Random Retrospective

Random Retrospective comes back with the second part of two episodes dedicated to the works of legendary producers, Sid and Marty Krofft. This episode centers on their humble beginnings in circus and as Las Vegas opening act,  their rise as one of the major producers of children's television in the 1970s, producing variety shows, and beyond.  Shows covered in this episode include "The Donny & Marie Show," "Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters Show," " The Brady Bunch Variety Hour," "Pink Lady."

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After an extended hiatus, Random Retrospective comes back with the first part of two episodes dedicated to the works of legendary producers, Sid and Marty Krofft. This episode centers on their humble beginnings in circus and as Las Vegas opening act to their rise as one of the major producers of children's television in the 1970s.  Shows covered in this episode include HR Pufnstuf, Lidsville, The Bugaloos, Land of the Lost, Far Out Space Nuts, and The Lost Saucer. 

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Television producers are always looking for the next big thing and ideas can be scarce, so, why don't borrow other show's ideas?  This episode gives some examples of British situation comedies that were adapted for American audiences. While there have been great successes, such as "The Office," "All in the Family," and "Three's Company," there have been some pretty appalling failures as well.  

This week's show looks at shows that may have had a pilot (or two) produced, but no American series ever made it on the schedule. 

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OctoberFright concludes with a look at the Andy Warhol produced, "Flesh for Frankenstein," and "Blood for Dracula."

Join Random Retrospective every week as we examine films and tv shows that are strange, bizarre, and just outright odd.

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OctoberFright continues with an overview of the 1988 Ken Russell oddity, "Lair of the White Worm."  

Join Random Retrospective every Sunday as we examine films and tv shows that are strange, bizarre, and just outright odd. 

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OctoberFright continues with an overview of the 1932 film "Freaks"  The film that was deemed so awful that it was banned for over forty years and ruined director Tod Browning's career. 

I do want to apologize for not posting last week. Unfortunately life sort of got in the way. I'll be publishing on Sunday evenings from now on. Thank you for listening and I do hope you will continue to do so. 

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This is the second part of two episodes about television spy dramas of the 1960's.  It will cover shows that lasted more than one season and aired at one point from 1960 to 1969.

Shows covered will be:  The Wild Wild West, It Takes a Thief, and Mission Impossible.

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This is the first part of two episodes about television spy dramas of the 1960's.  It will cover shows that lasted more than one season and aired at one point from 1960 to 1969. 

Shows covered will be:  Danger Man,  The Avengers, The Saint, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., I Spy, and Get Smart.

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This episode covers one of my absolutely favorite television series of all time! "The Prisoner."

Unlike any before or since, "The Prisoner" has become one of the most iconic series of all time. Challenging and confounding, it's style has been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and articles as well as spoofs from everything from British TV shows to "The Simpsons."

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