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The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network

Podcasts within The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network include:* It Was a Thing on TV--the original podcast, well over 500 episodes strong, covering the short-lived and forgotten events in television history.* The Squared Circle Time Machine--Greg Diener and Dane Woychuk take you on a journey about some of the more memorable events in the history of pro wrestling.Coming in the future: What is a Podcast?: An Unofficial Jeopardy! Podcast. Mike Klauss and 4-time Jeopardy! champion Brian Henegar look

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Episode 15--Flying High

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/12/19

In the last episode, we looked at land travel. Now, we're up In the air. "Flying High" brought the jiggle and the giggle, one of which might have been responsible for its brief life.

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51:08

Episode 14--Supertrain

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/12/16

ABC had one of its big shows in the late 70s on the sea. NBC tried to duplicate that popularity on the rails. Instead, it became regarded as one of the biggest disasters in television history, almost bankrupting NBC. Hop aboard as we delve into "Supertrain," including music cues which were recycled years later.

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44:46

Episode 13--The Tommy Westphall Universe

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/12/10

Mike, Chico, and Greg look into what the Tommy Westphall Universe entails, some of the weird connections including many involving a fictional brand of cigarettes, and we discover what could conceivably be a plethora of new entries.

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Episode 12--Hello, Larry

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/12/09

The guys peek into the Alder work and family life as they look into "Hello, Larry." Was it as bad as critics make it sound? Can they find anything redeeming about one of the worst shows ever? Just remember, Portland is a long way from LA.

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33:42

Episode 11--Pitfall

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2019/12/05

Pitfall definitely had its ups and downs, and we're not talking just the elevators. Some people might have gotten their earnings while others, including the host, only got the shaft.

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35:55

Episode 10--The Chimp Channel

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/12/02

What happens when monkey business is combined with show business? The Chimp Channel, TBS' first attempt at original comedy. Someone get Greg a banana.

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51:17

Episode 9--The 1983 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/11/25

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we look back at the 1983 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you were someone on NBC in 1983, odds are you were there.

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24:57

Episode 8--Judge Wapner's Animal Court

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/11/25

Talk about a kangaroo court! Remember that time Judge Wapner had a court show on Animal Planet? We do. We take a brief look at this early attempt at programming besides nature documentaries.

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47:27

Episode 7--Lidsville

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/11/18

Things get really trippy as Greg and Mike look at the early 70s televised acid trip known as "Lidsville."

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Episode 6--Meow Manor

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/11/18

In our shortest episode to date, we look at Big Brother...with cats. And it came from Iceland!

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Episode 5--That's My Dog and Think Like a Cat

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/11/12

This podcast officially goes to the dogs...and cats. We look at two pet-centric game shows from yesteryear, and Greg gives us his thoughts regarding the subject of last week's installment, "Jennifer Slept Here."

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Episode 4--Jennifer Slept Here

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/11/04

Our look at NBC disasters from 1983 wraps up with the show wedged between the previous two entries on NBC's Friday night schedule, a supernatural sitcom starring Ann Jillian titled "Jennifer Slept Here." We are joined by our first special guest, Kris Lane.

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56:35

Episode 3--Manimal and Automan

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/10/28

It's Automan! It's Manimal! It's Automanimal! Mike and Greg look at these two connected shows from 1983/4. #HologramsCannotWearSuits

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46:48

Episode 2--Mr. Smith

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/10/21

Mike, Greg, and the third contributor to this endeavor, Chico Alexander, look at one of the most hyped shows in 1983, one that didn't make it to 1984.

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01:09:22

Episode 1--Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/10/13

Mike and Greg take a look at Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour which, until recently, had not been seen on television in over 35 years.

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Episode 0--It Was a Thing on TV preview

The It Was a Thing on TV Podcast Network ·

2019/10/12

Mike and Greg introduce the podcast and preview the first official installment of It Was a Thing on TV.

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