Scooby Doo vs Rentaghost

Two iconic TV detectives, two very different approaches to crime-solving, and one big question: which deserves a modern-day reboot?This week on Revisit Pod, we're heading back to the 1970s and 80s to revisit two classic detective dramas: Columbo, starring Peter Falk, and Bergerac, starring John Nettles.First up, it's Season 3, Episode 7 of Columbo, Swan Song (1974), featuring an unlikely guest appearance from country music legend Johnny Cash. Playing gospel superstar Tommy Brown, Cash is at the centre of a particularly ingenious murder plot involving a homemade parachute, a suspicious plane crash and a rather incriminating flask. We explore the extraordinary career of Johnny Cash, the story behind the creation of Columbo, and why the show's ingenious 'how-catch-him' format proved so enduringly popular.We also look at Peter Falk's distinctive approach to the character, the show's recurring theme of class conflict, the mystery of Mrs Columbo and some of the clever little details that make this such a memorable episode.Then it's off to Jersey for Bergerac, Season 3, Episode 4, The Ice Maiden (1983). A notorious jewel thief arrives on the island just as a valuable diamond is going under the hammer. Jim Bergerac is determined to keep an eye on her, but is he really up to the job?We uncover the surprising origins of Bergerac, including its connection to the BBC series Shoestring, explore the brilliant theme tune by George Fenton and debate whether Jim Bergerac really is the most British television detective ever. We also examine the appeal of the mysterious Philippa Vale, aka the Ice Maiden, and discover whether her flirtatious relationship with Jim ever develops into something more.Along the way, there's plenty of discussion about dodgy police surveillance, impractical cars, British class tensions, 1980s television heartthrobs and the rather questionable security arrangements surrounding a quarter-of-a-million-pound diamond.Finally, it's back to the Commissioner's Office at Mitch Flicks Productions, where Oliver delivers his verdict on which show deserves a modern-day reboot. His choice might surprise you, and his proposed new Columbo certainly raises a few questions about wardrobe, transport and personal accessories.Just one more thing... what do you think of Ol's proposed Columbo reboot?Join the conversation and let us know whether the Commissioner has been given the right call.In this episodeColumbo: Swan Song (1974)Bergerac: The Ice Maiden (1983)Johnny Cash's unexpected appearance on ColumboThe origins and enduring appeal of ColumboPeter Falk and the art of the how-catch-him detective storyThe creation of Bergerac and its Shoestring connectionGeorge Fenton's unforgettable Bergerac themeJohn Nettles, the Ice Maiden and 1980s TV heartthrobsThe case for Bergerac as Britain's most British detectiveOur verdict: which show deserves a reboot?

It's time to revisit The Muppets - along with British variety show titan Keith Shenton Harris and his famous puppet Orville the Duck.In this episode, the brothers watch The Muppet Show (with guest star Raquel Welch) from season 3 of the programme. It opens with Raquel claiming she wants to change her serious image by reciting Shakespeare, only to be mobbed by male Muppets hoping she still wears revealing outfits. Backstage, she helps build the confidence of a timid Fozzie Bear, who recently attended group therapy, by singing to him, while a jealous Miss Piggy grumbles over the attention Welch receives. The episode's standout moments include Welch performing a spangly, cave-inspired dance routine alongside a giant spider puppet and sharing the stage with Miss Piggy for an iconic, high-energy duet of the song "I'm a Woman".After this, the lads rewind to 1985 and watch The Keith Harris Show. The family-oriented BBC comedy-variety program that mixed musical guests, sketch comedy and ventriloquism acts. While Oliver remains unconvinced by the quality of the show, Luke does his best to persuade him otherwise while confessing a paternal soft-spot for Orville.Which one deserves to be rebooted for a new generation to enjoy?Tune in for nostalgic TV memories and insightful new readings of the TV shows that shaped childhood.

Eeeeek! It's Halloween week, and Luke and Oliver revisit two spooky classics from childhood. They pair a 1977 Scooby Doo Show cartoon with a 1981 episode of BBC’s Rentaghost and then ask: which one is most worthy of a modern-day reboot? There's a deep dive into the origins of the shows, a discussion of standout moments, and a surprise visit from Archie the Skeleton.Tune in for nostalgic TV memories and insightful new readings of the TV shows that shaped childhood.Early access, bonus content and ad-free episodes available via revisitpod.com

In this second episode of The Mitchell Brothers Revisit podcast, Luke and Oliver look back at AI in the 1980s and discuss two groundbreaking shows.First it's Knight Rider, and the Season 1 episode 'Trust Doesn't Rust' (aired 1982), where two petty crooks named Tony and The Rev break into a warehouse at the Knight Museum of Technology and accidentally reactivate K.A.R.R. (Knight Automated Roving Robot), the sociopathic prototype predecessor to K.I.T.T.Then comes the first series finale of Max Headroom, aired 1985, when Max talks with musician Sting. True to Max's eccentric style, the conversation wanders through unusual subjects including Sting's aversion to golf ("an old man's game"), his preference for brown shoes over black-and-white footwear, and his role as Dr Frankenstein in the film The Bride.Which one is most worthy of a modern-day reboot? Tune in for nostalgic TV memories and insightful new readings of the TV shows that shaped childhood.

Luke and Oliver revisit comedic TV musical rascals The Monkees and The Goodies. They look at the background of the shows, the people involved and the standout moments from two episodes.In Monkees in Paris, the boys walk off the set to go on a dialogue-free, music-filled vacation in Paris, where they playfully romp around landmarks while being chased by beautiful French women. While recorded in 1968, The Monkees was a regular feature of Saturday morning television in 1980s Britain.Meanwhile, in The Goodies' award-winning Kitten Kong (1971), the trio opens a veterinary clinic and accidently feed a kitten an experimental growth formula. It turns into a giant monster that terrorises London.Which one is most worthy of a modern-day reboot? Tune in for nostalgic TV memories and insightful new readings of the TV shows that shaped childhood.Early access, bonus content and ad-free episodes available via RevisitPod.com