Podcast episode 56. An examination of the circumstances of the 1979 disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III and its significant impact on pop culture and society, inspiring a moral panic over the game Dungeons & Dragons and arguably kicking off the 1980s Satanic Panic. Includes a review of the 1982 CBS TV movie Mazes and Monsters as well as the Satanic Panic and Procter & Gamble scare. See if you can decode the secret message at the end.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with themes related to mental health and suicide, as these are integral to the story. The subject of child abuse is explored in the Satanic Panic segment. Listener discretion is advised.

0:00 Intro/The story of Dallas Egbert 25:45 Panic over a tabletop game 55:10 Mazes and Monsters/behind the scenes 1:19:15 The Satanic Panic Begins 2:20:55 Procter & Satan 2:52:15 Next time on Forgotten TV/credits

The Dungeon Master: The Disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III by William C. Dear

Mazes and Monsters by Rona Jaffe

Satan's Silence: Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt by Debbie Nathan and Michael Snedeker

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A complete look at Korg 70,000 B.C. airing on ABC's 1974-75 Saturday morning lineup. Produced by Hanna-Barbera. Starring Jim Malinda, Bill Ewing, Naomi Pollock, Christopher Man, Charles Morteo, and Janelle Pransky. Created by Fred Freiberger.

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A complete look at Monsters, the syndicated series from Laurel Entertainment which ran 1988-1991. The origins of George Romero, Night of the Living Dead, the birth of the modern zombie, Romero's Laurel Entertainment, and the films that led up to the creation of Monsters.  Full episode guide and behind the scenes of show production, structure, writing, effects, and the people involved in the making of your favorite show. 

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In the credits I mistakenly omitted Martin Grams' well-researched book Way Out: A History and Episode Guide to Roald Dahl's Spooky 1961 Television Program, which was key in being able to include the details about that series.

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A trip through Saturday mornings of the 1980s with a focus on animated spin-offs or adaptations of live-action TV shows and characters. Background and behind the scenes of production are given for most shows covered. 

The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour 1980-1982 (Lone Ranger/Zorro Vol 1 / Vol 2) The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang 1980  Laverne & Shirley in the Army 1981 Mork & Mindy 1982 Gilligan’s Planet 1982  The Gary Coleman Show 1982 The Dukes 1983 It’s Punky Brewster 1985  ALF/ALF Tales 1987-1990 The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley 1988

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A complete look at NBC's V: the Series from 1984-85. A full episode rundown, a look at the unfilmed finale, behind the scenes of production, and revival attempts are all comprehensively discussed.

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A complete look at 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Originally airing on NBC, created by Kenneth Johnson. 

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A trailer for the upcoming podcast on 1983's V and 1984's V: The Final Battle! Podcast scheduled to drop May 1, 2023 for the 40th anniversary of Kenneth Johnson's fantastic miniseries.

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Normally a patron exclusive, enjoy this supplemental podcast further exploring topics touched on in the podcast examining Sunn Classic Pictures and Grizzly Adams. Your support of Forgotten TV via Patreon or Paypal is greatly appreciated. Additional behind the scenes content is available for Patreon supporters.

A deeper look at the origins and story behind Sunn Classic Pictures' Hangar 18. Also, a look at the history of Hollywood censorship, the Motion Picture Code, exploitation films, and the birth and first 17 years of MPAA film ratings. 

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