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 Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
It’s Halloween and we’re capping off our month of vampire pilots with What We Do In The Shadows. Directed by Taika Waititi and written by Jemaine Clement, the first episode of this mockumentary series established the same blend of horror and quirky comedy as the 2014 movie.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
As the vampire craze peaked in the late 2000s, the CW put its spin on the genre by adapting The Vampire Diaries. The series featured teen soap drama typical for the network but with the added element of immortal blood-sucking monsters.
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The next vampiric pilot we’re discussing is True Blood. This drama explored themes of politics, sexuality, and discrimination through the lens of vampires in the Deep South. As an HBO series, True Blood depicted violence and intimacy more explicitly than the TV landscape had ever seen before.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Continuing our discussion on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, part two of the premiere delivered more action than part one while still establishing the dangers facing the students at Sunnydale High.
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
We’re kicking off the month of October by discussing Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Starting with the two-part premiere, this series cleverly blended high school culture with vampire lore. The result is a snarky, action-packed teen drama that still retains a dedicated fanbase.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
We’re wrapping up our series on 90s sitcom pilots with the first episode of Will & Grace. The premiere of this progressive comedy established the unbreakable friendship between Will Truman and Grace Adler, who support each other through the challenges they face living in New York at the turn of the century.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Before he was hosting The Price Is Right, Drew Carey starred in his own sitcom and showed American audiences that Cleveland rocks. From the first episode, The Drew Carey Show captured the spirit of Cleveland with its quirky yet laid-back characters and cozy hometown setting.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The next pilot we discuss in the world of 90s sitcoms is 3rd Rock from the Sun. In the premiere episode, the Solomons arrive on Earth to learn about an odd species known as humans. Led by John Lithgow, this comedy explores what happens when a group of aliens try to live the human experience.
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Over six seasons, Fran Drescher won over viewers as the star of The Nanny thanks to her charm, humor, and signature Queens accent. In the pilot episode, the flashy girl from Flushing shows up at the Sheffield’s door only to become one of the most iconic TV characters of her time. Her nasal voice has been ingrained in our minds ever since.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reigned for six seasons, starting when Will Smith arrived at the Banks' residence in the pilot episode. Smith may have gotten his start in hip-hop, but his first-ever acting performance eventually made him one of the biggest Hollywood stars in the 90s and beyond.