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40 Years Ago: The 1986 Network TV Campaigns

In this special episode of Forgotten TV, journey back to the fall of 1986, when NBC urged America to “Come Home,” ABC proclaimed, “We Belong Together,” and CBS asked view

May 30
37 min

Misfits of Science Declassified (1985-86)

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May 1
2 h 01 min

A Very Brady Podcast

In this special episode of Forgotten TV, dive into the origins, post-series afterlife, and cultural impact of The Brady Bunch. Beginning with 1969’s “The Voice of Christm

Dec 30 2025
1 h 00 min

From Radio & TV Horror History… to The Darkroom (1981)

Step into the shadows with Forgotten TV as we uncover the eerie history behind ABC’s short-lived 1981 anthology series Darkroom, hosted by James Coburn. In this feature-

Nov 2 2025
1 h 50 min

Earth II (1971)

In this episode, Forgotten TV explores the origins of humanity’s first space stations—both real and imagined. From the secret Soviet Almaz military program and America’s

Sep 22 2025
1 h 18 min

Focus: Composer Lalo Schifrin

A look at the life and work of prolific Argentinian pianist, composer, and conductor Lalo Schifrin - who has contributed over 100 film/TV themes to our popular culture.

Aug 1 2025
25 min

Focus: A Tribute to Alf Clausen

My tribute to legendary film/TV composer Alf Clausen, who provided 27 years of underscore music and original songs for The Simpsons, many of which will forever reside in

Jun 12 2025
38 min

Popi (1975-76)

Popi debuted May 2, 1975 on CBS at 8/7pm Central. This sitcom pilot was based on the 1969 film Popi with Alan Arkin and Rita Moreno. "Popi had a dream...and the only wa

May 15 2025
31 min

Here's Boomer (1980) Special

The Forgotten TV website is relaunching with a completely new, modern look! Daily content posted on Facebook, X/Twitter, or Bluesky Here's Boomer aired on NBC-TV first

Mar 24 2025
33 min

The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)

The introduction of the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew characters in 1927/1930 is considered, as well as the Nancy Drew 1938/39 Warner Brothers films; the Hardy Boys Mickey Mouse

Dec 2 2024
2 h 47 min

Voyagers! (1982)

An episode by episode consideration of NBC's 1982 series Voyagers! starring Jon-Erik Hexum and Meeno Peluce. Series created by James D. Parriott. Followed by a full behin

Sep 24 2024
3 h 08 min

Focus: The Tragic Death of Jon-Erik Hexum

An overview of the post-Voyagers roles of Jon-Erik Hexum and an extended look at his tragic death on the set of Cover Up. Part of an upcoming full podcast on NBC's Voyage

Aug 27 2024
20 min

Focus: Composer Jerrold Immel

This is the first of a new podcast format that will focus on a segment broken out of the regular show. It is my hope these will expose Forgotten TV to a wider audience in

Aug 13 2024
13 min

McLean Stevenson's Forgotten TV Shows

Podcast episode 57. An examination of the post-MASH work of McLean Stevenson, who chose to leave the series in 1975. Series considered include The McLean Stevenson Show,

May 18 2024
2 h 41 min

Mazes and Monsters, The Satanic Panic, and Procter & Gamble

Podcast episode 56. An examination of the circumstances of the 1979 disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III and its significant impact on pop culture and society, inspir

Mar 23 2024
3 h 03 min

Korg 70,000 B.C. (1974)

Podcast episode 55. A complete look at Korg 70,000 B.C. airing on ABC's 1974-75 Saturday morning lineup. Produced by Hanna-Barbera. Starring Jim Malinda, Bill Ewing, Naom

Jan 3 2024
2 h 06 min

Monsters (1988)

Podcast episode 54. A complete look at Monsters, the syndicated series from Laurel Entertainment which ran 1988-1991. The origins of George Romero, Night of the Living De

Oct 30 2023
2 h 24 min

More Animated Spin-Offs of Live-Action Shows: 1980s

Podcast episode 53. A trip through Saturday mornings of the 1980s with a focus on animated spin-offs or adaptations of live-action TV shows and characters. Background and

Sep 30 2023
2 h 29 min

V: the Series (1984)

Podcast episode 52. A complete look at NBC's V: the Series from 1984-85. A full episode rundown, a look at the unfilmed finale, behind the scenes of production, and reviv

Aug 20 2023
3 h 08 min

V (1983) and V-The Final Battle (1984)

Podcast episode 51. A complete look at 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Originally airing on NBC, created by Kenneth Johnson. V review and behind the scenes of

May 1 2023
2 h 20 min

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Chris puts out one of my favorite pods. Super informative, well researched and focused. Very entertaining Doesn’t feel the need to interject any personal biases into his show. Refreshing Only complaint.. wish he did more

Zombie Tombie · Jul 2026

I have been listening to Chris for years now. This podcast is for anyone who grew up watching Tom Hatten on the Family Film Festival in LA or for those who love the pre and post show chats on TCM. It is truly a well curated history of each show.

Muuadeeb · Feb 2025

I stumbled upon this wonderful podcast on the history of some decent but forgotten television shows while searching for more about ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker,’ an old favorite of mine (and which helped inspire the X-Files), and was SO impressed with Chris Cooling and his efforts. Cooling makes fascinating and engaging episodes, in-part due to his in-depth research…which is so extensive, predecessor shows, going back to the origins of genres or stories, bios of key actors and the production team, really insightful! His efforts help inform themes and motivations around a show. When presented in such a straightforward and thorough way it’s hard to not get into his episodes, even when covering old TV shows I didn’t remember. Favorite episodes of mine include the Kolchak series, Buck Rogers, V, and more recently his deep dive on the Satanic Panic of the 70s and 80s that developed (based on misinformation) around TSRs Dungeons & Dragons that really helped tie various threads together into a timeline around cultural milestones of the period. Thanks from a dedicated listener, I’m sure I speak for so many of us appreciative for ALL YOUR HARD WORK!! …and don’t let me forget the theme song!! A well-produced, short nostalgic whirlwind journey through the classic TV shows of childhood!!!

Tolga M · Feb 2025

Unlike a lot of other TV podcasts that feature odd bits of trivia, this one goes all out to deliver every piece of information related to the topic of each episode. A must listen for any devote of television history.

Paladin2000 · Aug 2024

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