventional ceremonies, let's take a look at classic TV episodes centered around funerals featuring legacy and laughter. Support the show
2025-01-22
24 min
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Kiss My Grits! A Tribute to the Sitcom Alice
Send us Fan MailStow It!!! Join us as we pay tribute to the multi-talented Linda Lavin and go back to Mel's Diner where we follow aspiring singer Alice’s journey as a single mom in Arizona working as a waitress and pursuing her dreams alongside the comedic antics of Mel, Flo, Vera, Tommy and the entire ensemble cast of "Alice." Support the show
2025-01-15
34 min
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Mini Series Mania
Send us Fan Mail From Roots to The Thorn Birds to V, join us as we explore the mini-series phenomenon that captivated television audiences in the 1970s—and occasionally interrupted our regularly scheduled programming!Support the show
2025-01-08
25 min
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Thanks for the Memories
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we bid a fond farewell to some of the famous (and not so famous) stars we lost in 2024. Support the show
2025-01-01
29 min
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Good Grief - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Send us Fan MailThe guys are making merry this Christmas morning by watching reruns of classic TV holiday episodes, so for this week we are publishing a previously released episode from 2023 on one of our all-time favorites - A Charlie Brown Christmas. Have a wonderful holiday season with family, friends and a TV. Support the show
2024-12-25
30 min
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Double the Fun: Classic TV Twin Episodes
Send us Fan MailWhen twins, doubles and doppelgängers were used in classic TV scripts to elevate comedic situations, add mistaken identity and feature a twist to a plot TV was twice as fun. In this episode we talk about our favorite twin and look a like episodes. Support the show
2024-12-18
33 min
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A 'Happy Days' Holiday
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we get into the holiday spirit by discussing our favorite Happy Days Christmas episode (and the last time we see or hear about Chuck Cunningham).Support the show
2024-12-11
34 min
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TVs Most Beloved Pets
Send us Fan MailWe love TV and love TV's furry (and not so furry) friends even more. Join us as we discuss classic TV character's favorite animal sidekicks. Support the show
2024-12-04
33 min
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Turkey TV
Send us Fan MailWe are always thankful for TV, but sometimes even our favorite shows have episodes that are turkeys. Join us this Thanksgiving Eve as we run down some of the few shows that we didn't like. Support the show
2024-11-27
35 min
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Almost Famous: Stars Who Were Almost Not Cast in Iconic TV Shows
Send us Fan MailCould you imagine a different All in the Family, Cheers or Friends cast? We can't either! In this episode, we discuss the stars who almost rejected a winning script or network execs who needed to be persuaded to cast our favorite classic tv actors (which would have changed the course of tv history!). Support the show
2024-11-20
23 min
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The Odd Couple
Send us Fan MailIt's November 13 so it's time to discuss TVs favorite roommates - Felix Unger and Oscar Madison. Let's talk about the iconic cast, hilarious moments and the brilliant writing that made the show an all time classic. Support the show
2024-11-13
32 min
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Made for TV Movies
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we walk down Memory Lane and discuss some of our favorite made for TV movies.Support the show
2024-11-06
31 min
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Hail to the Chief (TV Presidents)
Send us Fan MailWith less than a week before Election Day, let's talk about some of our favorite TV President episodes - real and fictional!Support the show
2024-10-30
33 min
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A Charlie Brown Halloween Classic
Send us Fan MailJust in time for Halloween, this episode delves into the great It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown TV special first aired in 1966. The guys take a nostalgic look at a beloved classic. Support the show
2024-10-23
33 min
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More Cartoons!
Send us Fan MailWe just can't get enough of cartoons (especially the ones on Saturday mornings)! Let's talk Josie and the Pussycats, Magilla Gorilla and Fat Albert. Support the show
2024-10-16
27 min
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Cartoon Spectacular
Send us Fan MailSaturday mornings in the 1970s were made for cartoons and no one loved them more than us. Join us as we discuss greats like Scooby Doo, Under Dog, Hong Kong Phooey and more loveable characters.Support the show
2024-10-09
30 min
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Come and Knock on Our Door
Send us Fan MailLet's talk Three's Company a classic TV show featuring slapstick humor and misunderstanding with loveable roommates Jack, Janet and Chrissy (along with Larry and the Ropers) and how they navigate single life in the late 1970s in sunny Santa Monica. Support the show
2024-10-02
31 min
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Lock 'Em Up!
Send us Fan MailJoin us as as our favorite tv characters end up in jail, the big house, the slammer! Support the show
2024-09-25
31 min
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Welcome to Don't Touch That Dial
Send us Fan MailLearn more about our classic TV podcast!Support the show
2024-09-18
00 min
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Happy 1st Anniversary to Us!
Send us Fan MailIt's been one year since we began our podcast about our favorite classic TV shows and we are having a blast! But there's so much more to say. Join us as we remember our favorite segments and a few things we forgot to mention during our inaugural season. Thank you for joining us on this classic ride! Support the show
2024-09-18
28 min
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Classic TV Promos
Send us Fan MailFall is almost here and that means just one thing -- an exciting, new Fall tv season is about to begin! Join us on this episode as we reminisce about the memorable promotional ads and specials that networks would air during the height of the classic tv era.Support the show
2024-09-11
24 min
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Back to School
Send us Fan MailIt's the unofficial end of summer and that means two things - new shows are right around the corner and school is in session! Join us as we discuss great shows that took place in a high school setting!Support the show
2024-09-04
31 min
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Mystery Episode!
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we reminisce about movies that became TV shows and debate if they were hits or misses. Support the show
2024-08-28
26 min
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Checking into Keaton Manor
Send us Fan MailOn this episode we talk about one of the very best TV shows of the 1980s -- "Family Ties," with a special focus on the "4 Rms Ocn Vu" episode featuring televisions favorite kangaroo. Support the show
2024-08-21
30 min
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Classic TV Toys
Send us Fan MailClassic TV toys, inspired by shows like the Six Million Dollar Man, Happy Days, and Welcome Back Kotter, brought joy to every GenXer throughout the world in the 1970s and 1980s. Let's talk about our favorites and how these toys influenced our childhood playtimes and the adult collector in all of us. Support the show
2024-08-14
28 min
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We Want Our MTV!
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we discuss the launch of MTV on 8/1/81, a groundbreaking event that permanently transformed the music industry and 20th century pop culture. Support the show
2024-08-07
30 min
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Taking Flight
Send us Fan MailWelcome abroad! For you in-flight entertainment today, we'll be talking about episode of classic TV show involving airplanes and air travel.Support the show
2024-07-31
30 min
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Keith's Cool Card Collection
Send us Fan MailStep up to the plate with us as we delve into the golden era of Keith's classic TV trading cards! Support the show
2024-07-24
31 min
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Straight Men and Sidekicks
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2024-07-17
30 min
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Catchy Classic Commercials
Send us Fan MailWe might have hated them when they interrupted our favorite show for a few minutes but we love them now. Let's talk about Dr. Pepper, State Farm, Kentucky Fried Chicken - and so many more. But right after this commercial break. Support the show
2024-07-10
29 min
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Red, White, and Rewind! Happy July 4th
Send us Fan MailThis Fourth of July join us as we discuss some of our favorite, All American, patriotic TV shows.Support the show
2024-07-03
29 min
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Muppet Show Mania
Send us Fan MailThe Muppet Show is one of our favorite classic TV shows and in this podcast we talk about our favorite (and not so favorite Muppets), celebrity guest stars, the sketches and the genius of Jim Henson's iconic creations.Support the show
2024-06-26
30 min
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"I Do, Adieu," Diane's Final "Cheers"
Send us Fan MailDiane is about to marry Sam, but she gets an unexpected opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. What's a future bride to do? In this episode, we talk about one of the best episodes of one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Support the show
2024-06-19
25 min
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Classic TV Dads
Send us Fan MailThis Father's Day join us as we talk about our favorite and not so favorite television dads. Support the show
2024-06-12
30 min
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Unseen Characters
Send us Fan MailOn this episode we talk about TV characters we know and love but have never seen.Support the show
2024-06-05
28 min
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Switching Stations - Replacement Characters
Send us Fan MailFrom Woody and Rebecca from Cheers to Colonel Potter from M*A*S*H on this episode we will discuss some of the best and not so great character replacements on some of our favorite shows.Support the show
2024-05-29
29 min
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Sitcom Lockdown
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the laughs as we reveal tv show characters who found themselves trapped in confined spaces. We'll discuss why being locked in a room (or elevator) was sitcom comedy gold in the classic TV era. Support the show
2024-05-22
29 min
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TV Housekeepers and Butlers
Send us Fan MailBenson, Mrs. Garrett, Mr. Belvedere, Alice ... just some of our favorite housekeepers and butlers. Join us talk about why we love them and the influence they had on the families they served. Support the show
2024-05-15
29 min
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TV Spinoffs - Part 2
Send us Fan MailSo little time - so many spinoffs. In this episode, we talk more about some of our favorite TV spinoffs. Support the show
2024-05-08
33 min
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TV Spinoffs - Part 1
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we discuss some great tv shows like Laverne and Shirley, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Benson, The Ropers, Fish and The Facts of Life that were spinoffs!Support the show
2024-05-01
24 min
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Popular but not so smart TV characters
Send us Fan MailAs Vincent 'Vinnie' Barbarino would say, "What? Where?" It's our "Mystery Episode" where Anthony will put Keith and Jody on the spot and pose an impromptu question to test their knowledge on all things classic TV.Support the show
2024-04-24
35 min
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Freaks and Geeks
Send us Fan MailOn this podcast we are paying tribute to the hilarious sitcom Freaks and Geeks, a comedy-drama TV series that wasn't created during the classic TV era but does take place in the 1980s. Support the show
2024-04-17
35 min
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Take TV out to the ball game!
Send us Fan MailAs we celebrate Opening Day, in this episode we are discussing our two favorite past times - tv and baseball. Join us as we deep dive into tv shows with baseball story lines.Support the show
2024-04-10
35 min
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Dallas - The Show That Took Prime Time TV by Storm
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we head to Southfork Ranch and discuss Dallas - one of the biggest shows of the Classic TV era. Here we meet the Ewing family where power, greed, sex, excess and cliffhangers dominated the air waves. Of course, no Dallas discussion is ever complete without the classic question ... who shot JR?!Support the show
2024-04-03
28 min
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M*A*S*H Madness! Part 4
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the final episode of M*A*S*H Madness where we give a fond farewell to the 4077th. Support the show
2024-03-27
30 min
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M*A*S*H Madness! Part 3
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we talk about the best of M*A*S*H seasons 6-11!Support the show
2024-03-20
31 min
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M*A*S*H Madness! Part 2
Send us Fan MailAttention all personnel! Welcome to the second tour of "M*A*S*H Madness" - our month-long celebration of an all-time classic show.Support the show
2024-03-13
33 min
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M*A*S*H Madness!
Send us Fan MailMarch is here and that can mean just one thing - it’s time for M*A*S*H Madness. We are devoting the entire month to one of the greatest television shows in history. Join us as we discuss the first three seasons of M*A*S*H.Support the show
2024-03-06
32 min
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Variety Shows - A Mix of Music, Dancing, Comedy & Very Special Guests
Send us Fan MailFrom The Carol Burnett Show, Sonny and Cher and Donny and Marie to Tony Orlando and Dawn and the Muppet Show we take a walk down memory lane when we were in awe of our favorite stars as they sang, dance and acted into our Gen X hearts.Support the show
2024-02-28
30 min
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Holy Podcast, Batman!
Send us Fan MailOn this episode we're talking about the 1960s TV Batman (and, of course, Robin) and his diabolic enemies (and, of course, the amazing Batgirl!).Support the show
2024-02-21
31 min
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Classic TV Valentines
Send us Fan MailIt's our most romantic episode ever as we light candles, pour champagne and discuss the love stories of Sam and Diane, George and Weezie, Fraiser and Lilith and some of classic TVs most memorable couples. Support the show
2024-02-14
25 min
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Groovy TV Bands
Send us Fan MailJoin us for this fab episode as we mark the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show with a discussion on the bands, both fictional and real, that appeared on some of our favorite TV shows. Support the show
2024-02-07
29 min
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Second Acts - From Comedy to Drama
Send us Fan MailOn this episode, we are talking about TV stars who became famous for their work on sitcoms, and then had a second act with a role in a dramatic series.Support the show
2024-01-31
28 min
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Happy 50th "Happy Days" Part 2
Send us Fan Mail50 years later and Happy Days "still got it!" We found our thrill with what we believe is the best show in TV history. Join us for the second part of our podcast where we look back at our favorite episodes. Support the show
2024-01-24
31 min
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Happy 50th "Happy Days" Part 1
Send us Fan MailAaaaayyy! On January 15 we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the iconic sitcom “Happy Days.” The show that gave us Fonzie, The Cunninghams, Ralph Malph, Joanie, Chachi and so many unforgettable characters from such a nostalgic time in our history. Join us as we take a look at some of our favorite episodes. Support the show
2024-01-17
26 min
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Favorite TV Game Shows
Send us Fan MailFrom Password to Let's Make a Deal to Jeopardy let's talk about these iconic game shows.Support the show
2024-01-10
33 min
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Remembering the Classic TV Stars We Lost in 2023 - Part 2
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we look back at more of the great TV personalities we lost in 2023.Support the show
2024-01-03
22 min
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Remembering the Classic TV Stars We Lost in 2023 - Part 1
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we look back at the great TV personalities we lost in 2023Support the show
2023-12-27
27 min
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A Charlie Brown Christmas...Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn December 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted making it the first TV special based on the Peanuts comic strip by the great Charles Schulz. Join us in this holiday special as we discuss why we think this is one of the greatest TV holiday specials of all time. Ands THAT's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.Support the show
2023-12-20
30 min
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Sigmund, Sleestaks and Witchie Poo: All About the Kroffts
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are talking about Sid and Marty Krofft and their weird and wonderful show like "H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost."Support the show
2023-12-13
24 min
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Here's ...Talk Show Hosts!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss late night talk show legends and how pioneers like Johnny Carson and David Letterman set the stage for today's iconic talk show celebrities. Support the show
2023-12-06
30 min
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We Were Made for Lovin' TV. The KISS episode
Send us Fan MailYou know the legendary band KISS reached the heights of rock and roll stardom in the 1970s (and beyond) with their "shock rock" style performing - but did you also know the band also made inroads in classic television? Listen as the guys discuss KISS's impact on the small screen.Support the show
2023-11-29
28 min
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Thankful for TV
Send us Fan MailWe show our gratitude for classic Thanksgiving TV episodes like Archie Bunker's Place, Alice, Cheers and The Munsters.Support the show
2023-11-22
23 min
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Battle of the Network Stars - Part 2
Send us Fan MailJoin us for more talk about the Battle of the Network Stars - a show which appeared in TV Guide's list of the 60 greatest game shows ever. Support the show
2023-11-15
25 min
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Battle of the Network Stars - Part 1
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are talking about one of the weirdest and wonderful chapters of TV in the 1970s and 1980s, and that is the Battle of the Network Stars. From Howard Cosell, Gabe Kaplan and Lynda Carter to Farrah Fawcett and Telly Savalas -- we take a look at our favorite network athletes. Support the show
2023-11-08
19 min
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Who Gets Your Vote?
Send us Fan MailThe results are in and classic TV wins! Election Day is almost here and we fulfilled our civic duty by watching shows where some of our favorite characters throw their hats in the ring. Listen as we discuss everything from Jan Brady running for the most popular girl in school to Oscar Madison making a bid for Town Council. Support the show
2023-11-01
29 min
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Trick or Treat TV
Send us Fan MailWe don’t have any tricks, only treats because we will be talking about some of the best Halloween-themed episodes of our favorite classic TV shows.Support the show
2023-10-25
26 min
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Driving Laughs with Taxi
Send us Fan MailWe are taking a drive over the Queensboro Bridge with Alex, Bobby, Louie, Elaine, Tony, Latka, Jim and the crew of the Sunshine Cab Company to talk about Taxi - one of our favorite sitcoms of all times. Support the show
2023-10-18
26 min
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Iconic Football Player Joe Namath on the Tube
Send us Fan MailLet's talk about football legend 'Broadway' Joe Namath - his sports career, how he became a huge star beyond the field, and his TV work in the 70s and 80s (including his famous commercials).Support the show
2023-10-11
22 min
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Saturday Morning Cartoons
Send us Fan MailLet's get animated and talk about cartoon versions of classic TV shows - Fonzie in space, Laverne & Shirley in the Army, and the Partridge Family in the future.Support the show
2023-10-04
31 min
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Dyn-O-Mite! It's Catchphrases!
Send us Fan MailSit on It .... Heyyyyy ... Stifle It... Whatchoo Talkin Bout Willis ... Let's dive deep into classic TV catch phrases -- famous ones, shows that had the most, shows that didn’t have any -- and how they impacted our culture. Support the show
2023-09-27
22 min
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Classic TV Lineups
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about classic TV lineups: Saturday nights with Mary, Tuesdays with the Fonz and how the Jeffersons closed out the weekend.Support the show
2023-09-20
32 min
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The Bradys All Day
Send us Fan MailWe are in a VERY Brady mood so join us as we share favorite memories from a 70s classic: Marcia gets plunked with a football, Jan buys a wig, and Mike gives parenting advice.Support the show
2023-09-13
22 min