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Prepare for a mind-bending trip down memory lane as these Gen-Xers dive deep (really deep) into the pop culture rabbit hole that shaped their SoCal childhoods during the infamous 70s and 80s. The stakes are low (very low) as Chris and Jeff navigate a bizarre and long forgotten minefield of historical minutia that will have you frantically searching the interweb for proof that any of this stuff actually happened. So sit back, relax, and do something that Chris and Jeff never could as kids -- ...
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In a twist no one saw coming—mainly because no one thoughtto ask—Episode 57 delivers a new first in AI scoring that’s soinconceivable, Chris uses the “H” word. But that’s just the hors d'oeuvre. The real entrée? A forensic look at The Piña Colada Song, revealing a couple so emotionally constipated they need print classifieds to cheat on each other—…
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Brace yourselves, vinyl survivors, for a sentimental sucker punch wrapped in polyester and sealed with a tear-stained K-Tel sticker. This week, Jeff and Chris go deep into a genre of music best described as “AM Gold Meltdown”: overwrought epics where ghost horses roam the plains of confusion, dads are emotionally unavailable and terrible at parenti…
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This week on Nice Pull!, Jeff and Chris stumble on a metric system PSA that begged America to take 10 minutes and just learn what a goddamn gram is. From there, it’s a chaotic spiral into shredded gum-based nightmares and the slow, sad death of Encyclopedia Britannica as it got body-slammed by the Internet. Along the way, you’ll learn how Jeff lost…
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Jeff and Chris go full slumber party as they deep dive into the girlhood trenches of the '70s and '80s. We're talkin’ teen idols, Easy-Bake foolery, and a board game that trains future stalkers. There's yelling, there's shame, and there's a Donny Osmond lunchbox—because of course there is. Things spiral fast as “Uniden” gets name-dropped like it's …
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What starts as a harmless Target run quickly spirals into full-blown madness, complete with questionable dinner options, aggressively nostalgic fashion, and a demonic giggle that would make David Lynch proud. Along the way, Chris and Jeff uncover lost relics of 70s and 80s advertising that probably should’ve stayed buried, relive personal traumas i…
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Jeff and Chris kick things off with a casual meditation on talking dune buggies, then spiral into a kaleidoscopic freakout of animated fever dreams, including sexually confused antique cars, kung-fu dogs, and post-Jaws PR rehab sharks (Jabberjaw,we're looking at you). But wait—just when your brain has almost melted, they summon Portland’s very own …
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Jeff and Chris plunge headfirst into the baffling, unhinged world of vintage commercials. From the seductive promises of Ultra Bright toothpaste (because nothing says romance like fluoride) to a deeply uncomfortable trip into a rainforest, no ad is safe from their scrutiny. They tackle everything from politically incorrect “Remons” to a deeply unse…
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Nice Pull! Episode 50 - Now With Video!Jeff and Chris are officially on camera, and the world will never be the same. In this inaugural video episode, they take a deep, ridiculous dive into the public service announcements (PSAs) that shaped (or traumatized) our childhoods. From nightmare-inducing fire prevention ads featuring seductive redheads, t…
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Yet another auditory descent into the labyrinth of misinformation, where childhood rumors reign supreme, and logic is left crying in a corner! Chris and Jeff unearth the unhinged origins of some of history’s dumbest, most bizarre urban legends—from the infamous “Paul is Dead” debacle that had 12-year-olds playing records backward like deranged viny…
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What starts as a casual discussion about malls quickly mutates into an unhinged, spiral through the sacred rituals of ‘80s adolescence. Marvel as Chris and Jeff take on the unmatched power of an Orange Julius, and undeniable importance of meeting a girl at Sam Goody. But hold on—there’s more! A deep confession about a fraudulent baptismal certifica…
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Grown men dressed as Bees, Samurai Chefs, a Church Lady, and yes, “Violins on Television.” This episode is a caffeine-fueled spiral into the history of SNL, where Jeff and Chris relive the shock, the awe, and the sheer lunacy of staying up past bedtime to witness the birth of comedic legends. They also take a hard look at the performers who shocked…
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Jeff and Chris tackle the high-stakes arena of Valentine’s Day, where overpriced candy is the currency of love, and office cubicles become gladiator pits for public romantic flexing. From the horrifying reality of middle-aged men wandering into Victoria’s Secret to the lawless frontier of 80s banking, they uncover shocking truths: Was Wells Fargo j…
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Prepare for a wild ride through comedy history, high school nostalgia, and near-death experiences—both personal and comedic as Jeff and Chris welcome Dante, a veteran comedian with a resume that includes Last Comic Standing, directing movies and commercials, and winning more BET Awards than any other comic.Dante shares incredible stories about snea…
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Ever wonder why Jennifer ruled the ‘80s like a baby-naming dictatorship? Or why Zeppelin and Shark are now roaming kindergarten classrooms? Jeff and Chris navigate the bizarre world of names—the good, the bad, and the downright WTF?Other gems from this episode include:🔥 The horrors of Cucumber Day—aka when kindergarten turned into a splatter film 🥒…
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In this episode of NICE PULL!, Chris and Jeff delve into the strange, sometimes tragic world of aging rockstars who refuse to hang it up. From legendary frontmen still clinging to their glory days (sometimes literally) to tribute bands so good they trigger an identity crisis, the guys tackle the big question: When does a band stop being a band? Alo…
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Send us a textThis Episodes Pulls...Speed Racer / Hanna Barbera / Filmation / Pulp Fiction / Burger King / Anime / Chim Chim / The Car Acrobatic Team / Racer X / Trixie / Sparky / Pops Racer / Rex Racer / The Mach 5 / The Bourne Identity (Supremacy) / Quick Draw McGraw / The Bionic Man / Ultraman / DC / Marvel / Warner Bros. / Bugs Bunny / Looney T…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Bryan Schock / 91X / KGB / KPRI / Kiss / George Benson / Judas Priest / Tijuana (again) / Stairway to Heaven / Mad Max / “Rock of the 80s” / Rush / Sue Delany / Loverboy / Pat Benatar / Thompson Twins / Tom Petty / The Rolling Stones / The Beatles / The Sex Pistols / The Clash / Iggy Pop / Elvis Costello / Joe J…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...A Christmas Carroll / Scrooge / Cat’s in the Cradle / G.I. Joe / Kung-Fu Grip / The Seven Fishes / The Muppets Christmas Carroll / Die Hard / The Sting / Robert Redford / Paul Newman / Hans Gruber / John McClain / Slurpee Cups / 7-11 / “Suicide” drinks / Carnation Frozen Malts / Sno-Cones / Hawaiian Shaved Ice /…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer / Frosty the Snowman / Rankin and Bass / Marionation / The Thunderbirds / Fireball XL-5 / Gerry Anderson / Davy and Goliath / Gumby / Howdy Doody / Burgermeister Meisterburger / Heat Miser / Cold Miser / Sant Claus is Coming to Town / Fred Astaire / John Wayne / Groucho Marx / Burl…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Charlie Brown / Linus (again) / Clark Griswald / Stormtrooper Armor (again) / Smokey and the Bandit / Mr. T / The A Team (again) / The Grinch / Lawn Darts (again) / The Rockford Files / Starsky and Hutch. / Huggy Bear / Angel / Near Beer / Barry White / The Clapper / Krazy Glue / Super Elastic Bubble Plastic (ag…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...The Split Enz / Wella Balsam / Pantene / Head and Shoulders / Prell / Breck / Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific / Clearasil / Stridex Pads / Aqua Velva / Old Spice / Dial Soap / Lava Soap / Sav-On (again) / HABA / Goodie Combs (again) / Thrifties (again) / Toni Home Permanent / Ronald McDonald / Secret Deodorant / “…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...“I’d like to buy the world a coke” / Hair (The Musical) / Mad Men / “My bologna has a first name” / Oscar Mayer / Shag Carpets / Wrought Iron / Wood Paneling / Hebrew National / Liverwurst / Head Cheese / Wonder Bread / “Aaaaay” / The Fonz (again) / Farah Fawcett Poster / Lynda Carter Poster / “Sit on it” / Amer…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Brady Bunch (again) / Marcia Brady / Senior Prom / Junior Prom / Captain Kidd’s Seafood Galley / Richie Cunningham (again) / Greg Brady / Tim Matheson / Bill Murray / William Shatner / Yearbooks / Law and Order / Colombo (again) / Tang (again) / Bubble Up / Orange Crush / Round Table Pizza / Sadie Hawkins Dance …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Charlie Brown (again) / Jack Lord / Chris Rock / Richard Nixon / Pepsi Free / The Bicentennial / The Olympics / Cole’s Carpets / Waterbed Emporium / Jerome’s / Bicentennial Quarters / The Bicentennial Minute / Walter Cronkite / Dolly Madison / Zingers / The Brady Bunch (again) / The Carpenters / Afternoon Deligh…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Zotz candy / Newhart / Tom Poston / It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown / Linus / Lucy / Marcy / Peppermint Pattie / Charles Schultz / Sally / Bugs Bunny / Peanuts / Rerun / The Brady Bunch (again) / Porky Pig / Donald Duck / Elmer Fudd / Daffy Duck / Goofy / Pluto / Stand By Me / Fantasia / Pinocchio / Looney …
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Send us a textThis Episode’s PULLS...Batman (again) / Trick or Treating / The Cake Walk / School Carnivals / Moose McGillycuddy’s / The Old Ox / Stormtrooper / George Lucas / The Empire Strikes Back / Lenny and Squiggy / Laverne and Shirley / Barney Fife / Mayberry RFD / Don Knotts / Michael McKeon / Deiter / Sprockets / The Jolly Green Giant / Dar…
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Send us a textThis Episode’s PULLS!Sammy Hagar (again) / The Krofft Supershow (again) / Indiana Jones / T.V. Guide/ Salvage One / Andy Griffith / Fred Sanford / Johnny Gage (again) / Roy Desoto (again) / Emergency (again) / Sanford and Son (again) / Lloyd Bridges / Sea Hunt / Quincy / Battlestar Galactica / Cylons / X-Wings / Vipers / Galactica 198…
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Send us a textThis Episode’s PULLS...Daisy Dukes / Lynda Carter / Heather Tomas / Heather Locklear / Barbara Eden / Raquel Welch / Farrah Fawcett / Katherine Bach / Geddy Lee / Ric Ocasek / Sport’s Illustrated / Cheryl Tiegs / Swedish Bikini Team / General Lee / Dukes of Hazard / Boss Hogg / Enos / Roscoe P. Coltrane / Barbara Bach / Ringo Starr / …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS!Open Houses / Jello Molds / Pot Lucks / Pyrex / Corning Ware / Casseroles / Pompei / Quincy / Jack Klugman (again) / Hamburger Helper / Sloppy Joes / Al Lewis (again) / Wilford Brimley (again) / SPAM / Velveeta / Kraft Singles / Hawaiian Punch / Hi C / Sunny Delight / Juicy Juice / Hunts Snack Packs / Pop Tops / E…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Richard Simmons / Parachute Pants (again) / Moe Howard / Three Stooges / Tupperware / ROTC / Punk Rock / 8 track Tapes (again) / Sgt. Peppers The Movie / Peter Frampton (again) / The Beatles (again) / The Bee Gees / Steve Martin / Aerosmith (again) / Bobby Goldsboro / The Great Gazoo / Adam Rich (again / Cousin …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...X (the band) / Michael Moore / Ken Burns / Joy Division / Sex Pistols (again) / Bob Newhart Show / MASH / All in the Family (again) / Lidsville / Sid and Marty Krofft / Butch Patrick / Eddie Munster / H.R. Pufnstuf (again ) / Sigmund the Sea Monster / Weenie / Witchie Poo / Charles Nelson Riley (again) / Hoodoo …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...KGB / Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw / KPRI / Bree Walker / KLOS / Dr. Demento / Mario Lanza / The Sound of Music / The Warriors (again) / Rockers / Jimmy Page / Peter Frampton / Kiss / Sammy Hagar (again) / Journey (again) / The Hulk / U2 / Pearl Jam / Green Day / Nirvana / The Cars (again) / Led Zeppelin / Rush / …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Munsing Wear / Mopeds / Cords / Kelly Leak / Bad News Bears / 10 Speed / Motocross / Wheels and Things / The Warriors / The Turnbull AC’s / The Gramercy Riffs / The Baseball Furies / Huffy Thunder Road / Boogie Boards (again) / Crossing Guards / Yard Duties (again) / Adam 12 / Starsky and Hutch / Bike Rodeos / L…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Pickle Ball / Team Ball / Dodge Ball / Four Square / Tether Ball / Volley Tennis / "Batball Basketball" / Battle of the Gargantua’s / Lord of the Flies / The Presidential Fitness Test / Butts Up / Smear the Queer / Yard Duties (again) / Wide World of Sports / Battle of the Network Stars (again) / Lawn Darts / Ja…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...AARP Card / Black Angus / Soup Plantation / Home Style Buffet / TV Trays / Lawrence Welk / Caramel Ice Cream / Champagne Sherbet (again) / Grapes of Wrath / Matlock / Gross Pointe Blank / Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion / John Cusack / Lisa Kudrow / Mira Sorvino / Valley Girl / Deborah Foreman / Nicholas …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Taylor Swift / Icee / Target / Lou’s Records / Amoeba Records / CD’s / Hifi Stereos / Wii / Xbox / Mac / Peter Gabriel / DVDs / BluRay / Neil Sedaka / Neil Peart / Neil Diamond / Neil Patrick Harris / Neil Armstrong / Neil Young / Bob Dylan / Pet Rocks / Frank Sinatra / The Archies / The Monkees / Super Sugar Cr…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...George Carlin / Burger King / KFC / PSA / TWA / Airplane Headphones / Transistor Radio / Stereos / Tape Decks / The Two Gentlemen of Verona / Tardis / Dr. Who / MAD Magazine / Spy vs. Spy / T. G. & Y. / Savon Drugstore / Thrifties / Swensen’s Ice Cream / Ice Milk? / Champagne Sherbet / Sharks vs. Jets / Buil…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS…Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory / Datsun B210 Hatchback / Mike TV / Golden Ticket / Paris Themmen / Gene Wilder / Varuka Salt / Jack Albertson / Freddie Prinze / Sarah Michelle Gellar / Linda Cardellini / Christina Applegate / Dead Like Me / Scooby Doo / Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (again) / Oompa Loompas / …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...HooDoo / Charles Nelson Riley / Match Game (again) / Gene Rayburn / Monty Hall / Chuck (Bob?) Eubanks / Hollywood Squares / Paul Lynde / Chrysler LeBaron / Brett Summers / Fanny Flag / J.P. Morgan / Gary Burghoff / Hope Lang / The Ghost and Mrs. Muir / Jack Klugman / The Odd Couple / Corey Feldman / Michael Jack…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...The Mike Douglas Show / Jo Anne Worley / John Lennon / Yoko Ono / Brett Summers / Match Game (again) / Charles Nelson Riley / HooDoo / Lidsville / Snagglepuss / Bert Lahr / Flag Football / Michael Winslow / Keep on Truckin’ / Builder’s Emporium / Abba Zabba / Chick O Stick / Pizzarino / Jack in the Box / 7-11 / …
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor (again) / Boll Weevil’s / Souplantation / Body Shaming Regrets / Rock Fights / Lord of the Flies / Pellet Gun Fights / Palm Springs / Foster’s Freeze / Square Pan Pizza / Riding in Open Truck Beds / Bottle Rocket Fights / Bic Lighters / Mazatlan / Para Sailing / The Zipper (again) / Wa…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...M-80s / Piccolo Pete’s / Mr. Wilson / Fireworks vs. Firecrackers / Tijuana / Pig Cowboy / Monkey on a Surfboard / Switch-blade Comb / German Soldier Skull / Brass Knuckles / Nun Chucks / Butterfly Knife / Calimex / Caesars Restaurant / Bull Fights / The Exorcist (again) / Alpha Beta / Avenida Revolución / Long B…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...The Summer of 1980 / Huckleberry Hound (again) / Latchkey Kids / Cheerios / hose water / parental neglect / Otter Pops / Space food Sticks / LIFE cereal / plaster casts / Family Fun Center / Video Arcades / Token Wars / Asteroids / Missile Command / Tank Battle / Pacman / Pinball / Drama Class / “sardonic” / Lit…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Stormtroopers / Spiderman / Star Wars / Cosplay / Comic-Con (again) / Wolverine/ Wonder Woman (again) / Jedi Knights / Seinfeld / Transformers / Iron Man / Darth Vader / Tie Fighter / Ant Man / Lucasfilm / Pulp Fiction / Nerf Blasters / Uncle Owen / Bat Girl / Yvonne Craig / Cat Woman / Julie Newmar / Batman / A…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS... Flying cars / Jetpacks / Teleportation / Moon Bases / The Space Shuttle / Mars Missions / Space Stations / Six Million Dollar Man (again) / Ark II / The Sharper Image / A.I. / Electric Cars / Star Trek / Black Mirror (again) / The Big Blue Marble / Phaser Pistols / Lightspeed Travel / Hypo Spray / The Terminato…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...D-Day / The Beatles / Ed Sullivan / Elvis / Challenger Disaster / Soviet Union / Iranian Hostages / John Lennon / U.S. Olympic Hockey Team / MTV / HBO’s Video Jukebox / Friday Night Videos / Martha Quinn / JJ Jackson / Nina Blackwood / Mark Goodman / Alan Hunter / Welcome Back Kotter / Kurt Loder / Walter Cronki…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Evel Knievel and the toy Stunt Cycle / The Fonz (again) / Demolition Derby’s / Snake River Canyon / John Denver / Drag Racing / The Wide World of Sports / Stock Cars / Funny Cars / Dick Dastardly / Wacky Races / The Malachi Brothers / Pinky Tuscadero / Leather Tuscadero / Suzie Quatro / Grease (again) / The T Bi…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Camp Lejeune / Vicks VapoRub / Mandela Effect / Triamenic / Linear D / Corinthian Leather / Bactine Spray / Solarcaine / General Hospital / Guiding Light / The Days of Our Lives / Dinah Shore / Mike Douglas / Jack LaLanne (again) / Hot Wheels / Frisbees / Slip ‘n Slides / Doan’s Pills / Ex-Lax / Hamburger Helper…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Old School Car Alarms and Car Stereos / Mad Jacks / DOW Stereo / Circuit City / Blaupunkt / Audiovox / Alpine / Michael Schenker Group / George Martin / The Beatles / VW Jetta / VW Rabbit / VW Scirocco / VW Bug / Triumph TR8 / Sheepskin Seat Covers / Steering Wheel Wraps / Louvres / Car Bra / Pop-up Headlights /…
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Send us a textThis episode’s PULLS...Jumping the Shark / Bewitched / I Dream of Jeanie / My Favorite Martian / Hogan’s Heroes / Elizabeth Montgomery / Barbara Eden / Bill Bixby (again) / Ray Walston / Jeff Spicoli / Happy Days (again) / CCD / James Dean / Animal House / The Brady Bunch / The Partridge Family / The Love Boat / Bernie Kopell / Charo …
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