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Rewind and take a deep-dive back to the 80's to see how all those wonderful Saturday Morning shows came to be. 
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S08E10 Saved by the Bell

S08E10 Saved by the Bell

2024-05-1101:29:43

Okay, so here’s the story: When I wake up in the morning, and the alarm gives out a warning, and I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time. By the time I grab my books, and I give myself a look, I’m at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by. It’s alright, ‘coz I’m saved by the bell. Here now is the story of how this high school show came to Saturday Morning. Who was Miss Bliss? &nb...
Okay, so here’s the story: Take a dog and a cat and put them on TV. Hmmmm… That’s already been done. Add in a Mose. What’s next, a squirrel? Get original TV. I don’t know, let’s mix in a lamb and a porcupine and call it good. And tell them to all get along despite what their natural instincts tell us. That’s what I would do if I were on the same room as “The Pound Puppies”. And I friggin’ hate those death row hounds. Anyways… Here now is the sto...
Okay, so here’s the story: A child-like triangle player with a bent for plaid hits the ground in normality, and has bizarre adventures that spiral out of control. Along for the ride is a fish, a rat, a horse or two, and the lovely Ms. Malone. Here now is the story of how this really decent show came to Saturday Morning. What is the proper name for that straight piece that strikes the triangle...
S08E07 Popeye and Son

S08E07 Popeye and Son

2024-03-3001:07:40

Okay, so here’s the story: A disproportionate man and his ultra-thin girlfriend get married and eventually have a son. That’s it, that’s the story. No more, no less. Well, I guess there’s also the mortal enemy who also had a son, and still holds a grudge. And then there’s all the no-fighting that Saturday Morning can handle. Here now is the story of how the strongest show on Earth came to Saturday Morning. ...
S08E06 Foofur

S08E06 Foofur

2024-03-1601:06:20

Okay, so here’s the story: A canine enthusiast passes away, and leave a house full of dogs. They do okay for themselves, but a nosey real estate agent persists in trying to renovate the mansion and sell it on the open market. The real question is: If the dogs inherited the house, who authorized this agent to sell it? Here now is the story of how this blue show came to Saturday Morning. How ma...
Okay, so here’s the story: Half of the Mystery Machiners, (and not even the good half), open a Chest of Demons that could destroy the world. They set out on a serialized mission to collect them all like a lame Pokémon. Here now is the story of how this spooky show came to Saturday Morning. What 80s movies inspired this show? Who were the 1...
S08E04 The Littles

S08E04 The Littles

2024-02-1701:00:03

Okay, so here’s the story: Take some big Biggs and little Littles and combine them for adventure. You know, the kind you have to hide from your parents, like in a wall or something. I swear I’m not talking about “Playboys”. Or having a stroke. Here now is the story of how this micro-sized show came to Saturday Morning. What was the big origin of this little story? &...
S08E03 Little Rascals

S08E03 Little Rascals

2024-02-0301:04:15

Okay, so here’s the story: A group of unsupervised children are left to roam the city and do whatever. There are bullies, rich kids, girls and all kinds of adventures. It’s enough to make you ask: Where are the parents? Here now is the story of how this ha-cha-cha show came to Saturday Morning. How did the original series break racial barriers? How ma...
Okay, so here’s the story: The richest girl in the world runs a newspaper and travels the world to kick some butt. Partnered with her ace reporter, they try to fight pirates, ancient astronauts and terror islands. And it doesn’t hurt they have the resources of a James Bond movie when it comes to the gadgets. Here now is the story of how this super spy show came to Saturday Morning. Who were t...
Happy 2024! IT's that time again, the start of another season. How did we get to Season 8? Hey, shut up and listen as we explore American's first Stone Age family. Okay, so here’s the story: A beloved set of characters get sold as a package show, and the creators have to deliver 60 minutes of the Flintstones, the Frankenstones, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm with some Dino thrown in for good measure. Here now is the story of how this Stone Age...
Okay, so here’s the story: Four grapes shrivel their way into fame, and make records that revive Motown classics. You know, that old chestnut. Along the way the quartet have adventures through fruit and veggie puns and are provided plenty of opportunity to show off their vocals. Here now is the story of how this fruity show came to Saturday Morning. Why? &nbs...
S07E09 Winnie the Pooh

S07E09 Winnie the Pooh

2023-10-2801:08:30

Okay, so here’s the story: A much beloved bear gets brought into the 1980s to go to the movies and such. The trick is to keep him the same, but bring him into the 80s. I mean they don’t put him in a red and black Thriller jacket. Or give him a Mohawk. But they should have, it would have been totally rad! Here now is the story of how this honey-fueled show came to Saturday Morning: In Which We Are Introduced to Winnie the Pooh and the Colorful Ch...
S07E08 I'm Telling!

S07E08 I'm Telling!

2023-10-1459:12

Okay, so here’s the story: Take three teams of brothers and sisters and make them play a game show where they’re like a married couple. Uh… I mean, they have to answer questions to prove they know each other well. I mean, not Biblically or anything. I mean… Here it comes. Live from the J. Stuart Blackton memorial studio in sunny Toon Town, podcasts’ most exciting hour, it’s the fabulous SATURDAY MORNING PODCAST. Here now is the story...
S07E07 Star Wars Droids

S07E07 Star Wars Droids

2023-09-3001:04:42

Okay, so here’s the story: Take two robuts, blast them into space and keep your fingers crossed they’ll get into trouble again. And again and again. Trust me, they’ll always be in deep poo-doo. And when they’re in trouble, you’re entertained. Here now is the story of how this mech-a-nik show came to Saturday Morning. What does a one-eyed, one-horned flying purple people-eater have to do with ...
S07E06 Star Wars Ewoks

S07E06 Star Wars Ewoks

2023-09-1601:07:33

Okay, so here’s the story: Tiny warriors on a forest moon live a life of peace and quiet, fighting off witches and Duloks. And they might have an empire or two to worry about invading their planet at some time in the future. Here now is the story of how this furry-fantasy show came to Saturday Morning. What was George Lucas’s first passion? Just who w...
Okay, so here’s the story: A bunch of super heroes fail to take off in 1973, but prove to be the ultimate vehicle to move 80s toys and comic books. And then pair this with one of the darkest villains to ever come out of DC Comics, and you get a cute series about a universal dictator and possible genocide. I think someone might have missed a tone meeting. Here now is the story of how this super show came to Saturday Morning. &...
S07E04 Mister T

S07E04 Mister T

2023-08-1901:05:29

Okay, so here’s the story: A gym teacher takes his students on trips around the world and into dangerous situations. Through the power of cartwheels, round offs and handsprings, they manage to survive every situation. Not to mention the power of tons and tons of gold jewelry. Here now is the story of how this action-adventure show came to Saturday Morning. What does that famous “T” stand for? ...
Okay, so here’s the story: A child dies, goes to Heaven and then becomes a guardian angel so he can earn his wings. He helps the same gang of children week after week, who themselves might die if he wasn’t there. It might just be the darkest show to ever hit the weekend. Here now is the story of how this Heavenly show came to Saturday Morning. Was there ever confusion about the main character’s rac...
S07E02 Blackstar

S07E02 Blackstar

2023-07-2256:02

Okay, so here’s the story: An Earth astronaut who may or may not be a Native American, lands on the planet Sagar. A sword of great power is split between good and evil, with the hero having to overthrow the Overlord. He’s joined by an elf-like shapeshifter, a telekinetic enchantress and a buttload of pink-skinned Trobbits who live in a tree. Here now is the story of how this fantasy show came to Saturday Morning. ...
Okay, so here’s the story: A rough street cat known for stealing fish is paired with a not-too-bright dog and his gang of Halloween rejects. Add up one part spooky dog and one part bad attitude, and you get 100% Ruby-Spears. Here now is the story of how this cat and dog show came to Saturday Morning. Where did these Creeps come from? Why did Mel Blank...
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