In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom Gulley takes a thoughtful, entertaining look at Barney Miller, the groundbreaking television sitcom that redefined the workplace comedy and quietly became one of the smartest shows in TV history. Set inside a New York City police precinct, Barney Miller used humor, character-driven storytelling, and sharp writing to explore social issues rarely addressed on network television in the 1970s and early 1980s.

In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom Gulley examines the strange and unsettling case of David Glenn Lewis, a mystery that has baffled investigators, journalists, and true crime researchers for decades. In 1993, Lewis vanished from his home in Amarillo, Texas under unexplained circumstances—only to be discovered days later thousands of miles away in Yakima, Washington, in a case filled with unanswered questions and troubling coincidences.

Every Christmas Eve, millions of families around the world track Santa Claus in real time thanks to the NORAD Santa Tracker — but few people know how this beloved holiday tradition actually began. In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom dives into the surprising Cold War origins of the NORAD Santa Tracker, the accidental phone call that started it all, and how a military defense command became one of the most wholesome and enduring Christmas traditions in modern history.

In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom Gulley takes a deep dive into Generation Jones, the often-overlooked microgeneration born between the Baby Boomers and Generation X. Too young to fully experience the postwar boom and too old to be true Gen X, Generation Jones occupies a unique cultural space shaped by shifting economics, changing social norms, and a rapidly evolving media landscape.

In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom Gulley explores the legendary Duesenberg car company, the American automaker that redefined luxury, power, and prestige in the early 20th century. From the groundbreaking engineering of the Duesenberg brothers to the jaw-dropping elegance of the Model J, this episode examines how Duesenberg became the ultimate status symbol of its era—and why the name still represents the pinnacle of automotive excellence.

In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom Gulley is joined by special guest The Reverend Bob Levy for a lively, opinionated deep dive into one of the most beloved films in cinema history: It’s a Wonderful Life. Together, they rate and rank the characters from Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday classic, examining heroes, villains, and everyone in between—from George Bailey and Mary Hatch to Mr. Potter and the unforgettable supporting cast.

Few television shows reshaped American culture the way All in the Family did. Debuting in 1971, the groundbreaking sitcom didn’t just entertain — it challenged audiences to confront politics, race, class, gender, and generational divides head-on, all from a modest Queens living room.

Joe Ely is one of the most respected — and quietly influential — figures in American music. From the heart of Texas to international stages, Ely has built a career that bridges outlaw country, folk storytelling, roots rock, and even punk rebellion.

On July 30, 1975, Jimmy Hoffa vanished from a Detroit suburb — and with him went one of the most enduring mysteries in modern American history. On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom Gulley examines the facts, theories, and unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance of the powerful Teamsters leader whose influence reached from union halls to the highest levels of politics and organized crime.

What happens when fans don’t just celebrate a classic series — they complete it? On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom Gulley explores Star Trek Continues, the acclaimed fan-produced series that set out to finish the original Star Trek five-year mission with remarkable attention to detail, tone, and storytelling.