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Have you ever heard of the Coogan Act? Do you know where the law originated or how it got its name? It's an interesting tale involving a highly recognizable actor.  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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

Natalie raises the mind-blowing notion that the 18th century wasn't that long ago, yet also seems so far away. We also make our case for the return of new and fresh sitcoms.  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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

After a very long hiatus, we're finally back in the driver's seat and talking about the iconic 1970s sitcom Taxi starring Danny DeVito and a whole bunch of other people.   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.   To leave a voice message, call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

Join us as we learn about Sophia Loren's unusual marriage, annulment, and re-marriage. Get early and exclusive episodes 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. To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

Join us as Rebecca informs Natalie about the time Richard Belzer was knocked out cold by wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan. Get early and exclusive episodes 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. To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

We discuss The Nanny star Fran Drescher's claim that she was abducted by aliens as a child. Get early and exclusive episodes 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. To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

Join us as we discuss the 1996 Tom Hanks musical dramedy That Thing You Do. The film stars Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Johnathon Schaech, Ethan Embry, Charlize Theron and more.  Get early and exclusive episodes 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. To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

Join us as we discuss our love for Back to the Future, its time travel rules, and quirks. We really didn't have to watch the movie again because we've seen it so many times... but of course we watched it anyway. Back to the Future starred Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Chrispin Glover, and Thomas Wilson... to name a few.  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. To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

V was a hit miniseries with the shortest show name on record. It's a sci-fi cult classic and a clever social commentary. Join us as we recap the 1983 miniseries and subsequent sequel V: The Final Battle.   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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

This week we explore a prime-time family sitcom whose main character was from another world- literally. It's not Mork from Ork. We're talking about Gordon Shumway, better known to his Earth friends as Alf.    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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

This episode was originally published on May 14, 2019. Some information such as websites or offers may be obsolete.   Settle in on the Davenport with us while we discuss the most handsome TV dad in black and white Dick Van Dyke. This 1960s sitcom also starred Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, and Morey Amsterdam.     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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

This episode was originally published on June 11, 2019. Some information such as websites or offers may be obsolete.   Rebecca takes Natalie down the rabbit hole of her favorite eighties detective show Simon and Simon.  Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker star as two brothers as different as night and day. It's a gratuitous romp into sexy 1980s San Diego crime and mystery.    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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

Can you believe we're at the last season of the primetime soap Dallas? We've recapped every season since the beginning and we're going to miss the Ewings so much! The easiest way to find our recaps of seasons 1-13 is by visiting our website tvtangents.podbean.com/.    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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

Things get slightly out of hand this week as we return to Who's the Boss? starring Judith Light, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond.    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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.

This week your hosts get a little overly excited about one of the hottest sitcoms of the 80s. We discuss Who's the Boss? starring Judith Light, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond.    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.   To leave a voice message call us at ‪(531) 600-8024‬. Messages will not be returned and may be used on the podcast.