Marc Hershon is back online with host Phil Leirness, defining what new television shows (or new seasons of continuing shows) are worthy of “binge-watching”, which ones might be “guilty pleasures” and which ones, no matter how good or how popular, are “nope” they aren’t going to be watching! On this installment, a mystery series from down under, a new comedy-horror series, the final season of a long-running superhero series, and a record-breaking comedy smash for HBO all get reviewed. Then, a few selections of favorite shows that are “comfort food” viewing for Marc and Phil get revealed, and one of the all-time longest-running, most beloved series is discovered to be a big, fat “nope” for both Marc and Phil! .

Production note: Starting with this episode, each new “Television with Marc Hershon” will begin and end with classic TV theme songs!

Marc Hershon is a branding expert who has dreamt up names for countless hit products. He is a comedy veteran, a comedy impresario, and he teaches improv comedy. He has penned several television movies, and is the co-author of I Hate People, a guide to getting “what you want out of your job.” He has reviewed comedy podcasts for The Huffington Post and Splitsider and was the longtime producer and host of “Succotash” the comedy podcast podcast. Marc has spent much of his adult life trying to get people to stop using the word “podcast” and to use “soundcast” instead.

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