TV In The Basement : Television's Greatest Shows and the Occasional Movie

Are you ready to unlock the treasure trove of television nostalgia? Welcome to "TV In The Basement," the podcast that transports you back to the shows that defined generations.

Join your host, Journey Joe Mitchell, as he takes you on a heartfelt journey through the small-screen gems of yesteryear. In each episode, we dust off the VCR tapes and reminisce about classic series like "Happy Days" and “M*A*S*H” that kept families gathered around the TV in the ‘70s.,

We'll delve into the neon-soaked '80s with shows like "The A-Team" and "Knight Rider," sparking memories of action-packed adventures and unforgettable catchphrases.

Moving into the '90s, we'll revisit the must-see TV of the era, from the quirky humor of “Seinfeld” and"Friends" to the dramatic twists of "The X-Files." And of course, we'll stroll through the early 2000s with hits like "The Sopranos" and "Lost," where television storytelling reached new heights. But the journey doesn't stop there.

We'll also explore the more recent past, discussing acclaimed series like "Breaking Bad" and "Game of Thrones" that captivated audiences from 2010 to 2019….as well as shows like “Suits” and “Moonlighting” which are getting a second life via streaming.

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In our pisodes, we've delved into:
"Police Squad" starring Leslie Nielsen
"Cop Rock: The TV Police Musical"
"Barney Miller" starring Hal Linden and Abe Vigoda
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" starring Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher
"NYPD Blue" starring Dennis Franz, David Caruso, Jimmy Smith, and Kim Delaney
"The Shield" starring Michael Chiklis
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" starring Larry David
"The Drew Carey Show"
"The Wire" starring Dominic West, Idris Elba, Michael K. Williams, and Lance Reddick
"Homicide: Life on the Street" starring Andre Braugher, Yaphet Kotto, and Daniel Baldwin
"True Detective" starring Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrell, and Jodie Foster
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve"
"Festivus: The Seinfeld Holiday Tradition – Insights and Laughs from 'The Strike' Episode"
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Frosty the Snowman," and the Rankin-Bass Christmas Specials
"Scrubs" starring Zack Braff and Donald Faison
"AfterMASH" and "WALTER" - the "MASH" Spinoffs
"Trapper John M.D." starring Pernell Roberts
"MASH" starring Alan Alda
"ER" starring George Clooney and Anthony Edwards
"Turkeys Away: WKRP's legendary Thanksgiving episode"
"The Dukes of Hazzard" starring Tom Wopat, John Schneider, and Catherine Bach
"CHiPs" starring Eric Estrada and Larry Wilcox
"Laverne and Shirley" staring Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall
"Happy Days" starring Henry Winkler and Ron Howard
"Halloween TV: The X-Files" starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson
"Go On" starring Matthew Perry
"Studio 60 on The Sunset Strip" starring Matthew Perry
"Friends" starring Matthew Perry
"Halloween TV: The Addams Family" and "The Munsters"
"Seinfeld" starring Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards
"Wiseguy" starring Ken Wahl
"The Sopranos" starring James Gandolfini
"Miami Vice" starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas
"Three's Company" starring Suzanne Somers, John Ritter, and Joyce DeWitt
"The Partridge Family"
"The Brady Brides / The Bradys" (Brady Bunch Spinoffs)
"The Brady Bunch Variety Hour / The Brady Kids"
"The Brady Bunch"
"Halloween TV: The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror"
"Halloween TV: Humor and Horror, A Celebration of Halloween TV Specials"
"L.A. Law" starring Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Jimmy Smits, and Corbin Bernsen
"Suits" starring Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle, and Gabriel Macht
"Frasier" starring Kelsey Grammer
and "Moonlighting" starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd

From crime dramas to sitcoms, from classics to contemporary favorites, "TV In The Basement" has covered it all. Subscribe now and join us as we journey through the rich tapestry of television history!


With "TV In The Basement," you'll relive the magic of these iconic shows, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and gain fresh perspectives on your all-time favorites. Whether you grew up with these series or discovered them later, our show is your ticket to rediscovering the TV treasures that have left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. So, grab a comfy seat on the couch, prepare for a dose of nostalgia, and get ready to binge on the memories of your beloved television past. Follow "TV In The Basement" and join us as we celebrate the shows that made us laugh, cry, and keep coming back for more.


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• No. of episodes: 90
• Latest episode: 2024-07-04
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