Inside the Box: The TV History Podcast jonathan.m.bullinger@gmail.com

Join Jonathan for a short episode that explains the end of this podcast season and what to look forward to in the future and when.

This week join Steve and Jonathan as they continue their discussion of the groundbreaking US sitcom, All In The Family. We discuss it’s transition from All In the Family to Archie Bunker’s Place, what other shows tried to fill the void, what shows today attempt to take on its themes, and whether the show could be re-done today to address our newest president…

































cast from season 1 of Archie Bunker’s Place







Sally Struthers spun-off her AITF character for a 1982 solo series titled “Gloria.”







cast of the Fox sitcom Roc (1991-1994)







Reality TV blurs the line between documentary and scripted scenarios. Nonetheless, Reality TV stars might seem “more real” than a fictional character like Archie.







Norman Lear rebooted One Day at a Time on Netflix. Could AITF be next?







President Trump’s tweets could be a stand-in for Archie’s old scripted one-liners.

This week join Steve and Jonathan as we usher in the holidays by discussing Christmas TV shows with author and expert, Joanna Wilson. Be sure to check out Joanna’s website: http://www.christmastvhistory.com/p/about-joanna-wilson.html for all the information you need about her multiple media appearances, articles, and books on the topic of Christmas on TV!

This week Jonathan, Steve, and Andrew attend the All-Star Party for Ronald “Dutch” Reagan. Do you like barely warmed over jokes? Do you love generic sound stages in Burbank? Want to see Sinatra struggle through a song that should be an easy home run? Want to see a group of aged genuine Hollywood stars pretend Reagan was a star? Well, rent your tux, call your driver, let us know whether you’d prefer the fish or the steak and join us for a lighthearted episode through one of the most surreal parties ever held on TV.









Dutch enraptured by Moses’ proclamation







greasy Steve Garvey







Nancy likes what she sees…







Moses in black tie







Rosie laughs at everything







Chairman of the board…struggling







Mr. Vereen with Emmanuel Lewis







Chuck’s rug is pissed

As a way to pay tribute to recently passed television producer Norman Lear (1922-2023), this week join Steve and Jonathan as they discuss the groundbreaking US sitcom, All In The Family. Why it worked, in what ways is it a product of the 1970s and in what ways is it timeless? We’ll even tip-toe toward whether the show could be re-done today to address our newest president…

This week join Steve in conversation with welcomed returned guest, Dr. Craig Coenen as they discuss the current state of Regional Sports Networks in the U.S.







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Regional Sports Territory Map (source: https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/)







The Hollywood Reporter in 2023 showing ESPN’s declining subscription numbers as Netflix rises in an article on Regional Sports Networks.









https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2023/1/16/23555328/marquee-sports-network-regional-sports-streaming-explained







https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/mlb-nba-rsn-sports-networks-1235538067/