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I Used To Watch This?
by Mike Frighetto and Mike Sullivan
Two guys reliving their childhoods through TV shows from the 70s and 80s.
Episodes
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Quantum Leap - Glitter Rock
Sam leaps into a body of a rock star named Tonic. Al says he is in danger and will be killed in a couple of days after a show, so his goal is to find out who it is to stop it. Will it be his manager, the security guy, Flash, or the stranger who keeps showing up at his concerts? Listen to find out!
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Columbo - Double Exposure
In this week's episode Columbo is on the case a murder that happens inside a marketing research company. A man got up during a film and was shot with no witnesses, even the CCTV in the lobby was turned off. Turns out, Dr. Kepple, who is in charge of the institute, turned off those cameras and…
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The Greatest American Hero - Captain Bellybuster and the Speed Factory
This Week Ralph, Bill, and Pam help another superhero out. Captain Bellybuster is a superhero that helps kids get delicious hamburgers for dinner. It seems the Captain has stumbled on a drug operation within the Hamburger Haven company and needs some help stopping it. Check it out!
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Starsky & Hutch - Little Girl Lost
In this special (early) Christmas episode, Starsky and Hutch are called to a robbery in progress. Turns out to be a girl who was stealing candy. So, they take her home to her run down apartment with empty booze bottles all over the place. She's waiting on her dad who is an ex-con. He never makes…
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CHiPs - Return of the Supercycle
Ponch and Jon chase a motorcycle jewelry thief and Ponch wipes out bad and ends up in the Hospital. Jon wonders if this is the same person from last year who turns out to be the Phantom motorcycle stunt guy. Jon confronts him and he says it is not, since they are friends now, so who is doing it?...
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Charlie's Angels - Consenting Adults
The Angels are on the case of a missing man. Turns out he was dating a girl through an electronic dating service that wasn't all it is made out to be. The agency is a front for a thieving ring, but this time the stole something from someone they shouldn't. Make sure to stay for the skateboarding...
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The Rockford Files - The Family Hour
Jim and Rocky find a little girl sitting outside Jim's trailer who says she is waiting for her aunt. At first Jim wants to get to their fishing trip and leave her with the police, but Rocky convinces her to help the girl find her aunt or father. Turns out her dad is in trouble and either on the…
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The Bionic Woman - In This Corner, Jaime Sommers
Oscar has Jaime go undercover in a lady wrestling match to help find a missing agent. Meanwhile, there is a defecting Russian Scientist helping Oscar design a new satellite. Somehow these two stories merge together when it turns out the Wrestling promoter is helping the scientist steal the chip…
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Matt Houston - The Visitors
A scientist is killed during a possible alien encounter, so Matt and C. J. are hired to find out what really happened. Matt goes to the site and is shot at and then he is possible abducted for a few hours? Listen to find out what happened! It is a mind bender!
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The Greatest American Hero - Hog Wild
Ralph and Bill tangle with a motorcycle gang on the way back from a seminar on communication. The bikers figure out the suit gives Ralph powers so they force him to hand it over. When they realize it won't work, the force Ralph to help them take over a small town. Can Bill save the day?
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Airwolf - To Snare A Wolf
Hawk and Dom are filming some footage for the military while, at the same time, so dark forces are searching for Airwolf. Archangel is taken out of the picture by a senate hearing, but is able to give the guys a map of some hidden spots that the satellite can't see. While securing Airwolf, they…
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The Love Boat - Julie Falls Hard
It's close to Valentine's Day so we decided to talk about The Love Boat. In this episode Julie falls for a divorced dad, two ventriloquists fight constantly and almost get divorced, and two twins are getting married but also having cold feet. It is a jam-packed episode! Listen to take it all in!
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T.J. Hooker - Terror at the Academy
Hooker and Romano need to track down a sniper who is shooter at cops. Also, Hooker has to make a costume for his daughter's play, but he outsources that to Romano. Which is the more important storyline? You decide. Oh, and the actual terror at the academy is only in the last ten minutes. Check it...
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B.A.D. Cats
New year, New show! This week we checked out a forgotten show called B.A.D. Cats. It's about two guys who used to be race car drivers and now are cops. At least I guess so, they never really explain it. The show also features Michelle Pfeiffer in one of her first starring rolls. There is a lot of...
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Simon & Simon - Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus
Rick and A.J. get into the Christmas spirit by helping a young girl and her mom find her dad that disappeared. Turns out he is in hiding from a guy named Eyeball because him $40,000. After some searching through pawn shops, loan sharks, and gambling Santas they figure out he is in Vegas trying to...
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Miami Vice - Payback
Crockett is framed for stealing money from a drug dealer, played by Frank Zappa. Zappa's character is a big time Weasel Dust dealer (whatever that is) and obviously wants his money back. Can The Miami Vice boys clear Crockett's name with some help from the DEA? Listen to find out.
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Mazes and Monsters (1982)
We come back from our short hiatus to bring you this wonderful made-for-TV movie starring Tom Hanks called Mazes and Monsters. Do you play Dungeons and Dragons? Well, this game is like that be even more evil. And these college kids get hooked on it and Tom Hanks character loses his mind a bit and...
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Crazy Like A Fox - Fox Hunt
Harry Fox is hurt in a car wreck after chasing a motorcycle there or something. While in the hospital he thinks he sees someone get murdered in his room by a man shuffling around. He can't be sure because he was heavily sedated. Then Cindy hears a man shuffling out of the hospital, so she and...
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The Greatest American Hero - My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
In this episode Bill has to stop his police officer friend from doing something stupid. At the same time, Ralph is having second thoughts about being a superhero after he almost sends a bus full of tourists over a cliff. Bill tries to tell him to suck it up, but he is not listening. At least not...
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Partners in Crime - 1984
Carole and Sydney have never met, but at one time they were both married to the same man, Raymond Caulfield. Ray owned a private detective agency, and, per his will, now Carole and Sydney own it. But, before any of that they have to figure out who killed him. Also, they are being followed and...
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The Hard Boys - The Mystery of the Haunted House
Meet the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe. They Solve mysteries just like their dad. In this first episode, they are following their dad who is supposed to be fishing but they find him coming out of a hotel. You know what that means? Yes, he is on the case of a man missing from the Navy and honestly…
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Chopper One
Two helicopter cops, Burdy and Gil, fly around the city to bust perts and rescue kids on sailboats. The main story in this episode is a botched robbery, ransom situation where the pilots have to stop the bad dudes from getting away in an airplane. Do they succeed? Listen to find out! Also make…
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Hardcastle and McCormick - Hardcastle, Hardcastle, Hardcastle and McCormick
Hardcastle's dear old aunts are in town to visit. They like a good mystery novel and seem to stumble upon a real life murder plot at the airport on their way out of town. Hardcastle is reluctant to believe their story, but as evidence mounts, he goes a long with it. Who is the murderer and who...
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Quincy - The Thigh Bone's Connected to the Knee Bone
Some workers find a bone while digging a new foundation. The foreman wants to through it in the garbage so they can keep working, but somehow a student gets ahold of it and gives it to Quincy as a gift. Quincy is kind of forced to teach a class on forensics and once he determines this bone might...
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Magnum P.I. - Operation: Silent Night
Magnum and the boys are on a mission to spread Christmas cheer when TC's helicopter has to make an emergency landing. They end up on an island used for Navy gunnery practice, but think they'll be safe because it is Christmas Eve. Turns out one Navy captain is determined to have his men practice...
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240-Robert
240-Robert is a lot like "CHiPs" except it is along the coast and deals with water and cliff based emergencies. You have two guys who are buds and help people, but you also have a helicopter and a pilot to add to the mix. It was surprising to us this show didn't make it. Check it out!
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CHiPs -- Wheeling
Ponch and Jon have some run-ins with, what we like to call, a wheelchair gang. They are driving recklessly, antagonizing people and a street fair, and almost rolling into the street with a girl. Turns out the dudes are okay guys since they help out a rehab center. Also, some guy's kid gets hit by…
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David Cassidy - Man Undercover
David Cassidy is Dan Shay a young police officer who goes undercover as a young hill racer to infiltrate a small gang that is stealing from grocery stores. Yes, grocery stores. He makes his way easily into the car club where the thieves also hang and also easily gets taken on a job quickly. This…
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Hart to Hart - Hart of Darkness
In an Emmy worth performance, Jonathan Hart is blinded by chemicals put in his pool but a man seeking revenge for his sister. Turns out she was infatuated with Mr. Hart and she died of cancer without telling him how she felt and her brother thinks it's Jonathan's fault or something? Will his…
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The Greatest American Hero - The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Ralph and Pam are on vacation in St. Croix, as well as his high school students, when Ralph rescues a woman from the ocean. She tells Ralph their boat was attacked by a sea monster, so Ralph calls Bill to help investigate. Bill thinks it is a wild goose chase, but something is definitely up out...
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MacGyver - Countdown
Mac teams up with his old buddy Charlie to defuse some bombs that have been put on a passenger ship. One has already gone off and they only have a short amount of time to get to the middle of the Pacific to defuse the rest. Will they make it in time? Listen to find out!
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Crime Story (1986)
Mike Torello is a lieutenant in the Major Crimes division of the Chicago police back in the 60s. He takes his job seriously, and maybe a bit personal. He's a tough as nails cop and he and his crew are ready to take down organized crime by any means necessary. Check it out.
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A Very Brady Christmas - 1988
Carol and Mike are empty-nesters now. All six kids are out doing their own things and Christmas is coming up. Turns out Mike and Carol each have similar ideas to surprise each other with a trip. They each tell the kids their own idea and then when it all falls apart they decide it is best to…
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Charlie's Angels - Angel Come Home
Jill makes a surprise visit to her old pals to announce her engagement, let us all know she is a race car driver, and in response to a suspicious telegram. While back in town she gets recruited to drive a car in a race for a former pal and gets a surprise visit from her fiancé. But, something is...
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Terror at London Bridge - 1985
Also know as, Bridge Across Time, is a TV movie about Jack the Ripper somehow traveling through time to 1985 Arizona. Specifically, to the London Bridge that was moved from London to Arizona. See, it all makes perfect sense. This movie stars David Hasselhoff, Stepfanie Kramer, Randolph Mantooth…
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Top of the Hill - 1989
Happy Election Day to our US listeners! Today we look at an appropriately themed show called Top of the Hill. William Katt place a newly elected congressman who wants to make a difference, and may get more than he bargained for. Check it out!
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Murder She Wrote - Pilot
This week we check out the Pilot to Murder She Wrote, starring the delightful Angela Landsury. Jessica Fletcher is a widow, part time school teacher and newly minted author, thanks to her nephew's meddling. Turns out she has a knack for solving murders, who knew? While on a whirlwind book tour…
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Tenspeed and Brown Shoe - 1980
This week we are talking about a short-live crime/P.I. show called Tenspeed and Brown Show. It starred Jeff Goldlum (yes, him) and Ben Vereen as a young stock broker and a con-man, in that order. They are brought together after Tenspeed (Vereen) steals some money out of a bank that was put there…
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The Fall Guy - Then and Now
We talk about The Fall Guy movie then The Fall Guy TV show episode Inside, Outside. Both have some crazy moments, but we think one part of the TV show id crazier. Take a listen!
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Riptide - Where The Girls Are
Nick and Cody are watching over some college girls as they vacation in California. Somebody is trying to kidnap them, but the girls seem clueless to it and would rather party than be protected. At one point I think the guys wish they would be kidnapped. Oh, one of the bad guys is none other than...
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Hunter - Night of the Dragons
Hunter and McCall get wrapped up in a gang war in Chinatown. Was Hunter's buddy in on it? Can they stop an all out war? Will Hunter actually eat any Chinese food? Listen to find out the answers!
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The Bob Newhart Show/Newhart
In honor of Bob Newhart we decided to watch the first episode of both The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart. Two very different shows with the same deadpan leading man. One has Bob playing Bob who is a psychologist living in Chicago. And Newhart has Bob as Dick who purchases an Inn in Vermont with his...
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It's Your Move - 1984
Oh, the 80s. You can have a show that is basically for kids, but the main kid is kind of a scheming jerk and would drive adults crazy. That is "It's You Move" for you. Starring a young Jason Bateman, it was a show that was about a boy and his family where the boy tried to get away with as much as...
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Columbo - Fade Into Murder
This week on Columbo we have William Shatner guest starring as a famous TV detective who murders his producer/blackmailer. Very meta. Columbo like the guy, it seems, and genuinely likes hanging out with him even as he is trying to prove him guilty. Ward (Shatner) seems to have a little problem...
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Enos - 1980
Remember Enos, The lovable deputy from Hazard County? Well, he decided to move to L.A. to work in the big city for some reason. In this first episode Enos is put in a new special Metro Squad that can be used for pretty much anything. This week they are getting ready to take down a...
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Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John is almost 30 years out from being in Korea as part of MASH 4077th unit, but we are going to hear a little bit about that now. Just so you know who the guy is supposed to be, but it is not a spin-off. We also meet Gonzo, a young doctor who doesn't always follow the rules. Sound...
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Magnum P.I. - Home From The Sea
Magnum gets knocked off of his surf ski in the middle of the ocean and has to tread water until he can be rescued. The problem is, nobody knows for sure he is out on the water. He always spends the 4th of July on his own so nobody will notice he is gone for at least 72 hours. Can he tread water...
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St. Elsewhere - Pilot
St. Eliguis is far from the most prestigious hospital in the Boston area. It's old, dirty, but it definitely has dedicated doctors and nurses. We meet way too many doctors to keep track of, but we focus on Dr. Morrison. He is burnt out but spending his time taking care of a girl who possibly has…
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The Incredible Hulk - Metamorphosis
David Banner runs into a singer, actually she almost runs him over, and ends up helping her through a difficult time. She is a KISS-like, punk rocker who paints her face and has some lightning bolt thing and is able to drive her audience into a frenzy somehow. During one of her shows a girl gets...
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Automan - Murder MTV
Walter ends up on a security detail after the band Sweet Kicks (featuring Laura Branigan) is almost blown up. Automan is excited to live the rock and roll lifestyle and ends up kind of dating Jessie (Laura). Then, he dad goes to an old mob friend for some protection, but they end up being taken...
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Two guys reliving their childhoods through TV shows from the 70s and 80s.
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