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I Used To Watch This?

Mike Frighetto and Mike Sullivaniusedtowatchthis.com
Two guys reliving their childhoods through TV shows from the 70s and 80s.
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Hill Street Blues

This week we look at the Hill Street precinct of an unknown big city as they try to grapple with life and crime. We have a large cast of characters. Maybe a bit too much to keep track of in the first few minutes, but that is life in the Big City police station. We get a robbery with a hostage situation, two cops being shot, and a detective who thinks he is a dog. We start off with some spoilery talk about Breaking Bad, so if you don't want to hear that part you can skip to 7:25 to go right to th...

May 06, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 91

The Rockford Files - Say Goodbye to Jennifer

Mitch comes to ask Jim for help finding a missing model. Mitch may or may not be in love with her and she may or may not have killed someone. Then, she might have died in an accident. You have to listen to see if all these loose ends get tied up. Oh, and somehow the mob is involved and once again Uncle Leo from Seinfeld makes an appearance as a bad guy. Find us on Twitter @iused2watchthis Email us at: mikef@iusedtowatchthis.com or mikes@iusedtowatchthis.com...

Apr 27, 202056 minEp. 90

Knight Rider - Goliath

Michael Knight finds out he has an evil twin of sorts, Garthe, and his twin is out for revenge for Michael taking over his face. Also, for some reason the widow of the man who started the whole foundation, and also Garthe's mom, is in on the whole evil plot to steal the formula for KITT's shell. They use this to make Goliath, a giant indestructible truck to steal some missiles. Check it out. 0:00 - 8:35 intro and what are we watching now 8:36 to the end is all Knight Rider. Find us on Twitter @i...

Apr 20, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 89

Cagney & Lacey - You Call This Plain Clothes?

Cagney and Lacey are two female cops who finally made it to the the rank of detective only to not be taken very seriously. In this first episode of season one they work to find a murder who is targeting prostitutes to try and make a name for themselves. They also work over some small time drug dealer to find out who the big boss is. Check it out! Find us on Twitter @iused2watchthis Email us at: mikef@iusedtowatchthis.com or mikes@iusedtowatchthis.com...

Apr 07, 202057 minEp. 88

The Love Boat - The Sound of Silence

Deacon Dark (played by Sonny Bono) is a shock rocker in some KISS-like makeup who wants to make a change. He meets a deaf woman on the cruise who helps him bring out his best non-make up work. Also, there is a newlywed couple that really isn't on the same page and an older couple who may be trying to murder the captain. Good times on the high seas! Check out our TeePublic store to get out latest design! Click here! Check out the free Blues course on Signals Music Studios Youtube page. https://yo...

Mar 31, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 87

B.J. and the Bear

B.J. is a truck driver living the American dream. He's his own boss, on the open road, with a chimp. Who could ask for more? Turns out he has trouble with the law, as well as other people passing through town. Sheriff Lobo is a real jerk and has it in for B.J. Listen to find out what happens! Find us on Twitter @iused2watchthis

Mar 24, 202051 minEp. 86

The Incredible Hulk (1977)

David Banner is a man in search of an answer. Why were some people able to tap into unknown super strength in time of crisis when he could not. He finds the answer in Gamma Rays, but overdoses and unleashes The Hulk. It only happens when he is angry, though he seems mad a lot. Check it out! Find us on Twitter @iusedtowatchthis

Mar 17, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 85

TJ Hooker - The Protectors

TJ Hooker is a cop who has seen it all and seen too much. Now, he has to get some recruits through training and out on the streets without them getting killed. It's a tough world out there and TJ Hooker is there to make it safe!

Feb 17, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 84

Wiseguy - Pilot

Vinnie Terranova is an undercover agent working in the OCB. In this pilot episode he is freshly out of jail (to build his cover) and now trying to catch the people who killed his mentor. With the help of his handlers, he is going deep undercover into the Steelgrave family to take them down. Instagram account mentioned on the show: https://www.instagram.com/cgeezus/ Follow us on Twitter: @iused2watchthis

Feb 11, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 83

Hardcastle & McCormick

Judge Hardcastle is retiring but he's mad about 200 cases of criminals that got away because of technicalities. McCormick is a former race car driver who is in trouble with the law and put in jail by Hardcastle himself. Together they are teaming up to put these bad guys behind bars. Starting with the killer of McCormick's friend. There is also a cool car that is part of this plot that gets used throughout the show. Here is a link for the watch the judge wears, if you want to buy it. https://www....

Feb 03, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 82

Simon & Simon

Rick and A.J. are two brothers who couldn't be more different, but together they make a great investigative team. In this first episode they have to help a young woman whose step-dad turns out to be making some shady deals while running for office. Now those shady people are after her after she tries to expose them. Find us on Twitter: @iused2watchthis

Jan 27, 202050 minEp. 81

Automan - Pilot

Our latest episode is about the short-live sci-fi show Automan. Wally creates a computer hologram that is able to exist in real life and help fight crime. Makes total sense! In this episode someone is kidnapping scientists. It's up to Wally and Automan to find out what is going on and to rescue Lt. Curtis who is the only cop to trust Wally. Find us on Twitter: @iused2watchthis

Jan 19, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 80

The Fall Guy - Pilot

In our first regular episode of the season we look to none other than Lee Majors in The Fall Guy. Colt is a stuntman and bounty hunter. It's quite a combination, but it works! In the pilot Colt's "nephew" comes to help him out, but he gets much more than he bargained for. Before we know it they are driving through a desert with 20 cop cars after them. Take a listen!

Jan 10, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 79

The Amazing Spider-Man (1977) - Live Commentary

Special Bonus episode! We tried something different here by doing a live audio commentary of the 1977 pilot of The Amazing Spider-Man. The audio isn't quite as clear as usual and we recommend either watching the episode first or while you listen. We had fun and hope you do too! Here's a link to Spider-man: https://youtu.be/BV063GSzsqc

Jan 06, 20201 hr 36 minEp. 78

A Bionic Christmas Carol

In this very special episode of The Six Million Dollar Man, Steve has to show a NASA contractor the error of his stingy ways. So, as the Mr. Budge is under a doctor induced hallucination, Steve dresses as Santa and shows the man what could be if he doesn't change. And of course the old man then brings toys to his nieces and nephew who he never sees. Merry Christmas! Find us on Twitter: @iused2watchthis

Dec 19, 201953 minEp. 77

Wonder Woman - The Deadly Toys

Someone is replacing scientists with androids to get to Project XYZ. What is Project XYZ? We aren't really sure, but it is up to Wonder Woman to put a stop to it. Also involved is some old toy maker guy who is making the androids. It's kind of a weird one. Check it out! Find us on Twitter at: @iused2watchthis

Dec 13, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 76

The Bionic Woman - Claws

Jamie helps out a friend by watching her wild animals. This includes a lion who seems to like to roam the area. A local rancher has lost some cattle and blames the lion. It's up to Jamie to prove the lion is innocent. There is some bonkers bionic and animal stuff that you really need to hear to believe. Check it out! Remember to check out manscaped and use "Big Heads" to get 20% off and free shipping. https://www.manscaped.com/?utm_source=bighead&utm_medium=podcast Video of lion opening the ...

Dec 06, 201953 minEp. 75

The Love Boat - Thanksgiving Cruise

Happy Thanksgiving USA! To everyone else, Happy Thursday! The Love Boat goes out for a special cruise, but why is everyone so miserable? One couple is going to get married, but her father tries to ruin that. And one guy is trying to smuggle a kid to Mexico. Also, the crew all hate each other. Time for a Thanksgiving miracle! Find us on twitter at @iused2watchthis Email us at: mikef@iusedtowatchthis.com or mikes@iusedtowatchthis.com...

Nov 28, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 74

Hart To Hart - You Made Me Kill You

A woman is out to replace Jennifer - by any means necessary. Jonathan thinks it's not a big deal until he finds Jennifer unconscious in the bathroom at their work party. Will they both survive? We also talk a bit about The Mandalorian on Disney+. Baby Yoda is adorable. This episdoe brought to you by Manscaped. Check them out at Manscaped.com. Use code BigHeads for 20% off your order! Find us on Twitter @iusedtowatchthis

Nov 22, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 73

Cover Up - Death in Vogue

We start by talking about the new Fantasy Island movie and a bit about Jack Ryan on Amazon prime. Then we move on to Cover Up as Mac and Danielle work to track down a diplomat who is also a murderer. Henry wants them to only worry about the cop from Dallas who is in Italy to kill the bad guy, but they do their own thing.

Nov 15, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 72

The Master - Out-of-Time-Step

In this episode of The Master, Max and John (AKA The Master) help a family save their bar from the local Japanese mob guys. The bad guys have their own Master Ninja so there is a semi-cool Ninja battle. Oh, and the whole reason Max and The Master are at this bar is to ask about his lost daughter, but they seem to forget about it. Promo from Did I Saw Something Wrong find them on Twitter @DISSWCast Find us on Twitter @iused2watchthis Or email us at mikef@iusedtowatchthis.com or mikes@iusedtowatch...

Nov 08, 201958 minEp. 71

Knight Rider - Halloween Knight

Bonnie thinks she sees someone murdered while under the influence of some cough medicine. Actually, she sees a gorilla kill a woman, but that's not important. Michael comes to help her out at her new apartment and tries to get to the bottom of it. Is it the creepy gardener? The landlord? Or the lady who was hosting the party? Listen and find out! Promo from Crazy Train of Though Podcast. Find them on Twitter at @TheIdiotSavants Find us on Twitter @iused2watchthis...

Oct 31, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 70

Charlie's Angels - Haunted Angels

On this spooky Charlie's Angels episode a spirit of some rich woman's nephew might have killed a psychic. Is it all that it seems? Bosley certainly doesn't think so. He and the Angels want to make sure this isn't some scam. Follow us on Twitter: @iused2watchthis Questions? Comments? Email us at mikef@iusedtowatchthis.com or mikes@iusedtowatchthis.com

Oct 26, 201956 minEp. 69

CHiPs - Rock Devil Rock

Ponch and Bobby (not John) have to help a musician figure out who is trying to kill him. Is it the Devil? Is it all a publicity stunt? Also, a we have a cameo of Elvira. Oh, and a kid, played by a young Robert Trujillo of Metallica, gets trapped under a fuel tanker and almost dies. Just a normal day in CHiPs land.

Oct 17, 201955 minEp. 68

Magnum P.I. - The Woman on the Beach

This week we check out Magnum P.I. as he helps Rick for a woman who might have died 35 years ago, but he met the night before. Is she real? Is she a ghost? Listen and find out! Promo from Her American Story. Twitter: @heramstory Find us on Twitter @iusedtowatchthis Read more about Resurrection Mary on Wikipedia Have a good spooky episode for us to watch? Send us an email: mikef@iusedtowatchthis.com or mikes@iusedtowatchthis.com...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 67

The Greatest American Hero - Don't Mess Around With Jim

Ralph and Bill agree to help some old, rich guy, who faked his own death, to get his will back so he can donate his money to a charity. The old man, JJ, doesn't like Bill too much, but he knows a lot about them and seems to know a lot about Ralph's powers. This is the first we see Ralph use telekinesis as he tries to beat a man at roulette who stole the will. Needless to say some bad dudes are in Vegas and we learn some interesting stuff about the old man and The Little Green Guys. Check it out....

Sep 26, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 66

The Rockford Files - Caledonia, It's Worth a Fortune

Promo from We're Watching Here. Follow them on Twitter @WatchingCast Find us on Twitter @iused2watchthis AS we mentioned, we have merch! Hit us up on Twitter or email us at mikes@iusedtowatchthis.com or mikef@iusedtowatchthis.com to get yours.

Sep 17, 201954 minEp. 65

Fantasy Island - Funny Girl/Butch and Sundance

Mr. Roarke and Tatoo have so new clients to teach a lesson. One is a celebrity who wants to throw it all away for a quiet, boring life. Then we have two guys who are bored at work and want to be the outlaws known as Butch and Sundance. Listen to see what they learn. Or if they die trying.

Sep 10, 20191 hr 10 minEp. 64

Battlestar Galactica - The Lost Warrior

This week we check in on the last remaining fleet from the 13 colonies and the lone Battlestar Galactica. Apollo crashes lands on an uncharted planet that is much like the old west and finds a Cylon is also there. How did it get there? And why doesn't it know about Apollo? Listen to find out more! Find us on Twitter: @iused2watchthis Promo from Into The Shift Baseball Podcast. Find them on iTunes and Twitter ....

Aug 30, 201956 minEp. 63

Emergency!

If you want to watch this pilot movie of of Emergency! you can find it on TubiTV like we did. https://tubitv.com Promo from Bros Talking Soccer. Find them on Twitter @BTSoccerPod Our Twitter is @ iused2watchthis

Aug 20, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 62
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