TV Tangents

Exploring television of the 20th century

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Episodes

Tuesday Jul 19, 2022

THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 9, 2019. SOME PROMOS MAY BE OBSOLETE. 
We're taking a look back at the cheating scandal that rocked the game show world in 1984. But first, we have to tell you our fateful dill pickle popcorn story.
WARNING: If you suffer from misophonia, don't listen for the first four minutes or so. 
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S6: Family Ties part 2

Tuesday Jul 05, 2022

Tuesday Jul 05, 2022

It's peak 80s around here as we tackle the ultimate nuclear family sitcom, Family Ties. This week we discuss the cast, guest and guest stars and the final episode. 
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S6: Family Ties part 1

Tuesday Jun 28, 2022

Tuesday Jun 28, 2022

It's peak 80s around here as we tackle the ultimate nuclear family sitcom, Family Ties. Rebecca is going to gush over this show for two whole episodes while Natalie gives her first impression. 
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S6: The Golden Palace

Tuesday Jun 21, 2022

Tuesday Jun 21, 2022

You've seen The Golden Girls, but did you stick around for The Golden Palace? 
This week we dive into this short-lived spinoff that's actually the final season of one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Before Don Cheadle was a big movie star he starred as the hotel manager beside Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, and Cheech Marin.
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S6: Frasier part 2

Tuesday Jun 14, 2022

Tuesday Jun 14, 2022

We're back to talking about Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer. 
This week's topics included Daphne and Niles' relationship and Daphne's "weight problem." 
Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Frasier including appearances by the cast of Cheers. 
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S6: Frasier part 1

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022

Hello, Seattle! And everybody else. 
Join us as we hop into a two-parter on the highbrow sitcom Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer. 
This week we discuss the history of the show, the theme song, and give our opinions on Frasier's impossible highrise apartment. 
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022

THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 18, 2019. SOME PROMOS MAY BE OBSOLETE. 
Are you ready for some old-timey crazy? This week we discover the true inspiration for the classic Warner Brothers cartoon One Froggy Evening. You're going to want to hear this because it is bananas. 
You can watch One Froggy Evening here.
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Movie Tangent: Pretty Woman

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

Our apologies for the audio quality of this week's episode.
We're discussing the classic 1990 romcom Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. 
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Tuesday Apr 12, 2022

THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018
Rebecca and Natalie unwillingly delve into possibly the cringeworthiest episode of any sitcom ever: Diff'rent Strokes; the Hitchhikers.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is about kidnapping and contains very brief references to false imprisonment and attempted assault. 
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S6: Decoy (Policewoman Decoy)

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022

Our apologies for the audio issues this week as we discuss the 1957 cop drama Decoy aka Policewoman Decoy starring Beverly Garland. 
Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Decoy including an appearance by Larry Hagman. 
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