Raised on Television
Raised on Television
We grew up in a time when TV wasn’t just background noise – it was the main event. Raised in the era between bell-bottoms and big hair, we didn’t just watch history; we lived it through our TV screens. We witnessed television transform from angst-filled sitcoms and gritty hour long dramas to feel-good family comedies and hour long dramas that highlighted the excess of the 80’s. These shows not only entertained us but also reflected the shifting tides of the times. Our love for television runs deep – maybe a little too deep – but we’re okay with that. There was a ton of great TV when we were growing up, and we think those unforgettable episodes in our past, plus the ones that came before and after, deserve another moment in the spotlight. Whether it’s for the laughs, the lessons, or just a fat cup of nostalgia, these shows had that special something that keeps us coming back. That’s why we’re diving headfirst into the best episodes ever (handpicked by experts and some by our very biased selves), sharing our thoughts, a few laughs, and maybe even some trivia you didn’t know you needed. So, if you’re as TV-obsessed as we are, put down the remote, grab your buds (ear and otherwise!) and join us as we check out some binge, and sometimes cringe-worthy television!
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Sept. 6, 2024

#71. The Patty Duke Show (1964), "The Cousins"

#71. The Patty Duke Show (1964), "The Cousins"
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Season 1

This week your hosts dive into #71 on TV Guide's 1997 list, an episode of The Patty Duke Show from 1964 titled "The Cousins." This first season ender was a flashback to when Patty's cousin Cathy first moved in with the fam and a case of mistaken identity quickly ensued, resulting in a confused boyfriend, who may have already been a bit confused about what he could really pull, a dad getting fired but he really wasn't, but was, but wasn't, and poor Cathy being ordered to clean up a mess that wasn’t her in a room that wasn’t hers in a house that wasn’t hers!


The episode is pretty pleasant way to spend nearly 30 minutes, and the three seasons of the eponymous show proved to be a great vehicle for the young Patty Duke on the heels of her Academy Award win for The Miracle Worker.


Whether it belongs on the list ... well, we'll leave that up to you, but as to whether it's a good show and worth watching, it's a definite yes from us. So hit play and listen in ... and also hit subscribe so you can keep up with us.


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