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Partially an oral history of obscure TV shows, partially an oral version of MST3K, and partially a thorough episode guide, It Was a Thing on TV is an anthology podcast about obscure, forgotten, and odd TV shows, commercials, televised events, and almost anyone and anything else that was on television. For the most part, the subjects we cover are from the United States and Canada. We’re just three guys with a love for television. New episodes are generally every Monday and Thursday, sometimes more often.
Episodes
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Episode 18--First Night 2013
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Due to questionable subject matter, listener discretion is advised for this episode.
Happy New Year! Ring in 2020 by looking back at 2012/2013 and the hurried mess of a New Year's Eve celebration called "First Night 2013."
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Episode 17--Mystery Diners
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Merry Christmas and release the drone! Our gift to you is an extended episode where we look at the Food Network show "Mystery Diners" and talk about our favorite episodes from the series.
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Episode 16--The Star Wars Holiday Special
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Happy holidays! Our first gift to you this week is a look at an attempt to capitalize off of "Star Wars" mania in 1978. Don't forget to stick around for the 11 PM news where they talk about fighting the frizzies.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Episode 15--Flying High
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
In the last episode, we looked at land travel. Now, we're up In the air. "Flying High" brought the jiggle and the giggle, one of which might have been responsible for its brief life.
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Episode 14--Supertrain
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
ABC had one of its big shows in the late 70s on the sea. NBC tried to duplicate that popularity on the rails. Instead, it became regarded as one of the biggest disasters in television history, almost bankrupting NBC. Hop aboard as we delve into "Supertrain," including music cues which were recycled years later.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Episode 13--The Tommy Westphall Universe
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Mike, Chico, and Greg look into what the Tommy Westphall Universe entails, some of the weird connections including many involving a fictional brand of cigarettes, and we discover what could conceivably be a plethora of new entries.
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Episode 12--Hello, Larry
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
The guys peek into the Alder work and family life as they look into "Hello, Larry." Was it as bad as critics make it sound? Can they find anything redeeming about one of the worst shows ever? Just remember, Portland is a long way from LA.
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Episode 11--Pitfall
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Pitfall definitely had its ups and downs, and we're not talking just the elevators. Some people might have gotten their earnings while others, including the host, only got the shaft.
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Episode 10--The Chimp Channel
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
What happens when monkey business is combined with show business? The Chimp Channel, TBS' first attempt at original comedy. Someone get Greg a banana.