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Weird TV

By: Bill Meeks
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  • Summary

  • Weird TV shines a light into forgotten corners of television history to examine obscure media through a modern lens. Each week Bill Meeks reviews obscure television shows, made-for-tv movies, and primetime specials. He'll watch just about anything, as long as it's weird.
    2021 Bill Meeks
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Episodes
  • Small Wonder

    Small Wonder
    Sep 8 2021

    VICI's a Small Wonder!

    This show’s about a robot who looks like a little girl. Ted Lawson stole her from his work since his bosses were such big jerks. He’s got some nosy neighbors. Now his family has a secret. Hide and lie to protect inventions. Secrecy increases tension. A family sci-fi sitcom by the numbers. She’s not like other girls… She’s a Small Wonder.

    TOPICS

    Open 0:00
    - My Dog Vicky 00:28
    What The Hell is Small Wonder? 2:15
    - Dramaturgy 2:21
    -- "We've Got A Secret" Sitcoms 3:03
    -- What Happened To Tiffany & Jerry? 6:00
    - Inspirations 8:00
    -- My Living Doll 8:03
    - Intended Audience 9:18
    - How It Was Received 9:50
    How Well Was It Done? 11:56
    - Is Ted Lawson A Moral Character? 12:12
    - Too Hot For Syndicated TV 14:24
    - Trapped In The Cabinet 16:07
    - Too Old For His Age 17:23
    - The Cover Story 18:36
    - The Technology 19:45
    Was It Worth Doing? 22:26
    Bits and Baubles 24:55
    - ARBITRARY SCALE 26:37
    Listener Feedback 27:32


    LINKS

    Small Wonder Pilot
    My Living Doll
    'Small Wonder': The Strange True Story Behind the Weirdest Sitcom of the '80s
    Karishma Kaa Karishma | Theme Song
    Small Wonder on Fox 32 - 1986 Commercial
    Tiffany Brissette SMALL WONDER 1980s PSA Commercial
    VINTAGE 80'S SMALL WONDER PROMO AD WITH TIFFANY BRISSETTE
    Tiffany Brissette - 1991 co-hosting 700 Club Part 1
    (Jerry Supiran) Blames His Fall From Grace On A Stripper

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    NEXT WEEK – Jane The Virgin (The Whole Series)

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    Site: billmeeks.com/weirdtv
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    30 mins
  • Cop Rock

    Cop Rock
    Sep 2 2021

    Sing along with the LAPD on Cop Rock, the musical police procedural.

    Look, there’s this junkie mother. The cops grab her in a raid. No conviction. Baby comes back. Deep addiction isn’t a life hack. Weeks shoots a cop in broad daylight. The “thin blue line” in action. Civil rights? Who cares about those? Death helps the mayor build jails unopposed. Songs are brand new, characters are stock, in a social justice musical called Cop Rock.

    TOPICS


    Open 0:00
    - West Side Story 00:30
    What The Hell is Cop Rock? 1:49
    - Dramaturgy 1:43
    - Inspirations 2:24
    -- Steven Bachcho on Cop Rock 2:37
    -- Great TV Musicals 4:40
    --- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 5:57
    --- Schmigadoon! 7:07
    - How It Was Received 8:25
    - Get Involved 8:54
    How Well Was It Done? 11:52
    - Ralph Ruskin, Invisible Man 12:00
    - The Cops Are All Bad People 15:25
    - Talking At The Urinal 16:39
    - Patty The Junkie Mom 19:32
    - Animatronic Target Practice 21:23
    Was It Worth Doing? 22:30
    Bits and Baubles 24:11
    - ARBITRARY SCALE 25:49
    Listener Feedback 26:48


    LINKS

    Cop Rock
    Steven Bochco discusses Cop Rock
    Buffy – I’ve Got A Theory
    Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
    ABC Cancels Cop Rock
    Mr. Cellophane
    Crazy Ex-Girlfriend – The Buzzing From The Bathroom
    "Til I Come Home" — Michael Chiklis Band (MCB) with the Boston Pops

    Suggest A Show


    NEXT WEEK – Small Wonder S01E01 – Vicki’s Homecoming

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    Voicemail: ‪(424) 274-2352
    Twitter: @WeirdTVPod
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    Site: billmeeks.com/weirdtv
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    35 mins
  • Mr. T's Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!

    Mr. T's Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!
    Aug 26 2021

    We learn to be high achievers from Mr. T's Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!

    Mr. T pities the kids. He’ll teach them to be better. His sketches, music, song, and dance help the children of the world advance. He’s building a kid army for reasons he’s not saying. They’ll be bold, hip, creative and respectful, running in the sand. The kids in this grew up to be cool. You're gonna Be Somebody, Or Be Somebody’s Fool!

    TOPICS


    Open 0:00
    - Get Involved 3:14
    What The Hell is Be Somebody? 4:37
    - Dramaturgy 4:47
    - Inspirations 6:35
    - How It Was Received 8:41
    How Well Was It Done? 9:46
    - Can Everybody Be A Leader? 10:08
    - Try by Valerie Landsburg 12:01
    - Visualization Exercises 14:42
    - The Fashion Show 18:19
    - The Typical Fat Kid 20:38
    - Everybody's Got A Rap! 23:09
    Was It Worth Doing? 25:17
    Bits and Baubles 27:03
    - ARBITRARY SCALE 28:48
    Listener Feedback 29:45


    LINKS

    Mr. T’s Be Somebody or Be Somebody’s Fool
    Key and Peele Parody
    Mr. T Theme Song
    Agony Booth Summary
    Topper Carew
    Jeff Margolis
    Mr. T on Bloomberg
    Coffee Achievers Commerical (1984)

    NEXT WEEK - Cop Rock

    E-mail: weirdtvpodcast@gmail.com
    Voicemail: ‪(424) 274-2352
    Twitter: @WeirdTVPod
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    Site: billmeeks.com/weirdtv
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    32 mins
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