Don't Touch That Dial

Don't Touch That Dial

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Don't Touch That Dial episodes

  • Classic Inconsistencies

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    This week the guys dive into the funniest and most head-scratching continuity errors from some of our tv favorites. From vanishing characters to rewritten backstories, we explore inconsistencies and why we still love these shows anyway.















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    32 min
  • Characters Who Move Out

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    In this episode the guys talk about characters who graduate, get a job or get married and leave their home (and many who inevitably return home).

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    32 min
  • Broadway Show Commercials

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    Join us at the Milford Plaza and discover why it is the Lullaby of Broadway! Our love of the theater started not on the Great White Way but on local NY commercials for Broadway shows during our favorite shows. Cats and Annie are just the start (and it's called cast recordings, not soundtracks!)

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    32 min
  • The Karate Kid

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    We go all the way back to 1984 for the iconic "Karate Kid" and then head to the 21st century to discuss the Cobra Kai streaming series. If you're an 80s kid (and had a crush on Elisabeth Shue) you won't want to miss it!

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    33 min
  • Blansky’s Beauties: Classic TVs Famous Vegas Showgirls

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    The spotlight this week is on the short-lived spinoff Blansky’s Beauties, a hilarious sitcom that put Nancy Walker and her showgirls center stage in Sin City. Let's discuss this Garry Marshall gem, it's star-studded cast and give it the praise and respect it's due!

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    30 min
  • Hidden Gems

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    We always talk about classics like Happy Days and The Brady Bunch, but what about other shows that shaped our childhoods? This episode is a celebration of  forgotten favorites that deserve to be remembered and discussed all over again. 

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    33 min
  • Mother Knows Best

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    Today we're spotlighting iconic TV moms in honor of Mother's Day. From Carol Brady to Peg Bundy, join us as we debate who nailed the role of a great TV mom, who fell short, and who was the most hilarious. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in TV land!

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    32 min
  • Mystery Episode - Working for a Living

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    Mel's Diner? WKRP? Arnolds? New York City Police Department 12th Precinct? The Sunshine Cab Company? The Love Boat? The Starship USS Enterprise? If you had your choice, where would YOU want to work in TV land? 

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    36 min
  • You're Getting Sleepy ... Hypnosis TV

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     Let’s explore how classic TV shows used hypnosis as a plot twist. From The Odd Couple to Chico and the Man and Columbo, we revisit moments where characters were hypnotized into romance, confusion, and mischief. Join us as we share our favorite episodes and uncover why hypnosis became a go-to gimmick for TV writers in the ’60s and ’70s. 

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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.