About this episode

The episode discusses growing up as a Gen X child in front of the television, reminiscing about various iconic figures.

In which we finally get a John show about growing up Gen X in front of the TV console watching Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, and Michael Jackson and Ken reminisces about what a stone-cold fox Marlo Thomas was. Certificate #36926.

People in this episode

Hosts: John, Ken

Topics covered

• Gen X
• television
• nostalgia
• pop culture
• growing up

Keywords

• Gen X
• television
• nostalgia
• Alan Alda
• Marlo Thomas

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