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!
Aug. 2, 2024

#74. Combat (1963) "Survival"

#74. Combat (1963) "Survival"

We're back from vacation and ready to hit the ground running ... or just hit the ground, it's really too hot to be running.


This week we pick up with entry #74 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the Top 100 Episodes of Television with this1963 Robert Altman-directed episode of Combat staring Vic Morrow. For many of you Gen-Z''rs you may remember that Vic Morrow was killed in July 1982 along with actors Myca Dinh Le, age 7, and Renee Shin-Yi Chen, 6, while filming a scene for the movie The Twilight Zone. In this episode of Combat, a badly injured Sgt. Saunders, played by Morrow, is left behind enemy lines and attempts to make his way back to safety. Employing his own ideas reportedly while the executive producers were away led to Altman's firing from the show but created a unique piece of television.


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