Wallace and Ladmo was a television show unique to Arizona. Yes, it was technically a kids show. But not like any other kids show you have seen. It was funny. Not cute funny. But really funny. And it is an important part of Arizona history.

This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, using never before heard interviews, we answer the question: Why is Wallace and Ladmo so important to Arizona?

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Guests: Pat McMahon, Bill Thompson, Ladimir Kwiatkowski

Guest host: Richard Ruelas

Producers: Amanda Luberto, Abby Bessinger

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