The TV Dick Triptych Episode 28

Nick and Mabel reunite! Herbert Viola moves into the Blue Moon — and into our hearts! And Forever Knight shatters the serial killer glass ceiling at last! Episodes encapsulated: Columbo S4E5 “Playback” at 3:18 Moonlighting S3E4 “Yours, Very Deadly” at 18:26 Forever Knight S2E7 “Hunted” at 32:15 Continuity Boulevard at 44:05 and Lightning Round at 54:24 Follow us…

135 – Howard Hawks

One of the all-time great crowd-pleasing Hollywood directors, Howard “The Tropinator” Hawks gave us classics in nearly every genre. Scott and Marty tackle four of them. Also featuring: our first feline guest host; an intimate peek at Marty’s Spotify playlists; and the return of Bogie and Bacall, after, what, seven episodes?? Welcome back, Steve &…

The TV Dick Triptych Episode 27

It’s one of our most controversial episodes ever! Marty and Scott, who usually agree on pretty much everything, duke it out over two of tonight’s three detective-laden offerings… but find common ground by dunking on the third.  What the f**k am I talking about? Answers can be found here: Columbo S4E4 “Troubled Waters” at 1:46 Moonlighting S3E3…

133 – Udo Kier

Giant thumbs, killer attack legs, hymen blood, and the Face of God on an oatmeal tin. Marty and Scott explore some deeply bizarre corners of the omniverse — and find some hidden gems — as they get to know the inimitable Udo Kier. If you think that intro was weird, check these out: Blood for…

The TV Dick Triptych Episode 26

Finally, Scott gets to demonstrate his expertise in artillery forensics! Let’s hope his love for cannons doesn’t blow up in his face. Episodes obsessively unpacked: Columbo S4E3 “By Dawn’s Early Light” at 2:24 Moonlighting S3E2 “The Man Who Cried Wife” at 20:38 Forever Knight S2E5 “Forward Into the Past” at 30:51 Continuity Boulevard at 43:13 The Ever-Loving Lightning…