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Episode 591--Hello Larry Revisited

In honor of McLean Stevenson's 98th birthday, we re-examine one of the first shows we covered, one synonymous with NBC's troubles in the late 70s and early 80s, but also one synonymous with Stevenson's failures post-M*A*S*H.  With more visual evidence of the show available, we take a second look at if Hello Larry was that bad, or if it was a victim of circumstance.

The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 28 - TNA Genesis 2006

In this edition of the SCTM, Greg and Dane look at the in-ring debut of Kurt Angle in TNA Wrestling against the undefeated Samoa Joe at TNA Genesis 2006. There's a lot of good in-ring action and a lot of bad Russo-riffic crap on this show. We do at least get Kevin Nash wanting to win one for Bo ............... Derek.

It Was a Thing on TV Presents: TV Guide's 50 Worst Shows of All-Time List (Part 2)

Last year, we went over TV Guide's 50 Worst Shows of All-Time list from 2001 and thought about which shows should be removed from the list and what shows we would add from the last 20+ years since the list was released.

This year, Mike, Greg, and Chico present their re-rankings of what they think are the 50 Worst Shows of All-Time based on what they kept from TV Guide's 2001 list and what shows they added from Part 1.

For new listeners, you can listen to Part 1 of this special from last year at this link. - https://www.itwasathingontv.com/e/it-was-a-thing-on-tv-presents-tv-guides-50-worst-shows-of-all-time-list-part-1/

Episode 590--Babes

Over the years, overweight people were ridiculed on television and in the movies as slow, messy, dumb, lazy, and were often the butt of jokes.  One show avoided those stereotypes, showing a trio of overweight sisters trying to improve themselves health-wise and career-wise, and being empathetic souls looking out for their fellow men.  Credit Babes for attempting to dispel the outdated stereotypes, though the series only lasted a single season.

The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 27 - WCW Halloween Havoc 1994

The newest edition of the SCTM sees a big reveal in the Masked Man storyline as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair's careers are on the line in a Steel Cage for the WCW title.

Greg and Dane discuss Terry Funk being awesome, Big Boss Man Behaving Badly five years early, and Dave Sullivan's new theme song, among others. Don't *BUTCHER* listening to this episode!

Episode 589--Hell Town

As happens in the TV business, having a successful TV movie equates to a run as a series.  This is no different, holding its own versus some huge 1985 competition.  The later series?  Not so much, against that same competition.  Robert Blake starred as a tough but fair priest in a tough and not-so-fair portion of Los Angeles, trying to make Hell Town not so hellish.

The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 26 - WWF Monday Night RAW (10.18.93) (The Savage/Crush Summit)

It's October of 1993 in the newest episode of The Squared Circle Time Machine as Greg and Dane look at an episode of Monday Night RAW where Randy Savage and Crush meet head-on to try and settle their issues. Meanwhile, the good folks at the WWF are making us call a 1-900 line to ask us if Shawn Michaels should be reinstated.

Plus, we got a rare Joe Fowler in the WWF sighting on the Podcast! How about that?

Episode 588--Hometown Commercials, Volume 6

We have returned with another batch of those wacky commercials from all parts of the U.S.  Ladies (and guys), let's have a Hometown Commercial party.

Here is a list of links to the ads featured in this installment:

1. We Are the Spitzer Shuffling Crew:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxx-v2S7YRA
2. Another Spitzer ad, with bad CGI:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP9yVuD38Ac
3. Little John’s Derby Jewelry - Super Gold Man Returns - https://youtu.be/HXYmeeijUJM?si=h-upU0j-rlNRTGAO
4. Neil’s Finance Plaza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LmQVxl5hP4
5. Lawson Boxing - February 2006 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npF-vbm8Rzc
6. Smoking Santa (Toledo) - https://youtu.be/gz-3cL0V5-o?si=_mKteB3x65xCpgqY
7. Pizza Pan Jeopardy: - https://youtu.be/sEIZp7D9Ks8?si=2SrVxnjc3a3hV3pn
8. Gordo’s Chimichangas - https://youtu.be/OF77D8a3nmI
9. KWBB Texas: WB Family Night at Lamar University - https://youtu.be/YvTd-1Yt9z4
10. Mr. Belvedere Commercial with Robot (Detroit) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9hDmJuARok
11. South Bay Toyota - Wack it! - https://youtu.be/qVWBOXM61Tw?si=Cqn8WZp1uNYCEfoU
12. JTM Beef Taco Filling Commercial with Cris Collinsworth - https://youtu.be/x9H-ESBm6Vc?si=8O2eHKW4646oZfMA
13. Fretter Appliance 11 Hour Sale (1983) - https://youtu.be/QPeNrTZWrPA
14. Denvil Crowe - Pay Me Now - https://youtu.be/lANJc_QIXU0?si=gxOVDkTmNiWZBSPS 
15. Save A Lot (Frankie Flight) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1t3_Exjyoc
16. Carvel (Cookie O’Puss) - https://youtu.be/f7wj9UmcjYk
17. Burger Ranch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVgrRjt82gw
18. Crazy Bruce’s Liquors - https://youtu.be/SNkK-aQEtMI?si=00YHPmXwoTdukibX 
19. Jim “The Hammer” Shapiro (Rochester, NY) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zToHQ8oQvgA
20. Dodd’s Serta Trek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cip0TY91sjI
21. Mayflower Buffet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQlfxI8r9jM
22. Red House Furniture - Black and White People (Rhett & Link) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnOyMSEWNTs
23. Grand Finale - Mr. Submarine Commercial with Scottie Pippen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40YkCQcMCpQ

The Squared Circle Time Machine: Episode 25 - TNA Bound for Glory 2010

With TNA Bound for Glory 2025 happening tonight, as of the posting of this episode, we look back on the 15th Anniversary this week of a date that only comes once a Century! 10.10.10! Greg and Dane look at TNA Bound for Glory 2010!

Greg and Dane look at various things on this show, including a Lethal Lockdown match between EV 2.0 and Fortune, Mickie James' TNA debut, RVD and Abyss in a Monsters Ball match, and the three-way match for the vacant TNA World Title between Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, and Mr. Anderson.

THEY want you to listen to this episode!

Episode 587--Fridays

Our SNL 50th birthday celebration wraps up with a contender to the throne which was a direct rip-off of SNL; the head of ABC admitted as much!  Fridays had its moments, but it sorely missed making recurring characters who would be remembered nowadays.  It also had thrilling guest hosts like Henny Youngman!  Grab a bite to eat, as this is one of our longest shows to date.