TV Tangents

We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and we're still talking about it for a final week.   This week we discuss guest stars as well as our favorite episodes and moments. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS! But seriously. It's 30 years later, so you can't get mad.   For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .   Come find us on Facebook and in our private d...

We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and we have big feelings about it. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS! But seriously. It's 30 years later, so you can't get mad.   This week we talk about the cast including Queen Latifah, Kim Fields, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, TC Carson, John Henton, and others.   You can hear TC Carson's smooth smooth voice on Spotify here .   For exclusive content, you can...

We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and can't stop talking about it. How did we miss this show the first time around? In this first of three episodes, we talk about the characters, the romantic relationships, and the origin of the show. Living Single stars Queen Latifah, Kim Fields, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, TC Carson, and John Henton. For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the...

  You asked for Columbo and we brought you Columbo. This week we're discussing the 1970s detective series starring Peter Falk and his beloved Peugeot 403. We even brought on a special guest to tell us why Columbo is trending with Gen Z.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .   Sign u...

Airplane! was an instant classic when it was released by Paramount in 1980. Zero Hour!, a 1957 remake of a Canadian air disaster drama was not. Join us as we compare the two.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming...

It's been a minute (five years) since we introduced ourselves and why we do this podcast, so we're doing that again. Check us out on TikTok for tons of retro clips.   For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes....

Your TV Tangents hosts recap season 12 of the prime-time soap Dallas. Lucy is back, JR has a new young problem on his hands, and SueEllen prepares the ultimate revenge. Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Dallas and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up here for o...

The makers of Laugh In tried to push the envelope once again with the 1969 sketch comedy Turn-On. Unfortunately, even Tim Conway couldn't save this show from being sacked mid-stream.  For exclusive TV Tangents content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the s...

Is Jack Handey a real person?  On this week's episode we discuss the origin of these Deep Thoughts long before they appeared on Saturday Night Live. And like so many things it brings us back to the Monkees. TADPOLES! TADPOLES IS A WINNER!! Check us out on TikTok for Saturday Night Live clips and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come fin...

We know Christmas is over, but we watched White Christmas for the 87th time and we want to tell you about it.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from awesome retro TV clips.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming...

This week we're discussing everyone's favorite novelist/amateur sleuth played by Dame Angela Lansbury. Murder She Wrote is a show of a thousand guest stars and we're here for it.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from MSW and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up he...

Your TV Tangents hosts recap season 11 of the prime-time soap Dallas. There's one cast member missing this season and a ton of new faces (like Brad Pitt!).  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Dallas and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up here for our newslette...

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.  We are on Twitter @TVTangentsPod, so please follow us for updates a...

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.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Family Ties and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up here for...

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.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Family Ties and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussi...

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. Check us out on TikTok for some clips from The Gold...

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.  For exclusive content including more on Frasier, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our...

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.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Frasier including appearances by the cast of Cheers.  For exclusive content, you can become a patr...

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 . Check us out on TikTok for clips from your favorite classic shows.  For e...

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.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 

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.  Check us out on TikTok for clips from your favorite classic shows.  For ex...

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.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents .  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group .  Sign up here for our new...

It's the final descent in our two-parter on 80s/90s sitcom Wings. We talk about the cast and guest stars and close up last week's cliffhanger.  This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtang...

Nothing will make you want to move to Nantucket more than binge-watching Wings starring Crystal Bernard, Steven Weber, and Tim Daly. Join us for the first of a two-part episode. This one ends with a cliffhanger! This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.  For exclusiv...

Diamonds, Daisies, Snowflakes, That Girl Chestnuts, Rainbows, Springtime... Is That Girl She's tinsel on a tree... She's everything an every-girl should be! Thanks to the listeners who requested That Girl starring Marlo Thomas. We had so much fun watching it! This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our stu...