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Don't Touch That Dial

We look back on classic TV shows and discuss the shows and stars that made watching TV before streaming, DVRs, and VCRs a whole lot of fun.


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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
105
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Unforgettable TV Song Moments

Unforgettable TV Song Moments

It's our 100th episode! Let's celebrate with a discussion on the music that made classic tv scenes from Taxi to Family Ties legendary.

00:31:18  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
What’s On Tonight? Celebrating the TV Guide

What’s On Tonight? Celebrating the TV Guide

Today we pay tribute to the must have tool for TV aficionados everywhere - the "TV Guide." If you collect then - we want to hear from you!

00:33:21  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner

On this episode we pay tribute to the memory of the great Malcolm-Jamal Warner, remembered as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, celebrating his acting chops, his impact on Must See TV, and his lasting…

00:28:49  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Famous Crossovers

Famous Crossovers

The guys debate what crossovers worked, which did not, the stars that shined and  the impact they had on classic television. 

00:30:51  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Music Commercials

Music Commercials

This episode happens when your first introduction to pop music was during commercials for compilation records during your favorite weekday afternoon cartoons. The guys explain why they love tv, music…

00:31:57  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Recurring Characters

Recurring Characters

While their names might not have been in the opening characters, their characters still made a lasting impression on some of classic TV's best shows. Let's discuss.

00:33:27  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Mystery Episode: Comedy Cliffhangers

Mystery Episode: Comedy Cliffhangers

Dramas are famous for cliff hangers, but what about cliffhangers in sitcoms? In this mystery episode, the guys discuss how cliffhangers impacted some of their favorite shows. 

00:28:57  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
It's a bird, it's a plane it's Superman!

It's a bird, it's a plane it's Superman!

Let's talk about the Man of Steele and some of our favorites throughout the decades.

00:36:04  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
In the News ...

In the News ...

In this episode the guys take a news at late breaking news stories and relate them back to -- tv of course! 

00:31:08  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025

"You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!" Happy Anniversary Jaws!

Learn why at least two of us think Jaws is one of the most iconic movies ever on its 50th anniversary. 

00:33:06  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Classic Inconsistencies

Classic Inconsistencies

This week the guys dive into the funniest and most head-scratching continuity errors from some of our tv favorites. From vanishing characters to rewritten backstories, we explore inconsistencies and …

00:31:53  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Characters Who Move Out

Characters Who Move Out

In this episode the guys talk about characters who graduate, get a job or get married and leave their home (and many who inevitably return home).

00:31:18  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Broadway Show Commercials

Broadway Show Commercials

Join us at the Milford Plaza and discover why it is the Lullaby of Broadway! Our love of the theater started not on the Great White Way but on local NY commercials for Broadway shows during our favor…

00:31:39  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Let's Talk Tuttle - M*A*S*H's Most Elusive Character

Let's Talk Tuttle - M*A*S*H's Most Elusive Character

In this episode, we explore one of our favorite episodes of M*A*S*H featuring Lieutenant Colonel Tuttle — the character who never existed but brought us big laughs and great memories. 

00:34:00  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

We go all the way back to 1984 for the iconic "Karate Kid" and then head to the 21st century to discuss the Cobra Kai streaming series. If you're an 80s kid (and had a crush on Elisabeth Shue) you wo…

00:32:49  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Blansky’s Beauties: Classic TVs Famous Vegas Showgirls

Blansky’s Beauties: Classic TVs Famous Vegas Showgirls

The spotlight this week is on the short-lived spinoff Blansky’s Beauties, a hilarious sitcom that put Nancy Walker and her showgirls center stage in Sin City. Let's discuss this Garry Marshall gem, i…

00:29:57  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems

We always talk about classics like Happy Days and The Brady Bunch, but what about other shows that shaped our childhoods? This episode is a celebration of  forgotten favorites that deserve to be reme…

00:32:04  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Mother Knows Best

Mother Knows Best

Today we're spotlighting iconic TV moms in honor of Mother's Day. From Carol Brady to Peg Bundy, join us as we debate who nailed the role of a great TV mom, who fell short, and who was the most hilar…

00:31:32  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Mystery Episode - Working for a Living

Mystery Episode - Working for a Living

Mel's Diner? WKRP? Arnolds? New York City Police Department 12th Precinct? The Sunshine Cab Company? The Love Boat? The Starship USS Enterprise? If you had your choice, where would YOU want to work i…

00:35:43  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
You're Getting Sleepy ... Hypnosis TV

You're Getting Sleepy ... Hypnosis TV

 Let’s explore how classic TV shows used hypnosis as a plot twist. From The Odd Couple to Chico and the Man and Columbo, we revisit moments where characters were hypnotized into romance, confusion, a…

00:32:29  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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