095 - The Torkelsons

Can't Turn it Off by Mike Hanks

Aug 17, 202646:24Arts

Didn't season 7 come to a close a few months ago? You are correct, but that didn't stop the host from taking a look back at a show that failed, twice, despite NBC's extraordinary effort to find success.

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