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Nov. 15, 2024

#66 - The Simpsons (1993), "Gabbo is Fabbo"

A new show blows into Springfield and takes on Krusty -- Arthur Crandall and his dummy Gabbo, and they're met with great success. So much so that Krusty the Clown's show is cancelled ... which is odd as there doesn't …

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Nov. 1, 2024

#67. Get Smart (1968) "The Groovy Guru"

A classic from the not so distant (okay, kind of distant <>) past, Get Smart makes an entrance on the list week! This 1968 episode from season three of the campy spy show starring the slap-sticky Don Adams as Agent …

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Oct. 25, 2024

#68. Family Ties (1987) "A' My Name is Alex"

This particular episode, a two-parter airing first on March 12, 1987, tackles death when Alex processes through the loss of his friend Greg and the guilt he feels because he should have been in the car. This episode takes an...

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Oct. 18, 2024

#69. Buffalo Bill (1984), "Jerry Lewis Week"

You know how some shows take time off and tell you in advance? Yeah, that's not us because, well, we don't really plan on taking time off it just sort of takes us off! We hope you enjoyed the few …

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Sept. 13, 2024

##70. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990) "The Best of Both Worlds"…

This week, we're diving deep into Star Trek: The Next Generation's iconic two-parter, "The Best of Both Worlds." Even though The Guide only put part one on the table, we believe both have to be viewed and, frankly, both shoul...

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Sept. 6, 2024

#71. The Patty Duke Show (1964), "The Cousins"

This week your hosts dive into #71 on TV Guide's 1997 list, an episode of The Patty Duke Show from 1964 titled "The Cousins." This first season ender was a flashback to when Patty's cousin Cathy first moved in with …

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Aug. 30, 2024

72. The X-Files (1997), "Small Potatoes.:

Small potatoes but tall tales ... or tails .. or small tails. It's The X-Files, so I'm sure the truth is out there ... somewhere! This week our hosts unpack #72 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the top 100 …

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Aug. 16, 2024

73. Mister Ed (1963), "Leo Durocher Meets Mister Ed."

First, before I forget, and this is very important ... -Abby, you need to get to work - DQ in Iola needs you! Whew, with that out of the way, on to the episode - Today, your hosts pick apart …

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Aug. 2, 2024

#74. Combat (1963) "Survival"

We're back from vacation and ready to hit the ground running ... or just hit the ground, it's really too hot to be running. This week we pick up with entry #74 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the Top …

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July 5, 2024

#75. 3rd Rock From the Sun (1996), "Hotel Dick.''

It's back to the list this week with #75 on the list. A fun episode of 3rd Rock from the Sun where we have aliens offended with how they're portrayed, Aliens enjoying room service, and a television space pioneer complaining …

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June 28, 2024

The Theme Song Special

The Earworm Edition!

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June 21, 2024

#76. Lost in Space (1968), "The Great Vegetable Rebellion"

This week's entry from the 1997 TV Guide Top 100 Episodes of Television is "The Great Vegetable Rebellion" episode of Lost in Space , from February 1968. The Robinson family encounters a planet where all plant life is sentien...

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June 14, 2024

#77. Barney Miller (1976), "Hash.''

This week’s entry is a December 30, 1976 episode of the detective comedy, Barney Miller. As the title suggests, hashish plays a starring role as everyone in the squad except the Captain has eaten hash-laced brownies made by W...

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June 7, 2024

#78. The Partridge Family (1971), "Soul Club''

In this week’s episode of Raised on Television , we dive into a classic episode of The Partridge Family, which comes in at #78 on TV Guide's top list of television episodes. Join us as we explore the adventures of …

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May 31, 2024

#79. Law & Order (1994), `"Sanctuary"

In this week's episode our hosts review #79 on TV Guide's Top 100 Episodes of Television, Law & Order's , "Sanctuary," the show dives deep into the turbulent waters of racial tension and justice in New York City. The episode …

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May 24, 2024

#80. M*A*S*H (1976), "The Interview''

Soooo, we took an unexpected couple weeks off due to a production error. We're back and back on schedule! In this week's episode of Raised on Television, we critique the remarkable 1976 episode "The Interview" from the iconic...

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May 3, 2024

#81. Maverick (1958), ``Shady Deal at Sunny Acres.''

Welcome to this week’s entry on Raised on Television , where we saddle up and join Bret Maverick in the Maverick classic, "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres." Picture this: Bret Maverick, cooler than a cucumber in a bowl of hot …

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April 26, 2024

#82. The Love Boat (1985), ``The 200th Episode.''

This week’s entry is #82 on the TV Guide list that our hosts have expressed immense admiration for … it’s The Love Boat, the 200th episode. There’s a who’s who of guest stars on this episode but, sadly, no real …

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April 19, 2024

#83. Have Gun, Will Travel (1958), "Hey Boy's Revenge.''

Believe it or not all three of our hosts agree that this episode belongs on the list! This 1958 episode of Have Gun Will Travel is well ahead of its time dealing with issues of racism, human trafficking, and treatment …

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April 12, 2024

#84. Mad About You (1995), "The Alan Brady Show.''

The week's entry is from 1995's Mad About You titled The Alan Brady Show and starts legendary actor Carl Reiner. Though your hosts love Carl Reiner, they are unimpressed this week's entry on the list ... still, though, you H...

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April 5, 2024

#85. Dragnet (1967), "The LSD Story"

This week's entry on the 1997 TV Guide list of the top 100 episodes of television is from Dragnet, so, Just the facts: Joe Friday and trusty sidekick Bill Gannon investigate head-in-the-sand Blueboy who is clearly whacked out...

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March 29, 2024

#86. Batman (1966), ``The Purr-Fect Crime'' and ``Better Luck Next Ti…

It's #86 on TV Guide's top 100 Episodes of TV ... the 1966 version of Batman. The 1960s Batman TV series, known for its campy style and exuberant approach to the superhero genre, became an iconic cultural phenomenon shortly a...

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March 22, 2024

#87. China Beach (1989), "Tet 68.''

Today's episode takes us to #87 takes us to 1989 and China Beach, the ABC Vietnam War military hospital drama. The drama surrounding the 1968 Tet (lunar New Year) offensive and its impact on various members of the hospital s...

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March 15, 2024

#89 & # 88 0 It's a 2-Fer! 89. Speed Racer (1967), ``Who is Racer X?…

and, 88. Happy Days (1975), ``Richie Fights Back.''

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