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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
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Episode 80--The Noel Edmonds Show
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
In 1986, Bruce Forsyth wasn't the only UK entertainer to be imported by ABC. For one week, UK legend Noel Edmonds had his own self-titled talk show following Nightline. Even throwing out a gaggle of superstar guests didn't get the show a longer run.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Episode 79--Condo
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Two families tied together through relationships struggle with each other on an ABC sitcom in the early 80s. Where have we heard that? Soap, but also this entry from people who brought you Soap--the McLean Stevenson vehicle Condo. Could this series have gotten a popular emcee his iconic hosting gig?
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Episode 78--The Hollywood Game
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
From a listener request, we look at the very short-lived CBS entry from summer 1992, The Hollywood Game, where your knowledge of movies past and present could pay off handsomely.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Episode 77--The WTF stories of Unsolved Mysteries
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Everybody loves Unsolved Mysteries. In honor of the recent reboot on Netflix, we look at a dozen of the more bizarre stories from the original series including stories involving a magic rock, lightning strikes, and a death chair.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Episode 76--Xavier: Renegade Angel
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
This show is likely the most bizarre show we will cover. Greg took copious notes on each of the 20 episodes of this Adult Swim series which makes Aqua Teen Hunger Force look straight-laced.
Warning: The language is inappropriate occasionally in this episode.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Episode 75--Video Power
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Video Power--is it a video game cartoon or a video game game show? ¿Porque no los dos? This might be the only show we will cover which can be classified as a show in two different genres, while keeping the general premise intact.
Video Power contestant interview: https://lakupo.com/grblitz/video%20power.htm
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Episode 74--Password All Stars and Password in 1975
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Password is a timeless classic which came off as dated in 1974. What's a show to do? Raise the stakes, upgrade the set, and for a brief while in 1974 and 1975, turn it into a celebrity tournament. These changes didn't help, as the show was off the air by mid-1975.
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Episode 73--The first episode of 20/20
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
20/20 has been a television staple for over four decades. Its start was a different beast than the 20/20 we have seen for years, from a graphic expose to words and their definitions to Claymation animations.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Episode 72--Go
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Go was in the death slot of Noon and had a very short life, despite being a exciting, action packed game. All 3 of us look at how the game was played with the assistance of Funko Pop dolls. (You wish this episode was a video podcast.) Also bad impersonations of Johnny Olson.