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Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
This week on It Was a Thing on TV
First, our mini-tribute to the new Aquaman cinematic release comes to an end with this series which was marine-adjacent about the last survivor from an underwater civilization. Four TV movies were made, with decent enough ratings to merit a series, one that lasted an additional 13 entries.
Then, in our annual episode where you pick the topic, we gave you 3 shows from which to choose. The show with the most votes was this one, a one-season classic about an Old West bounty hunter avenging his father's death, with science fiction and steampunk elements.
Finally, in 1985 and 1986, David Letterman presented two special episodes of Late Night with David Letterman around the holiday season highlighting short films by various celebrities. We analyze these short films and offer our commentary in this holiday episode of It Was a Thing on TV.
Stay tuned to the end of the third episode where Greg makes an announcement regarding future drops right here on PTBN POP.
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Timestamps
0:11 - Andre Braugher Cold Open
2:05 - Man from Atlantis
57:58 - This Week in Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour History (12/19/83-12/23/83)
1:02:09 - The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.
1:47:55 - The Russell Westbrook Update
1:53:29 - The David Letterman Holiday Film Festival
3:09:08 - This Week in Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour History (12/26/83-12/30/83)
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Hey Ya!” by Outkast from 2003.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching “Oops…I Did It Again” by Britney Spears from 2000.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduA0TULnow
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Buster Poindexter from 1987.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEP2IrByImw
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
In this re-release of an episode of Laugh-In Theater from the Christmas season of 2022, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd & Logan Crosland do a live watch of the 1983 comedy, A Christmas Story. The guys discuss the relatability of the story; the movie Kidco; their favorite Christmas movies; bratty kids; snow suits; triple dog dares; bailing on your friends; the sham by Little Orphan Annie; winning major awards; foods that you hated growing up; electrical fire hazards; dealing with bullies; saying the “f” word; selling out your friends; family controversies; no selling The Wicked Witch; present wrapping etiquette; boozy MILFs on Christmas morning & going to Chinese restaurants on holidays. So remember: you’ll shoot your eye out kid.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
In this re-release of an episode of Laugh-In Theater from the Christmas season of 2021, Andy Atherton is joined by Steve Riddle & Ben Locke to do a live watch of the 1988 comedy, Scrooged. The guys discuss TV shows that air on Christmas; Bobcat Goldthwait being very un-Bobcat; gymnasts turned actors; stealing cabs from other people; that poor Standards & Practices lady; bad drivers; bawling like a baby; giving meat as a gift; talking to yourself in public; Richard Burton; roughhousing ghosts; “Stormtrooper aim”; having goose for dinner; mistletoe hats & live show interruptions. So remember, back off big man, that may work with the chicks, but not me.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in “the most wonderful time of the year”, we are all about Christmas music this week. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Underneath The Tree” by Kelly Clarkson from 2013.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM2Fnp_qnE8
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Join the girls for A December to Remember- literally! We also delve into the Goodreads Choice Award winners and how they stack up to our opinions. We also discuss how Gen Z and Millenials use the library. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mirandia and Bianca!
Books Mentioned:
Babel by R.F. Kuang
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss
Year Round Christmas Mystery Series by Vicki Delany
Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost
A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in “the most wonderful time of the year”, we are all about Christmas music this week. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby from 1942.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
White Christmas (1947 Version)
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in “the most wonderful time of the year”, we are all about Christmas music this week. On today’s episode, Keith Langston is watching, “Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley & Martina McBride from 1964.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KK6sMo8NBY
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
On a special Christmas episode of Laugh-In Theater, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd, Logan Crosland & James Gruenberg to do a live watch of the 2003 comedy, Elf. The guys discuss Rankin-Bass vibes; elf jobs; Ralphie’s cameo; actors who portrayed Santa; straight to streaming Christmas movies; James Caan’s filmography; New York City at Christmastime; perfume ladies; “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”; Artie nose; weird food combinations; Etch-A-Sketch skill levels; battling heating appliances; Pop Tart flavors; snowball fights; The Central Park Rangers; rental rates for NYC apartments & Santa’s high-octane sleigh. So remember: the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in “the most wonderful time of the year”, we are all about Christmas music this week. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Please Come Home For Christmas” by Jon Bon Jovi from 1992.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFF99j-0e84
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in “the most wonderful time of the year”, we are all about Christmas music this week. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Christmas Is The Time To Say, “I Love You” by Billy Squier from 1981.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPf2snTB2wo
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
This week on It Was a Thing on TV
First, In honor of what would have been Bob Barker's 100th birthday on the 12th of December, we talk about one of his lesser-known ventures.In 1980, both ABC and NBC had popular reality shows in the forms of That's Incredible! and Real People, respectively. CBS wanted a piece of this reality action. The result was a show somewhat based on a title which was successful for the network for almost 20 years.
Then, in theaters soon is a new Aquaman movie and in honor of its release, we have two special episodes dedicated to it. First, we start with a pilot which should have made it to air but the timing may have been horrible, plus the price tag on the pilot was astronomical. Greg spent his hard-earned money to see this pilot and offers up a thorough recap.
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Timestamps
0:11 - Norman Lear Tribute Cold Open
2:07 - That’s My Line
1:13:03 - This Week in Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour History
1:17:11 - Mid-Show Classic Christmas Commercial Break
1:20:11 - Aquaman (2006 pilot)
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in “the most wonderful time of the year”, we are all about Christmas music this week. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Where are You Christmas?” by Faith Hill from 2000.
The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt3Y3HJpXQs