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2020-04
Episodes
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Laugh-In Theater #22: Animal House with J. Arsenio D'Amato
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
In the twenty-second episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by J. Arsenio D'Amato (Extreme Three Way Dance) to do a live watch of the 1978 comedy, National Lampoon’s Animal House. The guys discuss peeing outside; playing music on your throat; college pranks; cool professors; Twisted Sister; getting high for the first time; nasty bowling shoes; food fights; Shout!; unhooking bras; Points Of Parliamentary Procedure; road trips; low G.P.As, losing your marbles, flat bacon & John Belushi’s eyebrows. So, repeat after me, “I…state your name.”
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Animated TV Sidekicks, Living Puppets and Wrestling Police Officers! Oh My!
On this week's triad of episode on "It Was A Thing on TV" the gang tackles a variety of subjects.
First, what happens when you mix Alex Trebek and a crudely animated sidekick? You get the unaired pilot Malcolm, a show done for NBC in 1983.
Second, we look at a world where puppets and humans coexist on Greg the Bunny. We take a look at this weird short lived FOX TV show from around 2002.
Finally, combine wrestling with a cop show and what do you get? You get a show which almost made ABC's lineup in the early 90s, Tag Team. You can watch the episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1Gf3gXvZ-k and follow along with this installment. We even included commentary about the commercials.
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Pop Goes The Classics - Fantasia
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
On the third installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Andy Atherton & Mirandia Berthold look at 1940’s Fantasia. They discuss the many aspects of the film including the different animation styles; the pluses and minuses of each of the seven parts; how the animators visualize the music; the characters that are clear inspirations for later movies; the legacy of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice; the adult themes of some of the pieces; the scenes a bit too scary for younger kids and whether or not it holds up today.
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Laugh-In Theater Special #4 - Police Academy
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
In a "special isolation edition" episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd to do a live watch of the 1984 comedy, Police Academy. The guys discuss the talents of Larvel Jones; Punky Brewster’s dad; Gutenberg; Swagger Sticks; the ne’er-do-wells of 80’s comedies; Tackleberry; stripping by the campfire; fake accents; podiums; doing the "walk of shame”; the problem solver Mahoney & old TVs . So, if we make you sick, it’s okay. We make everyone sick.
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Laugh-In Theater #21 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Ray Carsillo
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
In the twenty-first episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Ray Carsillo (Geeks Who Like Sports) to do a live watch of the 1988 comedy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The guys discuss sexy cartoon characters; quality mime work; Bob Hoskins incredible performance; toon logic; extreme method acting; the scenes too traumatic for little kids; horrible L.A. drivers; audio animatronic stand-ins; traffic in Los Angeles & laughing to death. So, remember to take your hand out of the cuff only when it’s funny, make sure you shake the weasels and is that a rabbit in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Break out your 28.8K Modems because Mike, Chico and Greg have a new trio of subjects to tackle with on It Was A Thing on TV.
(Please note, the first subject was originally an April Fools Day joke. 98% of what you hear in that episode is fake.)
First, while "searching" for material on a previous episode, we "stumbled" upon information about a very brief BBC comedy from 1980 capitalizing off of the popularity of Doctor Who and The $1.98 Beauty Show. Combine the two and you get a series in which nothing outside of blurbs of the episodes exists, Rip Taylor in Time.
Next, Pricing games on The Price is Right can be hit or miss. You can have winners like Plinko, Rat Race, and Master Key. You can also have misses like the dozen games we will cover in this installment.
Finally, Remember 1997, when the Internet was exciting, new, and informational? We do, as do the Jamison family. The Jamison kids share all the cool things you can do on the VHS cassette Kids Guide to the Internet.
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Thursday Apr 16, 2020
The Great Debate #10
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
In the latest episode of The Great Debate, host Andy Atherton is joined by Scott Criscuolo, Shawn Kidd & Lee Elias. The gang discusses and debates a variety of sports topics including: when and how the four major sports leagues will come back after the Coronavirus Pandemic; what some of their favorite “other” sports are to watch on TV; what the upcoming NFL season will be like after a wild offseason; some their favorite performances by athletes in TV and movies & what are their favorite parts about going to live sporting events . As well as pop culture topics such as: which actor has been the best on-screen Spider-Man; Ryan Reynolds vs. Chris Hemsworth; music artists they’ve tried to get into but can’t; TV series they like to binge whether it be for the first time or a rewatch; older movies that should be re-made or updated, which classics are untouchable & what are some of their dream collectibles. And as always, the show closes with a fun rapid fire round that runs the gamut.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
This Week's Triad of Episodes of It Was A Thing on TV is gonna have your oowing and aahing BROTHER!
First, The Dana Carvey Show had future superstars among its supporting cast and a who's who of comedy writers but why did it fail so quickly, besides the absurd show airing immediately after a very special episode of Home Improvement? We look at why this show was truly too funny to fail.
Next, We look at ads Hulk Hogan has done over the years, from the conventional to the bizarre. Just remember to eat your Hulkroos at Pastamanaia before listening BROTHER!
Finally, Comedy Central's TV Funhouse was from some of the minds associated with The Dana Carvey Show. It looked like a kid's show, but it was definitely not for the kids.
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Monday Apr 13, 2020
Laugh-In Theater #20 - Tommy Boy with Jordan Duncan
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
In the twentieth episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Jordan Duncan (Body Press Your Luck) to do a live watch of the 1985 comedy, Tommy Boy. The guys discuss Cedar Point amusement park; rugby; father/son relationships; Bo Derek; cow tipping; physical comedy; road trips through the Midwest; singing along to the radio in the car; skinny dipping in motel pools after hours; guarantees on boxes; fat guys in little coats; theme restaurants; Chicago accents & bee stings. So, remember brothers don’t shake, brothers gotta hug!
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Laugh-In Theater Special #3 - The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
In a "special isolation edition" episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Mirandia Berthold & Ben Locke to do a live watch of the 1991 comedy, The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear. The gang discuss lobster meat; botox; fake bush; talking body parts; legendary moustaches; bad German accents; old cops & fake confessions. So, remember the truth hurts, but not as much as landing on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts!
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
The Year In Pop: 1981
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
In the tenth episode of The Year In Pop, co-hosts Andy Atherton and Scott Criscuolo are joined by J Arsenio D’Amato and George Ribellino to discuss all of the goings on in the news, sports, TV, music and movies for the year 1981. The guys talk in depth about the Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana; Donkey Kong; 1981 MLB Players’ Strike; New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor; Hill Street Blues; You Can’t Do That On Television; the assassination attempts on President Reagan & Pope John Paul II; the launch of MTV & Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
On this week's entries on It Was A Thing on TV, Mike, Chico and Greg look at daytime talk show spoofs, hijinks at a retirement home and isolation booths featuring men named Dr. Lee Franz!
First, we talk about the ultimate spoof of daytime talk shows, Night Stand with Dick Dietrick. Topics in this show include successes (and a failure) which came for most of the people behind Night Stand, the time there was an accidental wardrobe malfunction, and what happened when Mike wrote an e-mail to the show.
Next, we look at one of the most recent entries on our list, The Cool Kids. It was co-created by Charlie Day, it had brilliant writing and casting, and it was loaded with TV legends. What could go wrong?
Finally, Take a risk! Take a chance! Take a dare! We double dare you to listen to this episode about the short-lived 1976-77 Goodson-Todman quizzer Double Dare (Not THAT Double Dare, the other one!)
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Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Diamond Conversations: The Wax Pack
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Today's BRAND NEW Diamond Conversations features Author, Brad Balukjian. Brad's newest book "The Wax Pack" takes you on a journey of capturing stories from players pulled out of a random pack of 1986 Topps cards. Brad goes across the United States in search of these players and finds out more than he anticipated about the heroes of the diamond. You can order "The Wax Pack" by visiting Brad's website https://waxpackbook.com/
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Laugh-In Theater Special #2 - She's Out Of My League
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
In a "special isolation edition" episode of Laugh-In Theater, host Andy Atherton is joined by Mirandia Berthold, Shawn Kidd, Logan Crosland, Ben Locke and Jennifer Smith to do a live watch of the 2010 comedy, She’s Out Of My League. The gang discusses “The Moodle”; Pizza Hut Express; airpot security; Disney obsessions; awkward hugs; proper bowling etiquette; Hall & Oates; Pittsburgh; “The Slapshot Regatta”; finishing fast; manscaping; webbed toes & going commando. So, go get the good news bear, follow the Tao of Love and make sure you don’t “show up” early.
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
The Glenn Butler Podcast Hour Spectacular, Episode 53: National Film Score Day 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
In their latest episode, Glenn and Scott try to wash the taste of another disappointing slate of Oscar scores out of their mouths. In honor of National Film Score Day, they review ten scores they've never covered on the show before, selected for no reason other than that they're good. These aren't legendary scores or universally-acknowledged classics -- one of the selection criteria was “Scott can’t just pick Superman” -- but they make the case for why these ten scores deserve a listen from any film score fan, or anyone interested in becoming one. Come for the 1950s scores Glenn is finally able to bring to the show; stay for Scott's favorite score from a Sinbad film.
Musical Selections:Necessary Roughness by Bill Conti "Main Title" "Featherstone Gets It" "The Iron Men" "Featherstone Follies" "The Big Ending" "Up Yours, Phil!" "First Kiss/Blake Quits"The Fountain by Clint Mansell "The Last Man" "Death Is the Road to Awe"Conspiracy Theory by Carter Burwell "Overture" "Riding"Columbus Circle by Brian Tyler "Columbus Circle" "Puzzle Pieces"Transformers by Steve Jablonsky "No Sacrifice, No Victory" "You're a Soldier Now" "The All Spark" "Arrival to Earth"Land of the Pharaohs by Dimitri Tiomkin "Pharaoh's Procession" "Main Title" "End Title" "Pharaoh's Procession"The Time Machine by Klaus Badelt "I Don't Belong Here" "Godspeed"The Return of Dracula by Gerald Fried "Main Title" "Sunrise"Quigley Down Under by Basil Poledouris "Main Title" "The Attack" "Cora's Story" "Dingo Attack"Tron Legacy by Daft Punk "Flynn Lives" "The Son of Flynn" "Finale" "End Title"