It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television Mike Klauss, Chico Alexander, and Greg Diener
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This is an anthology podcast about not your run-of-the-mill TV topics. We cover obscure and forgotten TV shows, commercials, televised events, and almost anyone and anything else that was on television. For the most part, the subjects we cover are from the United States and Canada.
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The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 87–College Comedies of 1979
In our newest "Best of" we go back to the Summer of 2020 when we looked at a trio of television shows that looked to capitalize on the popularity of "Animal House". All three shows would premiere around the same time in Early 1979 and would all be canceled by the end of the season.
Let's look back at when we talked about "Delta House", "Brothers and Sisters (1979)", and "Co-Ed Fever". -
Episode 467–Rags to Riches
It’s a classic story: member of the 1% needs an image makeover and decides to adopt not one, but six…err, five… girls. The audiences loved them on Sunday, but NBC thought they’d love them even more on Friday. It’s a classic “Rags to Riches” story… that lasted only 20 musically tinged episodes.
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The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 21–The $1.98 Beauty Show
In the newest "Best of" we go back to one of our early episodes from January of 2020.
What do you get when you have the king of the wacky Game Show produce a spoof of beauty contests? You get Rip Taylor, barrels of confetti, and a $1.98. Take a journey back as we look at "The $1.98 Beauty Show". -
Episode 466–Guess What
In honor of the 80th birthday of Canadian TV personality and host of former entry To Tell the Truth from 1980 (episode 139), we present another show hosted by Robin Ward, one which looked incredibly dated, plus had a miniscule budget. Guess what the answer is and you might take home hundreds of dollars Canadian on Guess What!
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It Was a Thing on TV Presents: Before the Show V
In the latest "Before the Show" Greg and Chico in segment one give their thoughts about WrestleMania XL where Cody Rhodes was crowned the new WWE Champion ending Roman Reigns' three-year title reign.
They also talk about AEW airing the backstage footage of CM Punk and Jack Perry from All In London 2023. The less said about that the better.
Then Mike comes in for segment two where they discuss various topics including the recent renewal of "Press Your Luck", "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" on Discovery Life, and the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm". -
Live Show 49–Titanic: The Legend Goes On
Today is the 112th Anniversary of the Titanic hitting the iceberg and as is tradition at "It Was a Thing on TV" we honor this event as only we can ...... by talking about a rapping dog.
This Italian animated movie tries to tell the story of the Titanic while also ripping off multiple Disney and Don Bluth animated movies.
Hilarity ensues? Possibly? Join Greg and Chico as it's PARTY TIME!