My Sister Made Me Watch This

Michelle
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Sisters Michelle and Cherie revisit TV shows and movies from their childhood and their different perspectives on them. As the older sister, Cherie most often controlled the television and subjected Michelle to shows that she would never have chosen to watch on her own.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    062: Tossed Salads, Scrambled Eggs & the Greatest Spin-Off Ever? | Frasier

    What happens when you take a supporting character from a beloved sitcom and give him his own show? Usually, you get a spin-off. Occasionally, you get Frasier.  This week on My Sister Made Me Watch This, we're heading to Seattle to revisit one of the most successful—and most critically acclaimed—spin-offs in television history. We talk about how Frasier Crane went from a supporting character on Cheers to the star of an 11-season hit, and why the producers originally wanted to take the character in a VERY different direction.  We also dig into the casting choices that made the show work, including John Mahoney as Martin, David Hyde Pierce as Niles, Jane Leeves as Daphne, and Peri Gilpin as Roz. And yes, we have to talk about the fact that Lisa Kudrow was originally cast as Roz before losing the role—and then going on to become Phoebe on Friends. Talk about a career-altering casting decision!  Plus:   The bizarre original concept for the series that almost happened  Why Frasier was moved from Boston to Seattle  The continuity problems involving Frasier's father—and brother  How David Hyde Pierce became Niles  Why Maris was never seen  John Mahoney's surprising British background  The celebrities who called into Frasier's radio show  The story behind "Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs"  The iconic Frasier apartment  The show's unforgettable Seattle skyline opening  Its incredible Emmy record  The short-lived Frasier revival  And, of course, the big question: Does Frasier still hold up today?So grab a cup of coffee, settle into your favorite overstuffed chair, and join us for a trip back to Café Nervosa, KACL, and the Crane family apartment.   And remember: all you need to do is keep listening.

  2. Aug 13

    061 TV Spinoffs: The Good, the Bad & the Really Weird

    How many TV spinoffs can you name? More than you think, probably—but we discovered there are a LOT more than either of us realized! After talking about several shows that were themselves spinoffs in recent episodes, we decided to go down the rabbit hole and explore some of television's most memorable—and most inexplicable—spinoffs. We revisit some familiar favorites, including Happy Days, All in the Family, The Brady Bunch, Cheers, Designing Women, The Flintstones, The Golden Girls, How I Met Your Mother, Knight Rider, and Law & Order. Along the way, we uncover some seriously obscure spinoffs, including Blansky's Beauties, Checking In, 704 Hauser, Mission: Magic!, and Code of Vengeance. Some spinoffs became beloved classics. Some lasted only a handful of months. And some leave us asking the most important question of all: Who thought this was a good idea? We also talk about: Why Frasier might be the gold standard for successful spinoffsThe surprisingly complicated Brady Bunch spinoff universeThe Brady Brides and the questionable decision to have two married couples buy a house togetherWhy The Golden Palace couldn't quite recapture the magic of The Golden GirlsThe many, many Law & Order spinoffsHow The Simpsons got its start on The Tracey Ullman ShowThe spinoff we can't believe Michelle forgot: JoeyWhy a popular character can sometimes be the perfect candidate for a spinoffAnd whether sheer popularity is enough to make a spinoff workThen it's time for a Spinoff Trivia Quiz! Can Michelle identify the original shows behind Tabitha, Joey, Melrose Place, Bindi the Jungle Girl, The Ropers, The Simpsons, and The Lone Gunmen? Let's just say there is one answer she REALLY should have known. 😂 And don't worry—we only made it halfway through the alphabet. There are plenty more spinoffs where these came from! My Sister Made Me Watch This is a podcast where two sisters revisit the TV shows and movies that shaped their childhoods—and occasionally make each other watch them all over again. Listen, subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts! Find us on social media at My Sister Made Me Watch This, and send us your show suggestions, comments, and questions at mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com. And a special thank-you to Outworld Fleet Radio, where you can hear us Sunday nights!

  3. Aug 6

    060 Laverne & Shirley: Behind the Laughs, Boo Boo Kitty & The Big Ragu

    Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated! This week we're revisiting one of television's most beloved sitcoms, Laverne & Shirley. Spun off from Happy Days, the series became a phenomenon in its own right—and for a time, it was even more popular than the show that inspired it. We dive into everything that made the series memorable, including: How Laverne & Shirley became one of TV's greatest spin-offsPenny Marshall, Cindy Williams, and the chemistry that made the show workLenny & Squiggy's unforgettable entrancesBoo Boo Kitty, milk & Pepsi, and Laverne's famous "L" sweaterWhy the cast suddenly moved from Milwaukee to CaliforniaThe surprising behind-the-scenes drama that led to Cindy Williams leaving the seriesForgotten albums, merchandise, and other oddities from the show's heydayAnd, of course...does Laverne & Shirley still hold up today?Join us as we laugh, reminisce, and celebrate one of the defining sitcoms of the 1970s.

  4. Jul 30

    059 Ayyyy! We're Talking Happy Days | Fonzie, Richie & TV's Golden Era."

    Happy Days: Ayyyy...We're Finally Talking About It! This week on My Sister Made Me Watch This, we're heading back to Milwaukee to revisit one of television's most beloved sitcoms: Happy Days. From Richie Cunningham and his wholesome family to the coolest guy in television history, Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, we look back at the series that helped define an era of television while celebrating the nostalgia of 1950s America. Along the way we discuss:  How Happy Days almost never became a series  The surprising connection between American Graffiti and Happy Days Why Fonzie became the breakout star  The mysterious disappearance of Chuck Cunningham  Our favorite characters (including Potsie, Ralph Malph, Arnold and Joanie)  The infamous "Jump the Shark" episode—and how it changed television forever  The many spin-offs (including a few we barely remembered!)  The show's incredible 11-season run  Meeting Henry Winkler in person  Whether Happy Days still holds up for modern audiences As always, we share childhood memories of watching the show together with our family, favorite moments, plenty of laughs, and a healthy dose of TV nostalgia. Ayyyy...join us!

  5. Jul 23

    058 The Andy Griffith Show: TV's Most Beloved Small Town

    Few television shows have captured the warmth, humor, and heart of small-town America quite like The Andy Griffith Show. As lifelong North Carolinians, this episode has special meaning for us as we celebrate one of our state's most beloved cultural icons.  We dive into the fascinating origins of the series, from its surprising debut on The Danny Thomas Show to Andy Griffith's North Carolina roots and the real-life town that inspired Mayberry.  Along the way we discuss:   How The Andy Griffith Show got its start  Why Mayberry was based on Mount Airy, North Carolina  Andy Griffith's connection to UNC-Chapel Hill  Don Knotts' unforgettable portrayal of Barney Fife  Ron Howard's incredible career after playing Opie  The show's iconic whistled theme song—and why the opening and closing versions sound different  Our personal memories of growing up with the show  The Lost Colony and Andy Griffith's early acting career  Mayberry Days and why we still need to make that road trip  Whether The Andy Griffith Show still holds up for modern audiences  Whether you've been watching since the 1960s or are discovering Mayberry for the first time, join us for a nostalgic trip back to one of television's greatest classics.   We'd Love to Hear From You!   Did you grow up watching The Andy Griffith Show? Who's your favorite character? Barney? Aunt Bee? Opie? Ernest T. Bass? Goober? Let us know on social media or email us at mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com.   If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, and subscribe—it really helps other classic TV and movie fans find us!

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Sisters Michelle and Cherie revisit TV shows and movies from their childhood and their different perspectives on them. As the older sister, Cherie most often controlled the television and subjected Michelle to shows that she would never have chosen to watch on her own.

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  • Creator
    Michelle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 My Sister Made Me Watch This
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