Paul Maki, self-proclaimed Idjit, makes episode-by-episode reviews of television shows. An eclectic mix of short run shows, animated, and older television is reviewed along with biographic tidbits, cultural artifacts, and general weird stuff.
Paul looks at the podcast as it stands, underproducing, underpromoting, and in general unpredictable. He discusses his dreams of discussing many shows, and notes that this may not be possible at the current pace. Then he lays out the plan.
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Paul looks at Press Gang Series One Episode Two “Photo Finish.” Along with a summary and his thoughts, he shares an identified totally 80’s item, a bio for Julia Sawalha who plays Lynda Day, and has a closer look at a pinball machine.
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Paul watches Seeing Things Season One Episode Two “Sight Unseen.” He recounts the plot, does a short bio of Martha Gibson as Marge, who is Louis del Grande’s real life spouse. He looks at Toronto civic architecture and representation of avant garde art in film and television of the 80’s.
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Paul looks at Whiz Kids Episode 14 “The Lollypop Gang Strikes Back” with a look at some of the guest stars, a shooting location that also will come back both later on and earlier on, depending on the point of view.
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Paul looks at The Rockford Files Season Two Episode One “The Aaron Ironwood School of Success” There are changes going into the new season, but are they good ones? Several recurring characters are back, and Paul looks at the titular guest star and a barroom game Artifactoid. Look for mentions of Teen Wolf and King Henry VIII.
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