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Down The TV Rabbit Hole
by James Syoen
Jim and Harry revisit classic and "not so classic" TV shows from yesteryear.
Episodes
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole FINAL EPISODE
In the final installment of the podcast, Jim and Harry talk about possibly the funniest segment of I Love Lucy (according to Jim), plus a look at many of the men responsible for some of the best TV of the 1960s-present day. Plus, Chrisopher George, Frank Nelson, and Jack Carter. Take a last trip...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode 73 The Super Bowl
Jim and Harry kick off Season Four by looking at the biggest TV Show of them all,...almost. Hear Harry confuse a TV Show with his real life! And who can turn a can into a cane? It's elementary actually. Plus, a very well-timed edition of Dead or Alive. And if a Super Bowl halftime show is a...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #72 Olympics Car 54 F Troop
For the two of you who still want some MORE Olympic coverage, Harry Bartosiak looks back on some of the finest, and "not so finest" moments from the past 70 years of TV Olympics. Which Olympian looked most like a former political leader? And what was Caitlyn Jenner doing in the 1970s? Plus, Jim...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #71 Lost In Space Law & Order
In this episode Jim and Harry BOTH confuse a Columbo episode with a Cannon episode. However, anytime Harry can do a Jonathan Harris impersonation, it will be a worthwhile show. Learn the shocking (to Jim anyway) reason Lost In Space was canceled. Plus, a rumored possible comeback by The Five Neat...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #70 Partridge Family LA Law
Jim and Harry invite you to "Come on, Get Happy" as they look back on two big hits from the 70s and 80s. Harry goes "rapid fire" on a spectacular list of "B level" guest starts. Also hear about the most unlikely guest star in Partridge Family history. Plus, unusably bad behavior gets a child…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #69 Taxi Laverne & Shirley
In an episode that is so funny, it made listener Craig C. run his car into a parking bumper (true!), Jim & Harry look back on two ABC hits from the 70s and 80s. Jim talks about the big evolution of Cindy Williams, learn about Andy Kaufman's evil twin, plus the return of "Dead or Alive?" Also, the...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #68 PBS Delta
Harry carries most of the burden as he explores the treasure trove of diverse programming on PBS in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Learn about many of the British comedies you may have totally forgotten about, hear about the local TV host that Harry still owes a lot of money too, and Harry breaks…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #67 Daytime Drama's Short Lived Shows
In the start of "Season #4" for Jim & Harry, Harry looks at the "Soap Operas" that were popular for many years, and why they are becoming extinct. Jim quizzes Harry about many "less than spectucular" TV shows from the 1970's & 1980's. Learn how a 30 second commercial got an actress a major…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #66 60 Minutes Headmaster Salvage 1
Harry comes loaded with a half dozen top notch impressions as he talks about the origin and successes of the most profitable news program of all time. Find out how taking a swing at a Vice President will get you onto a game show, hear one of the worst TV theme songs of all time, plus the great...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #65 Bill Bixby & One Day At A Time
Harry takes a look back at the impressive career of actor and director Bill Bixby. Hear about the "almost impossible to believe" reason My Favorite Martian was canceled. Hear about Robert Goulet's last big gig. Plus, have you been in an accident? Why not call a Hall of Famer? Plus, Harry re-names...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #64 The Tonight Show
In a long overdue EXTRAVAGANZA Harry and Jim share their remembrances of 70 years of The Tonight Show, with the emphasis of the best of them all, Johnny Carson. Harry shares a NEVER BEFORE heard, IN PERSON anecdote about one of the first EVER Tonight broadcasts. Not to be outdone, Jim shares a…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #63 TV Movies Candid Camera
Jim and Harry are back from a break with some "long lost" but not all that funny video that Lorne Michaels does NOT want you to see! Join them as they hit the trifecta of disaster movies, and Harry brings us a belated Easter present. Also, Harry gives us an encore performance of his top 5...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #61 Beverly Hillbillies BJ & The Bear
Jim takes a deep dive to tell you the completely unknown story about how The Beverly Hillbillies got their name, and what famous performer never even bothered to cash a check for naming the show. Plus, learn about the greatest vacation destination (coming soon) for classic TV fans of all time!…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #60 Forgotten Game Shows
In a true "shoot from the hip" episode, Jim and Harry quickly visit game shows that you remember,.......at least a little bit. Learn who wrote the worst series of books since Steve Allen, and hear the comedically tragic story about the time "the fix was in" on a big time game show. Plus, a quick...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #59 Sesame Street Donny and Marie
This is an episode that will make you smile, with a GUARANTEE from the Tandy company! Hear Harry’s, possibly, best impression yet! Also, Jim sings seriously for the first time, and it’s not all that bad! Also, learn the real reason why the shooting star of the Donny and Marie show fizzled so...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #58 Forgotten Game Shows
In this INSTANT CLASSIC episode, Jim and Harry go on a very comedic romp through some of the game shows you barely remember, or might never heard of. A dormant volcano erupts $10,000 bills? The most unlikely game show host of all time? A game show that was canceled during the taping? A legendary...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #57 Leave It To Beaver Mamas Family
Jim and Harry look back at one the most iconic and least iconic TV shows of all time. Hear about the iconic actor who filled in for Ward on an episode of Family Feud,, and find out how and why a horribly unfunny comedy managed to stay on the air for six full seasons. Also, Harry features another...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #56 Battle Of The Network Stars EXTRAVAGANZA!
This is a classic! It’s an episode that was six months in the making. Harry breaks out many new impressions as the boys look back at a classic show from yesteryear. There is just too much information to detail here in Jim and Harry’s longest episode yet!
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #55 Donahue Oprah Fridays
In this episode, the boys welcome a possible new sponsor! Harry unearths some great nuggets about Oprah's romantic history, and works up 2 new impressions. Hear how Jim was actually ON The Oprah Winfrey Show, and learn why Phil Donahue fled Chicago for New York. Also, The Partridge family finds a...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #54 Golden Girls The Bob Newhart Show
In an unexpected twist, Jim and Harry BOTH pick true classic TV shows to talk about. There are lots of laughs and clips in this episode, even though Jim gets very confused about which Golden Girl is which. Also, Jim surprises Harry with a game of either/or. Learn which Golden Girls Jim and Harry...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #53 All In The Family Baywatch
This episode takes more twists and turns than the Road Runner and Wile E Coyote, but it is a rollicking journey through one great, and one not so great TV show. Hear about the four people that were ALMOST Archie Bunker, and learn about Harry's man crush on "The Hoff." Plus, Harry improvises new...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #52 Saturday Night Live
In a long overdue episode filled with several clips, Jim and Harry look back and some of their favorite, and least favorite performers on SNL. Hear the almost never heard story about who was the first person to say f-ck on live TV (it's not who you think), and hear who were almost the 3 permanent...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #51 Hee Haw
In an episode filled with fun, Jim surprises Harry with one of his favorite shows of all time. Many names are dropped in this broadcast spiced with liberal doses of humor. Jim sets a production record with comedy "drop ins" and we get a very healthy dose of Harry's twin brother, Junior Samples....
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole-Episode #50 MTV
In an instant classic episode, Harry tells us who Ryan Seacrest pushed into the sewer, and who really killed radio. Plus, Batman dances, and you don't have to call him Ray. You could call him Jay. Or you could call him Johnson. And MTV plays plays New Orleans Jazz (maybe).
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole Episode #49 Full House Mork and Mindy
In the first episode of 2022, Jim and Harry visit the comedy Mount Rushmore of Full House, and simultaneously visit the musical Mount Rushmore of John Stamos. Find out what Bob Saget had in common with Bill Cosby and Bryant Gumbel, plus hear about the most famous horrible Hollywood artists of all...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #48 American Bandstand Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
In an episode guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, Harry looks at a television institution, American Bandstand. Hear how Dick Clark may have weaseled his way into the gig, and how Dean Martin's wife Jeannie was responsible for the Dean Martin roasts. Learn exactly how much money Dick Clark...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #47 Get Smart Siskel & Ebert
In an episode that comes truly comes full circle, learn about who was almost Maxwell Smart, hear one of the greatest guest star lineups of all time, and Control hires their first openly gay agent! Learn what Roger Ebert and Ted Kennedy had in common (other than weight), a “hilarious” riddle from...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #46 Columbo CBS Evening News
In a "by request" episode for listener Dan, Jim takes a look at TV's most befuddled detective, the great Peter Falk as Columbo. Go down the Rabbit Hole and reminisce about some of the most memorable episodes. Harry not only introduces a Peter Falk impression, but follows it up with a spot on…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #45 Saturday Morning TV EXTRVAGANZA!
Harry was so excited about recording this podcast, he pulled out his special microphone that he only uses when he records his commercials for the Monster Truck rally! In this episode, the two "most gentlemanly" podcasters go way back to re-visit many of the shows they watched on Saturday…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #44 SCTV
It's an EXTRAVAGANZA! Jim and Harry look back on one of the classic shows that still stands the test of time. Harry lives up to his reputation as the "Fred Travalena of Arlington Heights" and puts on an amazing display of memory regarding the history of SCTV. Jim makes a contribution as 'master...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #43 Who's The Boss That's Incredible Real People
Harry goes for The Daily Double of early (and mediocre) Reality TV, while Jim has a huge ulterior motive in choosing his show for this episode. Forget Al Jolson, Frank Sinatra and Jack Carter,....Jim introduces you to the REAL greatest entertainer of all time. Hear how Jim Syoen won $10,000 and…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #42 Norm Macdonald Three Stooges
In an a classic instant episode, Jim and Harry look at Comedy GIANTS,......Norm MacDonald and The 3 Stooges. If you didn't "get" Norm,....you will after listening to this podcast. Plus,...Harry tries to stump Jim (pretty unsuccessfully) with a quiz! An episode filled with curve balls "down the...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #41 The Price Is Right
Even a category 4 hurricane will not stop Jim Syoen and Harry Bartosiak! With Hurricane Ida coming ashore, Jim and Harry look back at one of the most iconic games shows of all time. Learn about how one production assistants error cost $30,000. Plus, and great edition of "hot of not" where Harry...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #40 Mayberry R.F.D. Six Million Dollar Man Emergency!
Harry looks back at two of his favorite shows from childhood, and Jim comes up with a new definition for Down The TV Rabbit Hole. Jim and Harry get another chance to talk about the great Howard Sprague, and Harry re-tells a hilarious story about Red Buttons. Plus Jim tests Harry's knowledge with...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #39 Gilligan's Island The Flintstones
Jim and Harry tear into two Stallworth's of 1960s TV, with an episode that includes more of Harry's spot on impersonations, and more twists and turns that any other Rabbit Hole trip in quite some time. Hear about just how friendly Alan hale Jr. REALLY was! Plus Dawn Wells goes undefeated, and Bob...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #38 Love American Style
Episode #38 marks a TV Rabbit Hole FIRST! Jim surprises Harry with an edition of "Dead or Alive", Harry adds another impression to his arsenal, and we learn the real reason Harry plans to visit Dodger Stadium. Plus, perhaps the greatest list of special gust stars of all time, including Mrs. Chuck...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #37Gomer Pyle Bad Casting
in this episode, Harry unveils another spot on impersonation, plus learn about who may have been the worst comedic actress to win an Emmy. Jim and Harry debate some of the worst casting decisions in TV history. Plus, Lucy gets to eat as much as she wants, the amazing true story of Frank Sutton…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #8 Hart To Hart Bonanza
Jim Syoen and Harry Bartosiak re-visit classic and "not so classic" TV Shows that we all remember. Hear Harry's dead on Lionel Stander impersonation, find out which Bonanza actor did NOT wear a hairpiece, and hear how Michael Landon took Dan Blocker's place after he died. Plus, another classic...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #7-Alice, WKRP in Cincinnati
Jim and Harry tell never heard before stories about how they double dated with Loni Anderson and Jan Smithers back in the 1980s. (Truth be told, it was actually Polly Holliday and Vic Tayback.) Hear how shockingly successful the show Alice actually was, plus stories of The Maytag Repairman. Also...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #6-Isis/Shazam/Ark 2, Coach
Harry channels his deepest Jack Benny, and gives you THREE Saturday Morning "classics" for the price of one. Hear about how even cartoon stars get unceremoniously fired, Adam West gets the most meager gig of his life, plus the greatest special effects since Clutch Cargo. Also, the great Jerry Van...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #5-Match Game
In the first ever EXTRAVAGANZA, Jim and Harry have a blast and visit classic Match Game from the 1970s and early 80's. Hear Harry try and succeed (once) to make a match! Hear the greatest list of A, B, and C list celebrities who may have appeared on Match Game over the years. Plus, learn who the...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #3-LOST EPISODE Cannon, Three's Company
Harry's body double William Conrad is featured in this episode, where we learn what Cannon and Liberace have in common. Plus, obscure comedy from Benny Hill, and a hairpiece worse than Burt Reynolds! Plus Harry does a Google, and get's a shock of a lifetime. Also, the WORST TV show opening of all...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #4-LOST EPISODE ALF, Rhoda.
In an episode filled with middling to mediocre TV, learn about the near murder of ALF on set, and hear about the man who kept him on life support. Plus Howard Cosell doesn't get invited to a wedding, and acts like an ass. Also learn how ALF was almost the king of late night. Hear about the…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #2-LOST EPISODE Evening Shade, Andy Griffith Color Episodes.
In this thought to be lost episode, Jim and Harry have a "to do at their pad" to explore how Jack Dodson, Francis Bavier, and Jack Burns took 3 seasons of Andy Griffith out of syndication. Plus, they address the horrible rumors that Bury wore a toupee, and Burt gets screwed out of millions of...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #36 Fantasy Island, M*A*S*H*
In an episode as comfortable as a 1974 Chrysler Cordoba, Harry reveals the most cherished possession of his celebrity memorabilia collection! Learn the connection between "Tattoo" and Sesame Street. Hear the All-Star list of cherished* celebrities that have appeared on Fantasy Island! Harry sings...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #35 Harry's "Jump The Shark", The Michael Richards Show, and The Ant and The Aardvark.
This may have been the craziest Mulligan Stew of The TV Rabbit Hole. Harry picks his Top Ten best "Jump The Shark" moments of all time, and hits a grand slam. Jim counters with two of the most obscure TV offerings of all time. Hear some of the best,.... and totally worst impersonations by Jim and...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #34 The King-Elvis Aron Presley
In an episode that is considered an instant classic, join Harry as he outlines the last two TV appearances of Elvis' life, Aloha From Hawaii, and Elvis In Concert. Hear some barely known stories about the greed of Tom Parker, how Jack Lord's wife almost ruined the Hawaii concert, and the man who...
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #33 The Monkees
In the first part of what became a two part episode, Harry shows no respect to the great Davy Jones. Learn who had the worst comb-over in music. Also, Jim Syoen and Peter Tork talk way above everybody's head musically. Learn who was really the first Monkees drummer, and Charlie Manson almost…
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole #32 Jack Benny Program/Cheers
In a ground breaking episode, Harry enlightens Jim about a rarely seen before TV Show. Also, find out who almost replaced Ted Danson, an actor kills himself on the radio, and Jim delights all with his musicianship again. Plus, find out the REAL reason Johnny Carson got the Tonight Show. Also, the...
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Jim and Harry-Episode #31-Captain Kangaroo/Wide World of Sports
In a rollicking episode, Jim and Harry tell you about the devious plot against Captain Kangaroo by his own network, learn which very mediocre performer is ACTUALLY responsible for Roone Arledge's meteoric rise, plus find out the real reason Wide World of Sports spanned the globe. Also hear about...
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Jim and Harry revisit classic and "not so classic" TV shows from yesteryear.
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Down The TV Rabbit Hole is created and hosted by James Syoen.
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