Podcasts about Supertrain

Paul Linke and I discuss his one man shows; how his eulogy for his first wife turned into a one man play on HBO; how his second wife inspired his second show and his friendship with Charles Nelson Reilly his third; his new show, The Summer I Got Old; watching Kate Smith and Howdy Doody on an early TV; his love of the Doors turns into a performance piece based on "The End" at USC; appearing in The Baby Makers with Barbara Hershey; hosting, acting in and promoting The Golden Theater Festival; hosting the 1974 Christmas Seals Telethon; being a good eulogist working with Jackie Gleason & Lucille Ball; going to the Last Waltz; 60's music; his recurring role on Happy Days; Henry Winkler and Johnny Depp having the same aura; appearing with Alan Alda in a scene on MASH; Alda's technique and Michael Richards; slam dancing on CHiPS; the MAIT Team episode; seeing Timothy Leary's ashes; Keith Richards; being on The Mike Douglas Show; his role in Motel Hell; Elaine Joyce and JD Salinger; appearing on Supertrain and Just Men with Betty White; his 25 year friendship with John Ritter; and how his shows require a lot of adrenaline and make him crash afterwards

GGACP celebrates Thanksgiving 2024 with an entire episode devoted to TV Turkeys (aka terrible and “preposterous” TV programs) including “You're in the Picture,” “Hello, Larry,” “Misfits of Science” and of course, the infamous “Pink Lady and Jeff.” In this episode, Jackie Gleason apologizes, “Supertrain” goes off the rails, Fred Silverman invents “Jiggle TV” and Raybone provides actual research. PLUS: Meadowlark Lemon! The World of Sid and Marty Krofft! Paul Lynde hosts a game show! (not really)! Gilbert tries to forget “Thicke of the Night”! And Tim Conway stars in the worst sketch show of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we hit 500 episodes!   First, almost five years ago, we started this podcast.  Now, we are celebrating our 500th episode by going back to an early favorite of ours and revisiting it, mostly for the caliber of guest stars that we didn't recognize back then.  Enjoy as we go back to one of the biggest flops in television history, as we prepare to do the next 500, leading to show 1000.   Next, The FBI was a stalwart on ABC's line-up from 1965 through 1974.  The network kicked the tires on a new, updated version of their venerable classic in 1981 with this show, which featured contemporary storylines and a more diverse cast of characters.  Audiences weren't buying what ABC was selling, as this new version lasted merely a season.   Finally, we're back with another batch of goofy and bizarre hometown commercials in Volume 5 for Episode 502.   Follow us at all our socials via our Linktree page at linktr.ee/itwasathingontv    Timestamps 0:11 - Mike Cold Open to Episode 500 1:23 - Supertrain Revisited (Episode 500) 1:21:47 - Today's FBI (Episode 501) 2:05:00 - Hometown Commercials, Volume 5 (Episode 502)

Almost five years ago, we started this podcast.  Now, we are celebrating our 500th episode by going back to an early favorite of ours and revisiting it, mostly for the caliber of guest stars that we didn't recognize back then.  Enjoy as we go back to one of the biggest flops in television history, as we prepare to do the next 500, leading to show 1000.

Japan's next-gen bullet train uses “magnetic levitation” to coast 4 inches above the track at 300 mph — Japan's train megaproject reminds us of America's Fusion Energy project.Starting this week, internet companies must display “nutritional facts” for the cost and performance of their internet — The same nutrition labels from your Doritos are about to land on Xfinity.Momofuku, the legendary noodle brand, owns the trademark on “chili crunch” — But asian restaurant entrepreneurs think copyright feels really a copy-wrong.Plus, Starbucks just acknowledged that its stores are too loud — So it's turning down the volume so their baristas can hear you.Subscribe to the best newsletter yet: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we continue with our Doctor Who 60th Anniversary celebration!   First, Doctor Who was an instantaneous sensation that, in 1964, the ABC in Australia commissioned a show similar to yet different from The Doctor.  Thought to be lost for decades, The Stranger found its way to the Internet in 2019.  Judge for yourself as we continue our tribute to the Doctor's 60th anniversary.   Then, Vincent Price wanted to bring Doctor Who to the States, with an American version.  When that failed, he decided to make his own version aboard a train.  Time Express was a limited series, starting while Supertrain was still airing.  Both shows got derailed in May 1979.   Follow us at all our socials via our Linktree page at linktr.ee/itwasathingontv    Timestamps 0:10 - The Season Ending Joey Gallo Update 2:43 - The Stranger 45:52 - Time Express

The TV show Supertrain made 1979 a Strange Year. Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Vincent Price wanted to bring Doctor Who to the States, with an American version.  When that failed, he decided to make his own version aboard a train.  Time Express was a limited series, starting while Supertrain was still airing.  Both shows got derailed in May 1979.

The Problem: None of the hats fit John. (Recorded on Monday, September 11, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

We're happy to welcome Daniel Budnik (@dannyslacks1) to the podcast to discuss an underrated comic great of the 1960s, Green Acres. Daniel wrote “From Beverly Hills to Hooterville,” an episode guide and analysis of the three shows created by Paul Henning in the 1960s: The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction and Green Aces. We talk about the show's origin and how Jay Sommers based on the show on “Granby's Green Acres,” a radio show with a similar premise back in the 1950. There's a lot of talk on the show about Sommers and writing partner Chevillat, who scripted almost all of the show's 170 episodes over six seasons. There's lots of talk about the cast, headed by Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor and the various folks that inhabit Hooterville, including handyman Ed (Tom Lester) shifty salesman Mr. Haney (Pat Buttram) and of course, the breakout star of the show at the time, Arnold Ziffel (Arnold the Pig). We discuss the surreal and absurdist comedy found on the show, which probably goes back to the careers of Sommers and Chevillat, who worked with people in vaudeville, film and radio like the Marx Brothers, Burns and Allen and Laurel & Hardy. There's lots of talk about our favorite and/or memorable episodes and bits, including Lisa's cooking, Oliver's empassioned speeches about farming and all the metatext in the show. This was a very fun show to record and discuss such a television classic. We hope to have Daniel back on the show to talk about some of his other areas of research he has done in his books and podcasts, including Supertrain and Time Express, that's the Vincent Price “Fantasy Island on a train” show whose name we couldn't remember.

The Problem: Merlin fell on his keys. (Recorded on Monday, August 21, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John came up in airplanes. (Recorded on Monday, August 7, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John only sees what he’s shown. (Recorded on Monday, July 17, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John forgot to get an end table. (Recorded on Monday, July 10, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John is a different kind of dog. (Recorded on Monday, June 19, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: It's nice to turn things down. (Recorded on Monday, June 12, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the offer code, “SUPERTRAIN”

The Problem: John's not allowed to go to Egypt without his kid. (Recorded on Monday, May 1, 2023) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Ken is a punner. (Recorded on Monday, April 17, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John's liver was somewhere else. (Recorded on Monday, April 3, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John will follow you down a manhole. (Recorded on Monday, March 20, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John’s daughter requested a push. (Recorded on Monday, March 6, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John has a list of people that he feels bad for. (Recorded on Monday, February 20, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It didn't connect under John's nose. (Recorded on Monday, February 13, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It's roughly the same piece wood. (Recorded on Monday, February 6, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The guy rolled up with a full dog. (Recorded on Monday, January 9, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Things come over John's family transom. (Recorded on Monday, January 2, 2023.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John sat by the globe.

The Problem: John doesn't know what the baseline is. (Recorded on Monday, November 28, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

GGACP celebrates Thanksgiving 2022 with what else? An entire episode devoted to TV Turkeys (aka terrible and "preposterous" TV programs) including "You're in the Picture," "Hello, Larry," "Misfits of Science" and of course, "Pink Lady and Jeff." In this episode, Jackie Gleason apologizes, "Supertrain" goes off the rails, Fred Silverman invents "Jiggle TV" and Raybone provides actual research. PLUS: Meadowlark Lemon! The World of Sid and Marty Krofft! Paul Lynde hosts a game show! (not really)! Gilbert tries to forget "Thicke of the Night"! And Tim Conway stars in the worst sketch show of all time! (Thanks for the inspiration, Kevin Allman!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Problem: What happens if the mule dies? (Recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Mr. Roderick has a need-to-know first name. (Recorded on Monday, October 17, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.

The Problem: The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has a vampire problem. (Recorded on Monday, October 3, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Rocket Money. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.

The Problem: John was a country mouse. (Recorded on Monday, September 19, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: It’s just one of those things. (Recorded on Monday, September 12, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John doesn't smile frivolously. (Recorded on Monday, August 22, 2022.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There was a very dirty guy. (Recorded on Monday, August 8, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: There's no love in this. (Recorded on Monday, July 25, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: The crows really love those grubs. (Recorded on Monday, July 11, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John is powered by confusion. (Recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Unfortunately, his name can only be scatted. (Recorded on Monday, June 13, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.

The Problem: John lost the gravestone many years ago. (Recorded on Monday, May 30, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you're wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: It's a moldy country. (Recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John had to be that guy (Recorded on Monday, May 16, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: John seeks out cops to talk to. (Recorded on Monday, May 2, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: Here comes Baby Yoda. (Recorded on Monday, April 25, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. Radio Shack Flyer, 1991 This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by Mack Weldon. Mack Weldon is better than whatever you're wearing right now. Use offer code “SUPERTRAIN” for 20% off your order.

The Problem: John is the Russian Army. (Recorded on Monday, April 18, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You're responsible for keeping the swimming pool clean. (Recorded on Monday, April 11, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions. Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.”

The Problem: You have to learn to be fake realistically. (Recorded on Monday, March 28, 2022.) Support John's work on Patreon. This episode of Roderick on the Line is brought to you by: Squarespace. Free trial plus 10% off your first purchase with the special offer code, “SUPERTRAIN.” Truebill. Fight back against scammy subscriptions.