Don't Touch That Dial

Don't Touch That Dial

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Don't Touch That Dial episodes

  • M*A*S*H: The Original Character vs. the Replacement

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    When beloved M*A*S*H characters left, their replacements brought new personalities and dynamics. We debate B.J. vs. Trapper, Potter vs. Blake and Winchester vs. Burns ... and imagine who might have replaced Margaret.

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    29 min
  • Meet the Jetsons

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    This episode revisits The Jetsons, the iconic animated sitcom that imagined a space‑age future. We explore how its futuristic gadgets, family dynamics, and optimistic vision shaped pop‑culture expectations of the 21st century.

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    28 min
  • Yabba Dabba Doo! Meet The Flintstones

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     Step back into the Stone Age to revisit Hanna-Barbera’s groundbreaking classic, The Flintstones. We dive into how Fred, Wilma, Barney, and Betty revolutionized prime-time television as animation's first major family, exploring or favorite moments from Bedrock. 

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    30 min
  • Roomies and Retro TV

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    Who needs privacy (we know Anthony does!) when you've got great TV? From the bickering of The Odd Couple to the hijinks of Laverne & Shirley, the misunderstandings of Three's Company, and the camaraderie of Friends, we're celebrating the classic TV roommates who proved that sharing a home makes for unforgettable comedy. What roommate would you choose to live with?

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    30 min
  • Soap: Breaking the Rules of TV Comedy

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    Let's revisit ABC's groundbreaking sitcom Soap, the series that mixed comedy with serialized storytelling long before it became the norm. From Billy Crystal's trailblazing role to ventriloquist Chuck and Bob, and television's first prime time season-long murder mystery, we explore why Soap remains one of the smartest and funniest shows of its era. 

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    31 min
  • TV Hits That Really Weren't. Ratings Myths of Classic TV

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    Jody's mystery topic explores classic TV shows that felt like hits but struggled in the ratings. The guys revisit favorites like Mork & Mindy, Taxi, WKRP in Cincinnati, Welcome Back, Kotter, Soap, and more, uncovering surprising Nielsen history, behind-the-scenes trivia, and laughs about the shows we all thought everyone was watching. 

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    32 min
  • Surf's Up, Sitcom Style

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    As we head full force into summer, the guys discuss their favorite beach themed sitcoms.

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    35 min
  • Everyone Loves Lucy

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    Today we discuss one of the most historic and groundbreaking sitcoms in the history of TV ... "I Love Lucy."

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    33 min

About Don't Touch That Dial

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We look back on classic TV shows and discuss the shows and stars that made watching TV before streaming, DVRs, and VCRs a whole lot of fun.