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Join Jonathan for a short episode that explains the end of this podcast season and what to look forward to in the future and when.

This week join Steve and Jonathan as they continue their discussion of the groundbreaking US sitcom, All In The Family. We discuss it’s transition from All In the Family to Archie Bunker’s Place, what other shows tried to fill the void, what shows today attempt to take on its themes, and whether the show could be re-done today to address our newest president… cast from season 1 of Archie Bunker’s Place Sally Struthers spun-off her AITF character for a 1982 solo series titled “Gloria.” cast of the Fox sitcom Roc (1991-1994) Reality TV blurs the line between documentary and scripted scenarios. Nonetheless, Reality TV stars might seem “more real” than a fictional character like Archie. Norman Lear rebooted One Day at a Time on Netflix. Could AITF be next? President Trump’s tweets could be a stand-in for Archie’s old scripted one-liners.

This week join Steve and Jonathan as we usher in the holidays by discussing Christmas TV shows with author and expert, Joanna Wilson. Be sure to check out Joanna’s website: http://www.christmastvhistory.com/p/about-joanna-wilson.html for all the information you need about her multiple media appearances, articles, and books on the topic of Christmas on TV!

This week Jonathan, Steve, and Andrew attend the All-Star Party for Ronald “Dutch” Reagan. Do you like barely warmed over jokes? Do you love generic sound stages in Burbank? Want to see Sinatra struggle through a song that should be an easy home run? Want to see a group of aged genuine Hollywood stars pretend Reagan was a star? Well, rent your tux, call your driver, let us know whether you’d prefer the fish or the steak and join us for a lighthearted episode through one of the most surreal parties ever held on TV. Dutch enraptured by Moses’ proclamation greasy Steve Garvey Nancy likes what she sees… Moses in black tie Rosie laughs at everything Chairman of the board…struggling Mr. Vereen with Emmanuel Lewis Chuck’s rug is pissed

As a way to pay tribute to recently passed television producer Norman Lear (1922-2023), this week join Steve and Jonathan as they discuss the groundbreaking US sitcom, All In The Family. Why it worked, in what ways is it a product of the 1970s and in what ways is it timeless? We’ll even tip-toe toward whether the show could be re-done today to address our newest president…

This week join Steve in conversation with welcomed returned guest, Dr. Craig Coenen as they discuss the current state of Regional Sports Networks in the U.S. If you’re new to the podcast, here are some basics about how to listen: Find last season’s free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, & Podbean) or through our homepage at https://www.tvhistorypod.com. You’ll also find additional videos and images on our homepage to supplement your listening experience (if you like). Also, if you’d like access to our full archive of episodes, head over to https://www.patreon.com/tvhistorypod and consider donating. Donating a small amount grants you not only access to our FULL PATREON ARCHIVE of episodes, but you’ll also be able to listen to brand-new BONUS, Patreon-only episodes as well. Regional Sports Territory Map (source: https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) The Hollywood Reporter in 2023 showing ESPN’s declining subscription numbers as Netflix rises in an article on Regional Sports Networks. https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2023/1/16/23555328/marquee-sports-network-regional-sports-streaming-explained https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/mlb-nba-rsn-sports-networks-1235538067/

This week join Steve, Jonathan, and Andrew as they discuss the pros and cons of increased regionalization of sports TV networks, and their histories. They also talk about the role collegiate sports play into this regional identity construction. Jonathan adds a thought he explored on the old 4th and Long podcast regarding the line between sports fandom and sports addiction and the 24/7 sports network programming hole. attribution: Awful Announcing attribution: Sports Business Daily attribution: www.whatyoupayforsports.com attribution: Awful Announcing attribution: www.al.com

In this episode Andrew, Steve, and Jonathan discuss David Sarnoff’s introduction of television for RCA at the 1939 World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows NY. Tune in to listen to this story about hope, the future, and looking for the “World of Tomorrow” during a time between economic depression and the cusp of world war. You might just learn something and have a few laughs along the way. Be sure to check out some of the historical photographs and documents embedded in this episode’s post. Row of RCA TRK_12 Televisions inside RCA Pavilion RCA TRK_12 Model World’s Fair at Night in Color Fair Button Elektro the Smoking Robot Exhibit 1939 fair grounds layout Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) interpretation of a World’s Fair America’s First Television Tour (RCA Exhibit Guide Book 1939) link

Inspired by a real Jeopardy episode’s jokey category title, this week Jonathan and Steve discuss a hypothetical: what if The DuMont Network had survived past 1956? What would the channel have presented? Would we associate the NFL and DuMont like peanut and jelly? If it did survive for decades, what would its streaming service be showing us today? If you’re new to the podcast, here are some basics about how to listen: Find last season’s free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, & Podbean) or through our homepage at https://www.tvhistorypod.com. You’ll also find additional videos and images on our homepage to supplement your listening experience (if you like). Also, if you’d like access to our full archive of episodes, head over to https://www.patreon.com/tvhistorypod and consider donating. Donating a small amount grants you not only access to our FULL PATREON ARCHIVE of episodes, but you’ll also be able to listen to brand-new BONUS, Patreon-only episodes as well. A Hat on a Hat: An old clip from TV History (Entertainment Tonight from 1986) discussing an even older moment in history, the DuMont Network: A rare saved episode of Rocky King, Detective (1954, DuMont): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQVOotRojo Children’s show, Johnny Jupiter (1953, DuMont and later ABC, 1953-1954)

In this episode Steve, Andrew, and Jonathan discuss the often forgotten DuMont television network. Innovative, with stations in key east coast major markets, the DuMont network was ultimately done in by a combination of forces — the least of which being its uncooperative partner, Paramount Studios. Join us as we discuss DuMont and its legacy upon others’ later attempts at establishing a fourth network. The show that helped launch Jackie Gleason Comedian Ernie Kovacs in action Bishop Sheen from popular DuMont program Life is Worth Living on the cover of TV Guide Popular DuMont children’s program Captain Video The electronicam shooting an episode of Captain Video A great resource for the story of DuMont: http://www.dumontnetwork.com/index.html

This week join Jonathan as he discusses a famous example of politicians using television for marathon “sales” pitches (for themselves) – Thomas E. Dewey’s 1950 usage of the then-new medium of television. Sources used for this episode: Beyer, B.K. (1979). Thomas E. Dewey, 1937-1947: A Study in Political Leadership. Garland Publishing, Inc. New York. Heldenfels, R.D. (1994). Television’s Greatest Year – 1954. Continuum, New York. Smith, R.N. (1982). Thomas E. Dewey and His Times. Simon & Schuster, New York.

This week join Steve as he leads Jonathan through a discussion of representations of The Myth of the Lost Cause on 1960s U.S. television. Shows discussed include: Dennis the Menace, Rawhide, The Twilight Zone, The Americans, and The Rebel. If you’re new to the podcast, here are some basics about how to listen: Find last season’s free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, & Podbean) or through our homepage at https://www.tvhistorypod.com. You’ll also find additional videos and images on our homepage to supplement your listening experience (if you like). Also, if you’d like access to our full archive of episodes, head over to https://www.patreon.com/tvhistorypod and consider donating. Donating a small amount grants you not only access to our FULL PATREON ARCHIVE of episodes, but you’ll also be able to listen to brand-new BONUS, Patreon-only episodes as well. Steve McQueen, star of CBS’s Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958-1961) Nick Adams stars as The Rebel (1959-1961) from season 1, episode 1. Cast of the short-lived 1961 TV series, The Americans (NBC) Screenshot from Dennis the Menace, season 2, episode 24 – The Fishing Rod Screenshot from Dennis the Menace, season 2, episode 24 – The Fishing Rod The Twilight Zone, season 3, episode 4 – The Passerby Twilight Zone, season 3, episode 11 – Still Valley Rawhide, season 8, episode 11 – Brush War at Buford title card Book cover for Gallagher and Nolan (2000) Book cover for Gallagher (2008) Book cover for Seidule (2021)