Don't Touch That Dial

Don't Touch That Dial

We look back on classic TV shows and discuss the shows and stars that made watching TV before streaming, DVRs, and VCRs a whole lot of fun.

Episodes

September 3, 2025 31 mins

It's our 100th episode! Let's celebrate with a discussion on the music that made classic tv scenes from Taxi to Family Ties legendary.

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Today we pay tribute to the must have tool for TV aficionados everywhere - the "TV Guide." If you collect then - we want to hear from you!

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August 20, 2025 28 mins

On this episode we pay tribute to the memory of the great Malcolm-Jamal Warner, remembered as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, celebrating his acting chops, his impact on Must See TV, and his lasting legacy. 

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August 13, 2025 30 mins

The guys debate what crossovers worked, which did not, the stars that shined and  the impact they had on classic television. 

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August 6, 2025 31 mins

This episode happens when your first introduction to pop music was during commercials for compilation records during your favorite weekday afternoon cartoons. The guys explain why they love tv, music and Bobble Heads. 

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July 30, 2025 33 mins

While their names might not have been in the opening characters, their characters still made a lasting impression on some of classic TV's best shows. Let's discuss.

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July 23, 2025 28 mins

Dramas are famous for cliff hangers, but what about cliffhangers in sitcoms? In this mystery episode, the guys discuss how cliffhangers impacted some of their favorite shows. 

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Let's talk about the Man of Steele and some of our favorites throughout the decades.

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July 9, 2025 31 mins

In this episode the guys take a news at late breaking news stories and relate them back to -- tv of course! 

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Learn why at least two of us think Jaws is one of the most iconic movies ever on its 50th anniversary. 

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June 25, 2025 31 mins

This week the guys dive into the funniest and most head-scratching continuity errors from some of our tv favorites. From vanishing characters to rewritten backstories, we explore inconsistencies and why we still love these shows anyway.















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June 18, 2025 31 mins

In this episode the guys talk about characters who graduate, get a job or get married and leave their home (and many who inevitably return home).

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June 11, 2025 31 mins

Join us at the Milford Plaza and discover why it is the Lullaby of Broadway! Our love of the theater started not on the Great White Way but on local NY commercials for Broadway shows during our favorite shows. Cats and Annie are just the start (and it's called cast recordings, not soundtracks!)

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In this episode, we explore one of our favorite episodes of M*A*S*H featuring Lieutenant Colonel Tuttle — the character who never existed but brought us big laughs and great memories. 

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May 28, 2025 32 mins

We go all the way back to 1984 for the iconic "Karate Kid" and then head to the 21st century to discuss the Cobra Kai streaming series. If you're an 80s kid (and had a crush on Elisabeth Shue) you won't want to miss it!

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The spotlight this week is on the short-lived spinoff Blansky’s Beauties, a hilarious sitcom that put Nancy Walker and her showgirls center stage in Sin City. Let's discuss this Garry Marshall gem, it's star-studded cast and give it the praise and respect it's due!

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May 14, 2025 32 mins

We always talk about classics like Happy Days and The Brady Bunch, but what about other shows that shaped our childhoods? This episode is a celebration of  forgotten favorites that deserve to be remembered and discussed all over again. 

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May 7, 2025 31 mins

Today we're spotlighting iconic TV moms in honor of Mother's Day. From Carol Brady to Peg Bundy, join us as we debate who nailed the role of a great TV mom, who fell short, and who was the most hilarious. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in TV land!

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April 30, 2025 35 mins

Mel's Diner? WKRP? Arnolds? New York City Police Department 12th Precinct? The Sunshine Cab Company? The Love Boat? The Starship USS Enterprise? If you had your choice, where would YOU want to work in TV land? 

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April 23, 2025 32 mins

 Let’s explore how classic TV shows used hypnosis as a plot twist. From The Odd Couple to Chico and the Man and Columbo, we revisit moments where characters were hypnotized into romance, confusion, and mischief. Join us as we share our favorite episodes and uncover why hypnosis became a go-to gimmick for TV writers in the ’60s and ’70s. 

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