The Tom Gulley Show

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The Rubik’s Cube: The Little Puzzle That Drove the...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/28

The Rubik’s Cube is one of the most recognizable puzzles ever created—and one of the most maddening. Invented in 1974 by Hungarian architect and professor Ernő Rubik, the puzzle began life as the “Magic Cube” before becoming a worldwide phenomenon after its international launch as the Rubik’s Cube in 1980. But how did a deceptively simple six-colored cube become one of the biggest toy crazes of the 1980s? Why was it so difficult to solve? How did a Hungarian professor’s teaching tool become a

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102:39

Dolly Parton: The Voice, And The Lungs, That...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/26

Dolly Parton is one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world—but the story behind that famous voice, larger-than-life personality, and unmistakable image is every bit as fascinating as the music. From a childhood in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to country music superstardom, Hollywood, business success, philanthropy, and her status as a cultural icon, Dolly Parton has built a career unlike almost anyone else in entertainment history. On The Tom Gulley Show, Tom takes a look at

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82:19

The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Sitcom That Knew Exactly...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/26

The Dick Van Dyke Show is one of the greatest sitcoms in television history—and more than 60 years after it premiered, its comedy still works. Starring Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie and Richard Deacon, the classic CBS sitcom turned a television comedy writer's life, a suburban marriage and the chaos of a writers' room into endlessly inventive television.Created by Carl Reiner, The Dick Van Dyke Show debuted in 1961 and became a landmark of American television comedy

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9:10

Tupperware: How A Simple Plastic Bowl Became A Party

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/20

Before “food storage container” became a generic kitchen category, there was Tupperware. Beginning in 1946, Earl Tupper’s ingenious airtight containers introduced Americans to a completely different way of storing food. But the real story of Tupperware wasn’t just about plastic—or even the famous “burping” seal.It was about Brownie Wise, Tupperware Parties, suburban America, direct sales, entrepreneurship, and one of the most fascinating marketing phenomena of the 20th century. Tupperware didn’t

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3:20

The Dating Game: Love, Celebrities, And The...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/19

Before dating apps, before The Bachelor, before reality television turned romance into a spectator sport, there was The Dating Game. Premiering on ABC in 1965, The Dating Game took the simple idea of finding a date and turned it into one of television's most entertaining formulas: one contestant asking questions of three unseen bachelors or bachelorettes, trying to decide which stranger might make the best match. Hosted by the instantly recognizable Jim Lange, the show mixed flirtation, comedy,

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7:55

The Great Moon Hoax of 1835: A Newspaper Convinced...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/18

In August 1835, the New York Sun began publishing one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of American journalism: a supposed discovery of life on the Moon. According to the newspaper, the Moon was populated by bizarre animals, lush forests, oceans—and intelligent, winged humanoids.It was completely fabricated. The Great Moon Hoax of 1835 became one of the most famous newspaper hoaxes in American history, captivating readers and turning the New York Sun into a publishing

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78:50

Hayden Panettiere: We Saved The Cheerleader, But...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/18

Hayden Panettiere was already working in show business before she was old enough to remember it. A commercial at 11 months old launched a career that would take her from daytime television and A Bug’s Life to Remember the Titans, Heroes, Scream 4, and Nashville—and make her one of the most recognizable young stars of her generation. But Hayden Panettiere’s story is much bigger than Claire Bennet, the indestructible cheerleader from Heroes, or Juliette Barnes, the ambitious country singer she played

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91:55

The Gong Show: The TV Game Show That Let Really Bad...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/14

The Gong Show was unlike anything else on American television. Part game show, part comedy spectacle, and part gloriously unpredictable talent competition, Chuck Barris’s bizarre 1970s TV phenomenon turned ordinary people, outrageous performers, celebrity judges, and the unmistakable sound of a gong into one of the most memorable shows in television history.On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom takes a deep dive into The Gong Show—from its 1976 debut and Chuck Barris’s unconventional approach

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60:25

Roadside Attractions: The Strange, Bizarre,...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/12

Roadside attractions are as American as the open road: giant fiberglass animals, mysterious monuments, bizarre museums, oddball tourist traps, dinosaur parks, miniature towns, gravity-defying buildings, and spectacularly strange places that exist for one reason — to make you stop the car. Before interstate highways turned long-distance travel into a race from one destination to another, America's highways were lined with places designed to grab a driver's attention. Roadside attractions became part

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106:34

JAWS: The Great Big Bloody Cultural Phenomenon That...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/12

Jaws, the 1975 Steven Spielberg thriller, didn't just become one of the biggest movies in Hollywood history—it changed the way audiences experienced movies. Based on Peter Benchley's bestselling novel, Jaws turned a relatively simple story about a great white shark into a cultural phenomenon, a box-office sensation, and one of the most influential films ever made. But the story behind Jaws is almost as fascinating as the movie itself. From the disastrous production and the mechanical shark that

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73:36

Victor Lustig: The Con Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/10

Victor Lustig may be the greatest con man you’ve never heard of—and he actually sold the Eiffel Tower. Not once, but twice.A master of deception, forged documents, false identities, elaborate confidence games, and sheer nerve, Victor Lustig built a criminal career around convincing people to believe exactly what he wanted them to believe. His most famous scam involved the Eiffel Tower, but that was only one of the extraordinary schemes that made Lustig one of the most notorious con artists of the

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108:48

The Immortal: The 1970s TV Series Where Death Wasn’t...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/09

The Immortal was one of those fascinating television shows that seemed to arrive out of nowhere—and disappeared almost as quickly. Premiering in 1970, this unusual science-fiction adventure series starred Christopher George as Ben Richards, a man whose extraordinary blood made him virtually immune to disease and dramatically slowed his aging. Unfortunately, it also made him the target of people who wanted that blood for themselves. Based on the novel The Immortals by James Gunn, The Immortal

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76:13

The Great Emu War: How Australia Lost A War To Big,...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/08

The Great Emu War of 1932 sounds like a joke, but it actually happened. In Western Australia, thousands of emus were destroying crops, and the Australian government responded by sending soldiers armed with machine guns to deal with them. What followed became one of the strangest episodes in military history—and an extraordinary example of how badly humans can misjudge their opponent.On The Tom Gulley Show, Tom takes a deep dive into the Great Emu War, the farmers who demanded government action, the

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77:30

John Belushi: The Rise and Tragic End of a Comedy Legend

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/06

From Saturday Night Live to National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers, few entertainers left a mark on American comedy like John Belushi. His explosive energy, unforgettable characters, and fearless performances helped redefine sketch comedy and inspired generations of comedians, actors, and performers. Tonight on The Tom Gulley Show, Tom takes a deep dive into the remarkable life, meteoric rise, and heartbreaking fall of one of comedy's greatest legends. Discover how Belushi became an

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79:15

Roadkill Cuisine: Hit By A Car, But Still Good Eatin’

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/05

Would you eat a meal made from roadkill? It may sound unbelievable, but across America, roadkill cuisine has a long and surprisingly legal history. From deer and elk to wild turkey and even more unusual finds, thousands of people salvage animals killed on the nation's highways every year—whether for necessity, sustainability, or simple curiosity.On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom explores the strange, controversial, and often misunderstood world of roadkill cuisine. Discover how

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87:05

The Brady Bunch: America’s First Mixed Family Of...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/08/03

Few television shows have become as deeply woven into American pop culture as The Brady Bunch. Although it wasn't a ratings juggernaut during its original run, the series exploded into a worldwide phenomenon through syndication, inspiring movies, spin-offs, reunion specials, cartoons, stage productions, and generations of devoted fans.On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom explores the complete story behind television's most famous blended family. From creator Sherwood Schwartz's original

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67:13

The Kool-Aid Jammers Disaster: My Frustrating...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/07/31

What started as a simple purchase turns into a frustrating battle with one of the biggest food companies in America. Tom reveals the strange packaging problem he discovered after buying a 10-pack of Kool-Aid Jammers—and the surprising series of conversations that followed with Kraft Foods.A routine grocery purchase became a firsthand lesson in product packaging, quality control, corporate customer service, and what happens when a consumer takes the time to report a problem. Tom shares the entire

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70:50

Wallets: From Ancient Coins to Modern Cash and Beyond

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/07/30

What do you carry in your wallet... and why? The humble wallet is something almost everyone owns, yet few people ever stop to think about where it came from, how it evolved, or why it's designed the way it is. On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom explores the fascinating history of wallets—from ancient money pouches and medieval leather purses to the classic billfolds that became an everyday necessity. Along the way, you'll discover how the invention of paper money changed wallet design, why

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86:24

Hot Pockets: The Scalding Hot Accidental American...

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/07/30

From college dorm rooms to office break rooms, few frozen foods have become as recognizable as Hot Pockets. Love them or joke about them, these microwaveable sandwiches have carved out a unique place in American culture—and their story is far more fascinating than most people realize. On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom takes a deep dive into the surprising history of Hot Pockets, from their unlikely origins and the entrepreneurs who created them to the marketing campaigns that made them a

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Peter Gunn: The Coolest Detective TV Ever Created

The Tom Gulley Show ·

2026/07/29

Step into the stylish, jazz-soaked world of one of television's most influential private detectives. On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom explores the groundbreaking TV series Peter Gunn, the classic detective drama that redefined crime television with sophisticated storytelling, unforgettable characters, and one of the greatest theme songs ever composed.Created by Blake Edwards and featuring the iconic music of Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn became an instant classic thanks to its film noir

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