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Partially an oral history of obscure TV shows, partially an oral version of MST3K, and partially a thorough episode guide, It Was a Thing on TV is an anthology podcast about obscure, forgotten, and odd TV shows, commercials, televised events, and almost anyone and anything else that was on television. For the most part, the subjects we cover are from the United States and Canada. We’re just three guys with a love for television. New episodes are generally every Monday and Thursday, sometimes more often.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
The concept of home videos shows originated in Japan in the late 1980s and branched out all around the world. In 1992 in Australia, a show aired which used footage deemed too racy or of questionable taste, titled Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos. It didn't make it through one airing. Fast forward to 2019, where a similar version was tried in America, titled Videos After Dark. At least that ran for the full airing.
Due to language and questionable content, listener discretion is advised.

4 days ago
Live Show 38–The Kissing Booth 2
4 days ago
4 days ago
A few months ago, Greg & Chico covered the beginning of an era with "The Kissing Booth". The era continues as Elle & co. juggle senior year, long-distance relationships, college applications, and something that is similar to but legally distinct from Dance Dance Revolution. Pucker up as we talk about "The Kissing Booth 2."

4 days ago
4 days ago
In this installment, we watch a very special episode that we have referred to on and off throughout the podcast. Find out why drugs are bad when Robbie gets hooked on thornoids on Dinosaurs. Remember you can't say steroids Friday nights on ABC in 1993.

7 days ago
Episode 358--Uncle Croc’s Block
7 days ago
7 days ago
Did you ever notice some people have some shows essentially omitted from their resumes? We had never heard about Charles Nelson Reilly on Uncle Croc's Block until Mike went down a rabbit hole one night. And after seeing this and its associated cartoons, you can't blame CNR from forgetting this misstep.

Monday Mar 13, 2023
Episode 357--Two of a Kind
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Three years after the end of Full House and nearing the end of the original TGIF lineup, ABC brought back The Olsen Twins as tweens in this one-season vehicle, whose legacy lasted well beyond its one year.

Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Live Show 37–The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
After over two years (if you don't count his appearance in "The Book of Boba Fett") Din Djarin and Baby Grogu are back for Season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+.
Greg and Chico livewatch the premiere as The Mandalorian looks for forgiveness for taking his helmet off as he encounters some old friends along the way back to Mandalore.
Grogu don't go hugging those Anzellans!

Saturday Mar 11, 2023
The ”It Was a Thing on TV” Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Last year, our first class of inductees was admitted to the show's Hall of Fame. Now, we're adding 17 new entries into the Hall, ranging from podcast favorite actors to one-time appearances that left a mark on us.

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Episode 356--That 80s Show
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
That 70s Show was getting good ratings, so it was inevitable a spin-off would happen. But that show was less of a spin-off and more of its own separate unrelated entity. That 80s Show was gone as quickly as it arrived. Bummer, dude!

Monday Mar 06, 2023
Episode 355--New Monkees
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Hey hey, everybody is familiar with The Monkees, who have entertained people since the late 60s. They had a resurgance in popularity in the mid-to-late 80s, which gave someone the idea to create a new version of the band. The powers that be tried to make fetch happen, but the new version fizzled after 13 episodes.

Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Episode 354--Madame’s Place
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
It's time for Mike's annual Money in the Bank selection. This year, he went with a comedy set around a puppet, her life, and her TV show. Madame's Place was racy and had big guest stars. But when you're going up against late night fare like Carson, it won't end well.