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“The Bicycle Man: Part 2” February 12, 1983 We’re joined by friend of the show Mike Limata to finish out the Tragedy of The Bicycle Man: Part 2. We last left Arnold (Gary Coleman) and Dudley (Shavar Ross) in the clutches of the vile Bicycle Store owner Mr. Horton (Gordon Jump). Little does Horton know that Mr. Drummond (Conrad Bain) has secretly gone to the bike shop to settle up for Arnold's bike. The boys make their daring escape only to be caught by Kimberly (Dana Plato) and Willis (Todd Bridges) reeking of Horton’s cheap wine. Arnold lies that Dudley’s father gave the boys a sip with dinner. Arnold and Dudley make their way back to the dreaded bicycle shop for one last confrontation. Horton gives the boys more wine and this time shows them some adult themed entertainment featuring everyone’s favorite cartoon mascot Murphy Mouse! This is finally too much for Arnold who takes his generous slice of Boston cream pie and high tails it out of there. Back at the Drummond residence, Dudley’s father Ted (Le Tari) pays Mr. Drummond a visit with a simple request - stop serving my child liquor. Arnold is summoned to explain himself and the pieces finally start to fall into place. Our small band of heroes race to the bicycle shop to save Dudley from certain doom. Will our heroes arrive in time? Will Dudley have given in to the temptation of a roofie-colada? Will Arnold even want to ride that bike after this mess is over and done with? The answer to these questions and more lie within the newest episode of Very Special Television. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Diff'rent Strokes The Bicycle Man: Part 1 - February 5, 1983 We hemmed and hawed and dragged our feet until we could drag no longer. We watched The Bicycle Man: Part 1 and I think I need a drink. This "classic" episode of Diff'rent Strokes is one that we here at VSTV get asked about regularly so we reviewed it just for you. For the unfamiliar, Diff'rent Strokes follows Arnold (Gary Coleman) and Willis Jackson (Todd Bridges) - two brothers from Harlem taken in by wealthy Manhattan businessman Philip Drummond (Conrad Bain) and his daughter Kimberly (Dana Plato). This episode begins with Arnold and his school chum Dudley (Shavar Ross) handing out flyers for the bicycle shop owner Mr. Horton (Gordon Jump) - unaware that he is a sexual predator. Horton invites the boys to his apartment behind the bike shop filled with video games, comic books and frozen pizza and serves the boys some wine since "we're all adults here." Gross. Things get weird really fast as Horton starts an impromptu photo session but Arnold and Dudley are still too naive to worry. I'm worried. This episode ends on a cliff-hanger and my nerves are shot! Will Arnold and Dudley make it out this dirt-bag's den of horrors? Will Mr. Drummond go HAM on Horton when he finds out? Will I be able to sleep without a nightlight again? Find out on this episode of Very Special Television!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

The Drew Carey Show A Very Special Drew - May 17, 2000 Remember The Drew Carey Show? It was like a less attractive, less glamorous Friends. Some would argue less funny. We here at VSTV would like to take this time to prove that hypothesis. In the year 2000 the folks over at The Drew Carey Show took it upon themselves to skewer this little theme of "very special" episodes with their own entry titled "A Very Special Drew." See the show had never won any Emmy's so they decided to throw in every trick in the book to pull the wool over the eyes of the good voters over at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Those titans of comedy at ABC threw in all the very special tropes we've come to know and love. The eating dis-orders, untimely and unexplained maladies, and the stock characters are all on display for full comedic effect. You can take our word on the efficacy of this experiment - the show never won a single Emmy. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Walker Texas Ranger Lucas Part 2 - October 18, 1997 We’re finally back with part two of this wack-job of an episode. We’re joined by our favorite Texan Jennifer Mrazek to review the second half of Walker Texas Ranger episode Lucas - otherwise known as the one where the kid from Sixth Sense has AIDS. In case you were wondering, this episode is just as full of child endangerment as the last - more so! Lucas is still having night terrors about the people that tortured him his entire life and Walker’s cure is a good old fashioned sweat lodge. That’s right - nothing better for a sickly child than extreme temperatures without professional medical supervision. Lucas learns his fate and together with Walker goes on a speaking tour of elementary schools talking to kids about living with AIDS. Walker finally takes out Rafer in a final showdown consisting of no less than 8 roundhouse kicks to the face. But there’s one last thing Walker can’t roundhouse kick - AIDS. Lucas dies and I’m never watching another episode of Walker Texas Ranger again. Will Walker ever find the strength to roundhouse kick someone again? Find out in this weeks episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Lucas: Part 1 October 11, 1997 We've watched some doozies over the past two seasons but this episode, by far, ranks among the most hilariously over the top spectacles we've had the pleasure of reviewing. We watched Walker Texas Ranger with VSTV AllStar Jordan Vena and we are all better people for it. This episode opens the way some of the best 80's action movies closed - with a huge shootout on the grounds of a lavish mansion/drug den. Walker (Chuck Norris) and his band of Texas Rangers clean house with a mixture of short range handgun blasting and roundhouse kicks to the face! Drug King-Pin Rafer Cobb (Brion James) gets away with his moll but they leave behind little Lucas (Haley Joel Osment) in a rat infested closet. Traumatized Lucas won't connect with anyone but Walker as they ride horses, skip stones and ride more horses. Meanwhile it turns out Lucas has full blown AIDS on account of his drug addled hepped up mom Ellen (Mackenzie Phillips). Will Walker track down Rafer and Ellen for a taste of old fashioned Texas Justice? Will Walker take in little Lucas full time? Are roundhouse kicks part of Texas Ranger training? Find out the answers to these any many more questions in this week's episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Samantha’s Growing Up - January 8, 1985 We’ve attempted to answer the age old question once, but we’re back to dig a little deeper to try and find out... Who’s the Boss? It looks like Samanther (Alyssa Milano) is growing up and Tony (Tony Danza) has to man up and buy her a training brassiere. Angeler (Judith Light) buys Sam a fancy dress for Sam’s 12th birthday party and Tony flips - he cant bare to see Sam growing up! Tony needs to decide on his birthday gift for Sam - a new baseball glove or some jewelry to go with her new wardrobe. All the while, Mona (Katherine Helmond) gets in some jabs at Angela’s figure, style of dress and general spinster-ness. Classic Mona. Will Tony allow Sam to grow up? Will Sam forsake sports for sugar and spice and everything nice? Has Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) secretly been the Boss the whole time? As always, the answers to all these questions and more, lie within tonight’s episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato (Parts 1 & 2), September 21, 1992 It’s the summer of re-boot-mania and Very Special Television is getting in on the action. We spent some time with the very funny Kelly Hardy to watch 90’s workplace political satire, Murphy Brown. If you’re not familiar, Murphy Brown followed the news team at FYI, a fictional news program led by Murphy Brown (Candace Bergen) a tough-talking recovering alcoholic, take-no-prisoners investigative reporter. Now follow along with me here - Murphy (the character) becomes pregnant and decides to have the baby out of wedlock. This fictional story line caught the attention of then-Vice President Dan Quayle - who used it as a platform for conservative republicans to bash liberal television personalities who are ruining traditional family values. The show treated this as if Quayle was speaking directly to Brown the character, as she was a public figure in the world of the show. Listen with us as we try to navigate this Möbius Strip of an episode. Will Murphy ever land herself a husband? Will Dan Quayle ever win a 5th grade spelling bee? Will we watch the Murphy Brown reboot? As always the answers to all these questions and more lie within this weeks episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

“High Anxiety” March 25, 1989 We’re spending a little more time on the lanai and revisiting the Golden Girls, this time with friends of the show Rob Heintz and Kelly Hardy. In this weeks installment we see ever-cheerful Rose, played by America's Nan Betty White, finally lose her cool. Sophia (Estelle Getty) drops some pills down the sink and Rose isn’t worried about her glaucoma - she’s coming down man - and she needs a fix! Turns out sweet, naive, dumb as a box of rocks Rose has been hooked on pain pills since the silent film era. An old back problem got her hepped up on goofballs and she’s been chasing the dragon ever since. The ladies of the lanai decide to help Rose kick her habit by staying up all night to make sure she doesn’t use for at least 24 hours - cause that’s how rehab works apparently. When Rose slips back into her old habits (called it), she finally checks herself into rehab. Meanwhile, Dorothy (Bea Arthur) and Sophia get wrangled into starring in a local pizzeria commercial, but Dorothy stinks at acting and the pizza just plain stinks so bad Ma can’t even act like it tastes good and they both get canned. Rose comes home from rehab but the girls wonder if they ever really knew the real Rose Nylund. Does the ditzy blonde routine transcend addiction? Will Rose bore everyone with stories about when she was “using?” Can Dorothy and Ma ever show their faces in an authentic Italian restaurant ever again? As always, the answers to all these questions and more are answered in this weeks episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Dawson's Creek “Reunited” May 12, 1999 We’re joined by very special guest, and friend of the podcast, the very funny Jessica Boyle to watch quintessential 90’s teen-angst drama Dawson’s Creek. This weeks episode finds Andie (Meredith Monroe) seeing ghostly images of her dead brother Tim (Scott Denny) around Capeside. Pacey (Joshua Jackson) is struggling with a girlfriend in the throes of mental health crisis but we the audience get saddled with some Parent Trap-esque farce by way of Dawson (James Van Der Beek) trying (and failing) to get his separated parents to have dinner with each other. Andie has a pretty harsh breakdown in her mansion and rather than call 911, Pacey and Jack (Kerr Smith) attempt to use their teen-wisdom to almost literally talk Andie off the ledge. She’s pretty far gone though - I mean what sane teenage girl would willingly dye her hair from blonde to brown? The Leery family drama requires graphs and visual aids to maintain the sheer amount of characters coming in and out of doors - suffice it to say, these teens really need to mind their own damn business and Capeside could really use an Olive Garden. Will Pacey and Andie’s love win out? Will Mr. & Mrs. Leery get back together? Will Andie ever go back to blonde? The answers to these questions and more lie within this weeks episode of Very Special Television!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

“Beer Bad” November 2, 1999 We’re joined by most excellent friend of the podcast Autumn Brannon to watch the infamous Buffy The Vampire Slayer episode Beer Bad. In case during the early 2000’s you were living under a rock, in a drunken haze or a... millennial - Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and her fast-talking teen pals were tasked with saving their hometown of Sunnydale (and the world) from various mythical creatures of lore. Vampires being the sexiest monsters got to be in the title but Buffy and friends got to face off against a menagerie of cryptozoology every week for our viewing pleasure. With all that going on - this episode still left us thinking “I don’t buy it.” Buffy is reeling from being rebuffed by teen lothario Parker (Adam Kaufman). Xander (Nicholas Brendon) has gotten himself a job at the local pub but is constantly getting dressed down by the snobby college kids. Buffy drowns her sorrows with beer (bad) and said super-date-rapey college snobs, and they all mysteriously start to devolve into cave teens. You see the bar owner knows a warlock who gave him the spell to teach these snob-bros a lesson. Will Xander save Buffy before she goes full Clan of the Cave Bear? Will Buffy save Sunnydale from herself? Is Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) even in this episode? As always, the answers to all these questions and more lie within the spooky depths of this week's episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Blossom “Meat” (January 24th, 1994) This week, friend of the show Jeff Adams joins us to watch a bonkers episode of Blossom. As you know Blossom was the 90’s smash sitcom about the exploits of a precocious teenager, Blossom Russo (Mayim Bialik) and her bumbling, but well-intentioned family. Do you remember the time when Blossom and her father went “vegetarian”? Or the time Blossom kinda stepped out on her boyfriend then yelled at him for it? Or the time Tony (Michael Stoyanov) and Shelly (Samaria Graham) had a racist waiter? Or the time Six (Jenna von Oy) was an alcoholic out of nowhere and went to rehab?! Did your jaws drop when you realized these marvels of TV writing were ALL IN THE SAME EPISODE OF BLOSSOM?! You’ve got to watch this episode... it is so insane. Join us for this week’s episode of Very Special Television!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” November 3, 1997 Comedian Steven Eulenberg joined us to watch 7th Heaven and all of us ungodly heathens are better for it. This saccharine sweet family drama revolves around the Camden family and their wholesome / boring adventures navigating late 90s turmoil. This weeks episode finds younger son Simon (David Gallagher) and his skittish friend Stanley (Zachary Brown) trying really hard to hide the fact that Stan’s sister Karen (Shiri Appleby) is in a local violence gang. After an arsenal of weapons is found, Karen tries to leave the gang but gets jumped out and lands herself in the E.R. Reverend Camden recommends a safe house in Colorado and Karen is neither seen nor heard from again. All the while, walking middle-child-syndrome Lucy (Beverly Mitchell) ditches her boring school clothes for mini skirts and feather boas and struts around the local mall like the whore of Babylon. Will Karen finally leave the gang-life behind? Will anyone every trust Lucy again? Will Simon finally get to hang-glide off the roof? As always, we answer all these questions and more in this weeks episode of Very Special Television!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

“Thank God It’s Friday” February 10, 1987 Returning VSTV all-star Scott Youngbauer is back to watch this weeks episode. We sat through Growing Pains episode titled Thank God It’s Friday and I still don’t know how that titled relates. Mike (Kirk Cameron) and his buddies are trying to figure out something to do with their night when they run across one of the coolest upperclassmen in their school. Somehow they get him to tell them where the party is and they immediately stick out like sore thumbs. Apparently, the cool kids at Mikes school really like getting dressed to the nines and sitting around someone’s living room with lite jazz piano and a full crudités spread. Oh yeah, and mountains beyond mountains of cocaine. Mike is approached by Rhonda (Kirsty Swanson) for a “group toot” in the bathroom but Mike can’t bring himself to do it. Eddie (K.C. Martel) and Boner (Andrew Koenig) stay at the party to toot the night away but Mike goes home to spill his guts to Jason (Alan Thicke). While Mike was driving around town Eddie and Boner called Mikes place and told Jason that they left the party and after all. The episode closes with Kirk Cameron as himself addressing the audience about the horrors of drug abuse while the finest mimes Circus Vargas had to offer stand perfectly still behind him. This one's a doozy you guys. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia *****************************************

“The Cheese Stands Alone” October 23, 1991 We’re joined by the awesome Ben Nelson and Whitney Barncord to watch 90’s classic Doogie Howser, M.D. In this weeks episode, America’s favorite squeaky voiced teen M.D. (Neil Patrick Harris) and tiny Italian stereotype Vinnie (Max Casella) are on a mission to get Vinnie some tail. When Janine (Lucy Boryer) declines Vinnie takes it a slight to his manhood. We soon find out Janine is still affected by a past trauma. Meanwhile, Vinnie is taking an acting class and his scene partner (Bess Meyer) is hot to trot. While rehearsing a kissing scene we get treated to the classic devil/angel on Vinnies shoulder routine - but with a twist. The twist is way too loud kissing noises on the soundtrack. Will Vinnie make the right decision and keep it in his pants? Will Janine take Doogie’s advice and get some professional help? Will Vinnie ever use his own shower? We answer all these questions and more in this weeks episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

"Wesley's Friend" January 31, 1986 We're joined by friend of the show Nick Perry for an episode handpicked from VSTV superfan Danny Meyers, we watched the classic Mr. Belvedere episode "Wesley's Friend." Wesley (Brice Beckham) gets bumped up from President Taft to Honest Abe Lincoln in the school President's Day Pageant when his titular friend Danny (Ian Fried) is taken out of school as he has been diagnosed with AIDS and its still 1986. Wesley gets some questionable information on what AIDS is and how you can catch it from his school yard chums and shuns poor Danny in his moment of need. The Owens'es attempt to inform Wes that he can still be friends with Danny and even wear his old Lincoln costume in the pageant. Wes has a change of heart and he and Danny start crossing items off the old bucket list (grim). Meanwhile Kevin (Rob Stone) is taking home economics in school for the "Easy A" but is failing miserably. We get the standard "gay panic" when he's caught sewing and... baking!! But don't worry - Kevin learns a valuable lesson about housework - or something. Will Wes be forever shunned for hanging with Danny? Will Kevin ever get that pesky meatloaf recipe right? Will Wes get glowing reviews for his performance as Lincoln? The answers to all these questions and more lie within this weeks episode of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Strangers on the Net March 4, 1998 Jordan Vena lends us his voice this week as we watched Smart Guy. This late 90s WB entry deals with the titular “smart guy” T.J. (Tahj Mowry) and his adventures as a genius 10 year old navigating the waters of high school. In this episode T.J. nearly gets his “smart guy”card revoked as he and his friend Karen (Cerita Bicklemann) arrange to meet an internet stranger IRL to buy some bootleg video games. The stranger turns out to be a weirdo adult who lures the kids to his basement with the promise of more video games. Will the kids make it out of the basement? Are the bootleg video games worth the twenty bucks? Will “Starship Surgeon” make it to market in time for the holiday season? Tune in to Season 2 Episode 9 of Very Special Television to find out! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

“If You Can’t Be With The One You Love...” March 6, 1998 We’re joined by friend of the podcast Shane Leary to watch the much requested, too-hot-for-TV Boy Meets World causal-alcoholism episode. Corey (Ben Savage) and Topanga (Danielle Fishel) are broken up and their codependency is in full effect. Corey gets himself liquored up and brings Shawn (Rider Strong) along for the ride. Corey learns the folly of booze after one evening but Shawn takes alcoholism on as a hobby and all Hell breaks loose. Does this episode twist and turn into a Leaving Las Vegas style nightmare with Shawn in the Nic Cage role? Yes, yes it does. Does that make Corey Elizabeth Shue? You decide. Thanks for listening - it's Season 2, Episode 8 of Very Special Television!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Kate and Allie w/ Michael Morgan “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” October 15, 1987 This week we’re joined by the very funny Michael Morgan to review the classic 1980’s Mom-Com Kate and Allie. Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin star as the titular Kate and Allie, two best friend divorcees who combine their mom powers and move in together to raise their kids. In this weeks episode, Allie (Curtin) leaves her purse in a cab and has to make her way though the mean streets of 1980’s Manhattan with no money, no cell phone and no hopes of returning to civilized society. People turn their backs on her as one mishap after another leaves her smelling of booze and looking increasingly disheveled. Will Allie make her way home through this “Warriors”-esque NYC nightmare? Did all 80’s vagrants dress like 2018 tech-magnates? Will anyone get our multiple Geraldine Ferraro name drops? Stay tuned to Episode 7 of Season 2 - it’s Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

“Joey’s Train “ September 14, 1985 It’s just family this week - the special guest is you the listener! We watched Gimme Break starring Nell Carter as Nell the sassy live-in housekeeper/surrogate mother to the Kanisky clan. The Chief (Dolph Sweet) just died and no one has moved on fully yet - Nell least of which. Joey (Joey Lawrence) receives a birthday gift and plays with it in the Chief’s old room and the audience is treated to a case of “shaken-Joey-syndrome” a-la Nell. After screaming, several slaps across the face and Grampa (John Hoyt) threatening to move into an old age home, Nell and the family slowly come to terms with the Chief’s passing. Hilarious! The guys discuss their fascination with Jonathan Silverman, overprotective parents, and the believability of Grampas shake and go wig. It’s Season 2, Episode 6 of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Home Improvement w/ Jeff Miller “The Longest Day” April 2, 1996 We’re joined by Jeff Miller (Black Crystal Wolf Kids, Trip Testers) to watch the classic Home Improvement episode where the Taylors take a break from all the power-tool related humor to give American families what they really wanted in 1990’s ABC sitcoms - realism. That’s right - its the one where Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) has a cancer scare - and the jokes come rolling in! We learn that it could either be a gland thing - or full on Big C. Since Randy is officially the favorite, youngest bro Mark (Taran Noah Smith) gets the day off and/or is hiding in the basement the entire episode. Did all child actors in the 90s come complete with three first names? Did this show start the trend of schlubby dad married to hot wife? Does Pete ever get to punch JTT in the face? We’ll cover all this and more - It’s Season 2, Episode 5 of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Perfect Strangers "Karate Kids" November 11, 1987 You didn’t ask for it but you got it anyway - we watched Perfect Strangers and we’re no longer strangers to big laughs! Very Special Television welcomes friend of the show, the very funny David Grimes to watch the very dated 80’s odd-couple Perfect Strangers. Everyone loves a hilarious foreigner with a cute accent and we’re no different. Uptight American mensch Cousin Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) and free spirit Balki (Bronson Pinchot) are attempting to show their ladies a night out on the town when they get bullied by the maybe-not but most definitely probably mob-affiliated Chuck (Randy Kovitz). Not willing to be thought of as “chicken” in front of their babes, Larry and Balki take a kids Karate class and vaguely racist comedy ensues. Can Larry and Balki ever show their faces at Edwards Buffet again? Is three weeks enough time to perfect their craft? Join us for Season 2, Episode 4 of Very Special Television to find out! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Beverly Hills 90210 “U4EA” November 14, 1991 The wait is over, Season 2 is finally upon us. The guys are joined by longtime friend of the podcast J. Lyn Johnston to review the legendary 90’s hit Beverly Hills 90210. This classic “drugs are bad” episode finds Brandon (Jason Priestly), Brenda (Shannen Doherty) and the gang finding their way to an “underground” warehouse party with the help of evil proto-P!nk biker bake Emily Valentine (Christine Elise). After exchanging an egg (trust me) to obtain directions to this Uber cool part-ay Emily buys fictional drug U4EA and slips Brandon a mickey in the hopes of lowering his inhibitions and getting closer as a couple. Turns out Brandon doesn’t like to be Cosby’d by his girlfriends and has a thing or two to say to Emily come morning. Also they were so hepped up that Dylan (Luke Perry) took Brandons keys, leaving the beloved ‘Stang in the seedy downtown warehouse parking lot only to be graffiti-tagged by violence gangs. Will Brandon forgive Emily? Will Steve (Ian Ziering) and Andrea (Gabrielle Carteris) make it to the party? Will Kelly (Jennie Garth) ever be called out for her vaguely racist self portraits? Join us to find out the answers to all these questions and more on the premier of Very Special Television Season 2!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Saved by the Bell "Home for Christmas" Part 1 - December 7, 1991 & Part 2 - December 14, 1991 It's a Christmas Miracle! Very Special Television proudly presents Episode 40 featuring us - it's just family this time. For our first season Finale we've decided to take you back to where it all started and watched the Saved by the Bell episodes "Home for Christmas" parts 1 & 2. Zack (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and the gang get jobs at the mall during holiday break. Zack falls for Laura (Jennifer McComb) who has a secret. The secret is - she's living in her car with her dad Frank (Stephen Mendel) the wise homeless man Zack and Screech (Dustin Diamond) offended in the mall bathroom! Zack tries to save Laura, Slater (Mario Lopez) tries to save Frank (literally), Lisa (Lark Voorhees) tries to save the children and no one tries to save us from the live performance of a Christmas Carol staged in the middle of the mall foodcourt by the elusive Mrs. Morris (Melody Rogers). This episode is filled with offensive stereotypes about the homeless, Asians and Dickensian era British. We hope you enjoy! Very Special Television will be taking a break for the holidays and will be back in 2018 better than ever! Stay tuned for new episodes, featuring hilarious guests, our own website filled with tons of content like videos, behind the scenes pics and even more hilarity and maybe even some merch! Happy Holidays to everyone - it's been an amazing year! WE can't wait to get more episodes out to you in 2018. Thanks for listening and as always, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Family Matters "Stevil" (25 October, 1996)
Hey weirdos. It's finally here - the much talked about cross-over episode with Keep It Weird!! We're proud to welcome as special guests the hosts of Keep it Weird podcast Ashley Casseday and Lauren Ogle. In the spirit of keeping things weird we watched one of the weirdest, spooky-ooky kooky 22 minutes of TV ever produced - the Family Matters Halloween Spectacular known as "Stevil." As you may already know lovable nerd Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) was only intended as a 1 off character but he proved so popular that he upstaged the entire Winslow family. We've seen Steve Nutty Professor himself into Stefan Urquel, develop world altering technology like teleportation and cloning. But none of it comes close to tonight's tale of terror. Steve introduces us to a ventriloquist dummy made in his own image. The Winslows are appropriately horrified by the doll as well as Steve's sorry excuse for ventriloquism. A stray bolt of lightening imbues the doll with the gift of life but the doll has a lust for Winslow blood and is soon aptly named Stevil. The Winslows are taken out by Stevil with the real Steve helpless to stop him. Much like we were helpless to sit through this episode. Join us as Lauren and Ashley help us navigate the murky waters of talking dolls, psychic pagers and celebrity mediums. Thanks for listening to episode 39 of Very Special Television and don't forget to head over and listen to Keep it Weird! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/
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"Steroids to Heaven” (12 Februay, 1993) Episode 37 of Very Special Television welcomes special guest Craig Freeman to help us review Dinosaurs and boy did we need some help. It seems young Robbie (Jason Willinger, voice) can't quite get the girl dinosaur - especially when it comes to muscle-bound pea-brain Dolf (Sam McMurracy, voice). Enter pontificating tough guy and Robbie's best friend Spike (Christopher Meloni, voice). Earl (Stuart Pankin, voice) suggest exercise but that takes too long! Spike inadvertently mentions "Thornoids" and Robbie is immediately hooked. These not so little buggers are actual living creatures that not only talk enough smack to your face to make you want to swallow them whole, but they actually make you bulk up beyond the dreams of boy-crazy she-dino Caroline (Jessica Lundy). These thornoids also come with a pesky side affect. Will Robbie get the she-beast using brains or brawn? Listen to VSTV Episode 37 to find out! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

"Border Song” (16 Februay, 1987) We're joined by longtime friend of the podcast Jade Suazo (@JadeErinn) for episode 36 of Very Special Television. We took another trip to Melmac and revisited Alf with the episode "Border Song." We find Willie (Max Wright) harboring lost Mexican child Luis (Philip Gordon) in the Tanner home. Alf(Paul Fusco) has taken up gardening this week and when Luis attempts to make a run for the border he is thwarted by every Latinos primal need - to till the soil. Alf and Luis make a connection since Alf is a polyglot as well as a Melmacian. It turns out Luis would rather return to Mexico than live in the California Inland Empire. Alf talks Luis into staying in "El Norte" with Luis' family on account of the espanol. Will Luis ditch Mexico for Riverside? Will Alf ever stop growing cucumbers? Will the Tanner family ever see a happy day again? Find out on this intergalactic adventure through time, space and the San Fernando Valley. We give you Episode 36 of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Charles In Charge “Still at Large” (29 April, 1989) Episode 35 of Very Special Television welcomes friend of the show Kyle Conkright to watch the Scott Baio classic Charles in Charge. Jamie (Nicole Eggert) is taking time off from school with a sprained ankle (as you do) and her favorite teacher Ms. Bowman (Sally Strutters) is dropping off all her missed assignments at home (as they do). For some reason Jamie’s love for Ms. Bowman is translating into Jamie becoming a good student. Charles and Buddy (Willie Aames) become convinced Ms. Bowman isn’t who she says she is. Classic 80’s style snooping ensues including disguises, breaking and entering and women's clothing. Listen with us as Kyle helps us figure out what exactly is “understood” about the new boy in the neighborhood. Its Very Special Television episode 35! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Sister Kate "Violet's Friend" (5, November 1989) Friend of the show Carla Yacenda joins us to revisit the short-lived 1989 gem Sister Kate. This nazi-free "Sound of Music" navigates the tough waters of imaginary friends, the untimely passing of children and teen boys learning basic household skills. Violet (Alexaundria Simmons) won't stop going on about her invisible friend which drives the kids up the wall for some reason. Things take an unexpected turn when Sister Kate (Stephanie Beacham) finds out the true fate of Violet's friend. Meanwhile Todd (Jason Priestly) learns the true meaning of woman's work and ends up going out on a date with the good Sister. Sort of. It's Very Special Television Episode 33! Thanks for listening! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Sabrina the Teenage Witch "A Halloween Story" (25, October 1996) Its Very Special Television's first Halloween episode and we decided to go with the spooky, the terrifying, the truly ghoulish 90's classic Sabrina the Teenage Witch. We're joined by Sabrina enthusiast Ingrid Haubert and learn that Halloween is to the world of witches (and wizards? Warlocks?) as Christmas is to God-fearing mortals. To get out of a boring family get together Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) sends a clone of herself to Harvey's (Nate Richert) party. At a the family function (in space? The neither world?) Sabrina learns the "true meaning of Halloween" and the audience learns nothing. Don't be scurred - it's Very Special Television episode 33 the Halloween edition! Thanks for listening!! www.instagram.com/nutelluv/ www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Three’s Company “Jack the Giant Killer” (14, April 1977) Its Episode 32 of Very Special Television and the guys are joined by comics Noel Taylor (NoelDavidTaylor.com) and Ingrid Haubert (@Nutelluv) to watch Three’s Company. Jack (John Ritter) chickens out against tough guy and winner of the Bluto from Popeye lookalike contest Jeff (Peter Palmer). Rather use the tools of adulthood any normal person would use - avoidance - Jack decides to go back to the Regal Beagle to face Jeff and show the girls he’s a real man. Janet (Joyce DeWitt) lies to Jeff that Jack was injured in ‘Nam so Jeff leaves well enough alone - not before Jack almost bumbles his way back to another beating. Noel and Ingrid help us navigate through 1970’s sexism, classic physical comedy and the art of furniture repair. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.NoelDavidTaylor.com www.instagram.com/nutelluv/ www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision Ingrid on instagram: @nutelluv twitter: @BestMenMedia

Entertainment writer Hiko Mitsuzuka joins the Very Special Television gang to discuss a classic episode of Roseanne. They watched season 5, episode 13 titled "Crime and Punishment." The recession of the early 90s hit Lanford pretty hard as we see Dan (John Goodman) and his down-on-their-luck buddies playing a game of extremely low-stakes poker. Among the downtrodden is Fisher (Matt Roth) - the December in Jackies (Laurie Metcalf) current May/December romance. We catch a glimpse of Fishers temper but the guys downplay it since they've all been out of work for a while. When Jackie pays the Connors a visit Darlene (Sarah Gilbert) notices suspicious bruises. Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) puts two and two together and attempts to comfort Jackie while Dan slips away unnoticed to slide into Fishers DMs. Thanks for listening! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Ellen “The Puppy Episode: Part 2” (30 April, 1997) It’s our thirtieth episode and we promise we won’t start test driving sports cars or getting hair plugs… yet. We welcomed special guest, Film Critic and pop culture devotee Scott Youngbauer to watch the classic coming-out episode of Ellen titled “The Puppy Episode.” Ellen the character (Ellen DeGeneres) has finally come to terms with her sexuality - just like Ellen the person. Ellen the person decided to have Ellen the character come out to her friends and family on Ellen the show just like Ellen the person used Time magazine to come out to us, the general public in real life. Everybody got that? Don’t worry, we use our ultra-scientific white board and erasable makers to map it out and make a cohesive podcast. Will Ellen find love with Laura Dern? Do her friends accept her for who she is? Does Joe the barista (David Anthony Higgins) ever get that call-back for the local stage production of Jurassic Park? The answers to all these questions and more lie ahead - it’s episode 30 of Very Special Television! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

It’s a Living “A Very Special It’s a Living” (18 March, 1989) We’re joined by the very funny Amanda Kramer who brings some much needed lady business to Very Special Television! We watched the extremely 80’s sitcom It’s a Living - the show about the lives and loves of the waitresses at the glamorous rotating restaurant Above the Top high above the Bonaventure hotel in Los Angeles. Jan (Barrie Youngfellow) is extremely pregnant and is surrounded by the constant bickering and in-fighting of her fellow servers. Maybe the restaurant is rotating a little too fast today but Jan goes into labor early and is rushed to the hospital by Dot (Gail Edwards). Things take a turn for the worst and Jan has an out of body experience with Death himself (Danny Thomas). Together Death and Jan go on a sort of reverse Its a Wonderful Life as Jan tries to prove why she’s worthy of another chance. Episode 29 of Very Special Television delves into forgotten sitcoms, shows canceled before their time and jazzy sitcom theme songs. See you Above the Top!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Happy days “Richie Almost Dies” (31 January, 1978) Welcome back for Part 2 of our Happy Days episode with Special Guest Matt Sharp (The Rentals, Weezer). Thanks for coming back to finish up the episode - we’ve got a lot more great stories from Matt - collaborating with Spike Jonze, meeting the Fonz himself Henry Winkler and we finish the Happy Days episode review. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to rate us 5 Stars! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Happy Days "Richie Almost Dies” (31 January, 1978) Join us for Episode 28 of Very Special Television as we welcome Special Guest Matt Sharp (The Rentals, Weezer) who regales us with true stories of growing up on Happy Days, shooting the "Buddy Holly" video and meeting your idols. Richie (Ron Howard) convinces his parents he's man enough to ride a motorcycle like Fonzie (Henry Winkler) by throwing a tantrum and literally acting like a baby. Lo and behold, Rich gets into a wreck. While Lori Beth (Lynda Goodfriend) is thrown into a pillow factory, Richie takes the brunt of the injury and ends up in a coma. The 50's-era docs are doing all they can so they send the gang home where Leather Tuscadero (Suzi Quatro) sings an ad-libbed ballad to a montage of Richie's most touching moments. Meanwhile back in Richie's hospital room, the Fonz sneaks in and has a heart-to-heart with the man upstairs and things get awkward! Fonzie makes a pact with God and Richie comes back to life - it's a 50's medical miracle! Its an amazing episode - stay tuned for Part II coming soon! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Friends “The One Hundredth” (8 October, 1998) The great experiment. Is Friends too good for us to review? The answer is no, no it isn’t. Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) is about to give birth to her brother Frank’s (Giovanni Ribisi) triplets. Phoebe gets a case of the old surrogacy-second-thoughts and asks Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) to test the waters and see if Frank wouldn’t mind letting old Phoebes keep one of the babies. Meanwhile Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox) are still trying to keep their secret affair a secret for some reason. Phoebe relents and lets the biological parents keep all three of their babies but not before she has a heart to heart with them promising to be the coolest of cool aunts. In Episode 27 of Very Special Television we welcome our very first guest Loren Fishbein, we review the cast of Friends that could have been and discuss the intricacies of the “Bing-Bang.” Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Designing Women “Killing All the Right People” (5 October, 1987) Julia (Dixie Carter) and the rest of the Sugerbaker Coven are tasked with designing the funeral of fellow interior designer a tragic gay trope Kendall (Tony Goldwyn). Young President Fitz is dying of AIDS and wants the girls to help him go out in style. Meanwhile Mary Jo (Annie Potts) is taking on the local conservative School Marm and must debate in favor of sex education in schools. Mary Jo argues sex ed is not just stopping STIs but saving lives as its still 1987 and AIDS is still some scary voodoo curse. Julia goes on a classic tirade against a closed minded client and possibly loses a mint in revenue but it doesn’t matter because they put on the jazziest ‘Nawlins style funeral for Kendall who succumbs to illness by the time the credits roll. Episode 26 of Very Special Television tackles serious business like the AIDS epidemic, sex ed in elementary schools and Meshach Taylor’s ambiguous sexuality. Come along won’t you?! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Growing Pains “Second Chance” (12 April, 1989) Carol (Tracy Gold) finally lands a boyfriend in college boy Sandy (Matthew Perry). Sandy charms Jason and Maggie (Alan Thicke, Joanna kerns) and even Mike (Kirk Cameron) likes Sandy enough to cover for Carol when they go to an alcohol bar! Sandy and Carol have a cocktail but Carol is home safe and sound… I wish I could say the same for young Sandy. A car accident on his way home lands Sandy in the hospital. Carol vows never to touch the sauce again since Sandy has gotten a “Second Chance” but the fickle finger of fate said not so fast as Sandy succumbs to internal bleeding!! We made it to episode 25 and couldn’t be happier! On this episode we attempt to get into the minds of TV writers and their obsession with a teenage girls weight, the motives a little brother videotaping is older sisters dating life and enjoy a pre-Friends Matthew Perry. Thanks for listening and here’s to 25 more! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Mama's Family “Sins of the Mother” (9 January1988) Bubba (Allan Kayser) comes home after curfew and stinking of beer! Mama (Vicki Lawrence) overreacts and grounds him for six weeks - making Bubba miss his swim meet! Mama treats us to a flashback when she tells the story of Bubba's mother Eunice (Heather Kerr) getting drunk and embarrassing Mama in front of the entire congregation. In episode 24 of Very Special Television we get treated to an impression of a character created by Carol Burnett, and discuss the universal truth of Mamas Family dynamics across multiple ethnicities. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse” (9 May, 1994) Will (Will Smith) is shooketh when deadbeat dad Lou (Ben Vereen) shows up to stalk him at work. Will decides to give his absentee dad a chance and decides to go on the road with Lou for a summer long trucking adventure. Uncle Phil (James Avery) is having none of it and makes Lou fess up when Lou inevitably backs out on the trip. Will dismisses Lou but breaks down to Uncle Phil in a closing moment that rates at least 5 out of 5 backwards baseball caps. Episode 23 of Very Special Television is here and we take on sassy butlers, replacement aunts and fictional Los Angeles Colleges. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Roseanne “A Stash from the Past” (5 October, 1993) Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) finds a stash in David’s (Johnny Galecki) room and confronts him about it. The hidden stash turns out to be Roseanne’s weed they hid and forgot about oh so long ago. Roseanne, Dan (John Goodman), and Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) decide to partake in the forgotten stash and proceed to make us laugh… and make us think. On this episode of Very Special Television we find out if 41 is too old to get high, we wax nostalgic about overdosing on pot and discuss the accuracy of “high-acting” on sitcoms. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Saved by the Bell “No Hope With Dope” (30 November, 1991) Hollywood Hunk Johnny Dakota (Eddie Garcia) drops by Bayside scouting a location for an anti-drug PSA… starring himself! Zack (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and the gang horn their way into the PSA because Bayside only has 20 students and let’s face it – these kids are the best looking in the bunch. At a Hollywood showbiz party Johnny turns out to be a major hypocrite and offers Kelly (Tiffani Thiessen) a stick of marijuana!! Listen as we break down The Max and their shoddy business model, Zack’s sociopathic tendencies and revel in all the 90’s fashions. It’s episode 21 of Very Special Television! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Punky Brewster “Cherie Lifesaver” (19, January 1986) It’s Episode TWENTY of Very Special Television and we couldn’t have made it this far without you our loyal listeners!! To say thanks we decided to tackle one of the most requested episodes in our brief history. You asked for it and you got it - we tackled the most specialist of episodes with Punky Brewster “Cherie Lifesaver.” Need I say more? During an ill-fated game of hide and seek, Cherie (Cherie Johnson) makes the worst decision of her young life and hides in a discarded fridge in Punky’s (Soleil Moon Frye) junkyard/backyard. Since Allen (Casey Ellison) was such a wiseacre during CPR lessons, he’s as useless as Henry’s (George Gaynes) public storage unit full of stolen Nazi gold (allegedly). Punky and Margaux (Ami Foster) save the day using CPR and we all learn a valuable lesson about discarded Cold War Era household appliances. A Very Special Thank You to all you listeners out there and an extra special thanks to everyone who suggested we review this episode. We’re having a great time podcasting - we hope you enjoy listening just as much. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Cheers "Cliff's Rocky Moment” (26, January 1984) It's bad news for loudmouth-mailman and Pixar Lucky Charm Cliff (John Ratzenberger) when a barfly Victor (Peter Iacangelo) takes a diskliking to him. Carla (Rhea Perlman) and the gang egg Cliffy on to standup to the Adult-Onset bullying even though no one stands behind their buddy when push comes to shove. Meanwhile Sam (Ted Danson) is upset at Diane (Shelley Long) for using inane (intellectual) methods for picking winners in the football pool. It's episode 19 of Very Special Television and we watch a bully have his way with regulars at a bar where no one knows his name, contemplate Ted Dansons questionable hairstyle and weigh in on the age old debate - Shelley Long Vs. Kirstie Alley. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and rate us 5 stars on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Full House “Shape Up” (09, August 1990) It’s Bikini Season as Kimmy Gibble’rs (Andrea Barber) 14th Birthday approaches and the festivities are scheduled to be a Pool Party! D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure) is stressed to the max to look her best and takes on a radical diet of starving herself. Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) being a concerned sister has a heart-to-heart making D.J. promise to continue eating. D.J. being frustrated with her measly weight loss of half a pound in 2 days leads to a family gym day. Yes. the whole F’ing house goes to the gym where hilarity ensues, UNTIL D.J. succumbs to world of crash diets and passes out. Stephanie is left with no choice and breaks the pinky swear of silence. Dad, uncles, and Becky (Lori Hubba-Hubba Laughlin) all chime in with tips of weight loss. A lesson will be learned. Will D.J. ever eat a chicken parm again? We get to the bottom of this glass of Crystal Light in this week’s episode. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and rate us 5 stars on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Blossom "Hunger” (10, May 1993) Original Quirky Girl and Patron Saint of Coachella, Blossom (Mayim Bialik) is a little worried about the excessive workout habits of her best friend and stalwart hanger-on Six (Jenna von Oy). Blossom takes it upon herself to teach Six a lesson by arranging a hangout with local bulimic Julie (T.C. Warner). Meanwhile Joey (Joey Lawrence) gets a job delivering pizza and gets seduced by local cougar "Mrs. Robinson" (Stephanie Beacham) and yes, they named the character Mrs. Robinson. Dad Nick (Ted Wass), goes on a date with single mom Carol (Mary-Margaret Humes) who after this episode is neither seen nor heard from again. And finally in unnecessary Z-Story Tony (Michael Stoyanov) is trying to do his job driving an ambulance but gets side tracked by some broad who uses him like a would-be Uber driver. In a will-they-wont-they for the ages, we watch as Tony restrains himself from domestic abuse and makes with the lip wrestling. You made it to Episode 17 of Very Special Television!! Listen up as we attempt to make sense of the labyrinthine story-lines the writers of Blossom bestowed upon us. Get comfy boys and girls because Blossom pretty much invented the Very Special Episode - I'm sure we'll be dipping back into this well more than once. Enjoy!! Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and rate us 5 stars on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

The Facts of Life "Runaway” (24, February 1982) Things aren't looking too good for Tootie (Kim Fields) when she finds herself lost in NYC without her wallet and smack in the middle of Mike the Pimp's (Darrell Fetty) hos-den. Would-be Good Samaritan Kristy (Tammy Lauren) tries to lure Tootie home with promises of leg warmers as far as the eye can see and plentiful lycra body suits. It's a good thing Mrs. Garrett (Charlotte Rae) and the Girls, Girls GIIIIIIIRLS arrive just in time to take Tootie back to Eastland and say one last goodbye to Kristy before she ends up at the bottom of the Hudson River. Meanwhile back at home, walking Asian stereotype Miko (Lauren Tom) was left to her own devices - most likely attempting to restore her families honor after letting Tootie go without telling Mrs. G. We took the good, we took the bad, we took them both and there we had Episode 16 of Very Special Television. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and rate us 5 stars on iTunes! https://www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ https://www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Night Court “Best of Friends” (7, November 1985) We watched Night Court and I don’t think you will OBJECT to the hilariousness that ensues. Dan (John Larroquette) is stoked because his best buddy from college is coming to visit. But Dan gets more (or less?) than he bargained for when former ladykiller Chip arrives as none other than Charlene (Jim Bailey)! Dan spends the rest of the episode making dick jokes while Charlene attempts to keep her cool and save their friendship. It's episode 14 of Very Special Television and we tackle some topical issues like magical Judges, naive bailiffs and whether or not Court at night is a real thing. Also happy LGBT Pride Week everyone!! #transrightsarehumanrights #translivesmatter #genderisaconstruct Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! https://www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ https://www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Boy Meets World "Cult Fiction" (25, April 1997) Its time to start thinking about applying to college and Shawn (Rider Strong) has zero ambition - to the shagrin of Mr. Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn). Aimless and looking for a friend, Sherri (Tamara Mello) turns him on to The Centre- which is totally not a veiled reference to Scientology. It's a fight for Shawns soul only the likes of Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) can win. Episode 14 of Very Special Television is here and we find out if Mr. Turner ever wakes from his coma, discuss the merits of Ben Savage as a leading man and figure out just how many puns we can make about Topanga and her canyons. Hint: it's a lot. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! https://www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ https://www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

Step By Step "One Truck, Al Dente” (10, February 1995) Al (Christine Lakin) needs time behind the wheel and Frank (Patrick Duffy) has no time for her, on account of the miracle baby Carol (Suzanne Somers) is carrying. JT (Brandon Call) reluctantly offers his help and Al smashes the truck in the driveway. Rather than fess up to Frank, they decide to bondo that baby up with hilarious results. Also Dana (Staci Keenan) has her wisdom teeth removed and her pain killers endow her with a wicked Cody (Sasha Mitchell) impression. It’s Episode 13 of Very Special Television, the podcast, and we attempt to get to the bottom of how many people live in this house, how you can develop a surf/valley accent in the Midwest and how these Miller Boyett theme songs are all so dang catchy. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and rate us 5 stars in iTunes! https://www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ https://www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia