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Remember rushing home to catch your favorite TV shows, knowing there was no option to pause, record, or stream later? Those were simpler times when entertainment was an event that shaped our weekly routines.

This episode takes us on a delightful journey through the television shows and movies that defined our childhoods. We start with our earliest PBS memories - Wishbone, Zoom, Arthur, and Bill Nye teaching us while entertaining after school. Those colorful Zoom outfits and craft ideas were Pinterest before Pinterest existed! Saturday mornings meant Looney Tunes with a parent and a bowl of cereal, while Power Rangers had us picking favorites (Pink and White were clearly superior) and reenacting episodes with neighborhood friends.

Nothing epitomized must-see TV more than ABC's TGIF lineup. Family Matters, Full House, and Step by Step created appointment viewing that families planned around. We discuss the devastation of potentially missing an episode in the pre-DVR era, and how special snacks made these viewing nights memorable family traditions. The excitement when cable finally arrived expanded our worlds dramatically - though satellite dishes meant weather could interrupt your favorite show at any moment!

We also reminisce about those VHS tapes played until they nearly wore out - from Disney classics to teen comedies like Clueless and She's All That, and the cultural phenomenon that was Titanic with its infamous mid-movie tape swap just as the iceberg struck. Our discussion highlights how different entertainment consumption is for today's kids who've never experienced the collective anticipation of waiting a week for a new episode.

What shows could you watch over and over? Share your nostalgic favorites in the comments - we'd love to hear which programs and movies shaped your childhood!

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