Those Were The Days

Continuing our summer break for a couple more weeks! Stay tuned! --- This week, TVsTravis brings us into the bizarre and hilarious world of "The Tick" with an episode that's all about superhero identity crises. In "Tick vs. Tick," our beloved blue hero encounters a bombastic impostor claiming his name, sparking a comical showdown at the exclusive Comet Club. As the two Ticks clash, the real Tick m...

Re-Run! Enjoy this classic episode while we take a short break. TVsTravis takes us on a captivating journey to Hawaii this week with a special episode of Magnum P.I., "A.A.P.I.". When Magnum attends an awards ceremony in his honor, the festivities take a dark turn with the unexpected death of Jean Claude Fornier. As Magnum delves into the heart of the mystery, the tropical paradise transforms into...

Re-Run! Enjoy this episode while we're on a short break. This week, Amy takes us on a hilarious trek to Possum Lodge, where Red Green and his merry band of misfits tackle the wilds of manhood, machinery, and lawn care in "Coup De Grass." In an episode where the grass is definitely not greener on the other side, the lodge members declare war on traditional lawn maintenance, leading to a series of c...

This week on "the worst of the best," Stephen takes us through an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" that didn’t quite hit its usual comedic mark. Titled "Son of 'But Seriously Folks,'" the episode features Jerry Van Dyke as Wes Callison, a comedian who tries to give up stand-up comedy for a job at WJM. While Van Dyke’s performance shines with his trademark humor, the episode struggles to main...

Re-run! Enjoy this episode from our past and we'll be back soon! Yeehaw! We went back in time to one of the most popular variety shows of the 70's and 80's. Hee Haw ran up to the early 90's and was consistently a high rated show, even outside of the heartland of America. There's just something about puns, dad jokes, goofy skits, and manic energy that makes a show work. We had a good time chatting...

These week, you're TV friends took a break from reviewing all the classic episodes of TV that you're used to and finally dug into classic commercials that we all remember from growing up. We've talked about doing a commercial episode for years and we're so excited to have brought it to you for you to enjoy. You'll hear a lot of audio on this episode from the commercials we watched, but if you want...

This week, it's much more than a hunch that we're covering The Brady Bunch! We're still on location, this time going to Hawaii where our very Brady family gets into a whole heap of trouble because of a small idol they found at a construction site. Yep, that sounds like a 70s sitcom to me! What did we think of it? Well our blended family combined to let you know. Enjoy the show! Next week, we're do...

We're going to a 90s classic that still seems to entrance audiences even today. The stories of a bunch of high school kids trying to figure it out while making us laugh along the way are among some of the most memorable. That's right, we're going to Saved By The Bell! But we're not visiting Bayside High this time because we're also "On Location" at a beach club. This little deviation in the story...

This week, Travis takes us back to the animated classics, and back to that marvelous world that is Hanna-Barbara cartoons! Josie and the Pussycats joins a classic set of shows that seemed to exist at least in part to sell records. Does the show hold up? Let's find out! Next week, we're kicking off our "On Location" theme by letting Audie take us ... somewhere? We'll let you know! Follow us on the...

We only review oldies and goodies here but some of these oldies are goodier than others and I think this is one of the GOATs! The Golden Girls returns for another episode with this one taking a hilarious turn into the final season's second episode. The girls are taken to a murder mystery dinner theatre weekend and it's about as fun as you can image. Zingers and excellent comedic timing abound! Wha...

We're going back to a time when a middle school girl was able to explain it all and nobody questioned her wisdom! That's right, Stephen takes us to 90s Nickelodeon again with Clarissa Explains It All! Starring Melissa Joan Hart as the titular character, this show was one of the first sitcoms Nickelodeon ever produced. Was it any good? Does it hold up? Find out on this episode of Those Were The Day...

It's time for Punky Power! That's right, TV friends, this week we're talking all about Punky Brewster. The plucky little girl that won all of our hearts in the mid-80s. Audie brought us a gem of a show that really encapsulates a lot of what made network TV special. We get some great laughs and a big lesson, but somehow it doesn't let itself be cheesy. Did you watch it? You should tell us! Next wee...

This week, we close out Sci Fi with a show brought to us from our wonderful neighbors from the north, Canada! Or maybe you're from Canada, in that case we have you to thank for this gem of 90s network television. Psi Factor was a product of Peter Aykroyd who we discover had a brother named Dan. Dan hosts the show and brings us a convincing tales of the paranormal. Did you remember this show, or is...

Do not attempt to adjust this podcast. It's doing everything Amy wants it to do! This week we're going back to the 60s and staying in the monochrome television universe. The Outer Limits was born of the same primordial ooze as The Twilight Zone, but was it any better? Does it hold up? What is a Galaxy Being anyway? Let's find out together! In two weeks, we're watching Psi-Factor: Chronicles of the...

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's SUPERMAN! On this week's show, Stephen takes us way back in time to the original Superman TV Show. Airing in 1952, George Reeves was the second actor to bring out the big blue boy scout for the world to see. If you wanted adventure, this was the show to watch. Does Superman hold up in our current age? What was kryptonite like in the 50s. Let's find out together! Nex...

We're kicking of Sci-Fi shows for this round of Those Were The Days! Audie is going way back to the cartoons of the early 90s for this gem, Exosquad. Like many kids cartoons of the day, it brings us giant robots, human drama, and weird looking aliens. Does it hold up? What does the crew remember about the show? Tune in and find out! Next week, Stephen is bringing The Adventures of Superman - S2E6...

This week, our crew of crossover gumshoes takes a look at part two of the Magnum and Murder, She Wrote crossover! Will we finally get answers to all of our questions? Will the plot of the previous Magnum episode make more sense? Will we see more short shorts? Only time will tell! Dive on into this wonderful classic TV gem with us. In TWO weeks, we're starting our sci-fi theme! Audie is going to br...

We're heading back to Hawaii to join the infamous Private Eye, Thomas Magnum! Tom Selleck and his mustache return to the show to wow us with his detective prowess, but he's not doing it alone this time. Since this season is all about crossovers, we're also joined by J.B. Fletcher! That's right, Angela Landsbury of Murder, She Wrote is also in Hawaii! Does she help? Is this still Magnum's show at t...

Your favorite TV friends are headed to Queens, NY this week to visit with the Heffernan's and Barone's in this week's crossover episode! We're covering The King of Queens, a late 90's sitcom that many people know and love. Was it fun? Was it forgettable? Was it both? Come hang with us and find out! Next week, we're going back to Hawaii with Magnum PI! Watch S7E9: Novel Connection. Available for st...

These are our stories, the stories of four TV nerds exploring the depths of classic television. This time, we're kicking off Crossovers with a look at Law & Order! This episode crosses over two series, Law & Order and Homocide: Life on the Street. Characters from both make their way into the story as the two police departments battle to put away a criminal for a crime committed in New York...

We travel back to the great orange channel that was for another fine Nickelodeon production, Rocko's Modern Life! The fourth of Nickelodeon's in-house crafted cartoons was not quite Ren and Stimpy, but definitely not Doug. This show was something else entirely, cleverly hiding all of its innuendo just outside the reach of tiny human brains. Was this show for kids? Find out with us! You chose our n...

The TWTD crew takes a little trip to the middle of Nowhere to visit a sweet, wonderful, little puppy who also happens to be incredibly scared of everything. But is that so true? Is Courage really a cowardly dog, or is he one that is behaving exactly as can be expected given his circumstances. Your favorite TV friends might just find out as we dive into this not entirely kid friendly episode, The M...

We're headed off to summer camp this week with the Nickelodeon classic, Salute Your Shorts! This show raised a lot of eyebrows and caused a lot of pearl clutching to to its astonishing and accurate portrayal of children. In a world where we'd mostly seen a very sanitary view of what "the youth" was up to, Nickelodeon provided an opportunity for kids to just be kids. That was a lot for the parents...

This week, we're kicking off "This was for kids?!" month with Audie Norman! He's bringing us the classic, Jim Henson's The Storyteller. Centered around a cozy fire and the sweet vocal stylings of John Hurt, this show brought fairy tales to life in the way only Jim Henson can. Featuring incredible camera work, mixed art styles, and, of course, his unique brand of puppetry and humor, this show was a...

We're closing out this year's holiday season with an all-time favorite classic, A Claymation Christmas. This one aired in 1987 and was so charming the networks continued bringing it back over and over for years. If you missed it, we're here to chat all about it and let you know how it went! Do you remember The California Raisins? We sure did. Enjoy!\ Next week, we're kicking off the "Wait, this is...