We've talked about this for over 3 years. Now we're finally talking about the extremely short-lived summer series about a detective and three of his ex-wives solving cases. I Had Three Wives ran for a month before it and CBS went their separate ways.
This epic cinematic masterpiece from Dick Van Dyke's grandson comes from the same people who brought you those straight-to-video mockbusters! Titanic II! Originally released by The Asylum back in 2010, Titanic II is set in the far-off future of 2012! A wealthy billionaire builds his own version of the Titanic (with blackjack and hookers!) but little do they know that history is about to repeat itself! Can Brooke Burns and Bruce Davison save Greg and Chico from boredom in this movie? Just remembe...
This weekend Universal Pictures, Illumination and Nintendo released the long anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie in theaters. Chico finally got a chance to see it and gives his thoughts about it. Was it faithful to the game series? Let's a go listen!
In 1984, the San Francisco Giants needed something to get fans' attention away from their poor play on the field. Enter the first ever anti-mascot a crustacean mascot which drew heat from not only the fans, but the Giants and the opposing teams as well. It's all immortalized in one of the best baseball commercials ever. Love that Crazy Crab!
This Sunday is Easter and we're not talking about cutesy-wootsy bunnies this year?! We're talking about someone who can revive the dead. Pushing Daisies was a critical darling but it couldn't come back from a fate worse than the death of a scripted show in 2008.
Star Trek: Voyager was a success for UPN. So was Moesha. The powers that be thought, "Why not combine the two? It'll be a hit!" Spoiler: It wasn't. It did give us The Space Hoopty, for what it's worth.
Greg comes on for an instant reaction after a wild Saturday night with the Final Four and Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 as he talks about San Diego State's wild comeback and Rey Mysterio slapping hands with Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
The start of a new baseball season has arrived and we celebrate by looking back at the TV version of a movie from 3 years prior, about a rag-tag group of underdogs. The toughest competition for The Bad News Bears didn't come from opponents on the field, but from its competition on other networks.
In honor of the upcoming release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in theaters next week, we present this episode dedicated to commercials to our favorite 8-bit and 16-bit systems. NES Commercials NES “Will You Be the One” with Rob and the Zapper (1985) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-CwI14vaL0 NES “You Are About to Come Face to Face” (1986) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gP1XYki8Ew NES “Will You Be the One” Commercial with Super Mario (1986) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uSOESHNhHY NE...
Back in the day, you know you made it, in a pop culture sense, if your product had a Saturday morning cartoon. In 1985, pro wrestling reached that pinnacle with Hulkamania running wild, wrestling scattered throughout the TV landscape, and the cartoon Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling.
In honor of MLB Opening Day coming up, we present this special live show recorded on Stream Lounge as Mike, Greg and Chico watch Tim Conway as that loveable Dorf try to show us how to play baseball and root, root, root for the home team! Dorf on the Diamond - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKyCLX5eb10
With the XFL having returned last month for it's third version, we felt it was right to release a special extended edition of our XFL episode released around the launch of the 2020 XFL. This time we've added a few additional segments on the 2001 version but we've also recorded an hour of new footage regarding the 2020 XFL. Grab a cup to add onto the beer snake cause THIS IS THE XFL! Timestamps 0:56 - The XFL (2001) 1:40:02 - Segment recorded in March of 2020 for Place to be Nation regarding the ...
Because of last night's episode of Jeopardy!, we have a new type of show. Mike felt the need to talk about last night's episode of Jeopardy! and what could be called an historic moment.
Lost in Translation Week 2023 continues with a small show whose promotion was equally small and, not surprisingly, whose audiences and ratings were just as small. Small Fortune didn't last long in the UK, yet it was still imported to the States where its run was equally short.
The concept of home videos shows originated in Japan in the late 1980s and branched out all around the world. In 1992 in Australia, a show aired which used footage deemed too racy or of questionable taste, titled Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos. It didn't make it through one airing. Fast forward to 2019, where a similar version was tried in America, titled Videos After Dark. At least that ran for the full airing. Due to language and questionable content, listener discretion is advised....
A few months ago, Greg & Chico covered the beginning of an era with "The Kissing Booth". The era continues as Elle & co. juggle senior year, long-distance relationships, college applications, and something that is similar to but legally distinct from Dance Dance Revolution. Pucker up as we talk about "The Kissing Booth 2."
In this installment, we watch a very special episode that we have referred to on and off throughout the podcast. Find out why drugs are bad when Robbie gets hooked on thornoids on Dinosaurs. Remember you can't say steroids Friday nights on ABC in 1993.
Did you ever notice some people have some shows essentially omitted from their resumes? We had never heard about Charles Nelson Reilly on Uncle Croc's Block until Mike went down a rabbit hole one night. And after seeing this and its associated cartoons, you can't blame CNR from forgetting this misstep.
Three years after the end of Full House and nearing the end of the original TGIF lineup, ABC brought back The Olsen Twins as tweens in this one-season vehicle, whose legacy lasted well beyond its one year.
After over two years (if you don't count his appearance in "The Book of Boba Fett") Din Djarin and Baby Grogu are back for Season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Greg and Chico livewatch the premiere as The Mandalorian looks for forgiveness for taking his helmet off as he encounters some old friends along the way back to Mandalore. Grogu don't go hugging those Anzellans!
Last year, our first class of inductees was admitted to the show's Hall of Fame. Now, we're adding 17 new entries into the Hall, ranging from podcast favorite actors to one-time appearances that left a mark on us.
That 70s Show was getting good ratings, so it was inevitable a spin-off would happen. But that show was less of a spin-off and more of its own separate unrelated entity. That 80s Show was gone as quickly as it arrived. Bummer, dude!
Hey hey, everybody is familiar with The Monkees, who have entertained people since the late 60s. They had a resurgance in popularity in the mid-to-late 80s, which gave someone the idea to create a new version of the band. The powers that be tried to make fetch happen, but the new version fizzled after 13 episodes.
It's time for Mike's annual Money in the Bank selection. This year, he went with a comedy set around a puppet, her life, and her TV show. Madame's Place was racy and had big guest stars. But when you're going up against late night fare like Carson, it won't end well.
Detective shows were big in the early 80s, see Cagney & Lacey, Simon & Simon, Magnum P.I., Hill Street Blues, and others. But what if one of them was a witch? Tucker's Witch tried that. In the end, CBS made it disappear.
In honor the 15th Anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and with the recent release of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", Greg and Chico go all the way back to the very beginning to live watch 2008's Iron Man!
It was CBS' new hotness in 1991, one of the best new shows on television. Then tragedy happened and retooling had to occur. There are some "what ifs" regarding The Royal Family, specifically around its star.
We begin our weeklong celebration of Black History Month with a short-lived classic from 1974. Clifton Davis was a free-spirited bachelor barber. He had friends and family who loved him, including Theresa Merritt, known for having an opinion on anything and everything. What else could he say except… “That’s My Mama!”
In honor of Presidents' Day we at It Was a Thing on TV present another example of someone trying to make fetch happen. When the US Treasury Department launched the new golden dollar coin in the year 2000, they commissioned the father of our country to help promote the new coin along with getting Batman himself Michael Keaton to voice him.
We've reached another milestone, with the release of episode 350! The Slap isn't known for much more than the titular slap, delivered by Spock?! What the hell Zachary Quinto?
