60 acast.com Raised on Television https://www.raisedontelevision.com/ en © 2024 Weekend Media Group® LLC Weekend Media Group® LLC We grew up in a time when TV wasn’t just background noise – it was the main event. Raised in the era between bell-bottoms and big hair, we didn’t just watch history; we lived it through our TV screens. We witnessed television transform from angst-filled sitcoms and gritty hour long dramas to feel-good family comedies and hour long dramas that highlighted the excess of the 80’s. These shows not only entertained us but also reflected the shifting tides of the times.


Our love for television runs deep – maybe a little too deep – but we’re okay with that. There was a ton of great TV when we were growing up, and we think those unforgettable episodes in our past, plus the ones that came before and after, deserve another moment in the spotlight. Whether it’s for the laughs, the lessons, or just a fat cup of nostalgia, these shows had that special something that keeps us coming back. That’s why we’re diving headfirst into the best episodes ever (handpicked by experts and some by our very biased selves), sharing our thoughts, a few laughs, and maybe even some trivia you didn’t know you needed. 


So, if you’re as TV-obsessed as we are, put down the remote, grab your buds (ear and otherwise!)  and join us as we check out some binge, and sometimes cringe-worthy television!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We grew up in a time when TV wasn’t just background noise – it was the main event. Raised in the era between bell-bottoms and big hair, we didn’t just watch history; we lived it through our TV screens. We witnessed television transform from angst-filled sitcoms and gritty hour long dramas to feel-good family comedies and hour long dramas that highlighted the excess of the 80’s. These shows not only entertained us but also reflected the shifting tides of the times.


Our love for television runs deep – maybe a little too deep – but we’re okay with that. There was a ton of great TV when we were growing up, and we think those unforgettable episodes in our past, plus the ones that came before and after, deserve another moment in the spotlight. Whether it’s for the laughs, the lessons, or just a fat cup of nostalgia, these shows had that special something that keeps us coming back. That’s why we’re diving headfirst into the best episodes ever (handpicked by experts and some by our very biased selves), sharing our thoughts, a few laughs, and maybe even some trivia you didn’t know you needed. 


So, if you’re as TV-obsessed as we are, put down the remote, grab your buds (ear and otherwise!)  and join us as we check out some binge, and sometimes cringe-worthy television!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> true Weekend Media Group® LLC info+64651c5132c63500114d69a8@mg-eu.acast.com 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 raised-on-television episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64651c5132c63500114d69a8/1725425435532-76ad0e65-004b-4c94-901b-1fdaa867d091.jpeg https://www.raisedontelevision.com/ Raised on Television <![CDATA[#50. The Bob Newart Show (1977), "Death be my Destiny"]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:02:48 68826fe72a38d6f5cb5b6e9a false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/50-the-bob-newart-show-1977-death-be-my-destiny 68826fe72a38d6f5cb5b6e9a 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 50-the-bob-newart-show-1977-death-be-my-destiny full 1 49 It’s the late ‘70s, baby and nothing screams polyester-clad perfection quite like The Bob Newhart Show. We’re talkin’ shag carpet, wood paneling, and those absolutely criminal suit patterns Dr. Bob wears like a badge of honor.


In this episode, we catch up with everyone’s favorite low-key therapist and his neighbor Howard Borden—a.k.a. Major Healey in our hearts—as Howard has a major freak-out mid-flight and is now grounded… emotionally, spiritually, and literally.


So who’s gonna help him overcome his fear of flying? Dr. Bob, of course! That is… until Bob has his own brush with the grim reaper, and suddenly we’ve got two grown men dealing with existential dread and airline anxiety—prime ‘70s sitcom fuel, folks.


There’s neurosis. There’s denial. There’s a mild, passive-aggressive group therapy session. It’s everything we loved about the decade (not without having to live through gas shortages or the rise of disco.

So does this high-flying episode deserve a spot on TV Guide’s all-time list? Or should it stay grounded next to Howard’s carry-on? Smash that play button and let’s find out!


And while you’re at it, punch that fifth star and hit “submit” like your love life depends on it—because we’ll love you forever. Cross our leisure suits and hope to fly.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> It’s the late ‘70s, baby and nothing screams polyester-clad perfection quite like The Bob Newhart Show. We’re talkin’ shag carpet, wood paneling, and those absolutely criminal suit patterns Dr. Bob wears like a badge of honor.


In this episode, we catch up with everyone’s favorite low-key therapist and his neighbor Howard Borden—a.k.a. Major Healey in our hearts—as Howard has a major freak-out mid-flight and is now grounded… emotionally, spiritually, and literally.


So who’s gonna help him overcome his fear of flying? Dr. Bob, of course! That is… until Bob has his own brush with the grim reaper, and suddenly we’ve got two grown men dealing with existential dread and airline anxiety—prime ‘70s sitcom fuel, folks.


There’s neurosis. There’s denial. There’s a mild, passive-aggressive group therapy session. It’s everything we loved about the decade (not without having to live through gas shortages or the rise of disco.

So does this high-flying episode deserve a spot on TV Guide’s all-time list? Or should it stay grounded next to Howard’s carry-on? Smash that play button and let’s find out!


And while you’re at it, punch that fifth star and hit “submit” like your love life depends on it—because we’ll love you forever. Cross our leisure suits and hope to fly.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Miniseries Special! The Miniseries Special! Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:00:54 68826c4ce0a86cc3abbed5be true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/the-miniseries-special 68826c4ce0a86cc3abbed5be 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 the-miniseries-special full 1 48 “Tonight, a very special presentation…”


Before bingeing was a thing and long before streaming was even a twinkle in the internet’s eye, there was the mighty miniseries, a multi-night television event so important, your parents made popcorn and told you to sit still or go to bed. And this week, we're celebrating the golden age of those limited-run epics that hijacked the weeknight schedule and the cultural conversation.


We’re talkin’ mid-70s to 80s mini-series glory, baby. Think:

  • Roots – The one that changed everything.
  • Shōgun – Feudal Japan never looked so prime time.
  • The Thorn Birds – Forbidden love, brooding priests, and confused teenagers across America.
  • North and South – Civil War, high drama, and more sideburns than should be legal.


These weren’t just TV shows… they were EVENTS. People planned dinners around them. VCRs were programmed (badly). And you knew it was serious when the network voice said, “Tonight, on a special presentation of…”


So pull up a shag carpet square, cue the synth-heavy score, and join us as we remember the sweeping drama, the wild fashion, and the moments that made us feel fancy because it wasn’t just a regular show, it was a mini-series.


Is your favorite epic included? Did we snub your mom’s all-time fave? There’s only one way to find out—hit play.


And while you’re at it, give us a rating… because if we were a mini-series, we’d want to be a 5-night ratings juggernaut.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> “Tonight, a very special presentation…”


Before bingeing was a thing and long before streaming was even a twinkle in the internet’s eye, there was the mighty miniseries, a multi-night television event so important, your parents made popcorn and told you to sit still or go to bed. And this week, we're celebrating the golden age of those limited-run epics that hijacked the weeknight schedule and the cultural conversation.


We’re talkin’ mid-70s to 80s mini-series glory, baby. Think:

  • Roots – The one that changed everything.
  • Shōgun – Feudal Japan never looked so prime time.
  • The Thorn Birds – Forbidden love, brooding priests, and confused teenagers across America.
  • North and South – Civil War, high drama, and more sideburns than should be legal.


These weren’t just TV shows… they were EVENTS. People planned dinners around them. VCRs were programmed (badly). And you knew it was serious when the network voice said, “Tonight, on a special presentation of…”


So pull up a shag carpet square, cue the synth-heavy score, and join us as we remember the sweeping drama, the wild fashion, and the moments that made us feel fancy because it wasn’t just a regular show, it was a mini-series.


Is your favorite epic included? Did we snub your mom’s all-time fave? There’s only one way to find out—hit play.


And while you’re at it, give us a rating… because if we were a mini-series, we’d want to be a 5-night ratings juggernaut.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#51. Perry Mason (1966), "The Case of the Deadly Verdict"]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:07:59 68826b312a38d6f5cb5a5b98 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/51-perry-mason-1966-the-case-of-the-deadly-verdict 68826b312a38d6f5cb5a5b98 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 51-perry-mason-1966-the-case-of-the-deadly-verdict full 1 47 This Week on Raised on Television: Perry Mason Loses?!


This week, we’re throwing it way back again ... this time to 1966, Season 7 of Perry Mason.


The courtroom legend himself finally takes an “L”… sort of. In this rare twist, Perry is actually foiled! Not by the prosecution, not by a surprise witness, but by his own client, who decides to play keep-away with critical evidence. Bad move. Guilty verdict. Cue the dramatic organ sting.


But if you think that’s where the story ends, you clearly don’t know Perry Mason. With the ever-capable Della Street and man-of-action Paul Drake at his side, Perry’s not letting a little thing like a conviction stop him from sniffing out the real culprit. This episode turns into a courtroom whodunnit with classic Mason flair.


For those of us who grew up dreaming of being lawyers, Perry Mason was the gold standard: cool under pressure, always prepared, and able to break down a witness like it was his superpower. Sadly, real-life lawyering rarely involves dramatic confessions on the stand (trust us).


So… does Mason turn the tide? Does his client get a second shot at justice? And more importantly, does this episode earn a spot on TV Guide's list of greats, and if so, is it sitting pretty in the right place? Smash that play button to find out.


And hey—if you’re enjoying the ride, toss us some stars. Five would be ideal, but we’ll take as many as you can legally give. 🎙️⚖️⭐

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This Week on Raised on Television: Perry Mason Loses?!


This week, we’re throwing it way back again ... this time to 1966, Season 7 of Perry Mason.


The courtroom legend himself finally takes an “L”… sort of. In this rare twist, Perry is actually foiled! Not by the prosecution, not by a surprise witness, but by his own client, who decides to play keep-away with critical evidence. Bad move. Guilty verdict. Cue the dramatic organ sting.


But if you think that’s where the story ends, you clearly don’t know Perry Mason. With the ever-capable Della Street and man-of-action Paul Drake at his side, Perry’s not letting a little thing like a conviction stop him from sniffing out the real culprit. This episode turns into a courtroom whodunnit with classic Mason flair.


For those of us who grew up dreaming of being lawyers, Perry Mason was the gold standard: cool under pressure, always prepared, and able to break down a witness like it was his superpower. Sadly, real-life lawyering rarely involves dramatic confessions on the stand (trust us).


So… does Mason turn the tide? Does his client get a second shot at justice? And more importantly, does this episode earn a spot on TV Guide's list of greats, and if so, is it sitting pretty in the right place? Smash that play button to find out.


And hey—if you’re enjoying the ride, toss us some stars. Five would be ideal, but we’ll take as many as you can legally give. 🎙️⚖️⭐

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#52. Gilligan's Island (1966) "The Producer"]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:01:22 684d9c49ee64da20d52a3cac true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/56-gilligans-island-1966-the-producer 684d9c49ee64da20d52a3cac 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 56-gilligans-island-1966-the-producer full 1 46 Episode 52 – Phil Silvers Takes the Island: Hecuba and Hamlet on Gilligan’s Island


We’re marshalling right along to number 56 with a back-to-back Phil Silvers double feature! This week, Silvers swaps out his stripes from The Phil Silvers Show to guest star as egotistical Hollywood producer Harold Hecuba on Gilligan’s Island.


After Hecuba’s plane crash-lands on the most conveniently hard-to-find island in the Pacific, he’s not exactly impressed. Not with the survivors (a tour group straight out of central casting), not with their luxurious-for-a-three-hour-cruise wardrobes, and definitely not with the acting chops of the island’s resident movie star. The solution? The castaways stage a musical version of Hamlet, because… obviously.


Take a fun detour back to 1966 when TV didn’t have to be prestige to be perfect. Nobody tuned in to Gilligan’s Island for gravitas—we tuned in because it was pure, campy joy. So hit play and join our hosts as they break down why this episode made the cut for TV Guide’s 100 Greatest and whether they think it deserves the honor.


And hey—while you're reliving the coconut-fueled chaos, don’t forget to leave us five stars and a review. It helps more than a bamboo transmitter!


Visit raisedontelevision.com to learn more about the legendary Sherwood Schwartz, the mastermind behind the mayhem!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Episode 52 – Phil Silvers Takes the Island: Hecuba and Hamlet on Gilligan’s Island


We’re marshalling right along to number 56 with a back-to-back Phil Silvers double feature! This week, Silvers swaps out his stripes from The Phil Silvers Show to guest star as egotistical Hollywood producer Harold Hecuba on Gilligan’s Island.


After Hecuba’s plane crash-lands on the most conveniently hard-to-find island in the Pacific, he’s not exactly impressed. Not with the survivors (a tour group straight out of central casting), not with their luxurious-for-a-three-hour-cruise wardrobes, and definitely not with the acting chops of the island’s resident movie star. The solution? The castaways stage a musical version of Hamlet, because… obviously.


Take a fun detour back to 1966 when TV didn’t have to be prestige to be perfect. Nobody tuned in to Gilligan’s Island for gravitas—we tuned in because it was pure, campy joy. So hit play and join our hosts as they break down why this episode made the cut for TV Guide’s 100 Greatest and whether they think it deserves the honor.


And hey—while you're reliving the coconut-fueled chaos, don’t forget to leave us five stars and a review. It helps more than a bamboo transmitter!


Visit raisedontelevision.com to learn more about the legendary Sherwood Schwartz, the mastermind behind the mayhem!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#53. The Phil Silvers Show (1955) "The Eating Contest"]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT 47:08 68419873bab867d0df4007bc true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/53-the-phil-silvers-show-1955-the-eating-contest 68419873bab867d0df4007bc 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 53-the-phil-silvers-show-1955-the-eating-contest full 1 45 This week on Raised on Television…

It’s 1955, and we’re diving fork-first into one of the earliest sitcom classics: The Phil Silvers Show!

In this episode, Company B—perpetual underdogs in everything from inspections to softball—finally sees a glimmer of hope in an unlikely arena: an eating contest.


Their secret weapon? The legendary Ed "The Stomach" Honnegan, a man whose appetite is as bottomless as his stomach is boundless.

But when Bilko’s involved, you know there’s going to be a twist—or three.


Will Company B finally taste victory? Or is this just another classic setup for a spectacular (and hilarious) flameout?

Hit play to find out ... and decide for yourself whether this episode earns its place on TV Guide’s 100 Best Episodes of All Time,

or if our hosts’ takes left you hungrier for something else.


Don’t forget to feed our egos: tap those five stars, leave a quick review, and share us with your fellow classic TV lovers!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week on Raised on Television…

It’s 1955, and we’re diving fork-first into one of the earliest sitcom classics: The Phil Silvers Show!

In this episode, Company B—perpetual underdogs in everything from inspections to softball—finally sees a glimmer of hope in an unlikely arena: an eating contest.


Their secret weapon? The legendary Ed "The Stomach" Honnegan, a man whose appetite is as bottomless as his stomach is boundless.

But when Bilko’s involved, you know there’s going to be a twist—or three.


Will Company B finally taste victory? Or is this just another classic setup for a spectacular (and hilarious) flameout?

Hit play to find out ... and decide for yourself whether this episode earns its place on TV Guide’s 100 Best Episodes of All Time,

or if our hosts’ takes left you hungrier for something else.


Don’t forget to feed our egos: tap those five stars, leave a quick review, and share us with your fellow classic TV lovers!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#54. The Cosby Show (1985) "Happy Anniversary."]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:04:11 68168d17cea66829865334d1 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/54-the-cosby-show-1985-happy-anniversary 68168d17cea66829865334d1 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 54-the-cosby-show-1985-happy-anniversary full 1 44 Sooooo ... sometimes relationships are complicated. Sometimes our friends let us down. Sometimes we have to remember the "before we found some things out" time. Not talking about anything in particular, just saying.


Today our hosts dive head first into the 1980's! The then-wildy popular Cosby Show was a prime time juggernaut for NBC and helped to raise ratings for the shows around it. This particular episode, number three of season two, celebrates grandparents Russell and Anna's 49th wedding anniversary with a portrait of them as newlyweds and ends with a family lip-synch of a Ray Charles classic.


Hit play and see what our hosts think about this week's entry!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Sooooo ... sometimes relationships are complicated. Sometimes our friends let us down. Sometimes we have to remember the "before we found some things out" time. Not talking about anything in particular, just saying.


Today our hosts dive head first into the 1980's! The then-wildy popular Cosby Show was a prime time juggernaut for NBC and helped to raise ratings for the shows around it. This particular episode, number three of season two, celebrates grandparents Russell and Anna's 49th wedding anniversary with a portrait of them as newlyweds and ends with a family lip-synch of a Ray Charles classic.


Hit play and see what our hosts think about this week's entry!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#55. The Prisoner (1968) "Fall Out."]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT 53:05 681689d5a1c12fc29929ac80 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/55-the-prisoner-1968-fall-out 681689d5a1c12fc29929ac80 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 55-the-prisoner-1968-fall-out full 1 43

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#57 On the Air (1992) "The Lester Guy Show." and #56 The Burns & Allen Show (1954) "Columbia Pictures doing Burns & Allen Story."]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:03:59 6816848ba1c12fc299274932 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/57-on-the-air-1992-the-lester-guy-show-and-56-the-burns-alle 6816848ba1c12fc299274932 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 57-on-the-air-1992-the-lester-guy-show-and-56-the-burns-alle full 1 42 It’s a two-fer kind of week, and we’re serving it up retro-style!


First on the lineup: a show you probably haven’t heard of—heck, even we hadn’t. It’s On the Air, a delightfully oddball ABC sitcom from the summer of ’92 that ran for a grand total of seven episodes—four of which didn’t even air in the U.S. (which feels like the TV equivalent of being ghosted mid-season).


Then we hit rewind for something truly timeless: The Burns and Allen Show, featuring the original comedy power couple, George Burns and Gracie Allen. Here’s the thing about us Gen X’ers—we grew up watching legends like George Burns, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Karen Carpenter, and Mary Tyler Moore (usually on a gigantic wood-paneled Zenith TV with only a 20-inch screen). We didn’t always know how great they were—we just knew they were popular with our parents and until we developed our own tastes, we liked what they liked and some of what they liked never left us

.

So join us as we unpack the forgotten weirdness of On the Air... and celebrate the enduring genius of George and Gracie, who could still teach modern sitcoms a thing or two.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> It’s a two-fer kind of week, and we’re serving it up retro-style!


First on the lineup: a show you probably haven’t heard of—heck, even we hadn’t. It’s On the Air, a delightfully oddball ABC sitcom from the summer of ’92 that ran for a grand total of seven episodes—four of which didn’t even air in the U.S. (which feels like the TV equivalent of being ghosted mid-season).


Then we hit rewind for something truly timeless: The Burns and Allen Show, featuring the original comedy power couple, George Burns and Gracie Allen. Here’s the thing about us Gen X’ers—we grew up watching legends like George Burns, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Karen Carpenter, and Mary Tyler Moore (usually on a gigantic wood-paneled Zenith TV with only a 20-inch screen). We didn’t always know how great they were—we just knew they were popular with our parents and until we developed our own tastes, we liked what they liked and some of what they liked never left us

.

So join us as we unpack the forgotten weirdness of On the Air... and celebrate the enduring genius of George and Gracie, who could still teach modern sitcoms a thing or two.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#59. Green Acres (1968), "A Star Named Arnold is Born." and #58. The Odd Couple (1971), "The Fat Farm."]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:06:38 680ec183175ad6271005459f false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/59-green-acres-1968-a-star-named-arnold-is-born-and 680ec183175ad6271005459f 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 59-green-acres-1968-a-star-named-arnold-is-born-and full 1 41 It's a two-fer! So we've been off for a few weeks as Spring has been blowing us around, but we're back and with a vengence. Okay, so there's no vengence, just a gentleman farmer, two pigs (okay, one pig and one slob), a particularly prickly housemate, and Eva Gabor for comic relief!


So sit down, tune in, and see if one, both, or neither of these shows should be on the list!


And guess what? NEXT WEEK IS A TWO-FER, TOO, so stay tuned!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> It's a two-fer! So we've been off for a few weeks as Spring has been blowing us around, but we're back and with a vengence. Okay, so there's no vengence, just a gentleman farmer, two pigs (okay, one pig and one slob), a particularly prickly housemate, and Eva Gabor for comic relief!


So sit down, tune in, and see if one, both, or neither of these shows should be on the list!


And guess what? NEXT WEEK IS A TWO-FER, TOO, so stay tuned!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#60. Murder One (1995), "Chapter 1."]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT 1:29:45 67e03583639ec2394a37bc03 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/60-murder-one-1995-chapter-1 67e03583639ec2394a37bc03 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 60-murder-one-1995-chapter-1 full 1 40 We’re back — and hitting number 60 on the list with a bang:


After a short break, we return with Murder One, Steven Bochco’s ambitious legal drama that broke the mold with

its single-season arc centered around the high-profile murder of a 15-year-old girl.


While each episode sprinkles in standalone legal cases, the real hook was the slow-burn, week-to-week unraveling of the

central mystery — and episode one wastes no time building tension.


Join us as we revisit this bold experiment in storytelling. Does Murder One still hold up almost thirty years later?

Should it be this high on the list? And how did it change the way we think about serialized TV?


Tune in to hear our thoughts, share yours, and as always — thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, please consider

giving us a 5-star rating, and don’t forget to visit us online at raisedontelevision.com!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We’re back — and hitting number 60 on the list with a bang:


After a short break, we return with Murder One, Steven Bochco’s ambitious legal drama that broke the mold with

its single-season arc centered around the high-profile murder of a 15-year-old girl.


While each episode sprinkles in standalone legal cases, the real hook was the slow-burn, week-to-week unraveling of the

central mystery — and episode one wastes no time building tension.


Join us as we revisit this bold experiment in storytelling. Does Murder One still hold up almost thirty years later?

Should it be this high on the list? And how did it change the way we think about serialized TV?


Tune in to hear our thoughts, share yours, and as always — thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, please consider

giving us a 5-star rating, and don’t forget to visit us online at raisedontelevision.com!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#100 on the List! Friends (1996), "The One With the Prom Video"]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:01:00 GMT 51:20 67b24e606392e4a39f142a62 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/a-midweek-bonus-100-on-the-list-friends-1996-the-one-with-th 67b24e606392e4a39f142a62 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 a-midweek-bonus-100-on-the-list-friends-1996-the-one-with-th A Midweek Bonus!! full 1 39 If you've ever wondered where entry #100 was on the TV Guide list of the 100 Best Episodes of Television, it actually premiered on aNodPod as a back door pilot waaaay back in May of 2023. And while we had a lot of fun with aNodPod, one of our first podcasts, it's run its course but Raised on Television hasn't - so, you've asked for it and we've delivered ... ENTRY NUMBER 100 IS FINALLY HERE - so enjoy your midweek respite and listen in to see if this episode deserves to be on the list and if so, whether it is appropriately place!


And please, we're dying for your approval, so how about giving us a five star rating and then heading over to raisedontelevision.com and checking out the blog? Please? Pretty please? Seriously, would it kill you to show a little love in the month of the Valentine??

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> If you've ever wondered where entry #100 was on the TV Guide list of the 100 Best Episodes of Television, it actually premiered on aNodPod as a back door pilot waaaay back in May of 2023. And while we had a lot of fun with aNodPod, one of our first podcasts, it's run its course but Raised on Television hasn't - so, you've asked for it and we've delivered ... ENTRY NUMBER 100 IS FINALLY HERE - so enjoy your midweek respite and listen in to see if this episode deserves to be on the list and if so, whether it is appropriately place!


And please, we're dying for your approval, so how about giving us a five star rating and then heading over to raisedontelevision.com and checking out the blog? Please? Pretty please? Seriously, would it kill you to show a little love in the month of the Valentine??

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#61. Car 54, Where Are You? (1962), "How smart can you get?"]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:01:00 GMT 44:23 67b0d63df7ed892410da0863 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/61-car-54-where-are-you-1962-how-smart-can-you-get 67b0d63df7ed892410da0863 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 61-car-54-where-are-you-1962-how-smart-can-you-get full 1 38 The precinct gets a fresh batch of rookies, straight from the top of the class, and Lt. Cushman decides they should ride along with veteran cops for some real-world experience. Sounds reasonable—until genius-level rookie Reginald Corrigan gets assigned to ride with Toody and Muldoon. Captain Block tries to intervene ... because, let's face it, this pairing has disaster written all over it!


The always entertaining (and very much missed) Fred Gwynn stars in this February 1962 outing from season one of Car 54. Hit play and see if our hosts agree with this episode's entrty on the top 100 lists of TV episodes!


And while you're hitting things, hit five stars and maybe give us a visit at www.raisedontelevision.com and check out our blog!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The precinct gets a fresh batch of rookies, straight from the top of the class, and Lt. Cushman decides they should ride along with veteran cops for some real-world experience. Sounds reasonable—until genius-level rookie Reginald Corrigan gets assigned to ride with Toody and Muldoon. Captain Block tries to intervene ... because, let's face it, this pairing has disaster written all over it!


The always entertaining (and very much missed) Fred Gwynn stars in this February 1962 outing from season one of Car 54. Hit play and see if our hosts agree with this episode's entrty on the top 100 lists of TV episodes!


And while you're hitting things, hit five stars and maybe give us a visit at www.raisedontelevision.com and check out our blog!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#62. The Beverly Hillbillies (1964), "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood.'']]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:01:00 GMT 51:50 67a5a3a9340a5590cd85935a true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/62-the-beverly-hillbillies-1964-hedda-hoppers-hollywood 67a5a3a9340a5590cd85935a 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 62-the-beverly-hillbillies-1964-hedda-hoppers-hollywood full 1 37 Come and listen to my story 'bout a Pod named Raised on Television ... okay, so that doesn't really work with Flatt and Scruggs but you have to admit that this theme song is a bit of an earworm!


This week's entry is number 62 on the TV Guide list and this particular episode pits the Clamplet clan against Mr. Drysdale as the Jed and family help help Hedda Hopper save Mammouth Studios while Drysdale is working hard to end it ... typical Clampett fun but worthy of an entry on the list? Hit play and find out what our hosts think! And don't forget to visit us online at www.raisedontelevision.com and hey, while you're still here, maybe hit five stars? We'll love you forever, we promise!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Come and listen to my story 'bout a Pod named Raised on Television ... okay, so that doesn't really work with Flatt and Scruggs but you have to admit that this theme song is a bit of an earworm!


This week's entry is number 62 on the TV Guide list and this particular episode pits the Clamplet clan against Mr. Drysdale as the Jed and family help help Hedda Hopper save Mammouth Studios while Drysdale is working hard to end it ... typical Clampett fun but worthy of an entry on the list? Hit play and find out what our hosts think! And don't forget to visit us online at www.raisedontelevision.com and hey, while you're still here, maybe hit five stars? We'll love you forever, we promise!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#63. Taxi (1979), "Revernend Jim: Space Odyssey"]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:01:00 GMT 52:52 679ce87b1a9314ad31926917 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/taxi-1979-revernend-jim-space-odyssey 679ce87b1a9314ad31926917 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 taxi-1979-revernend-jim-space-odyssey full 1 36 First appearing in a season one episode conducting the sham marriage of Latka to a call girl, Christopher Lloyd reprises his role of Reverend Jim Ignatowsi in this season two episode where he becomes a series regular. The cab crew runs into the sixties leftover at a cafe and decide to help him get a job at Sunshine Cab but they first have to convince the never sunny Louie (but always funny Danny DeVito) to hire him.


For all you late-70's, early-80's TV lovers, this one's for you! Tune in and see what our hosts think of this week's entry on TV Guide's Top 100 and stay for a few laughs, too. Don't forget to visit us online at www.raisedontelevision.com, and hey, while you're at it, maybe give us a five star rating ... we're desperate for your love!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> First appearing in a season one episode conducting the sham marriage of Latka to a call girl, Christopher Lloyd reprises his role of Reverend Jim Ignatowsi in this season two episode where he becomes a series regular. The cab crew runs into the sixties leftover at a cafe and decide to help him get a job at Sunshine Cab but they first have to convince the never sunny Louie (but always funny Danny DeVito) to hire him.


For all you late-70's, early-80's TV lovers, this one's for you! Tune in and see what our hosts think of this week's entry on TV Guide's Top 100 and stay for a few laughs, too. Don't forget to visit us online at www.raisedontelevision.com, and hey, while you're at it, maybe give us a five star rating ... we're desperate for your love!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#64. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), "The Best-Dressed Man"]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:01:39 GMT 57:07 67759be66768fc427143bf07 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/the-many-loves-of-dobie-gillis-1959-the-best-dressed-man 67759be66768fc427143bf07 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 the-many-loves-of-dobie-gillis-1959-the-best-dressed-man full 1 35 Dobie Gillis has a plan—become the snazziest dresser in town and watch the ladies flock to him like moths to a very plaid flame. But when his fashion-forward aspirations clash with reality (and his dad’s wallet), so he finds another way to thread the needle (really bad pun intended!) to battle wealthy Milton for young Thalia's gold-digging love.


Does it belong on the list? Hit play and find out what our hosts think! And be sure to visit www.raisedontelevision.com for more!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dobie Gillis has a plan—become the snazziest dresser in town and watch the ladies flock to him like moths to a very plaid flame. But when his fashion-forward aspirations clash with reality (and his dad’s wallet), so he finds another way to thread the needle (really bad pun intended!) to battle wealthy Milton for young Thalia's gold-digging love.


Does it belong on the list? Hit play and find out what our hosts think! And be sure to visit www.raisedontelevision.com for more!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Special Episode: Shows we watched as kids when we were home sick from school Special Episode: Shows we watched as kids when we were home sick from school Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:01:33 GMT 1:19:28 6775994fc82b0a6413d4240d true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/special-episode-shows-we-watched-as-kids-when-we-were-home-s 6775994fc82b0a6413d4240d 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 special-episode-shows-we-watched-as-kids-when-we-were-home-s full 1 After an unintential holiday hiatius we're back and we hope your holidays were great and for some, still ongoing! Though this ep was recorded last year we're kicking off the New Year with a special episode all about those shows we watched when we were home from school because we were sick. From morning shows to afternoon talk shows, soaps and reruns to early evening news, we cover it all.


Hit play and settle in for a trip down memory lane ... and be sure to visit www.raisedontelevision.com and share with us the shows YOU watched during those sick days!


We appreciate you joining us and we wish you a happy and prosperous 2025!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> After an unintential holiday hiatius we're back and we hope your holidays were great and for some, still ongoing! Though this ep was recorded last year we're kicking off the New Year with a special episode all about those shows we watched when we were home from school because we were sick. From morning shows to afternoon talk shows, soaps and reruns to early evening news, we cover it all.


Hit play and settle in for a trip down memory lane ... and be sure to visit www.raisedontelevision.com and share with us the shows YOU watched during those sick days!


We appreciate you joining us and we wish you a happy and prosperous 2025!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#65. Northern Exposure (1990), "The Aurora Borealis"]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:01:02 GMT 1:00:35 674cc665a12aa442327a9064 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/65-northern-exposure-1990-the-aurora-borealis 674cc665a12aa442327a9064 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 65-northern-exposure-1990-the-aurora-borealis full 1 34 We hope everyone in the USA had a nice Thanksgiving and is ready for a healthy slice of the full moon as it hits Cicely and causes things get Northern Exposure-ly weird: Ruth-Anne eats steak for breakfast, Chris tapes his show to sculpt "Aurora Borealis," and Joel meets Adam—a grumpy gourmet chef in the woods that may, or may not be green-headed. Meanwhile, a Harley-riding stranger named Bernard shows up, bonds with Chris over Jung, and they discover they’re secret brothers. As the Northern Lights dazzle, Adam vanishes, leaving Joel with a garlic press and a wild story no one believes. Join our hosts as they welcome you to Cicely!


If you've never watched Northern Exposure before, you should ... and you should definitely hit play to see if this episode really belongs on the list as one of televisions best! And don't forget to check out our website, raisedontelevision.com and if you like what we're doing, please consider giving us a written review and rating!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We hope everyone in the USA had a nice Thanksgiving and is ready for a healthy slice of the full moon as it hits Cicely and causes things get Northern Exposure-ly weird: Ruth-Anne eats steak for breakfast, Chris tapes his show to sculpt "Aurora Borealis," and Joel meets Adam—a grumpy gourmet chef in the woods that may, or may not be green-headed. Meanwhile, a Harley-riding stranger named Bernard shows up, bonds with Chris over Jung, and they discover they’re secret brothers. As the Northern Lights dazzle, Adam vanishes, leaving Joel with a garlic press and a wild story no one believes. Join our hosts as they welcome you to Cicely!


If you've never watched Northern Exposure before, you should ... and you should definitely hit play to see if this episode really belongs on the list as one of televisions best! And don't forget to check out our website, raisedontelevision.com and if you like what we're doing, please consider giving us a written review and rating!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#66. The Simpsons (1993), "Gabbo is Fabbo"]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:01:43 GMT 1:08:02 673a491e791b5531c00e5049 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/66-the-simpsons-1993-gabbo-is-fabbo 673a491e791b5531c00e5049 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 66-the-simpsons-1993-gabbo-is-fabbo full 1 33 A new show blows into Springfield and takes on Krusty -- Arthur Crandall and his dummy Gabbo, and they're met with great success. So much so that Krusty the Clown's show is cancelled ... which is odd as there doesn't appear to be an abundance of programming in fictional Springfield, buy anyway ... Bart and Lisa are soon on the task of helping Krusty get his show back with a comback special.


The Simpsons, currently in its 36th season (2024-25) has enjoyed incredible commercial and critical success and without a doubt, has earned a place on this list. Hit play and find out if this particular episode is the one our hosts would have chosen.


And don't forget to check out raisedontelevision.com for more and if you're enjoying the pod, please consider giving us a 5-star review and join our mailing list on our website!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A new show blows into Springfield and takes on Krusty -- Arthur Crandall and his dummy Gabbo, and they're met with great success. So much so that Krusty the Clown's show is cancelled ... which is odd as there doesn't appear to be an abundance of programming in fictional Springfield, buy anyway ... Bart and Lisa are soon on the task of helping Krusty get his show back with a comback special.


The Simpsons, currently in its 36th season (2024-25) has enjoyed incredible commercial and critical success and without a doubt, has earned a place on this list. Hit play and find out if this particular episode is the one our hosts would have chosen.


And don't forget to check out raisedontelevision.com for more and if you're enjoying the pod, please consider giving us a 5-star review and join our mailing list on our website!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#67. Get Smart (1968) "The Groovy Guru"]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:01:22 GMT 1:07:20 6726676b06d11a0e53ab45a5 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/67-get-smart-1968-the-groovy-guru 6726676b06d11a0e53ab45a5 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 67-get-smart-1968-the-groovy-guru full 1 32 A classic from the not so distant (okay, kind of distant <<sigh>>) past, Get Smart makes an entrance on the list week! This 1968 episode from season three of the campy spy show starring the slap-sticky Don Adams as Agent 86 and Barbara Feldon as the always on top of it Agent 99, deals with a maniacal guru trying to control the minds of teens ... of course this pure fantasy as anyone whose raised teenagers knows you can't even get them to pick up their socks much less control their minds, but nonetheless, the Groovy Guru is churning out zombies and the top agents from CONTROL have little time to save the day.


Hit play to find out why this episode of 60's spy fun is on the list of the 100 greates episodes of television ... and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And while you're hitting things, go ahead and hit that number 5 star and hammer out a quick "we love you" post ... we love feedback and I promise, we'll love you in return!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A classic from the not so distant (okay, kind of distant <<sigh>>) past, Get Smart makes an entrance on the list week! This 1968 episode from season three of the campy spy show starring the slap-sticky Don Adams as Agent 86 and Barbara Feldon as the always on top of it Agent 99, deals with a maniacal guru trying to control the minds of teens ... of course this pure fantasy as anyone whose raised teenagers knows you can't even get them to pick up their socks much less control their minds, but nonetheless, the Groovy Guru is churning out zombies and the top agents from CONTROL have little time to save the day.


Hit play to find out why this episode of 60's spy fun is on the list of the 100 greates episodes of television ... and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And while you're hitting things, go ahead and hit that number 5 star and hammer out a quick "we love you" post ... we love feedback and I promise, we'll love you in return!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[ #68. Family Ties (1987) "A' My Name is Alex"]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:01:00 GMT 1:05:55 671c5b0ee1ae5a1f28606acb true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/68-family-ties-1987-a-my-name-is-alex 671c5b0ee1ae5a1f28606acb 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 68-family-ties-1987-a-my-name-is-alex full 1 31 This particular episode, a two-parter airing first on March 12, 1987, tackles death when Alex processes through the loss of his friend Greg and the guilt he feels because he should have been in the car. This episode takes an unconventional narrative approach, with Alex interacting with memories and his subconscious in almost dream-like vignettes, revealing layers of his personality and insecurities. This shift from the usual sitcom format allowed the episode to explore themes of grief and self-discovery more profoundly, earning critical acclaim, including an Emmy for its outstanding writing, a Writer's Guild and Director's Guild award.


Aside from its unconventional approach, outstanding writing and directing, and increidble acting, there's another aspect to the episode that can't be overlooked ... the fact that a lot of kids experience loss and really had no idea how to process their emotions much less how to talk to their parents about them, and their parents were also ill-equipped to help their kids through these complex emotions. Seeing someone else going through similar emotions had to have helped countless families through a medium that we sometimes forget really can do so much good.


Undoubtedly, this episode (both 1 & 2, counting them as a single episode) belong on this list. Do yourself a favor and download Pluto on your streaming device and watch this Season 5, Episode 23/24 masterpiece. The blend of humor mixed with pain reminds you why you love television ... and reminds us what televisoin really can be.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This particular episode, a two-parter airing first on March 12, 1987, tackles death when Alex processes through the loss of his friend Greg and the guilt he feels because he should have been in the car. This episode takes an unconventional narrative approach, with Alex interacting with memories and his subconscious in almost dream-like vignettes, revealing layers of his personality and insecurities. This shift from the usual sitcom format allowed the episode to explore themes of grief and self-discovery more profoundly, earning critical acclaim, including an Emmy for its outstanding writing, a Writer's Guild and Director's Guild award.


Aside from its unconventional approach, outstanding writing and directing, and increidble acting, there's another aspect to the episode that can't be overlooked ... the fact that a lot of kids experience loss and really had no idea how to process their emotions much less how to talk to their parents about them, and their parents were also ill-equipped to help their kids through these complex emotions. Seeing someone else going through similar emotions had to have helped countless families through a medium that we sometimes forget really can do so much good.


Undoubtedly, this episode (both 1 & 2, counting them as a single episode) belong on this list. Do yourself a favor and download Pluto on your streaming device and watch this Season 5, Episode 23/24 masterpiece. The blend of humor mixed with pain reminds you why you love television ... and reminds us what televisoin really can be.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#69. Buffalo Bill (1984), "Jerry Lewis Week"]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:01:15 GMT 1:19:52 67154187e3d9082a5a39ceb3 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/69-buffalo-bill-jerry-lewis-week 67154187e3d9082a5a39ceb3 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 69-buffalo-bill-jerry-lewis-week full 1 30 You know how some shows take time off and tell you in advance? Yeah, that's not us because, well, we don't really plan on taking time off it just sort of takes us off! We hope you enjoyed the few weeks off and that it helped you catch up on your other, less favorite podcasts that you sacrifice listening to so that you can take in ALL of the richness that each episode of Raised on Television has to offer!


Now, on with the show! We're on #69 on TV Guide's list and today's entry is a 1984 episode of Buffalo Bill, "Jerry Lewis Week. This is an interesting show with a great ensemble cast that Stephanie keenly points out is largely underutilized. So tune in for a breakdown of the episode and then we'll have some great bonus content for you later in the episode. We're glad to be back and even happier you're here!


Be sure to visit us online at raisedontelevision.com ... it's still a work in progress so you never quite know what you're going to find ;)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> You know how some shows take time off and tell you in advance? Yeah, that's not us because, well, we don't really plan on taking time off it just sort of takes us off! We hope you enjoyed the few weeks off and that it helped you catch up on your other, less favorite podcasts that you sacrifice listening to so that you can take in ALL of the richness that each episode of Raised on Television has to offer!


Now, on with the show! We're on #69 on TV Guide's list and today's entry is a 1984 episode of Buffalo Bill, "Jerry Lewis Week. This is an interesting show with a great ensemble cast that Stephanie keenly points out is largely underutilized. So tune in for a breakdown of the episode and then we'll have some great bonus content for you later in the episode. We're glad to be back and even happier you're here!


Be sure to visit us online at raisedontelevision.com ... it's still a work in progress so you never quite know what you're going to find ;)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#70. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990) "The Best of Both Worlds" Part I]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:01:34 GMT 1:14:28 66e395c251960f14a8f312e3 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/70-star-trek-the-next-generation-1990-the-best-of-both-world 66e395c251960f14a8f312e3 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 70-star-trek-the-next-generation-1990-the-best-of-both-world full 1 29 This week, we're diving deep into Star Trek: The Next Generation's iconic two-parter, "The Best of Both Worlds." Even though The Guide only put part one on the table, we believe both have to be viewed and, frankly, both should be included ... It’s Borg vs. the Federation as Captain Picard faces assimilation, leaving Riker to step up in a battle for humanity's survival. With intense action, unforgettable cliffhangers, and a career-defining dilemma for Riker, this episode changed Star Trek forever. Resistance is futile—but this rewatch isn't!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week, we're diving deep into Star Trek: The Next Generation's iconic two-parter, "The Best of Both Worlds." Even though The Guide only put part one on the table, we believe both have to be viewed and, frankly, both should be included ... It’s Borg vs. the Federation as Captain Picard faces assimilation, leaving Riker to step up in a battle for humanity's survival. With intense action, unforgettable cliffhangers, and a career-defining dilemma for Riker, this episode changed Star Trek forever. Resistance is futile—but this rewatch isn't!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#71. The Patty Duke Show (1964), "The Cousins"]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:01:35 GMT 1:19:32 66da5ce10ef29103a1b27f84 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/71-the-patty-duke-show-1964-the-cousins 66da5ce10ef29103a1b27f84 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 71-the-patty-duke-show-1964-the-cousins full 1 28 This week your hosts dive into #71 on TV Guide's 1997 list, an episode of The Patty Duke Show from 1964 titled "The Cousins." This first season ender was a flashback to when Patty's cousin Cathy first moved in with the fam and a case of mistaken identity quickly ensued, resulting in a confused boyfriend, who may have already been a bit confused about what he could really pull, a dad getting fired but he really wasn't, but was, but wasn't, and poor Cathy being ordered to clean up a mess that wasn’t her in a room that wasn’t hers in a house that wasn’t hers!


The episode is pretty pleasant way to spend nearly 30 minutes, and the three seasons of the eponymous show proved to be a great vehicle for the young Patty Duke on the heels of her Academy Award win for The Miracle Worker.


Whether it belongs on the list ... well, we'll leave that up to you, but as to whether it's a good show and worth watching, it's a definite yes from us. So hit play and listen in ... and also hit subscribe so you can keep up with us.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, Mr. Kotter! ... I almost forgot to mention ... please visit us at our new website at www.raisedontelevision.com where you can follow us, leave us a voicemail, check out our blog, listen to episodes, and more as we continue to add more content!


We appreciate you and your ongoing support!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week your hosts dive into #71 on TV Guide's 1997 list, an episode of The Patty Duke Show from 1964 titled "The Cousins." This first season ender was a flashback to when Patty's cousin Cathy first moved in with the fam and a case of mistaken identity quickly ensued, resulting in a confused boyfriend, who may have already been a bit confused about what he could really pull, a dad getting fired but he really wasn't, but was, but wasn't, and poor Cathy being ordered to clean up a mess that wasn’t her in a room that wasn’t hers in a house that wasn’t hers!


The episode is pretty pleasant way to spend nearly 30 minutes, and the three seasons of the eponymous show proved to be a great vehicle for the young Patty Duke on the heels of her Academy Award win for The Miracle Worker.


Whether it belongs on the list ... well, we'll leave that up to you, but as to whether it's a good show and worth watching, it's a definite yes from us. So hit play and listen in ... and also hit subscribe so you can keep up with us.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, Mr. Kotter! ... I almost forgot to mention ... please visit us at our new website at www.raisedontelevision.com where you can follow us, leave us a voicemail, check out our blog, listen to episodes, and more as we continue to add more content!


We appreciate you and your ongoing support!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#72. The X-Files (1997), "Small Potatoes"]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:01:26 GMT 1:17:44 66d386b1d4bfadabd697b968 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/72-the-x-files-1997-small-potatoes 66d386b1d4bfadabd697b968 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 72-the-x-files-1997-small-potatoes full 1 27 Small potatoes but tall tales ... or tails .. or small tails. It's The X-Files, so I'm sure the truth is out there ... somewhere!


This week our hosts unpack #72 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the top 100 episodes of television with an entry from season four of The X-Files, where Mulder and Scully investigate a town where five babies are born with tails—yes, tails—only to uncover that the culprit is an ordinary schlub with a very extraordinary talent: shape-shifting into anyone he likes. Think of him as the ultimate cosplayer, except he's using his powers to live out other people's lives... including Mulder’s.


Hit play and see what our hosts have to say about this week's entry and where it falls on the list. While you're at it, hit subscribe and maybe go ahead and smack all five of those starts in the review section and share the love!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Small potatoes but tall tales ... or tails .. or small tails. It's The X-Files, so I'm sure the truth is out there ... somewhere!


This week our hosts unpack #72 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the top 100 episodes of television with an entry from season four of The X-Files, where Mulder and Scully investigate a town where five babies are born with tails—yes, tails—only to uncover that the culprit is an ordinary schlub with a very extraordinary talent: shape-shifting into anyone he likes. Think of him as the ultimate cosplayer, except he's using his powers to live out other people's lives... including Mulder’s.


Hit play and see what our hosts have to say about this week's entry and where it falls on the list. While you're at it, hit subscribe and maybe go ahead and smack all five of those starts in the review section and share the love!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#73. Mister Ed (1963), "Leo Durocher Meets Mister Ed"]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:37:25 GMT 50:12 66bfc625ad68fd0165c72992 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/73-mister-ed-1963-leo-durocher-meets-mister-ed 66bfc625ad68fd0165c72992 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 73-mister-ed-1963-leo-durocher-meets-mister-ed full 1 26 First, before I forget, and this is very important ... -Abby, you need to get to work - DQ in Iola needs you!


Whew, with that out of the way, on to the episode -


Today, your hosts pick apart #73 on the list ... Mr. Ed. Now, I love horses and I love talking so it only makes sense that I'd like talking horses, but ... the list ... the 100 best episodes of television ... Mr. Ed and BEST. EPISODES. OF TELEVISION. Really?


Okay, I'm game. Let's hit play and find out what your hosts have to say about this week's entry. Also, don't forget to hit subscribe so you'll be notified when new episodes drop, especially since the guy behind the curtain sometimes forgets to hit "publish"!!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> First, before I forget, and this is very important ... -Abby, you need to get to work - DQ in Iola needs you!


Whew, with that out of the way, on to the episode -


Today, your hosts pick apart #73 on the list ... Mr. Ed. Now, I love horses and I love talking so it only makes sense that I'd like talking horses, but ... the list ... the 100 best episodes of television ... Mr. Ed and BEST. EPISODES. OF TELEVISION. Really?


Okay, I'm game. Let's hit play and find out what your hosts have to say about this week's entry. Also, don't forget to hit subscribe so you'll be notified when new episodes drop, especially since the guy behind the curtain sometimes forgets to hit "publish"!!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#74. Combat (1963) "Survival"]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:01:00 GMT 1:06:42 66acdcd41f6556b4b6e87a31 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/74-combat-1963-survival 66acdcd41f6556b4b6e87a31 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 74-combat-1963-survival full 1 25 We're back from vacation and ready to hit the ground running ... or just hit the ground, it's really too hot to be running.


This week we pick up with entry #74 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the Top 100 Episodes of Television with this1963 Robert Altman-directed episode of Combat staring Vic Morrow. For many of you Gen-Z''rs you may remember that Vic Morrow was killed in July 1982 along with actors Myca Dinh Le, age 7, and Renee Shin-Yi Chen, 6, while filming a scene for the movie The Twilight Zone. In this episode of Combat, a badly injured Sgt. Saunders, played by Morrow, is left behind enemy lines and attempts to make his way back to safety. Employing his own ideas reportedly while the executive producers were away led to Altman's firing from the show but created a unique piece of television.


Hit play to hear what our hosts have to say and, while you're at it, hit subscribe so you'll never miss an episode!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We're back from vacation and ready to hit the ground running ... or just hit the ground, it's really too hot to be running.


This week we pick up with entry #74 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the Top 100 Episodes of Television with this1963 Robert Altman-directed episode of Combat staring Vic Morrow. For many of you Gen-Z''rs you may remember that Vic Morrow was killed in July 1982 along with actors Myca Dinh Le, age 7, and Renee Shin-Yi Chen, 6, while filming a scene for the movie The Twilight Zone. In this episode of Combat, a badly injured Sgt. Saunders, played by Morrow, is left behind enemy lines and attempts to make his way back to safety. Employing his own ideas reportedly while the executive producers were away led to Altman's firing from the show but created a unique piece of television.


Hit play to hear what our hosts have to say and, while you're at it, hit subscribe so you'll never miss an episode!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#75. 3rd Rock From the Sun (1996), "Hotel Dick"]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:01:00 GMT 1:09:25 66885feaf5f883ab766339da true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/75-3rd-rock-from-the-sun-1996-hotel-dick 66885feaf5f883ab766339da 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 75-3rd-rock-from-the-sun-1996-hotel-dick full 1 24 It's back to the list this week with #75 on the list. A fun episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun where we have aliens offended with how they're portrayed, Aliens enjoying room service, and a television space pioneer complaining about his room service bill!


Jump into the this week's entry "Hotel Dick" from 1996 and join our hosts to see if you agree with them whether it belongs on the list or not!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> It's back to the list this week with #75 on the list. A fun episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun where we have aliens offended with how they're portrayed, Aliens enjoying room service, and a television space pioneer complaining about his room service bill!


Jump into the this week's entry "Hotel Dick" from 1996 and join our hosts to see if you agree with them whether it belongs on the list or not!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Theme Song Special The Theme Song Special Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:01:00 GMT 1:27:09 667ee0a0fad4724cde9e2b21 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/the-theme-song-special 667ee0a0fad4724cde9e2b21 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 the-theme-song-special The Earworm Edition! full 1 TV Theme Song Throwdown


In this special episode of "Raised on Television," our hosts, joined by special guest The Marine from the podcast Bovine Waste, dive into the catchy, nostalgic world of television theme songs. Brace yourself for a musical trip down memory lane as each host reveals their top 10 favorite TV theme songs.


From the iconic jingles that defined our childhoods to the tunes that still have us humming in the shower, no stone is left unturned. Will your favorite make the list? Will there be heated debates and surprising choices? Tune in to find out which theme songs reign supreme and which ones get a surprising snub. It's the ultimate earworm edition you won't want to miss!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> TV Theme Song Throwdown


In this special episode of "Raised on Television," our hosts, joined by special guest The Marine from the podcast Bovine Waste, dive into the catchy, nostalgic world of television theme songs. Brace yourself for a musical trip down memory lane as each host reveals their top 10 favorite TV theme songs.


From the iconic jingles that defined our childhoods to the tunes that still have us humming in the shower, no stone is left unturned. Will your favorite make the list? Will there be heated debates and surprising choices? Tune in to find out which theme songs reign supreme and which ones get a surprising snub. It's the ultimate earworm edition you won't want to miss!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#76. Lost in Space (1968), "The Great Vegetable Rebellion"]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:40:38 GMT 1:12:00 6675c926a4ecc3001250cc5f true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/76-lost-in-space-1968-the-great-vegetable-rebellion 6675c926a4ecc3001250cc5f 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 76-lost-in-space-1968-the-great-vegetable-rebellion full 1 23 This week's entry from the 1997 TV Guide Top 100 Episodes of Television is "The Great Vegetable Rebellion" episode of Lost in Space, from February 1968.


The Robinson family encounters a planet where all plant life is sentient. Dr. Smith, always charming and putting the needs of others before himself (oh, wait), is transformed into a giant stalk of celery (seems about right) by Tybo, the plant overlord. The Robinsons must find a way to rescue Dr. Smith and escape the planet before they too are turned into plants ... which is exactly why I don't eat vegetables! (But Lord help me if Chickens become sentient!).


Join Brian and Stephanie as they marshal through this top-notch episode of television history! And don't forget, next week is the THEME SONG SPECIAL! Each of our hosts, along with our special guest from Bovine Waste, The Marine!, will go through their top 10 theme songs from TV. We're a quarter of the way through the list, so keep plugging away with us!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week's entry from the 1997 TV Guide Top 100 Episodes of Television is "The Great Vegetable Rebellion" episode of Lost in Space, from February 1968.


The Robinson family encounters a planet where all plant life is sentient. Dr. Smith, always charming and putting the needs of others before himself (oh, wait), is transformed into a giant stalk of celery (seems about right) by Tybo, the plant overlord. The Robinsons must find a way to rescue Dr. Smith and escape the planet before they too are turned into plants ... which is exactly why I don't eat vegetables! (But Lord help me if Chickens become sentient!).


Join Brian and Stephanie as they marshal through this top-notch episode of television history! And don't forget, next week is the THEME SONG SPECIAL! Each of our hosts, along with our special guest from Bovine Waste, The Marine!, will go through their top 10 theme songs from TV. We're a quarter of the way through the list, so keep plugging away with us!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#77. Barney Miller (1976), "Hash"]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:01:00 GMT 1:19:07 666cb4de2dc79a00129aebdc false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/77-barney-miller-1976-hash 666cb4de2dc79a00129aebdc 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 77-barney-miller-1976-hash full 1 22 This week’s entry is a December 30, 1976 episode of the detective comedy, Barney Miller. As the title suggests, hashish plays a starring role as everyone in the squad except the Captain has eaten hash-laced brownies made by Wojo’s girlfriend … nonsense ensues both in the show and in the studio as we are excited to be joined by longtime dear friend Troy Bateman!


Join our hosts and special guest as they walk through this classic episode of an overall excellent program!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week’s entry is a December 30, 1976 episode of the detective comedy, Barney Miller. As the title suggests, hashish plays a starring role as everyone in the squad except the Captain has eaten hash-laced brownies made by Wojo’s girlfriend … nonsense ensues both in the show and in the studio as we are excited to be joined by longtime dear friend Troy Bateman!


Join our hosts and special guest as they walk through this classic episode of an overall excellent program!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#78. The Partridge Family (1971), "Soul Club'']]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:01:42 GMT 1:09:48 665b6b08f09faa0012b7a0f0 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/78-the-partridge-family-1971-soul-club 665b6b08f09faa0012b7a0f0 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 78-the-partridge-family-1971-soul-club full 1 21 In this week’s episode of Raised on Television, we dive into a classic episode of The Partridge Family, which comes in at #78 on TV Guide's top list of television episodes. Join us as we explore the adventures of the Partridge family, a group of rock musicians traveling the country in their iconic psychedelic bus. This time, the Partridges find themselves in a unique situation when a booking error sends them to the Firehouse, a new African-American club in Detroit that had eagerly awaited a performance by the Temptations.


The club's owners, the Simon brothers, have invested heavily to create a vibrant inner-city "community nightclub" aimed at bringing top acts to the area for an affordable admission fee. With the Temptations booked for their opening night, the Simons' financial future looked bright. However, the mix-up with the Partridges threatens to derail their plans, especially with a ruthless loan shark waiting to seize the club.


Despite not being the expected act, the Partridges step in to perform ... Tune in to hear our thoughts on this heartfelt episode, which includes a performance of "Bandala" by the Partridge family. We'll also discuss the impact of this episode, the cultural themes it touches on, and how it reflects the era's social issues.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this week’s episode of Raised on Television, we dive into a classic episode of The Partridge Family, which comes in at #78 on TV Guide's top list of television episodes. Join us as we explore the adventures of the Partridge family, a group of rock musicians traveling the country in their iconic psychedelic bus. This time, the Partridges find themselves in a unique situation when a booking error sends them to the Firehouse, a new African-American club in Detroit that had eagerly awaited a performance by the Temptations.


The club's owners, the Simon brothers, have invested heavily to create a vibrant inner-city "community nightclub" aimed at bringing top acts to the area for an affordable admission fee. With the Temptations booked for their opening night, the Simons' financial future looked bright. However, the mix-up with the Partridges threatens to derail their plans, especially with a ruthless loan shark waiting to seize the club.


Despite not being the expected act, the Partridges step in to perform ... Tune in to hear our thoughts on this heartfelt episode, which includes a performance of "Bandala" by the Partridge family. We'll also discuss the impact of this episode, the cultural themes it touches on, and how it reflects the era's social issues.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#79. Law & Order (1994), "Sanctuary"]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 05:01:00 GMT 1:16:03 665a7977650f0e0011f1ad87 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/79-law-order-1994-sanctuary 665a7977650f0e0011f1ad87 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 79-law-order-1994-sanctuary full 1 20 In this week's episode our hosts review #79 on TV Guide's Top 100 Episodes of Television, Law & Order's, "Sanctuary," the show dives deep into the turbulent waters of racial tension and justice in New York City. The episode opens with the death of young black boy in Harlem by a Jewish driver who alleges he was too scared to stop. Tension rules this episode and if you've never seen this episode or if it;s been a while since you've seen it, we encourage you to stop now, watch, and then hit play.


Ultimately, "Sanctuary" stands out not just for its gripping narrative but for its fearless approach to difficult subject matter. It doesn't offer easy answers but instead encourages viewers to engage in critical reflection and dialogue. The episode is a testament to Law & Order's legacy of tackling real-world issues head-on, making it a piece of television history worth discussing and revisiting.


This is absolutely a must see, and absolutely should be on this list!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this week's episode our hosts review #79 on TV Guide's Top 100 Episodes of Television, Law & Order's, "Sanctuary," the show dives deep into the turbulent waters of racial tension and justice in New York City. The episode opens with the death of young black boy in Harlem by a Jewish driver who alleges he was too scared to stop. Tension rules this episode and if you've never seen this episode or if it;s been a while since you've seen it, we encourage you to stop now, watch, and then hit play.


Ultimately, "Sanctuary" stands out not just for its gripping narrative but for its fearless approach to difficult subject matter. It doesn't offer easy answers but instead encourages viewers to engage in critical reflection and dialogue. The episode is a testament to Law & Order's legacy of tackling real-world issues head-on, making it a piece of television history worth discussing and revisiting.


This is absolutely a must see, and absolutely should be on this list!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#80. M*A*S*H (1976), "The Interview'']]> Fri, 24 May 2024 05:01:07 GMT 1:12:59 6650a749c08524001215537b true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/80-mash-1976-the-interview 6650a749c08524001215537b 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 80-mash-1976-the-interview full 1 19 Soooo, we took an unexpected couple weeks off due to a production error. We're back and back on schedule!


In this week's episode of Raised on Television, we critique the remarkable 1976 episode "The Interview" from the iconic series M*A*S*H. Our three hosts dive deep into this unique episode, which stands out not only for its content but also for its innovative format and its impact. "The Interview" marks the season four finale and takes a bold departure from the typical sitcom format by adopting a black-and-white documentary style.


The episode features real-life war correspondent Clete Roberts as he conducts intimate interviews with the characters of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, capturing their raw and unfiltered thoughts on the Korean War. This stylistic choice adds a layer of authenticity and gravitas, allowing the characters to express themselves in a manner rarely seen in sitcoms of that era.


Our discussion highlights how the episode skillfully balances moments of levity with deep, poignant reflections on the horrors of war. We explore the improvisational elements introduced by series creator Larry Gelbart, which added a spontaneous and realistic touch to the characters' responses. The episode's production, which involved actors responding to unexpected questions in character, brought out some of the most genuine and moving performances in the series.


We also touch on the historical references and cultural impact of "The Interview," noting its enduring influence on television storytelling. The episode's somber tone and innovative approach have inspired many shows that followed, breaking the mold of traditional sitcoms and paving the way for more experimental formats.


Join us as we celebrate what we unanimously consider an excellent and groundbreaking episode of M*A*S*H, reflecting on its legacy and the profound messages it conveys about war, humanity, and the resilience of those who serve.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Soooo, we took an unexpected couple weeks off due to a production error. We're back and back on schedule!


In this week's episode of Raised on Television, we critique the remarkable 1976 episode "The Interview" from the iconic series M*A*S*H. Our three hosts dive deep into this unique episode, which stands out not only for its content but also for its innovative format and its impact. "The Interview" marks the season four finale and takes a bold departure from the typical sitcom format by adopting a black-and-white documentary style.


The episode features real-life war correspondent Clete Roberts as he conducts intimate interviews with the characters of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, capturing their raw and unfiltered thoughts on the Korean War. This stylistic choice adds a layer of authenticity and gravitas, allowing the characters to express themselves in a manner rarely seen in sitcoms of that era.


Our discussion highlights how the episode skillfully balances moments of levity with deep, poignant reflections on the horrors of war. We explore the improvisational elements introduced by series creator Larry Gelbart, which added a spontaneous and realistic touch to the characters' responses. The episode's production, which involved actors responding to unexpected questions in character, brought out some of the most genuine and moving performances in the series.


We also touch on the historical references and cultural impact of "The Interview," noting its enduring influence on television storytelling. The episode's somber tone and innovative approach have inspired many shows that followed, breaking the mold of traditional sitcoms and paving the way for more experimental formats.


Join us as we celebrate what we unanimously consider an excellent and groundbreaking episode of M*A*S*H, reflecting on its legacy and the profound messages it conveys about war, humanity, and the resilience of those who serve.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#81. Maverick (1958), "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres'']]> Fri, 03 May 2024 05:01:29 GMT 59:42 662ec7f83922620013d79ece true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/81-maverick-1958-shady-deal-at-sunny-acres 662ec7f83922620013d79ece 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 81-maverick-1958-shady-deal-at-sunny-acres full 1 18 Welcome to this week’s entry on Raised on Television, where we saddle up and join Bret Maverick in the Maverick classic, "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres."


Picture this: Bret Maverick, cooler than a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce, gets swindled out of a hefty sum, but instead of throwing punches, he opts for a rocking chair and some serious thumb-twiddling. Why? Because revenge is a dish best served cool, calm, and calculated.


In this episode, we enjoy Bret’s masterclass in laziness—or is it strategic genius?—while his pals, including the sly Samantha Crawford, pull off a con that’s so slick, it would make a snake oil salesman blush. Tune in as we dissect each playful plot twist, celebrate the cheeky dialogue, and reveal why even the background characters deserve a standing ovation.


By the end, not only will you learn why "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres" is a gem in TV history, but you might just pick up a few tips on how to outsmart your own arch-nemesis, Hit play and find out why we're happy with this entry being on the TV Guide list (if not agreeable with its relatively low placement). While you're at it, how about you press "follow" so you don't miss any of our episodes, including our upcoming special episode on TV theme songs!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Welcome to this week’s entry on Raised on Television, where we saddle up and join Bret Maverick in the Maverick classic, "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres."


Picture this: Bret Maverick, cooler than a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce, gets swindled out of a hefty sum, but instead of throwing punches, he opts for a rocking chair and some serious thumb-twiddling. Why? Because revenge is a dish best served cool, calm, and calculated.


In this episode, we enjoy Bret’s masterclass in laziness—or is it strategic genius?—while his pals, including the sly Samantha Crawford, pull off a con that’s so slick, it would make a snake oil salesman blush. Tune in as we dissect each playful plot twist, celebrate the cheeky dialogue, and reveal why even the background characters deserve a standing ovation.


By the end, not only will you learn why "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres" is a gem in TV history, but you might just pick up a few tips on how to outsmart your own arch-nemesis, Hit play and find out why we're happy with this entry being on the TV Guide list (if not agreeable with its relatively low placement). While you're at it, how about you press "follow" so you don't miss any of our episodes, including our upcoming special episode on TV theme songs!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#82. The Love Boat (1985), "The 200th Episode'']]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:01:18 GMT 1:00:49 6629a713d8674c001240311e false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/82-the-love-boat-1985-the-200th-episode 6629a713d8674c001240311e 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 82-the-love-boat-1985-the-200th-episode full 1 17 This week’s entry is #82 on the TV Guide list that our hosts have expressed immense admiration for … it’s The Love Boat, the 200th episode. There’s a who’s who of guest stars on this episode but, sadly, no real indication as why this episode is on the list.


Hit play and see what this episode is all about - the good, the bad, and the rest of it!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week’s entry is #82 on the TV Guide list that our hosts have expressed immense admiration for … it’s The Love Boat, the 200th episode. There’s a who’s who of guest stars on this episode but, sadly, no real indication as why this episode is on the list.


Hit play and see what this episode is all about - the good, the bad, and the rest of it!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#83. Have Gun, Will Travel (1958), "Hey Boy's Revenge"]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:01:53 GMT 1:07:45 6622cfe10b12320012b4df35 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/83-have-gun-will-travel-1958-hey-boys-revenge 6622cfe10b12320012b4df35 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 83-have-gun-will-travel-1958-hey-boys-revenge full 1 16

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#84. Mad About You (1995), "The Alan Brady Show.'']]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:01:13 GMT 1:01:44 6619d9a09f852b0016d1128b false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/84-mad-about-you-1995-the-alan-brady-show 6619d9a09f852b0016d1128b 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 84-mad-about-you-1995-the-alan-brady-show full 1 15 The week's entry is from 1995's Mad About You titled The Alan Brady Show and starts legendary actor Carl Reiner. Though your hosts love Carl Reiner, they are unimpressed this week's entry on the list ... still, though, you HAVE to listen to find out why ... why? Because we're funny ... and we are desperate for your attention!!


Seriously, though, listen in and see if you agree with us ... are the entries so far deserving to be on the list? All of them? Drop us a line! If you have opinions you want to share (be nice!!) stephanie [at] weekendmediagroup.com or brian [at] weekendmediagroup.com ... okay, be sure to use the actual @ sign ... we're just trying to keep the robots from taking over our email!!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The week's entry is from 1995's Mad About You titled The Alan Brady Show and starts legendary actor Carl Reiner. Though your hosts love Carl Reiner, they are unimpressed this week's entry on the list ... still, though, you HAVE to listen to find out why ... why? Because we're funny ... and we are desperate for your attention!!


Seriously, though, listen in and see if you agree with us ... are the entries so far deserving to be on the list? All of them? Drop us a line! If you have opinions you want to share (be nice!!) stephanie [at] weekendmediagroup.com or brian [at] weekendmediagroup.com ... okay, be sure to use the actual @ sign ... we're just trying to keep the robots from taking over our email!!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#85. Dragnet (1967), "The LSD Story"]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:01:58 GMT 1:16:28 66102687431f940016db81ab true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/85-dragnet-1967-the-lsd-story 66102687431f940016db81ab 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 85-dragnet-1967-the-lsd-story full 1 14 This week's entry on the 1997 TV Guide list of the top 100 episodes of television is from Dragnet, so, Just the facts:


Joe Friday and trusty sidekick Bill Gannon investigate head-in-the-sand Blueboy who is clearly whacked out on some new groovy thing later identified as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), a new drug for which there is no law against and apparently a drug which can be seen on sugar cubes that have been carried around in one's pocket all day but only if you're a scientist wearing a lab coat.


Joe and Bill wander throughout what appears to be all 502 square miles of Los Angeles tracking down the newly minted LSD kingpin only to come to a shocking conclusion!


Join our hosts as they critique this entry's place on the list as well as the list itself as well as all of our own life choices! Also, we had to record on a Monday and have to warn you, we seriously Monday'd the heck out this thing!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week's entry on the 1997 TV Guide list of the top 100 episodes of television is from Dragnet, so, Just the facts:


Joe Friday and trusty sidekick Bill Gannon investigate head-in-the-sand Blueboy who is clearly whacked out on some new groovy thing later identified as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), a new drug for which there is no law against and apparently a drug which can be seen on sugar cubes that have been carried around in one's pocket all day but only if you're a scientist wearing a lab coat.


Joe and Bill wander throughout what appears to be all 502 square miles of Los Angeles tracking down the newly minted LSD kingpin only to come to a shocking conclusion!


Join our hosts as they critique this entry's place on the list as well as the list itself as well as all of our own life choices! Also, we had to record on a Monday and have to warn you, we seriously Monday'd the heck out this thing!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#86. Batman (1966), "The Purr-Fect Crime'' and "Better Luck Next Time'']]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:01:37 GMT 1:24:22 66064a10f50dab0016c0ee14 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/86-batman-1966-the-purr-fect-crime-and-better-luck-next-time 66064a10f50dab0016c0ee14 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 86-batman-1966-the-purr-fect-crime-and-better-luck-next-time full 1 13 It's #86 on TV Guide's top 100 Episodes of TV ... the 1966 version of Batman.


The 1960s Batman TV series, known for its campy style and exuberant approach to the superhero genre, became an iconic cultural phenomenon shortly after its debut in 1966. Starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, the dynamic duo of Gotham City, the show was characterized by its vibrant colors, exaggerated fight scenes marked by onomatopoeic graphics ("POW!", "BAM!", "ZAP!"), and a tongue-in-cheek tone that delighted in puns and playful humor.


The series was a stark contrast to the darker, more serious interpretations of Batman that would follow in the comics and later film adaptations. It featured a rogues' gallery of flamboyantly costumed villains, including the Joker, the Penguin, Catwoman (Today's episode's villain!) , and the Riddler, who were portrayed with a delightful mix of menace and camp by a revolving cast of guest stars. The show's formula often included cliffhanger endings with the heroes in peril, followed by a narrator's urging to "Tune in tomorrow—same Bat-time, same Bat-channel!"


The 1960s Batman TV series remains beloved for its lighthearted take on the caped crusader, embodying a spirit of fun and innocence that captured the imagination of audiences around the world n... but does it belong on the list/?? Hit play and find out!






Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> It's #86 on TV Guide's top 100 Episodes of TV ... the 1966 version of Batman.


The 1960s Batman TV series, known for its campy style and exuberant approach to the superhero genre, became an iconic cultural phenomenon shortly after its debut in 1966. Starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, the dynamic duo of Gotham City, the show was characterized by its vibrant colors, exaggerated fight scenes marked by onomatopoeic graphics ("POW!", "BAM!", "ZAP!"), and a tongue-in-cheek tone that delighted in puns and playful humor.


The series was a stark contrast to the darker, more serious interpretations of Batman that would follow in the comics and later film adaptations. It featured a rogues' gallery of flamboyantly costumed villains, including the Joker, the Penguin, Catwoman (Today's episode's villain!) , and the Riddler, who were portrayed with a delightful mix of menace and camp by a revolving cast of guest stars. The show's formula often included cliffhanger endings with the heroes in peril, followed by a narrator's urging to "Tune in tomorrow—same Bat-time, same Bat-channel!"


The 1960s Batman TV series remains beloved for its lighthearted take on the caped crusader, embodying a spirit of fun and innocence that captured the imagination of audiences around the world n... but does it belong on the list/?? Hit play and find out!






Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#87. China Beach (1989), "Tet 68'' ]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:01:26 GMT 1:03:40 65fd00c0b5218f0017f8ee40 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/87-china-beach-1989-tet-68 65fd00c0b5218f0017f8ee40 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 87-china-beach-1989-tet-68 full 1 12 Today's episode takes us to #87 takes us to 1989 and China Beach, the ABC Vietnam War military hospital drama. The drama surrounding the 1968 Tet (lunar New Year) offensive and its impact on various members of the hospital staff.


We'll also take you into the happenings of 1968, discussion about television theme songs, and an idea for a VERY SPECIAL ROTV that we're going to set up for you.


Also, more tire talk for those of you worried about the status of Stephanie's tire, and we're sorry to report, no more AI talk in this episode!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Today's episode takes us to #87 takes us to 1989 and China Beach, the ABC Vietnam War military hospital drama. The drama surrounding the 1968 Tet (lunar New Year) offensive and its impact on various members of the hospital staff.


We'll also take you into the happenings of 1968, discussion about television theme songs, and an idea for a VERY SPECIAL ROTV that we're going to set up for you.


Also, more tire talk for those of you worried about the status of Stephanie's tire, and we're sorry to report, no more AI talk in this episode!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#89 & # 88. It's a 2-Fer! 89. Speed Racer (1967), "Who is Racer X?'' and, 88. Happy Days (1975), "Richie Fights Back.'']]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:02:31 GMT 1:17:54 65f3cd8a3cf4df00175d8e52 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/89-88-0-its-a-2-fer-89-speed-racer-1967-who-is-racer-x 65f3cd8a3cf4df00175d8e52 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 89-88-0-its-a-2-fer-89-speed-racer-1967-who-is-racer-x full 1 11 It's a ROTV 2-fer today! The long-awaited Speed Racer episode along with an episode of the classic Happy Days!


We don't want to give away too much here because we know you are DYING to know what our hosts think of this week's entry at #89, SPEED RACER!


Once we've whet your appetite, we move on to Happy Days at number #88, Richie Fights Back!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> It's a ROTV 2-fer today! The long-awaited Speed Racer episode along with an episode of the classic Happy Days!


We don't want to give away too much here because we know you are DYING to know what our hosts think of this week's entry at #89, SPEED RACER!


Once we've whet your appetite, we move on to Happy Days at number #88, Richie Fights Back!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#90. Miami Vice (1985), "Out Where the Buses Don't Run.'' ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:01:26 GMT 56:03 65ea937d04d13d0016b3e66f true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/90-miami-vice-1985-out-where-the-buses-dont-run 65ea937d04d13d0016b3e66f 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 90-miami-vice-1985-out-where-the-buses-dont-run full 1 10 We're off to the 80's in today's episode and there's nothing more 80's than MIAMI VICE! #90 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the top 100 episodes of television brings us to this October 1985 episode of Miami Vice guest staring Bruce McGill with a drop-in from Little Richard.


From the short-shorts to the great music of Jan Hammer and Dire Straits - your hosts agree that this is a good episode of television that belongs on the list ... hit play and find out why. While you're pressing buttons, press subscribe and stay close to us!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We're off to the 80's in today's episode and there's nothing more 80's than MIAMI VICE! #90 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the top 100 episodes of television brings us to this October 1985 episode of Miami Vice guest staring Bruce McGill with a drop-in from Little Richard.


From the short-shorts to the great music of Jan Hammer and Dire Straits - your hosts agree that this is a good episode of television that belongs on the list ... hit play and find out why. While you're pressing buttons, press subscribe and stay close to us!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#91. LA Law (1991), "Good to the Last Drop"]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:01:11 GMT 1:00:53 65c80bbf2cea4f001718be35 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/91-la-law-1991-good-to-the-last-drop 65c80bbf2cea4f001718be35 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 91-la-law-1991-good-to-the-last-drop full 1 9 This week we're off to the west coast to visit the lawyers at McKenzie Brackman in LA Law. All three hosts were viewers during the show's initial run, and all three were apparently quite happy with the premise behind this episode's title, if not now a little worried with how happy they were with the satisfying result!


This show is packed full of talent both in front and behind the camera, from actors, producers, writers, and staff, LA Law went above and beyond to showcase a broad array of talent as well as a broad array of storylines and this episode clearly belongs on the TV Guide list - issues dealing with women's health as well as victim's rights are the primary stories, while a multi-season arc came to satisfying conclusion in this 100th episode of the series.


In addition, there is ridiculous banter, which you've come to expect.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week we're off to the west coast to visit the lawyers at McKenzie Brackman in LA Law. All three hosts were viewers during the show's initial run, and all three were apparently quite happy with the premise behind this episode's title, if not now a little worried with how happy they were with the satisfying result!


This show is packed full of talent both in front and behind the camera, from actors, producers, writers, and staff, LA Law went above and beyond to showcase a broad array of talent as well as a broad array of storylines and this episode clearly belongs on the TV Guide list - issues dealing with women's health as well as victim's rights are the primary stories, while a multi-season arc came to satisfying conclusion in this 100th episode of the series.


In addition, there is ridiculous banter, which you've come to expect.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#92. Star Trek (1967), "City on the Edge of Forever"]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:01:59 GMT 1:16:16 65c7ee69bb568b0017932d13 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/92-star-trek-1967-city-on-the-edge-of-forever 65c7ee69bb568b0017932d13 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 92-star-trek-1967-city-on-the-edge-of-forever full 1 8

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#93. Naked City (1961), "Sweet Prince of Delancy Street"]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:01:49 GMT 53:42 65ceb20536a9cf0017a15abd true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/93-naked-city-1961-sweet-prince-of-delancy-street 65ceb20536a9cf0017a15abd 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 93-naked-city-1961-sweet-prince-of-delancy-street full 1 7 This week we talk about a FANTASTIC episode of television. It is AMAZING. It is INCREDIBLE. It is LIFE CHANGING.


No, really. You have to listen to this episode of ROTV to find out why this is on the list!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week we talk about a FANTASTIC episode of television. It is AMAZING. It is INCREDIBLE. It is LIFE CHANGING.


No, really. You have to listen to this episode of ROTV to find out why this is on the list!



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#94. Mork & Mindy (1979), "Mork's Mixed Emotions"]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:01:59 GMT 58:02 65c7ce4cd05de60016c59306 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/94-mork-mindy-1979-morks-mixed-emotions 65c7ce4cd05de60016c59306 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 94-mork-mindy-1979-morks-mixed-emotions full 1 6 After a looooooong break, we're back. And we mean it, we are back! We swear ... a lot, really.


This week we are on to entry number 94 on TV Guide's top 100 episodes of television. In this episode, Mork, the friendly alien from Ork that we first met on an episode of Happy Days before it coined the phrase "jump the shark", experiences a range of emotions and decides to shut them all down. We see the comedic range of the late and wonderful Robin Williams as well as the always terrific Paw Dawber.


A solid entry on this list with each of our hosts agreeing it should have been higher up than 94.


We also check in with the happenings of 1979 (though the official list says this ep aired in 1980) and of course, start out with the usual shenanigans because two-thirds of our hosts couldn't focus on the ground if they fell on it! Thank God for Brian!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> After a looooooong break, we're back. And we mean it, we are back! We swear ... a lot, really.


This week we are on to entry number 94 on TV Guide's top 100 episodes of television. In this episode, Mork, the friendly alien from Ork that we first met on an episode of Happy Days before it coined the phrase "jump the shark", experiences a range of emotions and decides to shut them all down. We see the comedic range of the late and wonderful Robin Williams as well as the always terrific Paw Dawber.


A solid entry on this list with each of our hosts agreeing it should have been higher up than 94.


We also check in with the happenings of 1979 (though the official list says this ep aired in 1980) and of course, start out with the usual shenanigans because two-thirds of our hosts couldn't focus on the ground if they fell on it! Thank God for Brian!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#95. The Mod Squad (1970), "Mother of Sorrow.'']]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:01:14 GMT 1:01:30 654d9f238290a10012fba650 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/95-the-mod-squad-1970-mother-of-sorrow 654d9f238290a10012fba650 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 95-the-mod-squad-1970-mother-of-sorrow full 1 5 We mentioned last week that we knew we would eventually run into an episode we wouldn't be able to find anywhere to watch ... guess what?


Still, you gotta stick with us on this. The Mod Squad was a pretty groundbreaking show ... and this episode showcases why.


There is, of course, plenty of host shenanigans ... as well as coughing, but hey, it's allergy season!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We mentioned last week that we knew we would eventually run into an episode we wouldn't be able to find anywhere to watch ... guess what?


Still, you gotta stick with us on this. The Mod Squad was a pretty groundbreaking show ... and this episode showcases why.


There is, of course, plenty of host shenanigans ... as well as coughing, but hey, it's allergy season!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#96. Picket Fences (1995), "The Heart of Saturday Night"]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:01:56 GMT 58:03 6548338e7eaf130012bf6c36 false https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/96-picket-fences-the-heart-of-saturday-night 6548338e7eaf130012bf6c36 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 96-picket-fences-the-heart-of-saturday-night full 1 4 We liked this one so much we recorded it twice! Okay, so maybe the guy on the soundboard ought to figure out things aren't recording BEFORE the end of the podcast!


At least we're here now - this episode from a favorite show, Picket Fences, goes into the winding path that any given Saturday night could hold ... here, we have the willy and the zipper, the Judge, the Lawyer, and the dead guy, the deputy and her "night stick", and the first few ingredients of a serial killer.


Oh, yeah, we start with some listener feedback - so it's time to hit play and settle in!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We liked this one so much we recorded it twice! Okay, so maybe the guy on the soundboard ought to figure out things aren't recording BEFORE the end of the podcast!


At least we're here now - this episode from a favorite show, Picket Fences, goes into the winding path that any given Saturday night could hold ... here, we have the willy and the zipper, the Judge, the Lawyer, and the dead guy, the deputy and her "night stick", and the first few ingredients of a serial killer.


Oh, yeah, we start with some listener feedback - so it's time to hit play and settle in!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#97. Little House on the Prairie (1978), "I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away.'']]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:02:39 GMT 1:00:37 651f948f09346500105857f7 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/97-little-house-on-the-prairie-1978-ill-be-waving-as-you-dri 651f948f09346500105857f7 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 97-little-house-on-the-prairie-1978-ill-be-waving-as-you-dri full 1 3

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#98. The Outer Limits (1963), "The Zanti Misfits"]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:01:10 GMT 48:08 650cbda770c2cb00124745c1 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/98-on-the-list-the-outer-limits-the-zanti-misfits 650cbda770c2cb00124745c1 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 98-on-the-list-the-outer-limits-the-zanti-misfits full 1 2 We liked this episode so much we recorded it twice! This week we talk about number 98 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the 100 best episodes of television: The Outer Limits episode "The Zanti Misfits". Find out what a Zanti is, if they are reall misfits, and (Hi, Bruce Dern), why the girlfriend is wearing a fur coat in the desert! As always, comments welcome: stephanie@weekendmediagroup.com.


Oh, and Brian agreed to be a permanent host! (He did it on the air, so he's stuck now!).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> We liked this episode so much we recorded it twice! This week we talk about number 98 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the 100 best episodes of television: The Outer Limits episode "The Zanti Misfits". Find out what a Zanti is, if they are reall misfits, and (Hi, Bruce Dern), why the girlfriend is wearing a fur coat in the desert! As always, comments welcome: stephanie@weekendmediagroup.com.


Oh, and Brian agreed to be a permanent host! (He did it on the air, so he's stuck now!).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#99 - The Untouchables (1960), "The Rusty Heller Story'' (Pilot)]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 22:04:13 GMT 38:06 648e2cd794de07001132a262 true https://shows.acast.com/raised-on-television/episodes/pilot-episode-99-on-the-list-of-tv-guides-top-100-episodes-o 648e2cd794de07001132a262 64651c5132c63500114d69a8 pilot-episode-99-on-the-list-of-tv-guides-top-100-episodes-o full 1 1 This episode takes a look at number 99 on the list, The Untouchables, "The Rusty Heller Story" from 1960. Names big and small star in this early procedural, so hit play and listen on.


If you're wondering where #100 on the list is, then search for aNod Pod and listen to the most recent episode ... we may have snuck the pilot for this podcast in the back door!


Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This episode takes a look at number 99 on the list, The Untouchables, "The Rusty Heller Story" from 1960. Names big and small star in this early procedural, so hit play and listen on.


If you're wondering where #100 on the list is, then search for aNod Pod and listen to the most recent episode ... we may have snuck the pilot for this podcast in the back door!


Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>