When TV Was Great

Bart and Lisa use not-so-idle threats to convince Homer to buy a swimming pool, and Bart suspects Flanders has killed his wife when he spies on him through the rear window Episode talk starts at 14 min   Original airdate- September 4, 1994   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

RIP Shannen Doherty   April 12, 1971- July 13, 2024

When Bart befriends a gay antiques dealer, homophobic Homer decides to bring out his son's masculine side by taking him hunting, but all does not go to plan I know, I know. Stefan and I tend to ramble a little, so I am going to start putting time stamps on the episodes  This episode starts at 16:09 : )    Original airdate- February 16, 1997   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Al Bundy discovers a library book that was due in 1957 and discovers he owes a fine of over $2,000. He must return it to the library and face up to his worst childhood fear, namely the librarian   Original airdate- November 6, 1988   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167/

With special guests Stefan and Matt   Kyle chooses Stan, Kenny and Butters to celebrate his birthday at Casa Bonita. When Cartman finds out he's not invited, he arranges for Butters to conveniently go "missing."   Original airdate- November 12, 2003   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

As the leap year's full moon rises over Miami, the ladies are caught in a series of strange happenings; Blanche throws a Moonlight Madness Party.   Original airdate- Feb 29, 1992   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Stefan and I once again review some of our favorite segments from the Treehouse of Horror series     Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Stefan and I review our favorite segments from the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes. It was hard to choose just 3 which is why we're coming back with part 2!    Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

When Springfield decides to install a monorail system, Homer gets the job as conductor, but has no idea what he's doing, although he does get to wear a cape. When the monorail opens, all hell breaks loose and it's down to Homer and Bart to save the passengers   Original airdate- January 14, 1993   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guests Stefan and Stephen After a hair-raising encounter with the maniac, Al decides to get the family out of town. But they realize that they are trapped at the motel by a storm and the locals are unwilling to help them. Then things take a turn when Peggy is taken hostage by the ax murderer in a room and Al must rescue her Original airdate- September 27, 1987   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With two very special guests Stefan and Stephen. Ya, that's not confusing at all! lol The Bundys take a vacation to near-beautiful Dumpwater, Florida and stay in a cut-rate motel where an ax murderer that hates tourists, shows up every five years since 1967, and redneck locals begin to make bets on who the psycho will strike next.   Original airdate- Sept 27, 1987   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

In this very silly episode, Fran is arrested for owning an unlicensed singles party business, and Uncle Manny comes to the rescue.   Original airdate- November 6, 1995   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Brenda and Dylan conspire to keep their romance alive and Brandon returns to his summer job at the Beverly Hills Beach Club   Original airdate- July 15, 1992   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

After Meg exposes the family on a talk show, network executives turn the Griffins' exciting and confusing life into a reality series   Original airdate- April 25, 2000   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guest Stefan!  After retrieving a piece of candy stuck to a college co-ed's pants, Homer becomes public enemy number one when the co-ed accuses Homer of touching her butt and the media makes Homer out to be a pervert   Original airdate- November 27, 1994   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Marge is stressed from motherhood and hires a British nanny to help out around the house, who struggles to teach Bart and Lisa how to behave   Original airdate- February 7, 1997   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Merry Christmas everybody!   Stan sneaks out of the house to join the Cartman family's holiday celebration, and Uncle Howard escapes from prison   With special guest Stefan Heikel!   Original airdate- December 9, 1998   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

When Furley discovers Ray Martin, the nice, handsome man Janet and Jack fixed Terri up with in the flower shop, is a convicted murderer, all havoc breaks loose   Original airdate- January 4, 1983   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

The Griffins and other residents of Quahog are invited to visit the mansion of James Woods. The evening turns into a real murder mystery when guests end up dead and everyone scrambles to figure out whodunnit.   Original airdate- September 26, 2010   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guest Stefan Heikel! The Griffins and other residents of Quahog are invited to visit the mansion of James Woods. The evening turns into a real murder mystery when guests end up dead and everyone scrambles to figure out whodunnit   Original airdate- Sept 26, 2010   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Homer and his co-workers qualify for the plant softball team's league final, but Mr. Burns hires nine professional MLB players in order to win a $1 million bet.   Original airdate- February 20, 1992   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guest Stefan Heikel! Mr. Burns' mystery attacker is finally revealed. There's a shock confession, and Homer has a clear motive, but could the truth be even more bizarre?   Original airdate- September 17, 1995   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guest Stefan Heikel! Mr Burns is found shot and everyone in Springfield has a motive. He stole the school's oil, he injured Santa's Little Helper, he prevented the school from hiring Tito Puentes and he forced Moe's to close down.   Original airdate- May 21, 1995   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Peggy is depressed on her birthday when she discovers that her favorite bra is discontinued, so Al must go to a far-off lingerie outlet store to buy the discontinued bra for Peggy   Original airdate- January 15, 1989   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

After realizing how unpopular she is, a disillusioned Lisa sees the vacation to Ned Flanders' beach house as an opportunity to reinvent herself   Original airdate- May 19, 1996   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Blanche becomes the prime suspect when the roommates go on a murder-mystery weekend With special guest Stefan Heikel!   Original airdate- September 28, 1991

Krusty's ex-sidekick, Sideshow Bob, returns to Springfield for revenge against Bart for exposing his murder plot   Original airdate- October 7, 1993   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Mike tries to help his class understand the Challenger space shuttle tragedy -- especially Punky, whose dream is to become an astronaut   Original airdate- March 9. 1986   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guest Stefan Heikel! When Fran and Grace enter a mother-daughter beauty contest, Grace reveals that she can't remember her real mother   Original airdate- May 16, 1994   Check out Stefan's podcast @ https://fightingfilmspod.libsyn.com/   Follow me on FB @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guest Amber!!!  Kelly gets a chilly reception from Brandon; Donna is injured in a fight with Ray; Dylan learns that Tom knows something about his father's death   Original airdate- May 24, 1995   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

With special guest Amber!!!  Jim and Cindy (James Eckhouse, Carol Potter) are forced to put their house up for sale; Brandon (Jason Priestley) decides to participate in the KEG/ALPHA national convention in Palm Springs; Kelly (Jennie Garth) spends the day with Alison (Sara Melson)   Original airdate- May 24, 1995   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Cate and Tyler learn they are pregnant, spurring Cate to seek marriage; Maci struggles to co-parent with Ryan; Amber falls for Gary's flirting, but is sad to learn he went on a family vacation with his new girlfriend Original airdate- March 23, 2005   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

A prank by Elaine leads a newspaper journalist to think that Jerry and George are gay   Original airdate- February 11, 1993   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Al battles Marcy when he is chosen as a supermarket's one millionth customer. The Bundys and D'Arcys shop 'til they drop to see who will win $1,000 in groceries   Original airdates- April 14, April 21- 1991   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Fed up with Lucy's constant fibbing, Ricky and the Mertzes bet her a hundred dollars that she can't go twenty-four hours without telling a lie.   Original airdate-  November 9, 1953

RIP Bob Saget : (  The Tanners invite Cindy and Rusty over again for a backyard barbecue. Rusty writes a phony love letter which causes confusion as each member of the household reads it in turn, all believing it to be from a different person   Original airdate- December 7, 1990 Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Paul Pfeiffer and Kevin Arnold's birthdays are just days apart, and the two friends have usually always celebrated together. But this year, upon turning 13 Paul(as per Jewish Tradition), will become a man. The only problem is that Paul's Bar Mitzvah happens to take place on the same day as Kevin's Birthday!   Original airdate- April 11, 1989

While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour as does Meadow's relationship with Jackie Jr.   Original airdate- May 6, 2001

The family gets snowed in at an airport on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Stephanie worries that Santa won't be able to find her Original airdate- December 16, 1988 Merry Christmas to all my listeners!    Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

In this episode, the office throws a Christmas party and plays Secret Santa. Jim Halpert (John Krasinski), having put much effort into finding a gift for Pam (Jenna Fischer), becomes frustrated when Michael Scott (Steve Carell) makes everyone play "Yankee Swap", and an iPod that Michael bought for Ryan Howard (B. J. Novak) becomes the hot object of the game   Original airdate- December 6, 2005   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Happy Thanksgiving to you all out there in TV land!    Dexter spends Thanksgiving with his rival, Arthur, but instead of family fun the holiday takes a twisted turn at the Miller residence. Back at the Morgans', Rita and Elliot get their hands dirty with more than just turkey grease.   Original airdate- November 22, 2009   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

When his first Thanksgiving without his wife Pam arrives, Danny is determined to make the day extra special for his daughters. The men try to make restaurant reservations, but D.J. and Stephanie encourage them to have the festivities at home   Original airdate- November 20, 1987   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

The boys are watching a Terrance and Philip special in Cartman's house. When they see a commercial offering a free sports watch with a five dollar donation to famine relief, they're overjoyed, but instead of receiving a watch, the boys receive an Ethiopian boy.   Original airdate- November 19, 1997   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

On the first day back to school, Kevin (Fred Savage) discovers that ninth grade is no piece of cake   Original airdate- September 26, 1990   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

When Brandon, Brenda and their friends return to school, a new girl's attentions to Brandon and Dylan cause tension in the group   Original airdate- September 12, 1991

Al is not enthusiastic about the Labour Day's barbecue event. Peggy works hard to get everything ready to make the special Bundy burgers. Unfortunately, one of the special ingredients turns out to be the ashes of Marcy's deceased aunt. Happy Labor Day!!!    Original airdate- September 3, 1989   Follow me on Facebook @ When TV Was Great podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

O.J. Simpson's lawyers must handle an intense situation when he goes missing   Original airdate- February 9, 2016   Join me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

When he discovers that Trinity is planning an out-of-town trip, Dexter sees an opportunity to ride along and gain an insight into the mind of a fellow monster. However, he isn't prepared for the startling revelations Trinity makes along the way.

Saul proposes a new business partner for Walt and Jesse, Skyler makes a shocking discovery at work, and Jesse opens up telling recovering addict Jane what he does for a living   Original airdate- May 17, 2009   Follow me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Tony is forced to discuss living arrangements with Livia, then has a series of `fever dreams' after he gets sick at a restaurant.   Original airdate- April 9, 2000

Al and Steve's fishing trip turns disastrous because Peggy, Marcy and Kelly are all under the weather   Original airdate- December 11, 1988   Follow me on Facebook @ When TV Was Great Podcast

Brandon, Brenda, Dylan, Kelly, Steve, Donna, Andrea and David take an end-of-the-summer camping trip to Yosemite National Park. But in a comedy of errors, they end up stranded for the night in a rundown cabin during a rainstorm and exchange some facts of life with a newlywed couple from the cabin next door Original airdate- August 29, 1991

When Lucy and Ethel's train tickets to Florida go missing, they take a ride with a woman who could be a killer   Original airdate- November 12, 1956   Join me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

Bart forges his school report so Homer will let him and Lisa go to Kamp Krusty for the Summer, but the dream camp turns out to be a sweat shop and Bart leads an uprising. Meanwhile, with the kids away, Homer gets into the best shape of his life and love breaks out in the Simpson household   Original airdate- September 24, 1992

While on summer vacation, Kevin (Fred Savage) has a romance with an older girl (Holly Sampson)   Original airdate- October 3, 1989

Homer explains why there are no pictures of Maggie in the house and why he had to give up his dream job at the bowling alley   Original airdate- January 22, 1995   Follow me on Facebook @ When TV Was Great Podcast

Jack McKay is released from jail, and Dylan makes his decision between Brenda and Kelly   Original airdate- January 27, 1993

Kevin (Fred Savage) reminisces about the day he visited his always-tense father (Dan Lauria) at the office Original airdate- March 29, 1988   Join me on Facebook @ When TV Was Great Podcast

Dylan must deal with feelings of resentment when his estranged mother returns to Los Angeles to live with him.   Original airdate- September 26, 1991

Lucy meets her Spanish-speaking mother-in-law for the first time   Original airdate- November 22, 1954   Follow me on Facebook @ When TV Was Great podcast

With special recurring guest host Cisco   Homer meets his mother after faking his own death    Original airdate- November 19, 1995

Happy Mother's Day!   Against his mother's (Alley Mills) wishes, Kevin (Fred Savage) decides to play contact football. Original airdate- October 31, 1989   Join me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215347086723167

An apple is the catalyst for a declaration of war between the Bundys and the D'Arcys, with the families feuding over property rights.   Original airdate- Feb 6, 1994

The Osbournes are at war with a very difficult neighbor   Original airdate- March 19, 2002

Homer decides to become Flanders' new best friend after attending a football game with him. However, his overbearing behaviour soon sends Ned crazy   Original airdate- March 17, 1994

Roper mistakenly concludes Chrissy is pregnant   Original airdate- January 30, 1979

Sophia predicts a hurricane's path, Blanche and Rose participate in a telethon, and Dorothy joins Stan in therapy   Original airdate- November 9, 1991

After being in a play, D.J. decides she likes acting so she auditions for a cereal commercial. At her audition, Stephanie comes along and the people in charge of the auditions notice her and give her the part, which leads to some sibling rivalry Original airdate- January 8, 1988

Alex rents out rooms for the Leland homecoming football game to pay for Mallory's auto mishap   Original airdate- November 8, 1984

Kevin hopes the family gets a color television for Christmas and receives a unique present from Winnie   Original airdate- December 14, 1988

Kevin and Wayne (Fred Savage, Jason Hervey) must decide who will move into the room vacated by their sister   Original airdate- April 3, 1991

In an effort to honor his word, Jack attempts to attend 3 different occasions, in 3 different apartments, all on the same night.   Original airdate- October 28, 1980

When Ricky tells Lucy to quit gossiping, she acts out -- rather than tells -- some gossip to Ethel about Betty and her husband, Jack. The boys bet the girls to see who can prevent themselves from gossiping the longest. Original airdate- March 24, 1952

With special returning guest host, my hubby Cisco Valentine's Day comes to Springfield and Lisa takes pity on Ralph and gives him a card, but when Ralph falls in love with Lisa their friendship turns bad, causing a bitter feud to break out between the two families   Original airdate- February 9, 1993   Join me on my Facebook group When TV Was Great podcast!

Constant interruptions frustrate Lucy's attempts to tell Ricky she is pregnant   Original airdate- December 5, 1952   Follow me on Facebook @ When TV Was Great

In this episode, I will be reviewing Beverly Hills 90210- The Little Fish Original airdate- September 22, 1993 Jim and Cindy are agog when Brenda returns from Minnesota and announces that she's not going to college. Meanwhile, Donna and David get the overnight radio show

In this episode, my brother Evan and I discuss Seinfeld "The Millennium."  Newman nixes Kramer's millennium-party plans; Jerry obsesses about his position on his girlfriend's speed dial Original airdate- May 1, 1997   Happy New Year!!! Follow me on Facebook @ When TV Was Great podcast group

With special co-host Cisco! (my hubby) Bart accidentally ruins Christmas for the Simpson family by burning down the tree and all their presents   Original airdate- December 21, 1997   Episode music- "Santa's On His Way"- Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys   Please join me on my When TV Was Great podcast group on Facebook!

Ozzy, Sharon and Jack are on tour in NYC, and then go home to celebrate Christmas with the family Original airdate- April 30, 2002   Please join me on my When TV Was Great podcast group on Facebook!

A somewhat lost Santa Clause parachutes into the Bundy's back garden and Al is forced to take matters in hand.   Original airdate- December 20, 1987   Episode music- "The Christmas Song"- Nat King Cole   Please join me on my When TV Was Great podcast group on Facebook!

In this episode, I review The Golden Girls season 2, episode 11 "Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas" Airdate- December 20, 1986 The girls all plan to visit their respective families for Christmas, but their plans are ruined when they are held hostage by a man dressed as Santa Claus at the Grief Counseling Center. Episode music- "Surfin Safari"- The Beach Boys

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