Episode 120: "The Trouble with Tracy" (1970-1971)

About this episode

Andrew Hunter Scholey returns to discuss the infamous sitcom 'The Trouble with Tracy' with guest James Thornton.

After a busy life hiatus, host Andrew Hunter Scholey is back to make James Thornton watch what is widely considered to be one of the worst sitcoms ever made. They have a chat about the situation comedy in general, then they turn their thoughts to the topic at hand. How did this show come to be? Is it really as bad as its reputation? Can James even remember what he watched a couple of days ago? These pressing questions will be answered.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Hunter Scholey

Guest: James Thornton

Topics covered

• sitcoms
• comedy
• television

Keywords

• The Trouble with Tracy
• worst sitcom
• situation comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Trouble with Tracy

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