Telehell

SEASON 4 FINALE: The Man, The Myth, The Reason why NBC's 1983-84 TV season would become memorable...for All the Wrong Reasons.This concludes Season 4 of Telehell, but that doesn't mean we'll be going away completely during the summer. Stay tuned During the summer for a few goodies we've got lying around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of our SEASON FINALE revisits NBC's infamous "Be There" season (AKA: The year Every Brand New Show they debuted that Fall--not counting Mid-season replacements--got Cancelled). Surprisingly, this is probably one of the "Better" ones they offered that year; the tale of a Boy and his (Sexy) Ghost... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just because something works in Prime Time, doesn't mean it's going to work in the Daylight. As these 6 shows prove to be an even bigger waste of Ink than a Rorschach test.CAUTION: We feel the need to point out that these are NOT shows that we "Hate", Nor are they "Guilty Pleasures" to us, and that both "Dumb" & "Bad" are Not synonymous here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, There was a 2nd TV adaptation of a John Hughes movie in 1990...This one can go Buck itself.PLUS: Stay tuned to the end for details on a Special Crossover we'll be doing with The Marvelists...that's happening RIGHT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life Moves Pretty Fast...unless you're developing a TV version of a Popular Movie; Especially one that seems to go Out of its way NOT to be Anything like the source material.  SPECIAL NOTE: We are dropping this episode Simultaneously on our Patreon, because this is our CHARITY EPISODE for 2022. From 5/1/22 to 5/15/22, Every time this show gets downloaded, we will donate $1 (up to $300) to the NYC & Westchester branches of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  We're also running a subsequent CHARITY EBAY AUCTION to raise money for the same causes, be sure to check it out This Week Only (thru 5/8/22), and Thanks in advance for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Darwin would have a field day with this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody's perfect; the fact that some of the people we're going to mention actually managed to recover their careers after the mistakes they made is proof of that...But it Still doesn't mean they should've thought things through first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If ever a TV character was the definition of doing a thankless job, only to be shunned for no reason, Scrappy Doo is the Woodcarved drawing in the dictionary. Today, we find out how he saved, ruined, and became a punchline in a durable TV franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again, we ask ourselves if a show that wound up on TV Guide's list of the "Top 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time" TRULY Deserves to be there in the first place, or (not unlike one of our main characters here), the inclusion was the result of a Malfunction of some kind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Caveman: Inventor of the Wheel, discoverer of fire, reluctant seller of Car Insurance...Sitcom stars? Considered by some to be one of the most Controversial shows ever aired...but was it? Or did the ABC Network have too much of a knee-jerk reaction from Critics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time once again to take a look at some commercials that made an otherwise "Super" game less so...But this year, I'm gonna need a hand. Fortunately, I know a guy who knows a thing or two about Retro Commercials. Our Special guest today; Dave of Dave's Archives (Who we also thank weekly for being a sponsor) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Category is PHRASE; Only Vowels are left, can You solve the Puzzle?H_LY CR_P!TH_S M_VI_ S_CK_D! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're Baaaaaaack! Having been chained up by my Boss for refusing to work (perfect Christmas image, I'm sure), I'm now being forced against my will to review a 2nd piece of Brady-related media on the day before Christmas...one that is probably going to be Harder to review because of how "Happy" it is...SPONSORED BY:Dave's Archives on YoutubeRetrocirq on YoutubeStamps.com (Use code POD for a discount)and our Patrons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of "It's a Wonderful Life"--and while there have been many adaptations, homages and parodies of it since then; there was one time when the story was used to close the door on (what was once) appointment TV viewing...Too bad we can't wish that this story was never born.SPONSORED BY:Dave's Archives on YoutubeRetrocirq on YoutubeStamps.com (use code POD for a discount)and our Patrons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was this Animated Sitcom with David Spade as bad as people say it was, or was it the victim of outside factors?Our thanks (and a "Low Five") to LSuperSonicQ on Youtube for giving us a hand on this...BOY, this was a hard one to figure out without him.Sponsored By:Dave's ArchivesRetroCirqStamps.com (Enter Code POD for a Discount)AND our Patrons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOX tried to get its viewers to fall for The ol' "Revive a TV Classic that was a product of its time by adding pointless innuendo and edginess" trick...and they Missed it by THAT Much. (Thanks to Andrew Dick of "That Week in SNL" for a quick cameo)SPONSORED BY:Dave's Archives on YoutubeRetrocirq on YoutubeStamps.com (use code POD for a discount)and our Patrons.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Three Hour Tour that took 15 years to complete, and another 90 minutes to tell...If it were up to me, I wouldn't be covering this one; but for the First time Ever "You Asked for it" ("You" being Neil Weinstein on our Patreon)SPONSORED BY:Dave's archives on YoutubeRetrocirq on YoutubeStamps.com (use code POD for a discount)And our PATRONS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we Originally posed this episode on Halloween 2021, some of our listeners (Including a Surprise complaint by this TV Pilot's creator) pointed out that we had some of the technical/production information about this wrong. After speaking with the show's creator, we agreed on an opening disclaimer instead of Editing the episode because (in his own words) he was not a believer in Censorship. Nevertheless, the episode remains intact With the mistakes we stated; and the whole thing turned out to be a lesson I won't soon forget.Other than that, enjoy the tale of Anthony Perkins in a Sitcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you thought "The Moment of Truth" was the Worst FOX Game show of all time...It still is. But This pissing on Ralph Edwards' legacy Almost took the title...Sponsored by:PODGO.coRetroCirq on YoutubeDave's Archives on YoutubeAnd our Patrons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howie Mandel (Pre-OCD, but certainly at his most Wacked out) as the Manager of a Funeral Home...For reasons you'll hear, this was a show that ALMOST Stumped us.Sponsored by:PODGO.coRetroCirqDave's ArchivesAnd our Patrons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OUR 50TH EPISODE...and for the occasion, we go full circle to cover Yet Another "Fawlty Towers" ripoff that we Should've covered in our 2nd and 3rd episode many years ago.Sponsored By:PODGO.coRetroCirqDave's ArchivesAnd our Patrons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEASON 4 PREMIERE: We kick things off by getting called into the Court of Infernal Affairs, where The Diva of "Musical Hell" and I take down one of the Worst TV Musical series of all time that's NOT called "Cop Rock" or "Glee"Sponsored By:PODGO.coRetroCirq on YoutubeDave's Archives on YoutubeAnd our Patrons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEASON 3 FINALE: The TV Event that SHOULD'VE Ended Geraldo Rivera's career...until the Dark forces of the Underworld threw a curveball. Thanks for listening to Season 3, Our Next Episode: July 11th (the annual "Recap" show) This Episode is Sponsored by Brüush (Click the link [https://bit.ly/3xe5g7S] to save 15% by using code POD15), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do people think Jay Leno is funny? If NBC had their way, they would Never have given him the tonight show after this 1986 TV Special that I would generously call "An Experiment" This Episode is Sponsored by Brüush (Click the link to save 15% by using code POD15), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before she dabbled in the world of Witchcraft & Religious movies, the girl who "Explains it all" tried to dabble in Adulthood in this 1995 Pilot that Crashed...and Just like Adulthood, it's full of painful awkwardness. This Episode is Sponsored by Brüush (Click the link to save 15% by using code POD15), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time ever, we take a look at an Entire Season of Television; but not just any one...Perhaps one of the biggest non-sequitur of Plot Lines anybody ever witnessed and whether or not it was worth it in the long run. This episode is sponsored by Dave's Archives on Youtube, and by BRÜUSH; get 15% off their total purchase with code POD15 when you go to This Link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A TV Biopic of a Comedy Legend so cringeworthy that I had to drag down Andrew Dick & Tim Cicali from That Week in SNL to help restore some of Gilda Radner's legacy & dignity. By Listening to this episode anytime from 5/9/21 to 5/20/21, we are going to donate $1 per Download to Gilda's Club NYC This Episode is Sponsored by BRÜUSH and by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How soon is Too Soon for something to be considered "Nostalgic"? It may be easy to reflect on the 80s in this Day & Age, but at the turn of the century, this may as well be a can of "New Coke" This episode is sponsored by The Skin Store (use code POD to save 20%) and by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Allen Carr, I thought we were done with You...But Nope, you decided to further make your mark on the 1989 Oscars by sacrificing 4 legends, 19 (then) young performers, and All of their dignity. This episode is sponsored by Skin Store; use code POD for 20% off your next purchase at skinstore.com/pod.list And by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We regret to inform you that I must Bore you this week with the tale of a time when the phrase "Think of the children" MAY have gone a little too far. To make up for that, we're also going to respond to some Fan Mail after the show. This episode is sponsored by PODGO.CO and by Dave's archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before I was ever damned to all of eternity, I wanted to be on TV to play games and win fabulous cash & prizes. In this episode, I step Out of character to tell you about the many times that notion was born, tried & died. This episode is sponsored by PODGO.co, and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SPECIAL: Back in February, "These Days are Ours: A Happy Days Podcast" Joined us in Hell to take apart one of Garry Marshall's failed spin-offs...turns out, they had a LOT More to say, and we're gonna show you what they said in this edition of Telehell's "Sifted Ashes" (Our thanks again to Joe Blevins & Peter Freville for lending their time) This episode is sponsored by PODGO.co and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we take our Month-long break; we burst the Bubble of (what has been said to be) the Greatest TV Movie of All time and the Springboard to John Travolta's Career...But even Greatness has its flaws. COMING IN MARCH: A Series of Bonus shows & Personal stories. This episode is Sponsored by Rhone (Save 25% on a 3-pack of Polo Shirts while the link is good). And by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does one go From co-starring on the greatest sitcom of all time, to totally flopping on their own? Jason Alexander managed to find a way. This episode is sponsored by FedEx Office (Click the link for 30% off a purchase of $100 or more). And by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we get to Spend Valentine's Day with These Days are Ours: A Happy Days Podcast, as the three of us take a closer look at the Red-headed stepchild of the Happy Days Franchise and see if it's REALLY as bad as people say it is. This episode is sponsored by FedEx Office (click the link to save 30% on orders over $100), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Night before the Biggest football game of the year, we take a look at some of the biggest misfires in Football related advertising. This episode is Sponsored by FedEx Office (Click the link to save 30% on orders of $100 or More); and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's Chevy Chase, and we're not...interested....but just in case you are, Hear the tale of how this Late Night Disasterpiece lasted Five Fabulous Weeks. This Episode is sponsored by FedEx Office (Click the link for 30% off your Purchase of $100 or more); and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There really is no other explanation for this show; Other than "This sitcom sucked, BUH-UUUUUUU-DY!" Thanks to REW: The Off-air memories channel for suggesting this episode. This episode is sponsored by Fanatics (go to podgo.co/fanatics and get 25% off your next order); and by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Mr. (soon to be Ex) President, Think of it this way; now that you're going to be a Private Citizen again, you can go back to doing what you used to do best before Public Office...make embarrassingly bad TV cameos where you can't act out of a paper bag. (CAUTION: It doesn't matter which side you're on, the next 50+ Minutes is a Trigger Warning) This episode is sponsored by Fanatics (Follow the link for 25% off your next order), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SPECIAL: Before the new Wonder Woman movie lassos its way to a Streamer (or Theater) near you, we present some never before heard Outtakes between myself and The Marvelists when we recorded our Crossover episode earlier in the Fall. This episode is sponsored by Naked Nutrition (Use code POD to save 10% on your Purchase now through 12/31/20). And by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HO! HO! HO...LY...(CENSORED)! Today, we take a look at a seemingly innocent TV Special for the kids, and wonder just how/why it gained a reputation as one of the Worst Christmas Specials of All time. This Episode is sponsored by NakedNutrition.com (10% off with code POD thru 12/31/20); and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why would a seemingly innocent sitcom about the End of the World Ever make it onto TV Guide's "Worst TV Shows of All time" List? Maybe a Jolly man in a Red Suit might have something to do with it. This Episode is sponsored by Naked Nutrition (10% Off your Order with code: POD thru 12/31/2020), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this Special Thanksgiving episode, we've got a Turkey that we wouldn't even feed to our Dog...even if that Dog turned out to be a Reincarnated Peter Boyle. This episode is Sponsored by HuKitchen.com (Save 15% when you use the code POD). And by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's TV Movie Time once again; this time around, a 70s Horror Cult Classic Schlock-fest that has as many fans as it does foes...and would probably make Alfred Hitchcock's eyes roll in disgust. This episode is sponsored by HuKitchen.com (15% off your purchase with code: POD), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Baby, this sucks! All the Desitin in the World couldn't prevent this diaper rash from becoming an unfortunate by-product of the Dot-Com boom. This episode is sponsored by Hu Kitchen (use code POD for 15% off your purchase), and by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode on Halloween is a Treat...too bad the show we're covering today was the biggest Trick played on fans of a TV Classic. This episode is sponsored by PODGO.CO, the easiest way for You to monetize your podcast. And by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telehell reminds you once again, if you live in the United States and are able to do so, VOTE DAMMIT! because if you don't, chances are we're gonna wind up with an election like Bush V. Gore all over again...of course, that wouldn't have happened if the TV News didn't blow it in the first place... This Episode is brought to you by RomerSkincare.com, get 15% off with code LISTENER15. And by Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McLean Stevenson: One of the Textbook definitions of the term "What were You thinking?" As proof of that, here's a look at his 4th Sitcom flop since leaving M*A*S*H; one that relies a little too heavily on ethnic Stereotypes. This episode is Brought to you by RomerSkincare.com (Use Code LISTENER15 to save 15% on your Order), And By Dave's Archives on Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing is sacred in Telehell, not even Kids cartoons. The first one we're gonna cover is a slap in the face to the Mean Green Mutha from Outer Space. SPECIAL THANKS to Joe Blevins of These Days are Ours: A Happy days Podcast, and to Rob Maurer for lending a hand in this one. This episode is Sponsored by Romer Skincare; use code LISTENER15 to save 15% on your Order. And by Dave's Archives; Youtube's premiere source of Vintage TV Commercials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEASON 3 PREMIERE: We're kicking off Season 3 in a BIG way; as Telehell welcomes its first Guests--Peter Melnick & Eddie Wilson of "The Marvelists"--as they help us sift through the wreckage of a TV Movie Pilot that Almost killed off Wonder Woman before the TV series we know & love ever premiered. This Episode is Sponsored by Romer Skincare; get 15% off your Purchase with code LISTENER15 at RomerSkincare.com AND by Dave's Archives; Youtube's Premiere place to check out Vintage TV Commercials and other nostalgia of the 80s & 90s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.