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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 Oct 13, 2022
Episode 314--Beyond Westworld
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
After Westworld, the movie but before Westworld, the HBO series, there was a very brief TV series titled Beyond Westworld. In 1980, CBS attempted to continue the story of robots gone amok, the agents hired to stop them, and their creator from taking over the world.
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Live Show 25–Mac and Me
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
For the 25th Live Show, Greg and Mike look at the 1988 ET ripoff "Mac and Me". A little alien is stranded on Earth away from his family where he befriends a little boy (does this look like anything?). Also, he and his family need Coke to live for some reason.
But yes, folks nothing about this movie would be complete without talking about Paul Rudd's favorite scene. Grab a Big Mac and listen to Greg and Mike watch the cinematic masterpiece that is "Mac and Me".
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Episode 306--Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
35 years ago, a series blended gritty stories, wartime allegories, and cutting edge special effects. If it wasn’t the violence that people were against, it was the toy tie-ins. A show that was ahead of its time could not have come at a worse time. Prepare for the Metal Wars as we talk about Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future.
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Live Show 23–Obi-Wan Kenobi - Episodes 5 & 6
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Greg and Chico finish the final two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ as they look to see if Obi-Wan can protect Luke and Leia before the Empire does and the answer is ................ well, obviously yes, because you know what happens later on.
But hey prepare yourself for the most why the hell were you in that place the whole time? cameo at the end of Episode 6.
Timecodes in case you are following the episodes along with us on Disney+.
Episode 5 - 4:08 (Start the stream at 0:03 in the timecode on the episode)
Episode 6 - 44:44
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Live Show 22–Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction - Season 2, Episode 4
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Mike, Greg and Chico are back for their second livewatch of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction.
We watch another episode from Season 2 as Jonathan Frakes shows us stories about a retiring pro wrestler, a haunting VHS tape, a woman haunted by the ghost of her dead mother at a clothing store, an insurance scam and an escaping prisoner.
Play along with Mike and Chico as they determine what is truth and what is downright bullfunky.
"Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction - Season 2, Episode 4" (Full Episode) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYdVJarunuI
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Episode 303--Star Trek: The Animated Series
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Later this week is Star Trek Day, and we're talking about what is considered a continuation of the original series, done four years after the original's cancellation. Is this true Star Trek canon? Judge for yourself as we dive into Star Trek: The Animated Series.
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Episode 300--Automan Revisited
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
This is it! We have reached another milestone, this time looking back at the show covered in the second half of episode 3. Unlike the first time, Chico is with us this time and thankfully can make the trip with us to Zippers?!?! Also, Greg has a major announcement which is truly a game changer. What is the major announcement? You have to listen to Episode 300 and find out!
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Episode 299--Manimal Revisited
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
In our second 'revisited' episode, we go back to the first half of episode 3 and take a second look at the short-lived NBC perennial bomb Manimal. We get deeper into the show, the guests, and we have Chico present this time around.
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Live Show 20–Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Director’s Cut)
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Saturday Aug 20, 2022
Greg and Chico continue their livewatches of the original Star Trek movies as they look at what is regarded as the best Trek movie in The Wrath of KHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
Just a note this livewatch will be looking at the Director's Cut of the movie and not the Theatrical Cut. If you have the Director's Cut of the movie on either DVD, Blu-ray or Digital, Greg will give you instructions at the start on how to follow along with the episode.
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Live Show 19–Obi-Wan Kenobi - Episodes 3 & 4
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Greg and Chico resume their livewatch of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ as they look at the middle episodes as Obi-Wan and Young Leia encounter a not-so friendly alien truck driver, imperial spies and Ice Cube's kid.
Here are the timecodes to sync up with Episodes 3 & 4, if you are following along on Disney+.
Episode 3 - 1:46
Episode 4 - 45:35