C-c-c-catch the Wave, People !! It’s the most m-m-m-m-merriest time of the year and VHS Rewind is proud to be spending this holiday reviewing M-M-M-Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey 1986. This is, indeed, a strange bird of a special with the faux computer-generated host singing songs (some of which are actually Christmas-flavored and one of which, “Merry Christmas Santa Claus (You’re a Lovely Guy”) actually released as a single, getting sch-sch-sch-schmaltzy with kids and conducting the strangest interviews with the likes of Bob Geldof (why?) and Dave Edmunds (who?) (this special originally aired on British television so I can only assume that those two guests were word-famous in London at this time). But then, M-M-Max “interviews” (not sure that is the right word) Robin Williams (well into his cocaine habit and c-c-cutting loose with some horrifically un-PC schtick) and Tina Turner (well into her c-c-c-cocaine habit as she cannot stop laughing – seemingly with no reason– throughout her appearance). B-b-b-best of all, we get to experience UK-based telly commercials as they aired back then! So sit back with g-g-g-good cheer AND LOVE in your heart and enjoy this b-b-bag of coal. Merry Christmas, Santa Claus, you are one love-love-lovely guy.

Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey was originally aired on December 26, 1986

Leah Mitchell returns to the podcast to discuss a personal favorite tv show and episode of Seinfeld!

“Everyone has an uncommon experience while going their separate ways on the subway, and Kramer overhears a horse racing tip from another passenger, places a bet at a betting parlour, and wins big, helping to pay for his car fines.”

Seinfeld: The Subway was originally aired on January 8, 1992

Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast returns to discuss often misunderstood Magical Mystery Tour movie. You may remember us covering this same movie back in 2021 but we are back to discuss it again because…well, we really love this movie and feel it deserves a discussion that is released on Boxing Day!

Magical Mystery Tour was originally aired on December 26, 1967

Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss this hilarious episode of Bewitched! There’s another Bewitched to be released next week!

“Clara conjures up a newspaper that reports that Larry Tate broke his leg on the honeymoon trip they were currently on. The Stephens’ then become a bother on their vacation trying to protect Larry.”

Bewitched: Bewitched, Bothered and Infuriated originally aired on April 13, 1967

Lorie joins me to discuss this intense All in the Family episode which aired on Christmas of 1976!

All in the Family: The Draft Dodger originally aired on December 25, 1976

“Vivian has magic powers. She doesn’t hesitate to save her boyfriend David from failing in school by murdering teachers. However, David has gotten tired of her and is putting his charm on a new girl in school, Robin. Robin discovers that she also has magic powers, and it comes to a mental showdown between the two women over David.”

Matilda joins the show to discuss this strange and fun episode.  I just love this series so much!

Tales from the Darkside: Anniversary Dinner originally aired on February 3, 1985

“Vivian has magic powers. She doesn’t hesitate to save her boyfriend David from failing in school by murdering teachers. However, David has gotten tired of her and is putting his charm on a new girl in school, Robin. Robin discovers that she also has magic powers, and it comes to a mental showdown between the two women over David.”

Lorie joins me to discuss this classic All in the Family episode!  We discuss so much and look out for another All in the Family episode in a couple weeks!

All in the Family: The Bunkers and the Swingers originally aired on October 28, 1972

“Edith answers a magazine personal ad from a couple seeking new friends … unaware that they engage in a swinging lifestyle.”

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss this episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show!

The Dick Van Dyke Show: 100 Terrible Hours originally aired on May 5, 1965

“Rob recalls his interview for The Alan Brady Show, which took place after a radio broadcast that kept him on the air for 100 hours straight.”

Leah Mitchell joins me to discuss this movie which should have been called, “The Waltons vs Little House on the Prairie”.  We discuss The Satanic Panic of the 1980’s, how crazy Melissa Anderson is in this episode and point out why this is such a cult classic!  I hope you enjoy this episode!

Midnight Offerings originally aired on February 27, 1981

“Vivian has magic powers. She doesn’t hesitate to save her boyfriend David from failing in school by murdering teachers. However, David has gotten tired of her and is putting his charm on a new girl in school, Robin. Robin discovers that she also has magic powers, and it comes to a mental showdown between the two women over David.”

Mark is joined by Kelly Mielke from The Dr. QuinnCast Podcast to breakdown and discuss a hilarious episode of the legendary television show, Cheers!

This episode of Cheers which is entitled, Abnormal Psychology originally aired on OCtober 16, 1986

“Frasier has been invited to be a guest on a talk show. Shortly before his appearance, he brags about it to the others at the pub. However, he then learns that the discussion panel features his ex-girlfriend, Dr Lilith Sternin.”

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