Don't Touch That Dial
We look back on classic TV shows and discuss the shows and stars that made watching TV before streaming, DVRs, and VCRs a whole lot of fun.
Episodes
71 episodes
Mini Series Mania
From Roots to The Thorn Birds to V, join us as we explore the mini-series phenomenon that captivated television audiences in the 1970s—and occasionally interrupted our regularly scheduled programming!
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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25:28
Thanks for the Memories
Join us as we bid a fond farewell to some of the famous (and not so famous) stars we lost in 2024.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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29:09
Good Grief - A Charlie Brown Christmas
The guys are making merry this Christmas morning by watching reruns of classic TV holiday episodes, so for this week we are publishing a previously released episode from 2023 on one of our all-time favorites - A Charlie Brown Christmas. Have a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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30:25
Double the Fun: Classic TV Twin Episodes
When twins, doubles and doppelgängers were used in classic TV scripts to elevate comedic situations, add mistaken identity and feature a twist to a plot TV was twice as fun. In this episode we talk about our favorite twin and look a like episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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33:51
A 'Happy Days' Holiday
Join us as we get into the holiday spirit by discussing our favorite Happy Days Christmas episode (and the last time we see or hear about Chuck Cunningham).
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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34:15
TVs Most Beloved Pets
We love TV and love TV's furry (and not so furry) friends even more. Join us as we discuss classic TV character's favorite animal sidekicks.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:48
Turkey TV
We are always thankful for TV, but sometimes even our favorite shows have episodes that are turkeys. Join us this Thanksgiving Eve as we run down some of the few shows that we didn't like.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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35:20
Almost Famous: Stars Who Were Almost Not Cast in Iconic TV Shows
Could you imagine a different All in the Family, Cheers or Friends cast? We can't either! In this episode, we discuss the stars who almost rejected a winning script or network execs who needed to be persuaded to cast our favorite classic tv act...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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23:34
The Odd Couple
It's November 13 so it's time to discuss TVs favorite roommates - Felix Unger and Oscar Madison. Let's talk about the iconic cast, hilarious moments and the brilliant writing that made the show an all time classic.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:35
Made for TV Movies
Join us as we walk down Memory Lane and discuss some of our favorite made for TV movies.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:45
Hail to the Chief (TV Presidents)
With less than a week before Election Day, let's talk about some of our favorite TV President episodes - real and fictional!
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:35
A Charlie Brown Halloween Classic
Just in time for Halloween, this episode delves into the great It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown TV special first aired in 1966. The guys take a nostalgic look at a beloved classic.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:01
More Cartoons!
We just can't get enough of cartoons (especially the ones on Saturday mornings)! Let's talk Josie and the Pussycats, Magilla Gorilla and Fat Albert.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:50
Cartoon Spectacular
Saturday mornings in the 1970s were made for cartoons and no one loved them more than us. Join us as we discuss greats like Scooby Doo, Under Dog, Hong Kong Phooey and more loveable characters.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:28
Come and Knock on Our Door
Let's talk Three's Company a classic TV show featuring slapstick humor and misunderstanding with loveable roommates Jack, Janet and Chrissy (along with Larry and the Ropers) and how they navigate single life in the late 1970s in sunny Santa Mon...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:49
Lock 'Em Up!
Join us as as our favorite tv characters end up in jail, the big house, the slammer!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:40
Happy 1st Anniversary to Us!
It's been one year since we began our podcast about our favorite classic TV shows and we are having a blast! But there's so much more to say. Join us as we remember our favorite segments and a few things we forgot to mention during our inaugura...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:36
Classic TV Promos
Fall is almost here and that means just one thing -- an exciting, new Fall tv season is about to begin! Join us on this episode as we reminisce about the memorable promotional ads and specials that networks would air during the height of the cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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24:07
Back to School
It's the unofficial end of summer and that means two things - new shows are right around the corner and school is in session! Join us as we discuss great shows that took place in a high school setting!
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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31:37
Mystery Episode!
Join us as we reminisce about movies that became TV shows and debate if they were hits or misses.
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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26:35
Checking into Keaton Manor
On this episode we talk about one of the very best TV shows of the 1980s -- "Family Ties," with a special focus on the "4 Rms Ocn Vu" episode featuring televisions favorite kangaroo.
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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30:16
Classic TV Toys
Classic TV toys, inspired by shows like the Six Million Dollar Man, Happy Days, and Welcome Back Kotter, brought joy to every GenXer throughout the world in the 1970s and 1980s. Let's talk about our favorites and how these toys influenced our c...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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28:08