Those Were The Days

If you expect to learn a valuable drug lesson from 1981 television, you may have come to the wrong place! This week we took a look at classic sitcom, Taxi! Latka bakes some of his grandmother's cookies and they may contain an ingredient that no on expected. We had such a good time talking about this show. It's truly remarkable how dense with comedy this episode is and it really showed how the acto...

Dinosaurs ran as part of ABC's TGIF block in the early 90's and was far more successful than it ever would be today. It had a charm and humor to it that was really only possible in the capable hands of the Jim Henson company. They were masters of the subversive humor that allowed them to talk about subjects that no one else would be able to get away with, let alone be celebrated for.  We had...

Whatchu talkin' about, Travis? Well, Travis is talkin' all about Diff'rent Strokes! This episode kicks off our month of "drug" episodes. Every good series has an anti-drug episode, or an episode where some character finds their way into the seedy underbelly of drug use. We're here for it! Let us know what you thought of this episode by sending us an email to thosewerethedaysshow@gmail.com or hitti...

The gang fires up the ol' mystery machine for this weeks episode where we review The New Scooby-Doo movies! It's a special guest/crossover episode with the creepy and kooky Addams Family! I couldn't think of a better crossover for Mystery Inc than an actual creepy family house. We had a good time with this one. We had so many memories of Scooby-Doo and the show had definitely been a part of all of...

Well I'm just as happy as a wet dog behind a warm stove! It's time for I Love Lucy! This time we're covering the episode where Tennessee Ernie Ford visits the Ricardos and, to no one's surprise, shenanigans ensue! We had a great time talking about this one and we all laughed until we cried at a few points. I Love Lucy truly is the GOAT when it comes to classic TV and episodes like this prove it.&n...

It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights! That's right, ya'll. This week we cover everyone's favorite bunch of fuzzy entertainers, The Muppets! The Muppet Show was, and continues to be, a cultural phenomenon of television. In a world where prime time was mostly all about human beings, the world welcomed a bunch of puppets into their lives and the rest was history. This episode fe...

Do you believe? Well, you should! At least, we think you should. Mostly because Amy was definitely abducted this week and was unavailable to record with us, but never fear! Audie, Stephen, and Travis were on the case. Travis brought us The X-Files Season 3 Episode 20, which could not have been weirder episode of television. It's Special Guest Star months so this episode was brought to us with an a...

Closing out our Saturday Morning Cartoons is a juggernaut of cartoons: Inspector Gadget! Amy takes us on a journey through episode 17 of the first season. Presto Chango is trying to infiltrate the secret police meeting and the only person that can stop him is the world famous Inspector Gadget!  ... Or at least Inspector Gadget's niece Penny and her brilliant dog, Brain. We had a blast with th...

I don't know if fish stink underwater, but I sure know this podcasts smells great above sea level. This episode is all about the early 90's hit that was Bobby's World! Brought to us from the mind of Howie Mandel and lasting from 1990 to 1997, this show was a staple of plenty of kids' mornings. Did we like it? Find out! Next week we're watching: Inspector Gadget S1E17 - "Infiltration" Send your tho...

On this week's episode, our four heroes combine to talk about a legendary Saturday Morning Cartoon. Why was it so legendary? You're about to find out!  Next week, we're covering Bobby's World - S1E2 - Uncle Ted's Excellent Adventure available on YouTube Send us your thoughts and comments to thosewerethedaysshow@gmail.com or @thosedaysshow on twitter! Send us feedback to  @thosedaysshow.b...

Come on in, it's time to party with Those Were The Days! This week, we tackle Garfield and Friends! This cartoon ran from 1988 to 1994 and was essential viewing for most kids around that time. Each of us had our own experiences with the show and enjoyed going back to see how it holds up. Next week, we'll be watching Voltron: Defender of the Universe, Season 1 Episode 4. You can watch it with us on...

When we were kids, there was a common phrase that would fly around anytime a smart kid was around: "They're a Doogie Howser." Well, this week we tackle the origin of that phrase, Doogie Howser, MD! This show came out in 1989 thanks to test audiences who asked for it. The network had no desire to pursue a show about a child doctor, but they couldn't turn down a populace that wanted it. So here we a...

Greetings, old chum! On this episode, our heroes cover Batman from 1966! Some may consider this the one true Batman, other may see it as too campy to bother with. Which side do we land on? Listen in to find out! We had a great time chatting about this old gem, and we think you will too. Don't forget to let us know what you think by tweeting us at @thosedaysshow or emailing thosewerethedaysshow@gma...

On this episode, our retronauts take a look at The Greatest American Hero. A sci-fi/superhero comedy/drama thing from the early 1980's. This episode was a feature length pilot that was more of a TV movie than a regular show, and it certainly used its runtime to the fullest. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Audie Norman Next week, Stephen takes us on an another superhero adventure. This time with Batman 1...

On this episode, the nostalgianauts review the very first episode of Alf! For those who have no idea, Alf was a show about an alien that crash lands in a family's garage and immediately starts causing all kinds of sitcom appropriate trouble. This episode is wonderfully hosted by TVsTravis as he regales us with tales about his fond memories of watching Alf. We also chat a bit about the final episod...

In our very first episode of the show, we take you on a journey of who we are and why we want to talk about classic TV. Amy, Audie, Travis and Stephen tell the tale of why they watch old TV in the first place, and what makes it special to them. There's a whole lot of excitement about where we're going with this new show and we're so happy to have you along for the ride.  This month is all abo...