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The podcast that brings you TV memories of the 70s and 80s! Including short lived shows, pilots and TV movies you might have forgotten about!
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Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Podcast episode 53. A trip through Saturday mornings of the 1980s with a focus on animated spin-offs or adaptations of live-action TV shows and characters. Background and behind the scenes of production are given for most shows covered.
The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour 1980-1982 (Lone Ranger/Zorro Vol 1 / Vol 2)
The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang 1980
Laverne & Shirley in the Army 1981
Mork & Mindy 1982
Gilligan’s Planet 1982
The Gary Coleman Show 1982
The Dukes 1983
It’s Punky Brewster 1985
ALF/ALF Tales 1987-1990
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley 1988
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Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Podcast episode 52. A complete look at NBC's V: the Series from 1984-85. A full episode rundown, a look at the unfilmed finale, behind the scenes of production, and revival attempts are all comprehensively discussed.
Timecodes
Episode rundown 0-1:35
Behind the scenes 1:35-3:00
Next time/credits 3:00-3:08
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Kenneth Johnson's books on Amazon
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Endless Void By Dreamstate Logic is used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Creative Commons License.
V: The Final Battle & V: The Series medley cover by Didier Martini
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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Podcast episode 51. A complete look at 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Originally airing on NBC, created by Kenneth Johnson.
V review and behind the scenes of V 0-1:26:40
V: The Final Battle review/behind the scenes 1:26:40-2:14:45
Next time/credits 2:14:45-end
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City In Panic Sound Effect / Sound Of Sirens and Screaming People In Panicking City / Royalty Free courtesy Played N Faved - Sound Effects & Stock Footage YouTube channel.
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
A trailer for the upcoming podcast on 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Podcast scheduled to drop May 1, 2023 for the 40th anniversary of Kenneth Johnson's fantastic miniseries.
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Normally a patron exclusive, enjoy this supplemental podcast further exploring topics touched on in the podcast examining Sunn Classic Pictures and Grizzly Adams. Your support of Forgotten TV via Patreon or Paypal is greatly appreciated. Additional behind the scenes content is available for Patreon supporters.
A deeper look at the origins and story behind Sunn Classic Pictures' Hangar 18. Also, a look at the history of Hollywood censorship, the Motion Picture Code, exploitation films, and the birth and first 17 years of MPAA film ratings.
Watch Mom and Dad (1945)
TEMPLE OF SCHLOCK: Gidney Talley and son and Magus Films
Watch Prelude To Happiness (1975)
This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) | Watch Free Documentaries Online (watchdocumentaries.com)
Has Hollywood Lost Its Mind?: A Parent's Guide to Movie Ratings by Chris Hicks
New Yorker article on Jack Valenti
Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. Hangar 18 is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series/films mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.
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Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
A history of Utah-based Sunn Classic Pictures and Charles Sellier. The initial Grizzly Adams film attempt with Dick Robinson, which was scrapped, starting over with Dan Haggerty. A look behind the scenes of both the Sunn Classic Pictures film and NBC TV series. Due to length, the following timestamps are provided.
The History of Sunn Classic Pictures 00:03:06
The real Grizzly Adams 00:50:42
Dick Robinson's Grizzly Adams 1:10:00
The Casting of Dan Haggerty 1:22:10
The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams: The 1974 Film 1:33:06
Behind the Scenes of NBC's Grizzly Adams 1:52:20
Next time/credits 3:35:15
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Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.
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Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
An overview of the 1974 film The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, 1975's The Adventures of Frontier Fremont, the 1977-78 NBC TV series, and 1982's The Capture of Grizzly Adams, which concludes the storyline. Starring Dan Haggerty, Don Shanks, and Denver Pyle, produced by Charles Sellier Jr. and Sunn Classic Pictures.
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Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.
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Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
The complete history of the origins and production of NBC's 1982 series The Powers of Matthew Star is presented. Produced by Paramount Television; starring Peter Barton, Lou Gossett, Jr., and Amy Steel.
Timecodes
Intro and episode rundown. 0-1:19:35
Behind the scenes pt 1: Origins, casting, first pilot, troubles at NBC, show production, music. 1:19:35-2:15:55
Behind the scenes pt 2: Directors, writers, filming locations, show retooling, after Matthew Star. 2:15:55-3:05:05
Next time/credits. 3:05:05-end
The Powers of Matthew Star on DVD
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Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Powers of Matthew Star is the copyright and property of Paramount Television, Daniel Wilson Productions, Harve Bennett Productions, Bruce Lansbury Productions, Ltd, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended.
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Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
The MTM/CBS 1987 sitcom The Popcorn Kid is fully considered. Also, looks at the historic Brunson Theater in Baytown, Texas and Plaza Theater in Kansas City, Missouri are included.
Watch full episodes of The Popcorn Kid on the Internet Archive.
When the Lights Went Down documentary
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Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
A complete look at the CBS 1980-81 TV series Flo starring Polly Holliday.
Timecodes
Alice film to Alice series and Flo episode rundown 0-1:02:25
Behind the Scenes
Technical, taping, origins, casting 1:02:25-1:59:30
Flo's Yellow Rose bar, History of 'Cowtown,' and the 70s CB craze 1:59:30-2:16:40
Writing Flo, production issues, cancellation, after Flo 2:16:40-2:48:00
Flo on DVD from Amazon.
Alice on DVD from Amazon.
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Book links:
- Alice: Life Behind the Counter at Mel's Greasy Spoon by Barry M. Putt, Jr.
- Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s by Bob Leszczak
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Breaktime by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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I’ve Fallen Down by Loving Caliber is used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.
Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. Flo is the copyright and property of Warner Bros Home Entertainment and possibly additional rights holders.
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