PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL! A year ago, Must Have Seen TV released the "Legendary Gays of Sitcom History" episode about Hayden Rorke ( I Dream of Jeannie ). Today, Brett's a year into —actually, for real, not a hoax — writing Hayden Rorke's biography. This sequel to 2020's "Legendary Gays of Sitcom History: Hayden Rorke" offers an update, some questions and answers, and a reading of an excerpt from a rough draft of a few chapters biography! Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can...
Jun 23, 2021•45 min
PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL! This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Taylor Cole Miller about the Soap episode "2x16." This show tried stuff! Stop overlooking Alice! Billy Crystal begins! Thousands of protestors were definitely wrong! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 10 min
PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL! This week on Must Have Seen TV , Brett talks to Lee Swift (a.k.a. River from Netflix's The Circle ) about the All in the Family episode "Judging Books by Covers." Archie is not a role model! Be more like Rob Reiner! This episode hits hard and makes history! Nixon haaaaated this! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeen...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min
PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL! This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Chris Feil about the Designing Women episode "Killing All the Right People." Four southern ladies on CBS did a whole lot more to educate America about AIDS in the 1980s than the government did! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Winston Noel about the Hart to Hart episode "Murder Is Man's Best Friend." Narcotics… in dog food?! There are no small—or grounded—roles on Hart to Hart ! Were '80s TV audiences down with foursomes? Oh, to be a shirt clinging to Robert Wagner's torso! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Meredith Hackman and Rob Stern about the Gidget episode "Dear Diary - Et Al." This show was ahead of its time! Gidget don't surf! Larue is a mood! Sink into nothingness! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Ethan Kaye about the Leave It to Beaver episode "Wally's Haircomb." See the horror of the Jelly Roll! Feel the rage from June Cleaver! Witness the shattering of Wally's confidence! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 12, 2021•1 hr 31 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Adam Bozarth and Anna Rubanova about the Keeping Up Appearances episode "Hyacinth Is Alarmed." An alarm is the classiest anniversary gift ever! Brits can be just as trashy as Americans! Wallow in the misery! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Pat Baer and Ramsey Ess about the Barney Miller episode "The Desk." How does an Amishman get to Manhattan? The guest stars shine! Late '70s TV was really sweaty! Hal Linden: Unexpectedly handsome! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 22 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Curtis Retherford and Courtney Rose Halyard about the ALF episode "Suspicious Minds." ALF thinks Elvis moved in nextdoor—and he's right! Or he's wrong! Or it's all a dream? This episode is madness! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min
HOLIDAY GAUNTLET: CHRISTMAS—This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Robert W. Schneider about the I Love Lucy episode "The I Love Lucy Christmas Show." The clip show is born! Lucy likes her trees trimmed! Fred Mertz: style icon! Santa Claus is real! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min
HOLIDAY GAUNTLET: THANKSGIVING—This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Amber Petty about the Bewitched episode "Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember." Dick York's pilgrim wig is unclockable! Samantha for the defense! Who knows where Tabitha is? This episode is about as accurate as the actual "first Thanksgiving" myth! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min
HOLIDAY GAUNTLET: HALLOWEEN PART I—This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Kevin Mahadeo and Josh Wigler about the Family Matters episode "Stevil." Urkel creates a monster! Stevil is as strong as Spider-Man! This episode is a straight up nightmare Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 40 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to John Astin and Mackenzie Astin about the Addams Family episode "Portrait of Gomez"—and also John's work on Batman , Mary , I'm Dickens He's Fenster , The Odd Couple , Step By Step , The Charmings , and so much more! Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Crystal Beth and John Robert Wilson about the NewsRadio episode "Presence." Jimmy bets Bill! Lisa learns Poker! Matthew licks rat poison! Dave needs coffee! Boba Fett takes flight! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Frank Garcia-Hejl (Shudder's Scare Package , The Cannon Canon , The Smashing Pumpkast ) about the Munsters episode "Will Success Spoil Herman Munster?" Herman gets a hit single! The Munsters squash Herman's dream! Eddie's right—tape recorders are fun! Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Ken Reid ( TV Guidance Counselor ) about the It's a Living episode "The Intruder." We're here for intergenerational female friendships! Ann Jillian is an icon! How was this show this funny this fast? It's a Living is an overlooked gem! Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 08, 2020•59 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Angela DeManti about the Cheers episode "The Days of Wine and Neuroses." Rebecca is not Diane! Karaoke is magic! Sam's a good dude! Lilith needs your gratitude! Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 17 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Jeremy Kirkland ( Blamo ) about the Odd Couple episode "The Odd Couples." This is perfect comedy! Oscar Madison: Menswear Icon! Felix Unger: Menswear Icon Too! More Brett Somers, please! Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Jackie Cox ( RuPaul's Drag Race ) and Mike Kelton ( Dragnificent! ) about the I Dream of Jeannie episode "How to Marry an Astronaut." Jeannie II pops in and stirs the pot! Roger and Tony are couple goals, sorta? Magic follows no rules! And why did all the gays love this show when they were kids?! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podca...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Here's the deal: Must Have Seen TV's schedule has been off track for a bit, but the excuse is pretty cool and I'm telling you about it right here, right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2020•20 min
BONUS EPISODE! This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett breaks format to talk to Ethan Kaye about the Hart to Hart episode "Sixth Sense." How is Robert Wagner so devastatingly sexy? Are psychics treated with respect in this episode? Does this scheme make any sense? Why isn't there more Max? We survived a thunderstorm for this! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and I...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 30 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Alex Lake ( The Circle ) about the Family Ties episode "Cold Storage." The universe punishes Mallory for studying! It's impossible to make friends as adults! The Circle would love Skippy! Is Alex P. Keaton always the worst?! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Jul 16, 2020•57 min
PRIDE MONTH BONUS SPECIAL! Brett tells the story of Hayden Rorke ( I Dream of Jeannie ), an unashamedly gay actor who was so much more than Dr. Bellows. Truly, the 40-year romance between Hayden and his husband Justus Addiss is going to make your day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2020•52 min
PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL! This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Mano Agapion ( Drag Her! A RuPaul's Drag Race Podcast ) about the Seinfeld episode "The Outing." George is fussier than usual! Kramer should be pansexual! Elaine won't take off her jacket! NYU doesn't teach ethics in journalism! Not that there's anything wrong with that! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min
PRIDE MONTH BONUS SPECIAL! Brett highlights one gay writer that created one of TV's most enduring characters and also, uh, changed the field of cryogenics as we know it? The man is Dick Clair who co-created Mama's Family and wrote for The Carol Burnett Show , Soap , The Mary Tyler Moore Show , and The Bob Newhart Show among many others—and this is his story. And please donate to bail funds across the country ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 10, 2020•51 min
PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL! This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Justin Kirkland ( My Year with Dolly ) about the Roseanne episode "Dances with Darlene." Darlene suffers through a montage! Leon gets giggly over a severe HR violation! Dan is the best TV dad! This is peak Martin Mull! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeenTV. Hosted on ...
Jun 07, 2020•58 min
PRIDE MONTH BONUS SPECIAL! Brett highlights three gay directors that helmed three episodes that have previously been discussed on this podcast. First is Arthur Lubin ( Mister Ed ) who discovered one of the biggest movie stars of all time! Second is John Erman ( That Girl ) who made history with a TV movie! Third is Robert Moore ( Rhoda ) who helped invent queer pop culture! These are their stories. And please donate to bail funds across the country ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Jun 03, 2020•56 min
PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL! This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Jim Colucci ( Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai ) and Frank DeCaro ( Drag: Combing Through the Big Wigs of Show Business ) about the Golden Girls episode "Sisters of the Bride." A gay-of-the-week returns! Blanche is still homophobic! Dorothy muzzles Sophia! Rose makes being evil look so sweet! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in ...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 23 min
This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett talks to Dan Chamberlain and Nat Towsen about the The Wonder Years episode "Pottery Will Get You Nowhere." The kids are more than alright when it comes to acting! Is Jack Arnold a hunk? Ben Stein is problematic! We were not emotionally prepared for this episode! Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for info on next week's sitcom. Please rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts, and you can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @MustHaveSeen...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 19 min
