Take Us to the Pilot
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to take flight with our hosts, JJ & Keith, as they help navigate you through the captivating skies of television history, taking you through the pilot episodes that have ignited our love for TV.
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Every great journey starts with a pilot
JJ & Keith invite you to join them on a journey through the world of television's most memorable first episodes. They'll both delve into the essence of these pilots, dissecting characters, themes, and moments that have shaped the stories we've come to love. So, whether you're a dedicated TV enthusiast or simply seeking a dose of entertainment, Take Us to the Pilot promises to spark fun conversations, evoke fond memories, and offer a fresh perspective on the series that have left indelible marks on television history.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
The Golden Girls pilot introduced viewers to an ensemble cast of older women, each with a distinct comedic voice but united in an enduring friendship that won over fans across multiple generations.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
We’re discussing the pilot of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which set the tone for sitcoms in the 1970s with its dialogue-driven humor and endearing lead character.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Happy New Year from Take Us to the Pilot! We're kicking off our next series which focuses on female leads in comedy. The first pilot in this rich genre is I Love Lucy which created the TV sitcom format as we know it today and began a legacy that would influence comedic actors for decades to come.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
It's time for Take Us to the Pilot's holiday bonus episode! Like last year, we're discussing a one-off pilot that was not picked up for a regular series. This year, we're looking at the sci-fi comedy Heat Vision and Jack, which was written by Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab and directed by Ben Stiller.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Wrapping up our series on unexplained phenomena, we've ended up in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana to discuss Stranger Things. Paying homage to classic horror and science fiction works, the pilot quickly establishes the show's signature 80's setting and blend of supernatural genres.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
When it premiered in 2008, the science fiction thriller Fringe established itself as the spiritual successor to the X-Files, adding another feather to the cap of TV creator J.J. Abrams.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully first meet in the pilot of The X-Files and begin an iconic partnership balancing belief and skepticism as they investigate paranormal events.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Continuing our venture into the unknown, we're discussing the premiere of Twin Peaks. Written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, this pilot captivated viewers with its unconventional mix of tones and slew of eccentric characters.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
There are fewer things scarier than the unknown, which is why for the month of October we're discussing pilots of series that explore unexplained phenomena. To begin our venture into the strange and unfamiliar, we're entering The Twilight Zone which opened up a new world of storytelling possibilities to the TV landscape when it first premiered and continues to influence the medium today.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
We're capping off our summer of animated comedy pilots by horsin' around with BoJack Horseman. As one of Netflix's earlier originals, BoJack evolved to push the animated genre into new directions during the rise of streaming.