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Raised on Television

Raised on Television

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We grew up in a time when TV wasn’t just background noise – it was the main event. Raised in the era between bell-bottoms and big hair, we didn’t just watch history; we lived it through our TV screens. We witnessed television transform from angst-filled sitcoms and gritty hour long dramas to feel-good family comedies and hour long dramas that highlighted the excess of the 80’s. These shows not only entertained us but also reflected the shifting tides of the times.


Our love for television runs deep – maybe a little too deep – but we’re okay with that. There was a ton of great TV when we were growing up, and we think those unforgettable episodes in our past, plus the ones that came before and after, deserve another moment in the spotlight. Whether it’s for the laughs, the lessons, or just a fat cup of nostalgia, these shows had that special something that keeps us coming back. That’s why we’re diving headfirst into the best episodes ever (handpicked by experts and some by our very biased selves), sharing our thoughts, a few laughs, and maybe even some trivia you didn’t know you needed.


So, if you’re as TV-obsessed as we are, put down the remote, grab your buds (ear and otherwise!) and join us as we check out some binge, and sometimes cringe-worthy television!

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  • #52. Gilligan's Island (1966) "The Producer."

    #52. Gilligan's Island (1966) "The Producer."
    Jun 13 2025

    Episode 52 – Phil Silvers Takes the Island: Hecuba and Hamlet on Gilligan’s Island


    We’re marshalling right along to number 56 with a back-to-back Phil Silvers double feature! This week, Silvers swaps out his stripes from The Phil Silvers Show to guest star as egotistical Hollywood producer Harold Hecuba on Gilligan’s Island.


    After Hecuba’s plane crash-lands on the most conveniently hard-to-find island in the Pacific, he’s not exactly impressed. Not with the survivors (a tour group straight out of central casting), not with their luxurious-for-a-three-hour-cruise wardrobes, and definitely not with the acting chops of the island’s resident movie star. The solution? The castaways stage a musical version of Hamlet, because… obviously.


    Take a fun detour back to 1966 when TV didn’t have to be prestige to be perfect. Nobody tuned in to Gilligan’s Island for gravitas—we tuned in because it was pure, campy joy. So hit play and join our hosts as they break down why this episode made the cut for TV Guide’s 100 Greatest and whether they think it deserves the honor.


    And hey—while you're reliving the coconut-fueled chaos, don’t forget to leave us five stars and a review. It helps more than a bamboo transmitter!


    Visit raisedontelevision.com to learn more about the legendary Sherwood Schwartz, the mastermind behind the mayhem!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • #53. The Phil Silvers Show (1955) "The Eating Contest"

    #53. The Phil Silvers Show (1955) "The Eating Contest"
    May 30 2025

    This week on Raised on Television…

    It’s 1955, and we’re diving fork-first into one of the earliest sitcom classics: The Phil Silvers Show!

    In this episode, Company B—perpetual underdogs in everything from inspections to softball—finally sees a glimmer of hope in an unlikely arena: an eating contest.


    Their secret weapon? The legendary Ed "The Stomach" Honnegan, a man whose appetite is as bottomless as his stomach is boundless.

    But when Bilko’s involved, you know there’s going to be a twist—or three.


    Will Company B finally taste victory? Or is this just another classic setup for a spectacular (and hilarious) flameout?

    Hit play to find out ... and decide for yourself whether this episode earns its place on TV Guide’s 100 Best Episodes of All Time,

    or if our hosts’ takes left you hungrier for something else.


    Don’t forget to feed our egos: tap those five stars, leave a quick review, and share us with your fellow classic TV lovers!

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    47 mins
  • #54. The Cosby Show (1985) "Happy Anniversary."

    #54. The Cosby Show (1985) "Happy Anniversary."
    May 16 2025

    Sooooo ... sometimes relationships are complicated. Sometimes our friends let us down. Sometimes we have to remember the "before we found some things out" time. Not talking about anything in particular, just saying.


    Today our hosts dive head first into the 1980's! The then-wildy popular Cosby Show was a prime time juggernaut for NBC and helped to raise ratings for the shows around it. This particular episode, number three of season two, celebrates grandparents Russell and Anna's 49th wedding anniversary with a portrait of them as newlyweds and ends with a family lip-synch of a Ray Charles classic.


    Hit play and see what our hosts think about this week's entry!

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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