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
58 episodes
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 3
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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 2
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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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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
We Want Our MTV!
Join us as we discuss the launch of MTV on 8/1/81, a groundbreaking event that permanently transformed the music industry and 20th century pop culture.
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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30:52
Taking Flight
Welcome abroad! For you in-flight entertainment today, we'll be talking about episode of classic TV show involving airplanes and air travel.
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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30:11
Keith's Cool Card Collection
Step up to the plate with us as we delve into the golden era of Keith's classic TV trading cards!
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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31:13
Catchy Classic Commercials
We might have hated them when they interrupted our favorite show for a few minutes but we love them now. Let's talk about Dr. Pepper, State Farm, Kentucky Fried Chicken - and so many more. But right after this commercial break.
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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29:45
Red, White, and Rewind! Happy July 4th
This Fourth of July join us as we discuss some of our favorite, All American, patriotic TV shows.
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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29:19
Muppet Show Mania
The Muppet Show is one of our favorite classic TV shows and in this podcast we talk about our favorite (and not so favorite Muppets), celebrity guest stars, the sketches and the genius of Jim Henson's iconic creations.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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30:31
"I Do, Adieu," Diane's Final "Cheers"
Diane is about to marry Sam, but she gets an unexpected opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. What's a future bride to do? In this episode, we talk about one of the best episodes of one of the greatest TV shows of all time. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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25:37
Classic TV Dads
This Father's Day join us as we talk about our favorite and not so favorite television dads.
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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30:37
Unseen Characters
On this episode we talk about TV characters we know and love but have never seen.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:30
Switching Stations - Replacement Characters
From Woody and Rebecca from Cheers to Colonel Potter from M*A*S*H on this episode we will discuss some of the best and not so great character replacements on some of our favorite shows.
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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29:06
Sitcom Lockdown
Unlock the laughs as we reveal tv show characters who found themselves trapped in confined spaces. We'll discuss why being locked in a room (or elevator) was sitcom comedy gold in the classic TV era.
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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29:02
TV Housekeepers and Butlers
Benson, Mrs. Garrett, Mr. Belvedere, Alice ... just some of our favorite housekeepers and butlers. Join us talk about why we love them and the influence they had on the families they served.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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29:55