Call me crazy, but this series was likeable as hell and enjoyed a shockingly successful life in syndication.  It gave us the big personalities of Fred "Rerun" Berry, Shirley Hemphill, and Danielle Spencer.  It also gave us the charisma blackholes that are Ernest Thomas and Haywood Nelson.  Never too broad, nor confrontational like a Norman Lear show, this fun little program lived somewhere in the middle.  Real, but not too real.  Urban, but not too urban.  And good, but not too good.  Enjoy the podcast!  Hey Hey Hey!!

S8 E9 Pilot Season "Barney Miller"

Fanacek explores all things film and television.  We start with a theme and plunge down the IMDB rabbit hole of acting credits, far out locations, crazy posters, interesting guest stars, and obscure and often absurd taglines.  Forget about six degrees of Kevin Bacon.  There’s six degrees of everything!  Joined by a guest each week, we’ll learn, poke fun, try to teach, and ultimately honor the people who have graced our screens over the years.  So, stay tuned for another exciting episode of...Fanacek!