This week on It Was a Thing on TV

First, in this installment, we look at another show which was rated as one of the worst shows of all-time. Was Me and the Chimp justifiably the 46th worst show ever? Maybe if audiences went bananas over the ridiculous plot, we wouldn't be talking about this show almost 53 years later.

Then, over the years, we have talked about revivals and sequels, which are almost never as successful or popular as the original. This is another case of that. Update a beloved franchise without any of its original cast and give that show an undesirable time slot, and it is bound to fail quickly. After less than a dozen episodes, this update of Kojak enjoyed its last lollipop, quickly going to dustbin of bad TV updates.

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Timestamps

0:11 - The Final Joey Gallo Update of 2024

6:31 - Me and The Chimp (Episode 507)

47:24 - Kojak (2005) (Episode 508)

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in late October, Halloween is just around the corner so all of the songs this week could be considered “spooky”. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer from 1991.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuYlLZ8Qg48

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in late October, Halloween is just around the corner so all of the songs this week could be considered “spooky”. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Nightmare” by Avenged Sevenfold from 2010.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94bGzWyHbu0

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in late October, Halloween is just around the corner so all of the songs this week could be considered “spooky”. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “A Nightmare On My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince from 1988.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVbaYFVUbLo

Tip-off for the 2024-25 NBA season is upon us! And after previewing ALL 30 teams for the listeners, Adam Murray & Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are finishing off all their preseason thoughts to give expert (or not so much) opinions. DId we changes our minds about any of our original over/under picks? Will someone other than Jokic, Embiid, or Giannis win the league MVP? What is the worst case scenario for the NBA title contenders and the best case scenarios for the basement teams? How many years in a row will Victor Wembenyama win Defensive Player of the Year? Riche and Adam also talk about MIP and 6th Man, BOLD PREDICTIONS, and more! So suit up, get ready for tip-off, and take it out in episode 323 with the NBA-Team!

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in late October, Halloween is just around the corner so all of the songs this week could be considered “spooky”. On today’s episode, Steve Riddle is watching, “Psycho Circus” by Kiss from 1998.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWIW6Ti0PbE

In the fifty-third episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, host/moderator/panelist Steve Riddle welcomes Steve Bennett, James Gruenberg, and Andy Atherton (with a special appearance by Steve's daughter Paula) to discuss which Baseball Films deserve a place on their respective lists. Is Major League a no-brainer? What about A League of Their Own? Does The Bad News Bears (1976) grab a spot? Does Bull Durham or Angels in the Outfield deserve a place?

After that, they discuss which Football Films will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that The Waterboy shouldn’t get a spot? Will Remember the Titans be included? Is Little Giants in the conversation? What about The Blind Side or Varsity Blues?

Welcome to PTBN Pop’s Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. Since we are in late October, Halloween is just around the corner so all of the songs this week could be considered “spooky”. On today’s episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Disturbia” by Rihanna from 2008.

The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1mU6h4Xdxc