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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
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Live Show 40–Titanic II
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
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 remember never to let go!
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Episode 366--Pushing Daisies
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
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.
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Live Show 38–The Kissing Booth 2
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
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."
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Episode 353--Tucker’s Witch
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
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.
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Episode 350--The Slap (US)
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
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?
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Episode 349--Finder of Lost Loves
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we're talking about a real-life finder of lost loves, who became the main character in this drama from 1984-5. The series is loaded with guest stars, which is unsurprising since this was an Aaron Spelling production.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Episode 346--Superdome
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
We're nearing The Big Game and we're talking about a made-for-TV movie about a serial killer who takes out people associated with the two teams playing for it all. A star-studded cast struggles to make it to Super Sunday in the 1978 flick Superdome.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Episode 330--MacGruder and Loud
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
It's 1985 and ABC wants to capitalize on Cagney & Lacey and Hill Street Blues, which were big hits on other networks...but let's make them married! MacGruder and Loud premiered after "The Big Game" in 1985, but barely made it to Spring 1985.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Episode 319--Mr. President
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
It's the start of November and election time is around the corner. We felt it was appropriate to visit this relevant dramedy turned comedy with George C. Scott from FOX's early days.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Episode 309--Half Nelson
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
NBC might have made a big comeback in the mid-1980s, but there was one huge weakness for them--Friday nights at 9 PM against shows like Benson and Dallas. Half Nelson was another Friday at 9 victim, succumbing after a month and a half. But it had a lot of big names!