FLIGHT SCHOOL minisode: "Small Wonder"

About this episode

The episode revisits the pilot of the classic TV show 'Small Wonder' featuring a robot girl living with a family.

Launching “Flight School” …a new minisode series where we will revisit the pilot episodes of classic TV shows. First up: “Small Wonder.” We're rewinding to 1985 to meet "V.I.C.I," a robot girl who moves in with the Lawson family and shenanigans ensue! Is it ridiculous? Absolutely. Is it charming? Also yes. Buckle up, Fanneritos …wheels up. Follow us on Instagram @howrudepodcast & TikTok @howrudetanneritos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• classic TV shows
• pilot episodes
• robot characters
• family dynamics
• 1980s television

Keywords

• Small Wonder
• V.I.C.I
• 1985
• pilot episode
• classic TV
• robot girl
• Lawson family

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Small Wonder

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