
The podcast that brings you TV memories of the 70s and 80s! Including short lived shows, pilots and TV movies you might have forgotten about!
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 92 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsTV & FilmFilm History | |||

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In this special episode of Forgotten TV, dive into the origins, post-series afterlife, and cultural impact of The Brady Bunch. Beginning with 1969’s “The Voice of Christmas,” the show’s only holiday episode and a pivotal moment that may have saved th... more
Step into the shadows with Forgotten TV as we uncover the eerie history behind ABC’s short-lived 1981 anthology series Darkroom, hosted by James Coburn.
In this feature-length episode, we trace the chilling lineage of radio and television horror—fro... more
In this episode, Forgotten TV explores the origins of humanity’s first space stations—both real and imagined. From the secret Soviet Almaz military program and America’s Skylab, we'll look back at how these milestones were foreshadowed by decades of ... more
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I have been listening to Chris for years now. This podcast is for anyone who grew up watching Tom Hatten on the Family Film Festival in LA or for those who love the pre and post show chats on TCM. It is truly a well curated history of each show.
I stumbled upon this wonderful podcast on the history of some decent but forgotten television shows while searching for more about ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker,’ an old favorite of mine (and which helped inspire the X-Files), and was SO impressed with Chris Cooling and his efforts. Cooling makes fascinating and engaging episodes, in-part due to his in-depth research…which is so extensive, predecessor shows, going back to the origins of genres or stories, bios of key actors and the production team... more
Unlike a lot of other TV podcasts that feature odd bits of trivia, this one goes all out to deliver every piece of information related to the topic of each episode. A must listen for any devote of television history.
This guy puts more research into what he does than I have seen anywhere else. It’s frightening the amount of work that must be involved. If he was a detective, the bad guys would never get away with anything.
A blast from the past!
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This show digs into 70s and 80s television memories, with thorough historical context, production notes, and behind-the-scenes stories about short-lived series, pilots, and TV movies. Episodes typically combine deep research, production anecdotes, and archival clips to illuminate how these shows shaped TV history and nostalgia for longtime fans. A standout quality is the meticulous, narrative-driven approach from a single host, often accompanied by interviews and expert context that tie episodes to broader cultural trends.
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Forgotten TV launched 9 years ago and published 92 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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