My 70's TV Childhood

The Quiz #58

This week, we're testing your memory of the iconic Blue Peter appeals in a round called "And the Totaliser Says..."  Do you remember what we were collecting all those stamps, postcards, and bottle tops for? 💬 What to Expect: 📺1: And the Totaliser Says... - questions about the classic Blue Peter appeals 📺2: Marathon/Fil Rouge - questions from previous podcast episodes 📺3: Name That Tune - theme tunes from 1974 📺4: TV Times - general 70s TV trivia Last Chance! This is your final opportunity to submit questions for our special listener-contributed Christmas quiz! Send your best 70s TV trivia to quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com]. Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite beverage, and see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] 📲 Connect & Follow •Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ [https://my70stvchildhood.com/] •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood] •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/] •X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home] •YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

Big John, Little John

Join me as I dig into the dusty archives to remember a US import that landed on UK screens in a very unusual way: Big John, Little John. This week, we explore this short-lived sitcom about a 40-year-old science teacher who accidentally drinks from the Fountain of Youth and keeps turning into his 12-year-old self. It was a show that flipped the classic "I wish I was a kid again" trope on its head, showing the hilarious chaos that ensues when you have no control over the change. We'll discuss its unique premise, the "Cousin Oliver effect" thanks to its young star Robbie Rist, and why this gently funny show, shown in the UK before the US, only lasted one season. It was a show that was perhaps too mature for kids, but not quite right for adults, yet it remains a fond memory for those of us who caught it after school in 1976. There's still time to get your questions in for our special listener-contributed Christmas quiz! Submit your best 70s TV trivia to quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com]. Take care,  Oliver Connect with us: * Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ [https://my70stvchildhood.com/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/] * X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

The Quiz # 57

Welcome to Quiz #57! This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane with a round all about classic 70s TV adverts in "Commercial Break." From secret lemonade drinkers to the best lager in the world, we're testing your memory of those iconic ads. What's in this episode: * Round 1: Commercial Break - questions about iconic 70s TV adverts * Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge - questions from previous podcast episodes * Round 3: Name That Tune - theme tunes from 1979 * Round 4: TV Times - general 70s TV trivia * Bonus Question Exciting News: There's still time to get your questions in for our special listener-contributed Christmas quiz! Submit your best 70s TV trivia to quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com]. Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite beverage, and see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] Connect with us: * Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ [https://my70stvchildhood.com/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/] * X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

Michael Bentine's Potty Time

Join me as I dig into the dusty archives of My 70's TV Childhood Towers to explore a little slice of eccentric brilliance: Michael Bentine's Potty Time. This unique episode explores a specific moment in television history when tiny wooden puppets, daft voices, and impossible chaos ruled the screen. From the mind of the "fourth Goon," Michael Bentine, this show brought a handmade charm and gentle surrealism that feels quintessentially British. We'll explore the history of the show, the man behind it, and why it still brings a fond smile to those who remember it. From the Battle of Trafalgar with cardboard waves to Christopher Columbus discovering the earth is round (and being told he's crazy), discover what families across Britain were watching on those dark winter afternoons. Whether it was the potties' wiggly legs, the constant explosions, or the silly voices, this show offered something for everyone, if you knew where to look. Do you remember the potty sheriff, the beefeaters at the Tower of London, or the potties' unique way of walking? These forgotten shows remind us how much television history gets lost in the mists of time. Take care,  Oliver 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7CY0y903b97y5SSMONZSCv] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-70s-tv-childhood/id1531062109] 🌐 Explore More: Blog & Episodes [https://www.my70stvchildhood.com/blog] 📧 Get in Touch: oliver@my70stvchildhood.com [oliver@my70stvchildhood.com] 📲 Follow My 70's TV Childhood: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/My70sTVChildhood/] | X / Twitter [https://twitter.com/70sTVChildhood] | Instagram | [https://www.instagram.com/70stvchildhood/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

The Quiz #56

Welcome to Quiz #56! This week, we're taking a look back at the terrifying public information films that haunted our childhoods in a round called "Remember, Remember." What's in this episode: * Round 1: Remember, Remember - questions about those infamous public information films * Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge - questions from previous podcast episodes * Round 3: Name That Tune - theme tunes from 1978 * Round 4: TV Times - general 70s TV trivia * Bonus Question Exciting News: We still need your questions for our special Christmas quiz! Submit your best 70s TV trivia to quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] by November 30th. Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite beverage, and see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] Get in Touch * Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ [https://my70stvchildhood.com/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/] * X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]