About this episode
This episode reviews the sitcom Popi and provides behind-the-scenes information about its production.
Popi debuted May 2, 1975 on CBS at 8/7pm Central. This sitcom pilot was based on the 1969 film Popi with Alan Arkin and Rita Moreno. "Popi had a dream...and the only way he could make it come true was to put his two boys in a rowboat and set them adrift in the ocean." This podcast contains a short review of the Popi film, as well as a bit of behind-the-scenes information on its production. Then, just about everything known about the now-obscure Popi series is covered, including a recording of the theme song not heard in nearly 50 years, courtesy TV historian Billy Ingram. Forgotten TV is reader/listener supported. The following may contain affiliate links to Amazon or other retailers/services. As an affiliate, Forgotten TV earns royalties from these purchases, at no extra cost to you. Links:Popi original trailerOne Summer of Stardom (1969)Hector Elizondo speaks on PopiPopi [Blu-ray] Researching and producing podcasts and other content is extremely time consuming. Please consider financially supporting Forgotten TV in any of the following ways: SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREONSupport Forgotten TV with PaypalBuy Me a Coffee Original audio clips included are for the purposes of…
Topics covered
- Popi
- sitcom
- film adaptation
- television history
Keywords
- CBS
- Alan Arkin
- Rita Moreno
- theme song
- Billy Ingram
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Popi original trailer, One Summer of Stardom (1969), Hector Elizondo speaks on Popi, Popi [Blu-ray]
Books & works: Popi
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