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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: A line of toys with no story gets it’s own show. Time to start shoe-horning in the personalities. And adding plants and vines and all the cool stuff kids love. And a wizard. And a father who’s just trying to get back home, but can’t because of the Monster Minds. [Halloween Oooo]

Kids, this is the story of how this botanist’s wet dream of a show came to syndication.

              Who brought this show to life?

              Was there going to be a movie?

              Just what is a Storm Sailor? Is it like, when it’s raining men?

              All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at JAYCE AND THE WHEELED WARRIORS! 

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He’s the world’s best-known crime fighter. He wears a mask and no one knows his true identity. He’s busted up car rings, recovered kangaroos, diamonds, and barely avoided crashing a plane. And that was just his first adventure! Get ready for Batman!

              Not Batman? Who? Oh, that guy! You know, I used to play, “Phooey Phighter”. The cat always saved the day. 

              Anyways… Time to take a look at a dog turned janitor turned bumbling crime fighter. Even if he hurts you, you’ll thank him for his service. 

Get out of your filing cabinet as we explore the ins and outs of HONG KONG PHOOEY! 

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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: A bunch of guys and one woman put on masks and take on different personas. Sounds like the cartoon version of “Eyes Wide Shut”. That might be worth exploring!

Kids, this is the story of how this turbo-charged show came to syndication.

              Is there a movie in the works?

              Was this show the unholy child of “The Transformers” and “G.I.: Joe”?

              Just what was the Penetrator?

              All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at M.A.S.K.! 

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So, the story is about a group of kids who hang out with the teacher and go on adventures that defy space and time. The kids are from a diverse background… Wait! This sounds familiar. Oh, and one of the characters is played by a well-known celebrity. I didn’t realize I was going to talk about “The Magic School Bus”, but here we go.

           It’s not “The Magic School Bus”? Rick Springfield?! Fine. It’s time to sit back and explore MISSION: MAGIC! 

           I miss you, Miss Frizzle!

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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: Imagine assembling a bunch of Lion-shaped cars, coordinating an attack, and defending the universe. I could imagine it working if it’s a force of Soccer Moms. In fact, I’d watch a show called “Soccer Moms Unite: Defenders of the Universe” because I know it would contain action, adventure, and fist fulls of blood. 

Kids, this is the story of how this super mecha show came to syndication.

              Where did this show come from? 

              Did it have another life as a different show?

              Is this heading to… the big screen?

              All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at VOLTRON!

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Back in the 70s, there was one television character that told it like it was. He tried to protect his family from Meatheads, and protested the way society was going. He held on to his values, even if he didn’t English so good. Oh, and he was a bigot… so bigoted. Believe it or not, that character kinda, sorta came to Saturday Morning. Because… what a role model?

     While you couldn’t adapt Archie Bunker to cartoons, you could do the next best thing: Create a blatant rip-off! So lets sweep some dirty dishes under the rug, and explore Arnie and family on THE BARKLEYS! 

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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: A long, hard phallic sword turns a soft teen in spandex into a big strong barbarian who’s barely wearing anything, has bulging muscles, and fights on the side of right as a defender and protector. I mean, it does sound like Prince Adam is closeted while He-Man is out and proud. Just be yourself, that’s all I ask.

Kids, this is the story of how this groundbreaking show came to syndication.

Where did this show come from?

Is it truly a 30 minute commercial for a line of toys?

Was it the roadmap for all shows that followed? 

All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! 

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Remember being a kid and going to amusement parks? I bet you do. Remember seeing stage magic and wondering how it was all done? I bet you do. Now, remember that time you snuck back stage to learn the illusion and, instead, you found a top hat that grew so big you fell into it and were brought to a magic land where the locals were living hat people? I bet you do… if your name is Mark and you were a curious teen in 1971.

Join us as we get down and outta sight and trip down to LIDSVILLE. 

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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: Why have one superhero cartoon, when you can have two? The only difference: In one version he’s got no friends, and the voice actor who played Aunt May, also voices a possible love interest. Ugh. 

Kids, this is the story of how this incest – I mean, comic book show came to syndication.

Where did this web-slinging super come from?

                        Did he ever turn into a spider? 

              Just how much do you know about Peter Parker? Beyond the fact that Peter Parker picked a peck of pickled peppers.

If Peter Parker picked a peck of pickled peppers / How many pickled peppers did Peter Parker pick if he picked a peck of pickled peppers? 

Sorry, I didn’t mean to go all 1813 on you. And the answer is 147.  

              All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at SPIDER-MAN!

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Welcome to the retro series that explores Saturday Morning of the 1970s. These episodes were originally produced for my defunct Patreon. They were recorded back in 2022, and are not like the modern episodes. I decided to release these shows so they didn't sit in a drawer and collect dust. Put on your chunky headphones and come back to the age of bell bottoms, Watergate and the Reggie bar!

When your Scooby-Doo’s a huge hit, how do you follow it up? With the first Earth Day happening in 1970, the world was in a mellow mood for some recycling. And Hanna-Barbera was all to happy to go green like the Mystery Machine. They took what didn’t sell in “Scooby” and recycled it into a chance for Josie, Valerie and Melody to come to Saturday Morning. Join us as we get down and outta sight with JOSIE AND THE PUSSY CATS. 

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