Weird TV

Weird TV shines a light into forgotten corners of television history to examine obscure media through a modern lens. Each week Bill Meeks reviews obscure television shows, made-for-tv movies, and primetime specials. He'll watch just about anything, as long as it's weird.

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Small Wonder

VICI's a Small Wonder! This show’s about a robot who looks like a little girl. Ted Lawson stole her from his work since his bosses were such big jerks. He’s got some nosy neighbors. Now his family has a secret. Hide and lie to protect inventions. Secrecy increases tension. A family sci-fi sitcom by the numbers. She’s not like other girls… She’s a Small Wonder. TOPICS Open 0:00 - My Dog Vicky 00:28 What The Hell is Small Wonder? 2:15 - Dramaturgy 2:21 -- "We've Got A Secret" Sitcoms 3:03 -- What ...

Sep 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 5

Cop Rock

Sing along with the LAPD on Cop Rock, the musical police procedural. Look, there’s this junkie mother. The cops grab her in a raid. No conviction. Baby comes back. Deep addiction isn’t a life hack. Weeks shoots a cop in broad daylight. The “thin blue line” in action. Civil rights? Who cares about those? Death helps the mayor build jails unopposed. Songs are brand new, characters are stock, in a social justice musical called Cop Rock. TOPICS Open 0:00 - West Side Story 00:30 What The Hell is Cop ...

Sep 02, 2021•35 min•Ep. 4

Mr. T's Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!

We learn to be high achievers from Mr. T's Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! Mr. T pities the kids. He’ll teach them to be better. His sketches, music, song, and dance help the children of the world advance. He’s building a kid army for reasons he’s not saying. They’ll be bold, hip, creative and respectful, running in the sand. The kids in this grew up to be cool. You're gonna Be Somebody, Or Be Somebody’s Fool! TOPICS Open 0:00 - Get Involved 3:14 What The Hell is Be Somebody? 4:37 - Dramat...

Aug 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 3

ABC's Cavemen with Anne Marie DeSimone

We get prehistoric with the ABC sitcom CAVEMEN. Cavemen as minorities, with all their modern problems. It’s played for laughs, which feels weird, right? Also weird, the actors are white. Joel thinks his date’s embarrassed by his caveman genetics. Sneak and stalk, confront his girlfriend. Stereotypes are bound to offend. GEICO buried this deep in their basement. Let's dive deep on long-form Cavemen, with special guest Anne Marie DeSimone TOPICS Open 0:00 What The Hell is Cavemen? 1:23 -Inspiratio...

Aug 18, 2021•38 min•Ep. 2

Heat Vision and Jack

We get weird with the failed pilot HEAT VISION AND JACK. Jack Austin was a spaceman who flew up way too high. Now he's smart when the sun's about, much dumber when the sun's blacked out. His roommate's a machine now who got hit by a laser. On the road, seeking adventure, fighting, fun, action, and lectures. It's an 80s show starring Jack Black. Let's dive deep on Heat Vision and Jack. TOPICS Open 0:00 What The Hell is Heat Vision and Jack? 1:22 - Dramaturgy 1:26 - Inspirations 3:00 - Intended Au...

Aug 11, 2021•26 min•Ep. 1

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