625 episodes

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.

It Was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television Mike Klauss, Chico Alexander, and Greg Diener

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 21 Ratings

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.

    Episode 467–Rags to Riches

    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.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    The Best of It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 21–The $1.98 Beauty Show

    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".

    • 45 min
    Episode 466–Guess What

    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!

    • 34 min
    It Was a Thing on TV Presents: Before the Show V

    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".

    • 1 hr
    Live Show 49–Titanic: The Legend Goes On

    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!

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 465--The Baseball Bunch

    Episode 465--The Baseball Bunch

    Baseball season started a few weeks ago.  In honor of the start of a new season of America's pastime, we look back at sports-related edutainment from four decades ago, starring a Hall of Fame backstop, who was joined by a Hall of Fame manager and an iconic character from the game.  We have a hunch you'll enjoy The Baseball Bunch.

    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

JB11UA ,

The podcast for TV/pop culture buffs

What “How Did This Get Made” is to crappy and forgotten films, IWATOT is to equally forgotten (but not necessarily crappy) television shows. Mike, Greg and Chico recap the lesser-known of the tube (back when it was called that) in their inimitable fashion.

Saturday 6:05 pm ,

Great Podcast

This is an Incredibly funny podcast. I would like to learn more about the hosts. For example, does Greg like the tv show “Wings” and did the show make anyone’s career?

PhilKenSandman ,

Really good podcast

Featuring three knowledgeable hosts (and two cats that are even smarter), this podcast is a can't miss for anyone who wants to learn about TV emphemera both new and old.

Also, the guys are funny. Real funny.

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