TV Tangents

TV Tangents

Exploring television of the 20th century

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February 4, 2025 10 mins

Join us as we learn about Sophia Loren's unusual marriage, annulment, and re-marriage.

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Join us as Rebecca informs Natalie about the time Richard Belzer was knocked out cold by wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan.

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We discuss The Nanny star Fran Drescher's claim that she was abducted by aliens as a child.

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December 31, 2024 34 mins

Join us as we discuss the 1996 Tom Hanks musical dramedy That Thing You Do. The film stars Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Johnathon Schaech, Ethan Embry, Charlize Theron and more. 

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August 27, 2024 60 mins

Join us as we discuss our love for Back to the Future, its time travel rules, and quirks. We really didn't have to watch the movie again because we've seen it so many times... but of course we watched it anyway.

Back to the Future starred Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Chrispin Glover, and Thomas Wilson... to name a few. 

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August 13, 2024 55 mins
V was a hit miniseries with the shortest show name on record. It's a sci-fi cult classic and a clever social commentary. Join us as we recap the 1983 miniseries and subsequent sequel V: The Final Battle.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be retu...
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July 30, 2024 51 mins
This week we explore a prime-time family sitcom whose main character was from another world- literally. It's not Mork from Ork. We're talking about Gordon Shumway, better known to his Earth friends as Alf.    Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be r...
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July 2, 2024 43 mins
This episode was originally published on May 14, 2019. Some information such as websites or offers may be obsolete.   Settle in on the Davenport with us while we discuss the most handsome TV dad in black and white Dick Van Dyke. This 1960s sitcom also starred Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, and Morey Amsterdam.     For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and ...
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June 25, 2024 45 mins
This episode was originally published on June 11, 2019. Some information such as websites or offers may be obsolete.   Rebecca takes Natalie down the rabbit hole of her favorite eighties detective show Simon and Simon.  Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker star as two brothers as different as night and day. It's a gratuitous romp into sexy 1980s San Diego crime and mystery.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the sho...
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March 5, 2024 68 mins
Can you believe we're at the last season of the primetime soap Dallas? We've recapped every season since the beginning and we're going to miss the Ewings so much! The easiest way to find our recaps of seasons 1-13 is by visiting our website tvtangents.podbean.com/.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up h...
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February 20, 2024 57 mins
Things get slightly out of hand this week as we return to Who's the Boss? starring Judith Light, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.   To leave a voice message call...
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February 13, 2024 39 mins
This week your hosts get a little overly excited about one of the hottest sitcoms of the 80s. We discuss Who's the Boss? starring Judith Light, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcom...
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November 28, 2023 49 mins
We're finally recapping season 13 of the primetime soap Dallas. You can find seasons 1-12 in our podcast feed.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be return...
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November 21, 2023 43 mins
Newhart was a beloved sitcom that ran on CBS from 1982 to 1990. Join us as we discuss the cast and the iconic final episode.    See Suzanne Pleschette's interview on YouTube here.   For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.   To leave a v...
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November 14, 2023 34 mins
Newhart was a beloved sitcom that ran on CBS from 1982 to 1990. Join us as we discuss our favorite episodes and the incredible cast of characters.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 60...
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September 19, 2023 38 mins
We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and we're still talking about it for a final week.   This week we discuss guest stars as well as our favorite episodes and moments. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS! But seriously. It's 30 years later, so you can't get mad.   For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign u...
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September 12, 2023 36 mins
We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and we have big feelings about it. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS! But seriously. It's 30 years later, so you can't get mad.   This week we talk about the cast including Queen Latifah, Kim Fields, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, TC Carson, John Henton, and others.   You can hear TC Carson's smooth smooth voice on Spotify here.   For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show ...
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September 5, 2023 29 mins
We've binged the 90s sitcom Living Single and can't stop talking about it. How did we miss this show the first time around? In this first of three episodes, we talk about the characters, the romantic relationships, and the origin of the show. Living Single stars Queen Latifah, Kim Fields, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, TC Carson, and John Henton. For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtang...
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July 25, 2023 54 mins
  You asked for Columbo and we brought you Columbo. This week we're discussing the 1970s detective series starring Peter Falk and his beloved Peugeot 403. We even brought on a special guest to tell us why Columbo is trending with Gen Z.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for ...
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Airplane! was an instant classic when it was released by Paramount in 1980. Zero Hour!, a 1957 remake of a Canadian air disaster drama was not. Join us as we compare the two.    For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.   Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.   Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.   To leave a voice ...
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