The Saturday Morning Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A grandfatherly type encourages you to read a book instead of just watching television. Ironic since this message is delivered through television! Books come to life on this show. Ugh... that sounds like some evil voodoo is about to unleash book minions to take over the world. Let's just say that the stories in the books come to life to encourage a...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we take a break from the #80s and turn back the clock to the #70s. Here comes disco, thick sideburns and a #SaturdayMorning like no other. This special episode of STAR TREK comes straight from last month's #Patreon. If you're not getting the benefits of being a member, consider joining at Patreon.com/SaturdayMorn.  There's several levels, including the Ha...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A knight is charged with keeping a princess safe, and must battle a fiery dragon who keeps abducting her.  Here now is the story of how this bumbling knight came to Saturday Morning.  Was this the most expensive video game at the time? What legendary animator was behind this successful show?  What is the creator of the original video game up to in 2022?...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: You know the story! The prom queen, a hippie and two dogs travel the country in a pimped out van looking for "ghosts". Sounds like a front for money laundering. Regardless, they ventured into the occult and other supernatural happenings. Here now is the story of how these classic crime solvers came to Saturday Morning.  What member of the cast...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: Animals who can talk live a simple life in a park... until a crime happens and they need to swing into adventure. Well, the orangutan swings, the rest of them drive. They have a top secret underground lair that's more high tech that actual law enforcement? Here now is the story of how these animal detectives came to Saturday Morning.  Where did thes...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A world famous lay-about takes on a secret identity to right the wrong of his day's politicians. Sounds like a timely figure for these days! Here now is the story of how this man in black came to Saturday Morning.  Who was the writer that brought this eccentric super hero to life? What was the impact of Filmation partnering with a Japanese studio to...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A masked man vows to avenge his brother's death, and travels with a Native American to help those who need it. Living by his own code of ethics, he has plenty of adventures in the Old West. Here now is the story of how this masked man came to Saturday Morning.  Where did this Old West avenger come from? What was the weirdest iteration of the charact...

Send us Fan Mail Back in 1970, there was a phenomenal commercial that aired across the US. Candy manufacturer Tootsie started a campaign to shine a light on their Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pops. They gathered a cast of iconic actors who became The Boy, Mr. Cow, Mr. Fox, Mr. Turtle, the Narrator and, of course, Mr. Owl! Come back to 1970 to see how this commercial come together and has endured through t...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most essential parts of Saturday Morning in the 1980s, was the cereal. Here now is a Top 10 list of cereals that came and went in the 80s. Explore what they were and what toys came in them. Forget about Trix and Lucky Charms, take a trip back to the time of Waffelos and other forgotten faves. It'll make you feel like a kid again! Thanks for ' tooning in.

Send us Fan Mail This episode of The Saturday Morning Podcast takes a trip back in time to the 1920s and works it way forward to see just how kids used their leisure time. Come with us in the Saturday Morning Time Machine to see how kids in the US rejoiced on Saturdays. It's an odyssey through the decades that starts in the UK and wins the entire world. If you love our regular show, this epis...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of BEETLEJUICE your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot “Critter Sitters”, and a look at the legacy of BEETLEJUICE  after all these years. It’s not just a look at BEETLEJUICE  but also a spotlight on Michael McDowell, the gifted writer behi...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of BEANY & CECIL your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot “The Framed Freep”, and a look at the legacy of BEANY & CECIL after all these years. It’s not just a look at BEANY & CECIL but also a spotlight of animation legend Bob Cl...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of MY PET MONSTER your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot “Goodbye Cuffs, Goodbye Monster”, and a look at the legacy of MY PET MONSTER after all these years. It’s not just a look at MY PET MONSTER but also a spotlight on the creative team...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of KISSYFUR your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot “Bear Roots”, and a look at the legacy of KISSYFUR after all these years. It’s not just a look at KISSYFUR but also a spotlight of animation legend Phil Mendez. Explore the life and times...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of THE BERENSTAIN BEARS your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot segments, and a look at the legacy of THE BERENSTAIN BEARS after all these years. It’s not just a look at THE BERENSTAIN BEARS but also how the Bear Country show came to be. E...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of MIGHTY ORBOTS your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot “The Magnetic Menace”, and a look at the legacy of MIGHTY ORBOTS after all these years. It’s not just a look at MIGHTY ORBOTS, but also a look at how Fred Silverman brought robots to...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of THE DUKES your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot “Put Up Your Dukes”, and a look at the legacy of THE DUKES after all these years. It’s not just a look at THE DUKES but also how the live-action show came to be. Explore the life and tim...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of GILLIGAN'S PLANET your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot, "I Dream of Genie", and a look at the legacy of GILLIGAN'S PLANET after all these years. It’s not just a look at GILLIGAN'S PLANET but also how the dese...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of HEATHCLIFF & MARMADUKE your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot segments, and a look at the legacy of HEATHCLIFF & MARMADUKE after all these years. It’s not just a look at HEATHCLIFF & MARMADUKE but also how the cat and dog s...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of DRAK PACK your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot, “Color Me Dredful”, and a look at the legacy of DRAK PACK after all these years. It’s not just a look at DRAK PACK but also how the monsters-turned-superheroes show came to be. Explore...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of HE-MAN & SHE-RA: A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the special. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the show, and a look at the legacy of HE-MAN & SHE-RA: A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL after all these years. It’s not just a look at HE-MAN & SHE-RA: A CHRISTMAS SPE...

Send us Fan Mail When you were a kid, what was the Number One toy you wanted? Did you get it? Was it too expensive? Take a trip back to 1985 when "Back to the Future" ruled, andTeddy Ruxpin was in demand! Filled with nostalgia and retro commercials, it's sure to bring a smile to the kids of the 80s! Happy Holidays and thanks for 'tooning in. Support Us: patreon.com/SaturdayMorn...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MEET BIGPAW your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the special. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the show, and a look at the legacy of THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MEET BIGPAW after all these years. It’s not just a look at THE BERENSTAIN BEARS MEET BIGPAW but also how the be...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of CAPTAIN N: THE GAME MASTER your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot, “Kevin in Videoland”, and a look at the legacy of CAPTAIN N: THE GAME MASTER after all these years. It’s not just a look at CAPTAIN N: THE GAME MASTER but also how the...

Send us Fan Mail In this premiere of ALF TALES your Saturday Morning preservationist, Christopher Jay, takes a look at the origin of the show. We take a look at the talent behind the scenes, a rundown of the pilot, “Robin Hood”, and a look at the legacy of ALF TALES after all these years. It’s not just a look at ALF TALES but also how the saxophone-influenced fairy tale show came to be. Explore th...