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It was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 104, 105 & 106 - The Paul Lynde Halloween Special/Mister Ed meets the L.A. Dodgers/That's My Bush!

This week on It was a Thing on TV, Greg and Chico deal with White House shenanigans, a horse playing baseball, witches and Tim Conway (?!?!)
 
First, in Episode 103 we discussed Paul Lynde's self-titled sitcom at ABC in 1972-73. After another failed sitcom with Paul in a starring role at ABC, Paul did various guest spots on shows to fulfill his contract with the network. In 1976, Fred Silverman decided to give Paul his own primetime special for Halloween and in true Paul Lynde fashion he made it his own. Listen as Paul is trapped in a haunted mansion with The Wicked Witch of the West and Wilhemina W. Witchiepoo while having to battle with Tim Conway. Also it's got KISS, Betty White, Billy Barty and Florence Henderson singing disco, how can you go wrong?
 
Next, we're covering our second baseball episode of the month. In Episode 54 we covered the 2004 reboot pilot of Mister Ed so now we're covering one of our favorite episodes from the original series. For the show's fourth season premiere in 1963, our favorite horse and Wilbur pay a visit to Dodger Stadium to see their favorite team along with legendary coach Leo Durocher. This episode answers the question can a HAWSE go deep against the great Sandy Koufax? 
 
Finally, in 2001, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone created a send up of television sitcoms involving the then brand new presidency of George W. Bush. It had the brilliance that the duo is known for, so why did this show only get eight episodes? Chico and Greg try to find out the reasons why in this episode.
 
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One of these days Laura ........

Pop Goes To The Couch – The Mandalorian S2 E2 “The Passenger”

Continuing on the latest series of Pop Goes The Couch, Andy Atherton, Scott Shifflett & Shawn Kidd get together to review The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 2 “The Passenger” in a spoiler-filled show. They discuss all of the major plot points and give their thoughts on where they may effect the overall story of the series.
Please don’t listen until after you’ve watched the episode.

Piece of the Action #7: Con Air

In the latest episode of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes Andy Atherton to the podcast for a viewing of the 1997 classic Con Air! Listen to Matt and Andy discuss Nic Cage, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, prison planes, great character names, Las Vegas and so much more. So be a most useful mammal and enjoy the new Piece of the Action!

Telly & Tea - Episode #1: 24 Season 1

In the first proper episode of Telly And Tea, join actual American Mirandia Berthold and actual Brit Ben Locke as they start a journey of discovery about tea and all its different varieties as well as reminiscing about some of their favourite TV shows. The tea that is chosen is Earl Grey and as well as talking about it and the history of tea, we also delve into the nitty gritty of tea etiquette. The TV show is 24 Season 1. As well as a deep dive into the main characters and plotlines, we also go back nearly 20 years and talk about how 24 revolutionised both the kind of programmes we were watching but also the way we consume television. We then talk about Mirandia's current favourite show, The Great British Bake Off and who we are expecting to get through to the final. We wrap things up by Ben going through the UK Netflix Top Ten (they were all American shows thankfully) as well as diverting to talk of The Boys. Come for the concept bit, pull up a chair and have a nice cuppa whilst enjoying Telly and Tea!

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

THE BORG RETURNS! On the newest chapter of Pop Goes the Classics' Star Trek series, the Borg assimilate Earth. How does Captain Picard reverse that? TIME TRAVEL! Join Scott Criscuolo & Tek as they go through Picard's seminal movie. They grade their categories and decide whether this is the greatest Trek movie of all time. Is it? Listen and find out!

Laugh-In Theater #37 - Robin Hood: Men In Tights with Glenn Butler

In the thirty-seventh episode of Laugh-In Theater, Glenn Butler returns to join host Andy Atherton to do a live watch of the 1993 comedy, Robin Hood: Men In Tights. The guys discuss medivel torture devices; long distance swims; Dave Chapelle’s vast filmography; 90’s references; Richard Lewis’ hairstyle; bow staff fighting; mimes; “the moving mole”; workplace accidents; campfire snacks; salad bars; shadow puppets & the many reference and lines to and from other Mel Brooks’ movies. So remember, let's face it, you gotta be a man to wear tights.

It was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 101-103 - Punky Brewster at the '84 NLCS, The Alfred Hitchcock Presents Contest on Nick at Nite & The Paul Lynde Show

This week It was a Thing on TV is going to leave you #1800235DEAD
 
First, we look back at a classic baseball episode of one our favorite shows on the podcast. In 1984, the Chicago Cubs went to their first postseason in almost 40 years and a new NBC sitcom set in the Windy City capitalized on Cubs Fever. In this classic episode of Punky Brewster, Henry has to battle crazed fans, radio call-in contests and scalpers all in an effort to get Punky to see the Cubbies in the playoffs. Also how does someone from one our previous entries get involved in all of this?
 
Next, Nick at Nite was a staple of our childhood's back in the 1980's and 1990's. One popular show on the early Nick at Nite lineup was Alfred Hitchcock Presents. It was so popular that the powers that be at Nick at Nite decided to run a marathon on Halloween Week 1990 along with a contest for the viewer to guess how many people kick the bucket during said marathon to win a murder mystery cruise. Also, you're probably wondering why Wink Martindale is involved in this based on the image right?
 
Finally, Paul Lynde is one of the all-time legends of television from his zingers on The Hollywood Squares to playing Uncle Arthur on Bewitched. In 1972 after the cancellation of Bewitched, producer William Asher gave Paul his own self-titled sitcom based on a play that he had performed years earlier. Despite playing against type, he managed to make the best of it, sadly everything else around him didn't work, we look at the reasons why.
 
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No wonder they get $7.50.

Making Mt. Rushmore #4 - 90's It Girls & 90's It Guys

In the fourth episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Tim Capel, Ben Locke, Jacob Williams & Jennifer, discuss which 90’s It Girls deserve a place as on their respective list. Is Sarah Michell Gellar a no-brainer? What about Alicia Silverstone? Will Tiffani Amber Theissan grab a spot? Does Jennifer Love Hewitt deserve a place? After that, they discuss which 90’s It Guys will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that Brad Pitt shouldn’t get a spot? Will Leonardo DiCaprio be included? Is Will Smith in the conversation? What about Johnny Depp & Keanu Reeves?

Pop Goes To The Couch - The Mandalorian S2 E1 "The Marshal"

On a new series of Pop Goes The Couch, Andy Atherton & Scott Shifflett get together to review The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 1 "The Marshal" in a spoiler-filled show. They discuss all of the major plot points and give their thoughts on where they may effect the overall story of the series.
Please don't listen until after you've watched the episode.

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Kirk AND Picard in the same movie??? On the newest Pop Goes the Classics, Scott & Tek talk about the transfer of the Captain's chair, and the Next Gen's graduation from little screen to big screen. They grade their categories and talk about the legacy of Captain Kirk on the big screen, and yet another great movie villain by a great movie actor. So sit back and watch the energy ribbon fly with this newest episode of Pop Goes the Classics!

Year In Pop - 1986

In the fifteenth 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 1986. The guys talk in depth about The Legend Of Zelda; Hands Across America; the 1986 Mets’ World Series victory; Bo Jackson; L.A. Law; Double Dare; Pee Wee’s Playhouse; the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy; The Karate Kid Part II & Top Gun.

It was a Thing on TV: Episode #100 - The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour Revisited

It was a Thing on TV proudly celebrates it's 100th episode! In honor of this occasion we're going back to where it all started as we revisit The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour. We know more about this topic from the reruns on BUZZR than we did around this time a year ago when we started. We look at the different celebrities that appeared on the show, the contestants and many memorable moments over the show's nine months on the air. Also, we've sprinkled many fun audio easter eggs over the course of the 100th show. 
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Thanks to everyone for your support over the last year of this podcast.  

Pop Goes The Classics - Saludos Amigos & The Three Caballeros

On the sixth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold & Steve Riddle look at 1942’s Saludos Amigos & 1944’s The Three Caballeros. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: being an introduction to Latin American culture the films provided; the mix of live action and animation; the aspects of the film that are producers of time they were released; Donald’s first lead role; the introduction of Jose Carioca & Panchito & the many shorts featuring a variety of characters.

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

The curtain call for the most beloved crew in outer space. On this episode of Pop Goes the Classics, Scott & Tek discuss the final movie with the entire original Trek cast, and the ending of space's longest Cold War. Did it make sense? Did art imitate life? The guys give their grades and discuss the farewell for everyone BUT the Captain (he'll have one more big screen mission). So sit back with the popcorn and enjoy this edition of Pop Goes the Classics!

Blockbuster Rewind - The Scream Franchise (#5)

On the fifth episode of Blockbuster Rewind, co-hosts Scott Shifflett, Andy Atherton & Eric Eells are joined by guest Scott Criscuolo to discuss the horror franchise, Scream. They go through each of the films and talk about the killers and their motives; the stars bumped off in the opening scenes; how the main trio survives each movies; the horror movie rules; Roger Jackson as the voice of Ghostface; jump scares; bad decisions made by the minor characters & which characters they suspected but weren’t killers. As a bonus, they chat about the 1997 film, I Know What You Did Last Summer.