Episodes
It's peak 80s around here as we tackle the ultimate nuclear family sitcom, Family Ties. This week we discuss the cast, guest and guest stars and the final episode.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Family Ties and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.
Published 07/05/22
It's peak 80s around here as we tackle the ultimate nuclear family sitcom, Family Ties. Rebecca is going to gush over this show for two whole episodes while Natalie gives her first impression.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Family Ties and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.
Published 06/28/22
You've seen The Golden Girls, but did you stick around for The Golden Palace?  This week we dive into this short-lived spinoff that's actually the final season of one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Before Don Cheadle was a big movie star he starred as the hotel manager beside Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, and Cheech Marin. Check us out on TikTok for some clips from The Golden Palace and more.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at...
Published 06/21/22
We're back to talking about Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer.  This week's topics included Daphne and Niles' relationship and Daphne's "weight problem."  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Frasier including appearances by the cast of Cheers.  For exclusive content including more on Frasier, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and...
Published 06/14/22
Hello, Seattle! And everybody else.  Join us as we hop into a two-parter on the highbrow sitcom Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer.  This week we discuss the history of the show, the theme song, and give our opinions on Frasier's impossible highrise apartment.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Frasier including appearances by the cast of Cheers.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private...
Published 06/07/22
THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 18, 2019. SOME PROMOS MAY BE OBSOLETE.  Are you ready for some old-timey crazy? This week we discover the true inspiration for the classic Warner Brothers cartoon One Froggy Evening. You're going to want to hear this because it is bananas.  You can watch One Froggy Evening here. Check us out on TikTok for clips from your favorite classic shows.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find...
Published 04/26/22
Our apologies for the audio quality of this week's episode. We're discussing the classic 1990 romcom Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 04/19/22
THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 11, 2018 Rebecca and Natalie unwillingly delve into possibly the cringeworthiest episode of any sitcom ever: Diff'rent Strokes; the Hitchhikers. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is about kidnapping and contains very brief references to false imprisonment and attempted assault.  Check us out on TikTok for clips from your favorite classic shows.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find...
Published 04/12/22
Our apologies for the audio issues this week as we discuss the 1957 cop drama Decoy aka Policewoman Decoy starring Beverly Garland.  Check us out on TikTok for some clips from Decoy including an appearance by Larry Hagman.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 04/05/22
It's the final descent in our two-parter on 80s/90s sitcom Wings. We talk about the cast and guest stars and close up last week's cliffhanger.  This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for...
Published 02/22/22
Nothing will make you want to move to Nantucket more than binge-watching Wings starring Crystal Bernard, Steven Weber, and Tim Daly. Join us for the first of a two-part episode. This one ends with a cliffhanger! This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on...
Published 02/15/22
Diamonds, Daisies, Snowflakes, That Girl Chestnuts, Rainbows, Springtime... Is That Girl She's tinsel on a tree... She's everything an every-girl should be! Thanks to the listeners who requested That Girl starring Marlo Thomas. We had so much fun watching it! This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the...
Published 02/08/22
We're finally back with our recap of Dallas season 10!  We have so many questions regarding the whole dream season. Like, which couples are still together? Is Katherine really dead? To fill in the gaps we start with a quick recap of season 8. If you're confused about the whole thing, we're here to help.  This episode was recorded over Zoom, so the sound quality isn't what our listeners are used to. But hopefully, we'll soon be back in our studio and sounding better than ever.  For...
Published 02/01/22
Recently our friends at CF3 Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing actor Larry Hankin, aka Mr. Heckles. The guys were kind enough to ask one question for TV Tangents. This discussion refers to episodes of Star Trek Voyager in which Larry plays a pool hustler named Gaunt Gary in the episodes "The Cloud," "Jetrel," and "Twisted."   You can watch the full interview with Larry Hankin on the CF3 Podcast on the Project Nerd Network.   For exclusive content and ad-free episodes, become a patron...
Published 11/02/21
This week we bring you the classic bumbling cop show Car 54, Where Are You? This episode is packed full of trivia. And we discuss the most scandalous episode Love Finds Muldoon.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 08/24/21
This week we're discussing Generation X's favorite show about Boomers. Join us for the third of three episodes about The Wonder Years starring Fred Savage and Danica McKeller. Mostly we're focusing on the show's end SO THERE ARE A LOT OF SPOILERS!  And we play some 80s and 90s trivia. For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the...
Published 08/10/21
This week we're discussing Generation X's favorite show about Boomers. Join us for the second of three episodes about The Wonder Years starring Fred Savage and Danica McKeller. We're talking about the cast and all the ways Kevin is a jerk.  We also read some listener mail.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and...
Published 08/03/21
Here's a quick teaser of our latest Patreon episode all about the time we found ourselves surrounded by "vampires."  To hear the full story and to get exclusive content, become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 07/30/21
This week we're discussing Generation X's favorite show about Boomers. Join us for the first of three episodes about The Wonder Years starring Fred Savage and Danica McKeller.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 07/27/21
We're recapping the most bizarro season of Dallas ever. EVER! It's a season without Bobby and Lucy. Miss Ellie is back to her old self. New characters are coming out of the wood paneling.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 07/27/21
WELCOME TO SEASON 5 Yes! We watched the Friends Reunion! And we're talking about it this week. THERE ARE SPOILERS IN HERE! For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 06/29/21
Kid90 is a documentary film directed and produced by Soleil Moon Frye of Punky Brewster. We watched it on Hulu and now we want to tell you about it. This was a way different documentary than we were expecting.  WARNING: This episode gets pretty heavy.  Also, we get out our 80s and 90s trivia and play a round.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for...
Published 05/04/21
This week's episode is another listener request. That's two in a row! So, we're talking about Coach starring Craig T. Nelson but Rebecca doesn't understand half of this sports stuff. It's infuriating to Natalie, but that's okay because we're still having fun.  For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes. 
Published 04/27/21
This week we're whizzing back to 1962 for this listener-requested episode. When you think of futuristic ideas do you think of the Jetsons? We do For exclusive content, you can become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.  Sources: SmithsonianMag.com, Wikipedia.com, IMDB.com  
Published 04/13/21
We promise this is the last time we'll talk about The Mary Tyler Moore Show (for a while). But our appreciation wouldn't be complete without talking about the cast: Mary Tyler Moore, Gavin MacLeod, Ed Asner, Ted Knight, Valerie Harper, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, and more! For exclusive content and to download your Mary Tyler Moore Show Bingo visit us at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the...
Published 04/06/21