Forgotten TV
Forgotten TV
Chris Cooling
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!
Mazes and Monsters, The Satanic Panic, and Procter & Gamble
Podcast episode 56. An examination of the circumstances of the 1979 disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III and its significant impact on pop culture and society, inspiring a moral panic over the game Dungeons & Dragons and arguably kicking off the 1980s Satanic Panic.Includes a review of the 1982 CBS TV movie Mazes and Monsters as well as the Satanic Panic and Procter & Gamble scare.See if you can decode the secret message at the end. CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with themes related to mental health and suicide, as these are integral to the story. The subject of child abuse is explored in the Satanic Panic segment. Listener discretion is advised. 0:00 Intro/The story of Dallas Egbert25:45 Panic over a tabletop game55:10 Mazes and Monsters/behind the scenes1:19:15 The Satanic Panic Begins2:20:55 Procter & Satan2:52:15 Next time on Forgotten TV/credits The Dungeon Master: The Disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III by William C. Dear  Mazes and Monsters by Rona Jaffe  Satan's Silence: Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt by Debbie Nathan and Michael Snedeker  SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal Buy Me a Coffee! More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects/some music used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned.  Mazes and Monsters is the copyright and property of McDermott Productions, Procter & Gamble Productions, and possibly additional rights holders. Copyright 2024 Forgotten TV Media
Mar 23
3 hr 3 min
Forgotten TV ep 55 - Korg 70,000 B.C.
A complete look at Korg 70,000 B.C. airing on ABC's 1974-75 Saturday morning lineup. Produced by Hanna-Barbera. Starring Jim Malinda, Bill Ewing, Naomi Pollock, Christopher Man, Charles Morteo, and Janelle Pransky. Created by Fred Freiberger. Buy Korg 70,000 B.C. on DVD SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal Buy Me a Coffee! More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects/some music used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Timeless Expanse By Dreamstate Logic is used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Creative Commons License. Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned.  Korg 70,000 B.C. is the copyright and property of Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., and possibly additional rights holders. Copyright 2024 Forgotten TV Media
Jan 2
2 hr 6 min
Forgotten TV ep 54 - Monsters
A complete look at Monsters, the syndicated series from Laurel Entertainment which ran 1988-1991. The origins of George Romero, Night of the Living Dead, the birth of the modern zombie, Romero's Laurel Entertainment, and the films that led up to the creation of Monsters. Full episode guide and behind the scenes of show production, structure, writing, effects, and the people involved in the making of your favorite show.  Intro/episode rundown 0-1:10:00 Behind the Scenes 1:10:00-end In the credits I mistakenly omitted Martin Grams' well-researched book Way Out: A History and Episode Guide to Roald Dahl's Spooky 1961 Television Program, which was key in being able to include the details about that series. Also be sure to read Terror Television: American Series, 1970-1999 by John Kenneth Muir Buy Creepshow on Bluray / 4K/UHD Buy Tales from the Darkside complete series on DVD SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects/some music used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned.  'Monsters' is the copyright and property of Laurel Entertainment, Tribune Entertainment, and possibly additional rights holders. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media
Oct 29, 2023
2 hr 24 min
Forgotten TV ep 53 - More Animated Spin-Offs of Live-Action Shows: 1980s
A trip through Saturday mornings of the 1980s with a focus on animated spin-offs or adaptations of live-action TV shows and characters. Background and behind the scenes of production are given for most shows covered.  The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour 1980-1982 (Lone Ranger/Zorro Vol 1 / Vol 2)The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang 1980 Laverne & Shirley in the Army 1981Mork & Mindy 1982Gilligan’s Planet 1982 The Gary Coleman Show 1982The Dukes 1983It’s Punky Brewster 1985 ALF/ALF Tales 1987-1990The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley 1988 Above affiliate links take you to Amazon listings of the respective series. SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects/some music used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. All series and characters are copyright and property of their respective rights holders. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media
Sep 30, 2023
2 hr 29 min
Forgotten TV ep 52 - V: the Series
A complete look at NBC's V: the Series from 1984-85. A full episode rundown, a look at the unfilmed finale, behind the scenes of production, and revival attempts are all comprehensively discussed. Timecodes Episode rundown 0-1:35Behind the scenes 1:35-3:00 Next time/credits 3:00-3:08 Buy V: The Series DVD on Amazon  (Amazon Video link) Kenneth Johnson's books on Amazon SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects are used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Endless Void By Dreamstate Logic is used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Creative Commons License. V: The Final Battle & V: The Series medley cover by Didier Martini  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. 'V' is the copyright and property of Warner Bros. Television Studios, Kenneth Johnson Productions, and possibly additional rights holders. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media
Aug 20, 2023
3 hr 8 min
Forgotten TV ep 51-V and V-The Final Battle
A complete look at 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Originally airing on NBC, created by Kenneth Johnson.  V review and behind the scenes of V 0-1:26:40 V: The Final Battle review/behind the scenes 1:26:40-2:14:45 Next time/credits 2:14:45-end Buy V on Bluray on Amazon (DVD link) Buy V: The Final Battle on Amazon Buy V: The Series DVD on Amazon  (Amazon Video link) SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects are used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  City In Panic Sound Effect / Sound Of Sirens and Screaming People In Panicking City / Royalty Free courtesy Played N Faved - Sound Effects & Stock Footage YouTube channel. Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. 'V' is the copyright and property of Warner Bros. Television Studios, Kenneth Johnson Productions, and possibly additional rights holders. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media
May 1, 2023
2 hr 20 min
Forgotten TV V Preview
A trailer for the upcoming podcast on 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Podcast scheduled to drop May 1, 2023 for the 40th anniversary of Kenneth Johnson's fantastic miniseries. Buy V on Bluray on Amazon (DVD link) Buy V: The Final Battle on Amazon Buy V: The Series DVD on Amazon  (Amazon Video link) SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate. City In Panic Sound Effect / Sound Of Sirens and Screaming People In Panicking City / Royalty Free courtesy Played N Faved - Sound Effects & Stock Footage YouTube channel. Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. 'V' is the copyright and property of Warner Bros. Television Studios, Kenneth Johnson Productions, and possibly additional rights holders. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media
Apr 24, 2023
3 min
Forgotten TV Supplemental 12 - Hangar 18 and History of MPAA Ratings
Normally a patron exclusive, enjoy this supplemental podcast further exploring topics touched on in the podcast examining Sunn Classic Pictures and Grizzly Adams. Your support of Forgotten TV via Patreon or Paypal is greatly appreciated. Additional behind the scenes content is available for Patreon supporters. A deeper look at the origins and story behind Sunn Classic Pictures' Hangar 18. Also, a look at the history of Hollywood censorship, the Motion Picture Code, exploitation films, and the birth and first 17 years of MPAA film ratings.  Buy Hangar 18 on Bluray! Watch Mom and Dad (1945)  TEMPLE OF SCHLOCK: Gidney Talley and son and Magus Films Watch Prelude To Happiness (1975)  This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) | Watch Free Documentaries Online (watchdocumentaries.com) Has Hollywood Lost Its Mind?: A Parent's Guide to Movie Ratings by Chris Hicks New Yorker article on Jack Valenti  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. Hangar 18 is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series/films mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media
Mar 8, 2023
52 min
Forgotten TV ep 50-Sunn Classic Pictures and Behind the Scenes of Grizzly Adams
A history of Utah-based Sunn Classic Pictures and Charles Sellier. The initial Grizzly Adams film attempt with Dick Robinson, which was scrapped, starting over with Dan Haggerty. A look behind the scenes of both the Sunn Classic Pictures film and NBC TV series. Due to length, the following timestamps are provided. The History of Sunn Classic Pictures 00:03:06The real Grizzly Adams 00:50:42Dick Robinson's Grizzly Adams 1:10:00The Casting of Dan Haggerty 1:22:10The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams: The 1974 Film 1:33:06Behind the Scenes of NBC's Grizzly Adams 1:52:20Next time/credits 3:35:15 Buy The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams and The Capture of Grizzly Adams DVDs on Amazon! New! Follow Forgotten TV Media on Instagram! Subscribe to Toy Man Television on YouTube SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects are used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended. Copyright 2023 Forgotten TV Media
Jan 5, 2023
3 hr 46 min
Forgotten TV ep 49-The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
An overview of the 1974 film The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, 1975's The Adventures of Frontier Fremont, the 1977-78 NBC TV series, and 1982's The Capture of Grizzly Adams, which concludes the storyline. Starring Dan Haggerty, Don Shanks, and Denver Pyle, produced by Charles Sellier Jr. and Sunn Classic Pictures.  Buy The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams and The Capture of Grizzly Adams on Amazon! SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON! Support Forgotten TV with Paypal More at Forgotten TV Amazon links are affiliate, and Forgotten TV earns royalties from qualifying purchases made at no additional cost to you. Please support Forgotten TV while doing your regular Amazon shopping. Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Sound effects are used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams is the copyright and property of Sunn Classic Pictures, Paramount Global, and possibly additional rights holders. Other series mentioned are the property of their respective copyright holders and no infringement is intended. Copyright 2022 Forgotten TV Media
Oct 18, 2022
1 hr 38 min
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