Telehell

We cover the worst, the dumbest, the most sin-worthy of TV moments from the past 7 decades. Then, we rate them on a scale based on Dante's 9 circles of Hell. Add dry wit and cheesy jokes to the mix, and you've got something that will last throughout eternity--we hope. New shows Bi-Weekly on Sundays (except when we do Theme months and during the summer) "If It's Not in Telehell, It's Not worth a Damn!"

EPISODE 101 - The Worst of SNL Vol. 2 (Season 20: 1994-95) 04/14/2024

EPISODE 101 - The Worst of SNL Vol. 2 (Season 20: 1994-95) As Saturday Night Live approaches its 50th year on the air, Yours Truly is approaching 30 years as a viewer/fan...Unfortunately; I Became a fan of the show during one of their Darkest times...Brace yourself, we're discussing SNL Season 20... CONTENT WARNING (41:36 - 48:00): A sketch involving certain kinds of Scum who belong in the Actual Hell. SPONSORED BY (OUR NEWEST SPONSOR) And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/30710893

The 100th Telehell - God, The Devil & Bob (2000) 03/31/2024

The 100th Telehell - God, The Devil & Bob (2000) Dammit, we made it! 100 Episodes...and for the occasion, we're going to do things a little "Differently" while taking a look at a show that may have been a little Blasphemous to some viewers... SPONSORED BY And Our And a SPECIAL THANK YOU To Everybody who has listened to the past 100 shows...even if This is your first time... /episode/index/show/telehell/id/30516733

EPISODE 99 - Devil Dog (1978 TV Movie) 03/27/2024

EPISODE 99 - Devil Dog (1978 TV Movie) Our look at TV things that have the Underworld as a theme continues, as I get roped into pet sitting for the Boss' Hellhound...This 1970s TV Movie Schlockfest tells you what NOT to do when taking care of your domesticated demon. Thank, still once again, Darren Marlar of for being the Boss... SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/30406683

EPISODE 98 - Poor Devil (1973 TV Movie Pilot) 03/24/2024

EPISODE 98 - Poor Devil (1973 TV Movie Pilot) It's hard to imagine that we've been doing this for (Almost) 100 episodes; and YET, we have Yet to cover TV shows that actually have a Hell-ish undertone...That all changes with this "Hell Week" of shows, starting with Sammy Davis Jr.'s Love Letter to the Underworld... Thanks--as always--to Darren Marlar of , and to our own Joan Bishop. SPONSORED BY And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/30307683

EPISODE 97 - The Top 8 (Other) Dumbest Oscar Moments 02/25/2024

EPISODE 97 - The Top 8 (Other) Dumbest Oscar Moments Why let Snow White and a bunch of Underachiving actors hog the spotlight of "Dumbest Oscar Moments" when there's nearly 100 years of ceremonies to sift through? These are some of the other "Dumb" moments that deserve the award for "Best reason to shake your head in shame" SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/30002703

EPISODE 96 - Big Game Hall of Shame III: Halftime Shows 02/10/2024

EPISODE 96 - Big Game Hall of Shame III: Halftime Shows Scott Mason ( podcast) Joins us at the 50-yard line as we take a look at the Three (theatrical) Halftime shows that may have caused the powers that be in the Football world to change their gameplans... Also, after you listen to this show, catch me trying to pretend to talk about football as I make a on "Play like a Jet" SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/29772333

EPISODE 95 - The New Monkees (1987) 01/30/2024

EPISODE 95 - The New Monkees (1987) Here they come...walking down the street...gettin' funniest looks from everyone they meet...Partially because these Monkees don't look a thing like the ones they're supposed to be based on. Did "The New Monkees" deserve better, or were they really just a ripoff act? SPONSORED BY And Our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/29675948

EPISODE 94 - New Kids on the Block (1990 Animated series) 01/29/2024

EPISODE 94 - New Kids on the Block (1990 Animated series) Our look at shows with "New" in the title continues with a look at what happens when something flashes in the pan, and people try to keep the pan flashing for as long as the can. As we see if NKOTB had "The Right Stuff" to be cartoon characters... SPONORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/29472218

EPISODE 93 - The New Show (1984) 01/28/2024

EPISODE 93 - The New Show (1984) We begin the New Year by taking a look at some shows that take Serious advantage of the word "New"...None more advantageous than an allegedly "New" sketch comedy show that looked a little TOO familiar to the few viewers who watched it... Our thanks to Andrew Dick (), Darin Patterson () and Ian Fermaglitch () for a quick yet complex cameo. SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/29286938

EPISODE 92 - The Christmas Shoes (2002 TV Movie) 12/17/2023

EPISODE 92 - The Christmas Shoes (2002 TV Movie) Once again, we spend our Christmas looking at a song turned Holiday TV Special; except This year, we're looking at one of The most Polarizing pieces of media that ever existed, and the TV Movie it inspired...Hold on to your shoes, Ladies & Gentledemons...We're going THERE. Thanks again to Darren Marlar of "" for playing our Boss. SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/29045078

SPECIAL COMMENT: Remembering Norman Lear 12/06/2023

SPECIAL COMMENT: Remembering Norman Lear To call Norman Lear a "Legend" would be an Insult to Legends...This Commentary is NOT about the extensive amount of work he put in to his 101 years of life; but rather, what it was he was advocating for when making his shows. /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28958203

EPISODE 91 - Acting Sheriff (1991 Pilot) 12/03/2023

EPISODE 91 - Acting Sheriff (1991 Pilot) It's time once again to dig up a corpse from the Summer TV Pilot Graveyard; this one--from 1991--takes a look at the story of Robert Goulet as a former famous person who managed to get into an elected office (Pfft, like THAT could happen today). SPONSORED BY: And Our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28806873

EPISODE 90 - The Top 8 Dumbest (Retired) TPIR Pricing Games 11/23/2023

EPISODE 90 - The Top 8 Dumbest (Retired) TPIR Pricing Games Author Justin Bergner ("") gets to COME ON DOWN; as he & I take a look at some of the most ill-concieved pricing games ever to grace the Bob Barker Studio. SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28481714

EPISODE 89 - Turn On (1969) 10/23/2023

EPISODE 89 - Turn On (1969) SEASON 6 PREMIERE: At Long last, Welcome to Season 6! You Know we gotta kick things off with a Big one; and for our premiere, we tell the tale of a show So legendary that one ABC Affiliate Pulled it Off The Air within its first 10 minutes...What TV show could Possibly cause that much chaos? Thanks to Joan Bishop, Chad B. White, our announcer Mike Porter and INTRODUCING Darren Marlar of "" as our Boss for This Season. SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28398467

SEASON 6 TRAILER 10/29/2023

SEASON 6 TRAILER You're gonna get more than you (and I) barganed for this season... Special Thanks to Darren Marlar of "", and Apologies to the late Larry Lujack & Bill Price. /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28236101

SPECIAL BULLETIN (10-16-2023) 10/17/2023

SPECIAL BULLETIN (10-16-2023) The Following Breaking News affects our ; everything else is fine elsewhere (I hope)...Our review of "Time Express" is Officially a "Lost Episode" on our Youtube page (JUST our Youtube Page, you can hear it everywhere else), I always thought Review shows fell under "Fair Use", but Not if it's Doctor Who Ripoffs w/Vincent Price...go figure. /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28337636

A Phone-O-Rama SPECIAL 10/15/2023

A Phone-O-Rama SPECIAL SPECIAL: No, we're not back...yet...but we know we don't wanna leave you hangin'. So until our return on November 12th, we present to you Two of our "Phone-O-Rama" shows from behind the paywall. These two shows pay tribute to two long-time, beloved infomercial pitchmen. AFTER THE SHOW: We'll tell you our first 4 shows for Season 6 ALSO: Listen to the "", partly b/c I did an interview with them, and I think you'll like it. SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28235963

Listener Survey: The Results Show 09/24/2023

Listener Survey: The Results Show You spoke, I speak about what you spoke about. We're gonna go over some of the things you'd like us to change about the show, and even give you just a taste of what we're going to do in Season 6 this November. /episode/index/show/telehell/id/28095161

SPECIAL: The Pepsi Saga 09/03/2023

SPECIAL: The Pepsi Saga SPECIAL: Summer is almost over; so what better way to mark its ending than by knocking back a couple of Pepsi's...I don't mean drink any; but rather, bring Four of our Minisodes from behind the Paywall that involve the soda maker's failed attempts to pander to the Pepsi Generation. NOTE: Pepsi is NOT a Sponsor of this program, nor are we endorsing them in ANY way...but we still like them (Happy 125th Birthday, Pepsi!). SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/27897729

SPECIAL COMMENT: Remembering Bob Barker 08/26/2023

SPECIAL COMMENT: Remembering Bob Barker The seemingly impossible has happened...bear with us as we take a few minutes to Remember Bob Barker, who passed away earlier today at the Well-lived age of 99. "Help control the Pet Population...have your pets spayed or Neutered" /episode/index/show/telehell/id/27857298

The Telehell Listener Survey 08/06/2023

The Telehell Listener Survey (And if the link doesn't work, Let me know) Ladies & Gentledemons, this is Your chance to change our show (and maybe win some swag, too). Listen to ALL the Questions before taking it, Survey ends 8/27/2023. Good Luck & Have Fun! SPONSORED BY: And Our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/27638919

4th ANNIVERSARY - Bill Oakley: Uncut, Un-Steamed, Un-Hammed 07/09/2023

4th ANNIVERSARY - Bill Oakley: Uncut, Un-Steamed, Un-Hammed How often does one get the chance to speak with someone who worked at "The Simpsons" during the peak of its popularity. For our 4th anniversary, we proudly present the FULL conversation between myself and former Writer/Executive Producer Bill Oakley. CHARITY EPISODE: By clicking/listening to this show from 7/9 to 7/23/2023, we will donate $1 per DL (MAX $500) to the . Thank you for listening, and we'll see you in the fall (I hope). SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/27260763

EPISODE 88 - The Seinfeld Finale (1998) 06/11/2023

EPISODE 88 - The Seinfeld Finale (1998) SEASON 5 FINALE: 25 years after it aired, was the Final episode of Seinfeld really one of the worst final episodes of all time, or was all the hate it wound up receiving much ado about a show about nothing? Thanks for tuning in this year and all the other years, don't forget our Anniversary/Charity show on July 9th...after that, who knows...but it was still fun. SPONSORED BY: And Our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/27022497

EPISODE 87 - The Simpsons: The Principal and the Pauper (1997) 05/28/2023

EPISODE 87 - The Simpsons: The Principal and the Pauper (1997) Former Writer & Co-Executive Producer of "The Simpsons" BILL OAKLEY will be my Very Special Guest today, as he and I discuss the truth about an episode of the series that has been seen by many as a Turning Point...for the worse...but Was it as Bad as people said it was? This Special edition of the show is Sponsored by the "", and our And EXTRA Special thanks to for connecting us with Bill. /episode/index/show/telehell/id/26869200

EPISODE 86 - Yo Yogi & Prostars (1991) 05/14/2023

EPISODE 86 - Yo Yogi & Prostars (1991) By request of our "Funny Music Man" we get to take a look at a pair of Animated rejects that may (or may not) have been responsible for the beginning of the end of NBC's Saturday Morning Schedule in the 90s. ALSO SPONSORED BY: And (PS, ) /episode/index/show/telehell/id/26766570

EPISODE 85 - The Worst of Saturday Night Live (Volume 1) 04/30/2023

EPISODE 85 - The Worst of Saturday Night Live (Volume 1) (Almost) Live From New York, we get to cause chaos around the Big Apple and look at just some of the Worst SNL Sketches of All Time. This episode would've been Impossible to put together without the help of the Following SNL/comedy related Podcasters: Andrew Dick of Brad Robinson of Darin Patterson of and Ian Fermaglitch of Listen to Their shows whenever you can. Also, because of how Densely Layered this episode is, for the first time, we offer you TIME CODES if you just want to skip the storyline and jump to the Criticism: 09:13 - Honorable Mention #1 11:42 - Our ACTUAL First Pick 15:00 - Pick #2 (Part 1) 18:00 - Honorable Mention #2 18:39 - Pick #2 (Part 2) 21:10 - Pick #3 27:23 - Pick #4 35:28 - Pick #5 41:06 - Pick #6 47:27 - Pick #7 56:13 - Honorable Mention #3 58:20 - Pick #8 SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/26601435

EPISODE 84 - The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) 04/16/2023

EPISODE 84 - The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) The Internet's favorite (Ken Reid) and I track down another one of FOX's earliest efforts and kick it right in the Beans. SPONSORED BY: And our /episode/index/show/telehell/id/26417637

EPISODE 83 - You Don't Know Jack (2001 Game Show) 03/26/2023

EPISODE 83 - You Don't Know Jack (2001 Game Show) Unfortunately, this is NOT the Al Pacino biopic about Jack Kevorkian; THIS "You Don't Know Jack" is based on one of my all time favorite video games. But trying to take an established brand to another form of media is not as easy as it seems...For our 2nd request this month--thanks to patron Chris Michaud--It's time for the (Real Life) show where High Culture and Pop Culture Collide... ...And speaking of High/Pop culture colliding, When you're done listening to This, listen to the t (wherever Fine podcasts can be streamed) ALSO SPONSORED BY: /episode/index/show/telehell/id/26219721

EPISODE 82 - Women in Prison (1987) 03/11/2023

EPISODE 82 - Women in Prison (1987) The first of our Two Episode requests this month; and for this one, we'll be joined by an Actual Patron as a Special Guest Co-Host. As Neil Weinstein joins us for a look at one of FOX's earliest sitcoms, one that takes a look at the Lighter Side of Solitary Confinement (and if YOU ever want us to review a show by Request or become a guest co-host, you can Only do it through our Patreon, Space is Limited). ALSO SPONSORED BY And /episode/index/show/telehell/id/26050875

Patreon Request month - An Introduction 03/05/2023

Patreon Request month - An Introduction This month is pretty much going to be dedicated to Due Dilligence, as we have a couple of requests hanging in the pipeline of our Patreon Page, one of which will be co-hosted by one of our most dedicated of Patrons... /episode/index/show/telehell/id/26099985

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