Podcasts by Echo Valley: The Original Bubblegum Music Podcast
We celebrate the grooviest sounds of bubblegum pop music with The Archies, Partridge Family, Monkees, Brady Bunch and more!
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Echo Valley 171 (S7E21) Marching to the Music from 2023-11-12T12:46:13
Kid Bubblegum starts to write his own original bubblegum song! Whose voice sings the songs on Scooby-Doo? As part of our dramatic reading, Bobby Sherman gives a rousing speech to a football team...
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Echo Valley 170 (S7E20) Candy Kisses from 2023-09-23T12:23:48
A fast moving hour of bubblegum sweetness! A dramatic reading of Danny Partridge and his escape from kidnappers! We've heard of Herb Alpert, but who's Dore Alpert? What bubblegum band was the fi...
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Echo Valley 169 (S7E19) Bubblegum Movies from 2023-08-27T12:15:54
We sample some of the great songs from bubblegum movies! A dramatic reading of a Monkees paperback! Can we find the legendary 1970 Olivia-Newton John scifi musical Toomorrow? Sha Na Na talk abou...
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Echo Valley 168 (S7E18) Viva Rock Vegas from 2023-07-29T19:38:58
Can Kid Bubblegum learn to write songs in Las Vegas? Can Maverick teach us to play poker while singing cowboy songs? Have you ever heard the full length Partridge Family theme? Does Barbie rap? ...
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Echo Valley 167 (S7E17) Gimme Dat Ding from 2023-07-05T20:09:16
That bubblegum music just keeps bubblin' away! Is Rupert Holmes the secret genius behind bubblegum pop? Who are The Jackpots and why do they deserve a double bubble? Soupy Sales teaches us The M...
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Echo Valley 166 (S7E16) Christmas Sugar Cookies from 2022-12-19T12:03:20
The 11th Annual Echo Valley Christmas Special! It's ok to open this hour of goodies before Christmas Day! A Brady Bunch Double Bubble! We take your calls! Learn how to put the little tykes to be...
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Echo Valley 165 (S7E15) Every Song is You from 2022-11-16T13:58:43
Another hour of sweet, sweet fun! Kid Bubblegum is taking some college classes in how to write bubblegum music! Has bubblegum come to the Ponderosa? What Barry Manilow hit was a cover of a David...
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Echo Valley 164 (S7E14) ABC from 2022-07-24T15:53:50
There sure are a lot of bubblegum songs that like the alphabet! What makes up the New Sound?! Who are the Liverbirds and how do they pronounce their name?! Enjoy an hour of bubblegum music from ...
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Echo Valley 163 (S7E13) It’s Too Groovy from 2022-07-04T10:16:52
Truck drivers chew bubblegum! The New Zealand super group, The Avengers! Does Shaun Cassidy ever call his mom? Is there such a thing as country-western bubblegum? Some proto-gum from The Crows! ...
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Echo Valley 162 (S7E12) Ja-ba-da, Ja-ba-da! from 2022-02-08T10:07:02
Can we break the Echo Valley record for most bubblegum songs played in an hour? A dramatic reading of the theme from The Cattanooga Cats! Shaggy raises money for Jerry's kids! A tribute to the ...
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Echo Valley 161 (S7E11) Sugar for Christmas from 2021-12-17T11:15:20
The Special 10th Annual Very Special Echo Valley Christmas Special! Celebrate with Tippy Teen, America's Swingiest Teener! The Cowsills sing about happiness. A new Christmas bubblegum song from ...
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Echo Valley 161 (S7E11) Sugar for Christmas from 2021-12-17T11:15:20
The Special 10th Annual Very Special Echo Valley Christmas Special! Celebrate with Tippy Teen, America's Swingiest Teener! The Cowsills sing about happiness. A new Christmas bubblegum song from ...
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Echo Valley 160 (S7E10) Sweet Taste of Love from 2021-11-21T11:33:07
Especially tasty bubblegum pop in this hour! A dramatic reading from the Star Trek fotonovel Trouble with Tribbles! A double bubble from The Ohio Express! Thousands of calories of bubblegum fun ...
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Echo Valley 159 (S7E9) Bubblegum for Halloween from 2021-10-24T10:19:25
Our first ever Halloween episode of Echo Valley! A nightmare teen ballad from a great girl group you've never heard of, The Whyte Boots! A dramatic reading of Scooby-Doo and his Haunted Doghouse...
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Echo Valley 158 (S7E8) Harvey Comics 45‘s from 2021-10-10T13:09:57
We play a couple Harvey Comic Book bubblegum records from the early 70's (they released songs about Casper and Richie Rich and Sad Sack and such) and have no choice but to track them all down! W...
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Echo Valley 157 (S7E7) Catchy Catchy Groove from 2021-07-19T09:51:57
Why are bubblegum songs so catchy? Listen to an hour of gum that sticks in your head! A dramatic reading from a Brady Bunch novel! Great bubblegum pop from The Archies, The Ohio Express, The 191...
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Echo Valley 157 (S7E7) Catchy Catchy Groove from 2021-07-19T09:51:57
Why are bubblegum songs so catchy? Listen to an hour of gum that sticks in your head! A dramatic reading from a Brady Bunch novel! Great bubblegum pop from The Archies, The Ohio Express, The 191...
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Echo Valley 156 (S7E6) Celebrate Summer from 2021-06-10T10:19:17
Cool off with an hour of bubblegum music! We fondly remember the 1976 John Davidson summer TV series! A dramatic reading of an Archies comic book about protesting the Vietnam War! Is there such ...
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Echo Valley 156 (S7E6) Celebrate Summer from 2021-06-10T10:19:17
Cool off with an hour of bubblegum music! We fondly remember the 1976 John Davidson summer TV series! A dramatic reading of an Archies comic book about protesting the Vietnam War! Is there such ...
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Echo Valley 155 (S7E5) Whatever Happened to Sailor Girl? from 2021-05-03T19:10:09
Kid Bubblegum wants more love songs! A dramatic reading about Mackenzie Phillips from One Day at a Time who then sings a beautiful song! Elton John covers a bubblegum classic! The Cowsills cover...
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Echo Valley 155 (S7E5) Whatever Happened to Sailor Girl? from 2021-05-03T19:10:09
Kid Bubblegum wants more love songs! A dramatic reading about Mackenzie Phillips from One Day at a Time who then sings a beautiful song! Elton John covers a bubblegum classic! The Cowsills cover...
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Echo Valley 154 (S7E4) Slow Dancin‘ from 2021-04-20T08:59:16
Let's read about the new fall season (1968)! Kid Bubblegum has requested more slow dance songs! A double bubble from Bubbles! A David Soul duet with Bobby Sherman! What's the deal with all those...
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Echo Valley 154 (S7E4) Slow Dancin‘ from 2021-04-20T08:59:16
Let's read about the new fall season (1968)! Kid Bubblegum has requested more slow dance songs! A double bubble from Bubbles! A David Soul duet with Bobby Sherman! What's the deal with all those...
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Echo Valley 153 (S7E3) My Kind of Music from 2021-04-10T10:33:09
This hour of bubblegum pop features songs we've never played before! A dramatic reading from an Adam-12 novel! Why is poet Rod McKuen trying to be a rock star? A dance to learn and do from The A...
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Echo Valley 153 (S7E3) My Kind of Music from 2021-04-10T10:33:09
This hour of bubblegum pop features songs we've never played before! A dramatic reading from an Adam-12 novel! Why is poet Rod McKuen trying to be a rock star? A dance to learn and do from The A...
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Echo Valley 152 (S7E2) I Can Count on You from 2021-02-21T10:48:36
Bubblegum and Coca-Cola! A dramatic reading from a candystriper novel! So many bubblegum songs teach us to count! A double bubble from the Bay City Rollers! So much groovy bubblegum pop from The...
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Echo Valley 152 (S7E2) I Can Count on You from 2021-02-21T10:48:36
Bubblegum and Coca-Cola! A dramatic reading from a candystriper novel! So many bubblegum songs teach us to count! A double bubble from the Bay City Rollers! So much groovy bubblegum pop from The...
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Echo Valley 151 (S7E1) A Taste of Honey from 2021-01-17T15:51:23
Season 7 starts off with a great burst of sweet flavor! An educational reading from the YMCA about the proper etiquette of petting! We learn about the best songwriter you've never heard of- Mart...
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Echo Valley 151 (S7E1) A Taste of Honey from 2021-01-17T15:51:23
Season 7 starts off with a great burst of sweet flavor! An educational reading from the YMCA about the proper etiquette of petting! We learn about the best songwriter you've never heard of- Mart...
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Echo Valley 150 (S6E20) Echo Valley Top 40 from 2020-12-23T13:37:59
Casey Kasem and Professor Bubblegum count down the all-time 40 most-played songs ever on Echo Valley! A special two-hour celebration just in time for Christmas! What is the most played song ever...
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Echo Valley 150 (S6E20) Echo Valley Top 40 from 2020-12-23T13:37:59
Casey Kasem and Professor Bubblegum count down the all-time 40 most-played songs ever on Echo Valley! A special two-hour celebration just in time for Christmas! What is the most played song ever...
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EV149 (S6E19) Life is a Winner (From June 16th, 2020) from 2020-08-26T19:29:26
It's the Season 6 finale! Was the Share the Gum campaign a success? Kid Bubblegum has been crunching the numbers and we will see if Echo Valley has been saved! While we are waiting for his repor...
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EV148 (S6E18) All Together Now (From just a couple months ago- June 3rd, 2020) from 2020-08-25T22:42:36
Kid Bubblegum is all about working together for the common good! A rare double-bubble of Rick Springfield AND an even rarer triple-play of The Groovie Goolies! A lesson on diversity from Herman ...
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EV147 (S6E17) I Can’t Wait Till Tomorrow (Originally posted on May 24, 2020) from 2020-08-24T22:31:56
The winners of the Share the Gum Contest are announced! We learn Echo Valley's town motto! A dramatic reading of letters to The Monkees written by ten year-old girls! Did you know there's a poem...
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EV146 (S6E16) Time to Go Home (First appeared May 7th, 2020) from 2020-08-23T22:02:10
Home is where the gum is, so let's go home! Who are Chee Chee and Peppy and what do their pet dogs have to say about it! Fake Jan's best song ever! A song just for us from Echo Valley's favorite...
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EV145 (S6E15) Escape to Echo Valley (First posted April 19th, 2020: part of a rare double posting) from 2020-08-22T22:05:45
Whatever is going on in the rest of the world, it's always safe and sweet in Echo Valley! Which bands did a 1973 British fan magazine annual proclaim as the most popular in the world? Take a clo...
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EV144 (S6E14) Happy Days (From April 19th, 2020) from 2020-08-21T22:04:47
Happy to share what we share. Happy to know we will always be here.
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EV143 (S6E13) Lou Christie (From March 1, 2020) from 2020-08-20T21:54:32
A closer look at bubblegum great Lou Christie! A dramatic reading of a Brady Bunch comic book! An exclusive new bubblegum tribute song from Rich Kid Expre$$! We remember bubblegum enthusiast Ben...
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EV142 (S6E12) Share the Gum (From January 8, 2020) from 2020-08-19T21:45:35
(SPOILER ALERT- The contest is over, winners were announced!) Have you heard about the contest!? The Bubblegum Board of Directors has a plan to save Echo Valley and it's all about YOU! Spread th...
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EV141 (S6E11) We Wish You a Bubblegum Christmas (From December 14, 2019) from 2020-08-18T21:22:54
Time for the 9th Annual Echo Valley Christmas Special! Discover the bubblegum in an Andy Williams TV Christmas special! A dramatic reading from an Archies Christmas comic classic! A joyful sad C...
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EV140 (S6E10) Save Echo Valley (From December 10, 2019) from 2020-08-17T22:22
Meet the Bubblegum Board of Directors who are trying to save Echo Valley! Professor Bubblegum and all of Echo Valley are upbeat and optimistic, just like bubblegum pop itself. Music about, by, a...
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EV139 (S6E9) Kid Bubblegum and the Time Machine (From Halloween, 2019) from 2020-08-16T22:00:51
TV GUIDE Close up: This special dramatic episode of Echo Valley, the bubblegum music podcast, airs without a laugh track and with limited commercial interruption. The cast includes Professor Bub...
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EV138 (S6E8) Don’t Forget the Gum (From October something, 2019ish. I forget.) from 2020-08-15T22:44:21
The old Professor is getting a bit forgetful, but we still get a good hour of bubblegum pop music! A dramatic reading from a Banana Splits comic book! Some nice words from Jimmy Osmond! An early...
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EV137 (S6E7) Who Wants Some Gum? (From September 21, 2019) from 2020-08-14T22:50:05
The Crisis in Echo Valley continues as the population is dropping, bubblegum fans are missing, and Kid Bubblegum's years of tweets (whatever those are) are gone and unremembered! Is there anybod...
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EV136 (S6E6) Where is the Gum? (From August 22, 2019) from 2020-08-13T22:06:22
The post office can't find us! A dramatic reading of The Partridge Family and a haunted house! A spotlight on Austin Roberts! Kidd Video moves in to Echo Valley! A pop medley from the Brady Bunc...
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EV135 (S6E5) Andy Kim (First appearance on July 25th, 2019) from 2020-08-12T22:11:46
Discover the bubblegum greatness of Andy Kim! A dramatic reading from a Partridge Family comic book! A history lesson on The Hot Wheels Saturday morning cartoon! And is there a Crisis in Echo Va...
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EV134 (S6E4) The Strangeloves (From May 27th, 2019) from 2020-08-11T22:11:22
What was the first bubblegum band? (Is that a SPOILER in the title?) Professor Bubblegum shares part of his doctoral dissertation! Giorgio disguised as "Johnny Schilling"! A dramatic reading fro...
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EV133 (S6E3) Bubblegum Disco (Some say this show never aired in the original timeline, though it is dated May 7th, 2019) from 2020-08-10T21:41:17
Enjoy an hour of super fun dance-able music designed to appeal to unsophisticated young people! We look at the disco aspects of bubblegum pop! A dramatic reading of a Kaptain Kool and the Kongs ...
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EV132 (S6E2) Peter Tork (First aired April 22nd, 2019) from 2020-08-09T22:22:15
An hour of bubblegum pop! We remember Peter Tork of The Monkees! We only play records we have never played before! A look at the Cattanooga Cats! An exciting Brady Bunch mystery in New York City...
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EV131 (S6E1) Sugar Coated Candy Love (First appearance: January 26, 2019) from 2020-08-08T21:56:30
Season 6 starts us off with a bouncy hour of sugar-powered pop music! A dramatic reading from a Harlem Globetrotters comic book! A look at British teen idol Marty Wilde! Great bubblegum from Fra...
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8th Annual Echo Valley Christmas Special (From December 18, 2018) from 2020-08-07T21:32:37
It's the very special 8th annual special Echo Valley bubblegum music Christmas Special! Our first taste of The Monkees' new Christmas album! A dramatic reading with Leonard Nimoy! And, in a doub...
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EV130 (S5E30) Best of Season 5 (From November 25th, 2018) from 2020-08-06T16:11
We look back at Season 5 of Echo Valley with our favorite segments and the best bubblegum music! Also, we count down the top ten most popular songs from Season 5! Plenty of great bubblegum music...
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EV129 (S5E29) Kristy McNichol (Originally posted on October 13, 2018) from 2020-08-05T16:09
Whatever happened to Kristy McNichol? A dramatic reading of a 1979 article about her! Ignoring many requests, we again play Puppy Bobby by Café Con Leche! Another sad song marathon!Plenty of gre...
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Ev128 (S5E28) The Clapping Song (From September 26, 2018) from 2020-08-04T16:04
The Munsters were a bubblegum band?! Learn more about Shirley Ellis' hit The Clapping Song than you knew was there to be known and how is a 1930 country/blues hit by the Light Crust Doughboys in...
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EV127 (S5E27) Bingo Bingo (First appeared September 6, 2018) from 2020-08-03T15:57:54
Who's Arnie Corrado? What is Rollermania? How do dolphins and porpoises differ? Those questions and more are answered on this rip-roaring, jam-packed, sugar-filled episode of Echo Valley! A dram...
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EV126 (S5E26) Short and Sweet (From July 29th, 2018) from 2020-08-02T21:32:18
Bubblegum songs tend to be short. And sweet. But can even Professor Bubblegum fit 40 songs into a single episode of Echo Valley? (SPOILER ALERT: yes, yes he can.) Plus a dramatic reading from a ...
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EV125 (S5E25) Joey Levine (From June 13, 2018) from 2020-08-01T22:44:45
A look at the songwriting career of one of bubblegum's greatest, Joey Levine! A dramatic reading of a Jetsons children's book! A bubble entendre from The Bats! The exclusive Echo Valley cut of E...
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EV124 (S5E24) Bubblegum Wisdom (First appearance: May 15th, 2018) from 2020-07-31T22:41:29
Advice for the young people from bubblegum's best! Worried about sex, drugs and rock and roll? Confused by the mysteries of love? We answer all your questions on this very wise episode of Echo V...
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EV123 (S5E23) Scooby-Doo and Lancelot Link (From April 29, 2018) from 2020-07-30T22:09:22
Today's artists pay tribute to Lancelot Link! And Scooby-Doo! Rarely heard early Ron Dante singles by The Detergents! A dramatic reading of a Baskin-Robbins 31-Flavors Ice Cream comic book! Plen...
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EV122 (S5E22) The Cowsills (From April 15th, 2018) from 2020-07-29T22:26:06
The spotlight is on The Cowsills! We read a scarce comic book of The Cowsills and how they came to be! We play a bunch of their early songs you have never heard before! Also, (fair warning) ther...
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EV121 (S5E21) Rare Bubblegum (From February 20th, 2018) from 2020-07-28T22:27:35
A whole hour of bubblegum pop music that you've never heard before! Probably. A dramatic reading of Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson's thoughts about TV husband Robert Reed (SPOILER ALERT: He's ...
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EV120 (S5E20) David Cassidy (From February 5th, 2018) from 2020-07-27T21:56:09
We pay tribute to bubblegum's greatest of them all with songs spanning all of David Cassidy's career, from his very first recording to his very last performance! Duets with Shaun Cassidy, Shirle...
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EV119 (S5E19) A Bubblegum Christmas Card to You (from December 9th, 2017) from 2020-07-26T22:13:22
Our special annual very special Echo Valley Christmas Special! A bubblegum duet with Michael Jackson and The Pipkins! A dramatic reading of an Alvin and the Chipmunks comic book with Alvin and t...
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EV118 (S5E18) Waldo P. Emerson Jones (first posted November 5, 2017) from 2020-07-26T22:11:35
Can an obscure Archies song tell us all we need to know to fill an hour with great bubblegum music? Kid Bubblegum seems to think so, but Professor Bubblegum has his doubts. Along the way, we get...
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EV117 (S5E17) Clap Your Hands and Stamp Your Feet (From October 19th, 2017) from 2020-07-24T22:24
Who is Sajid Khan and why did the Monkees' record company give him his own bubblegum album? A dramatic reading from a Banana Splits comic book! Dutch singer Bonnie St. Claire moves into town! Pl...
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EV116 (S5E16) Karen Valentine Beauty Secrets (First appeared September 26th, 2017) from 2020-07-23T22:22
A groovy opening medley from the long lost Brady Bunch Hour variety show! The bubblegum sensibilities of Katrina and the Waves! A dramatic reading of a 1970 Karen Valentine interview! Plenty of ...
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EV115 (S5E15) Mission Magic (from September 10, 2017) from 2020-07-22T22:19
Rick Springfield stars in a spin-off of the Brady Kids cartoon! A dramatic reading of a Brady Bunch adventure novel with authentic Brady background music! How did Annette Funicello get her name?...
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EV114 (S5E14) Bubblegum Dream (first dreamed August 20, 2017) from 2020-07-21T14:14:11
Professor Bubblegum dozes off and dreams of a wonderful world where bubblegum pop music dominates hit radio! His reverie includes great bubblegum music by The Music Explosion, Boyce and Hart, Th...
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EV113 (S5E13) The Beagles (Originally posted August 13, 2017) from 2020-07-20T22:09:32
We learn about The Beagles, the first made-for-TV bubblegum band! Are episodes of this 1966 cartoon series gone forever? Does David Cassidy feel like he is a manufactured piece of merchandise?! ...
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EV112 (S5E12) Jingle Jangle (From July 3, 2017) from 2020-07-19T20:15:22
The Archies' Jingle Jangle enters the Bubblegum Hall of Fame! A brief sentimental shout out to the sweet but tragic life of Buffy from Family Affair! We discover the gummy side to the band Pape...
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EV111 (S5E11) Bubblegum Circus (First came to town on May 20, 2017) from 2020-07-18T22:45:58
The bubblegum circus has come to Echo Valley! Clowns, carnivals and funny monkeys! A focus on Electric Company's Short Circus! We visit TV's Super Circus from 1950! A dramatic reading from a Lan...
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EV110 (S5E10) The Hardy Boys (From April 22, 2017) from 2020-07-17T22:46:47
We focus on the animated Hardy Boys' Saturday morning bubblegum band! Did you know that Frank Hardy was a member of The Grass Roots? Political bubblegum with Boyce and Hart and The Brady Bunch's...
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EV109 (S5E9) Tony Orlando (First posted March 26, 2017) from 2020-07-16T22:29:33
A look at the bubblegum world of Tony Orlando! Paul Revere and the Raiders first record! The Archies' Ron Dante helps launch the career of teen supergroup wannabe, Silvermoon! A dramatic reading...
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EV108 (S5E8) Josie and the Pussycats (First appeared on March 13th, 2017) from 2020-07-15T22:41:50
Songs from three different versions of Josie and the Pussycats! Spotlight on The Sugar Bears! A dramatic reading from a Ding Dong School book! New bubblegum from The Monkees! Two different bands...
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EV107 (S5E7) The Cattanooga Cats (See February 25th, 2017 for the first appearance.) from 2020-07-14T22:34:43
Spotlight on the cartoon bubblegum group, The Cattanooga Cats! Lee Majors sings of Steve Austin's love for Jaime Summers! A dramatic reading of a Bionic Woman comic book! The secret origin of Do...
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EV106 (S5E6) A Very Merry Cherry Cherry Christmas (First appeared December 10th, 2016) from 2020-07-13T22:46:27
Mrs. Professor Bubblegum declares this the best Echo Valley Christmas Special ever! Barbie and Ken celebrate a Barbie Christmas! Santa Claus Conquers the Martians!, A big gift box full of bubble...
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EV105 (S5E5) The Danny Bonaduce Album (From November 26th, 2016) from 2020-07-12T22:15:34
Hear the fabled Danny Bonaduce album! Danny Bonaduce played Danny Partridge on The Partridge Family. He could not sing. So, true to the philosophy of bubblegum pop, he got his own solo album! We...
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EV104 (S5E4) Partridge Family Rarities (First released October 22nd, 2016) from 2020-07-11T22:33:21
Kid Bubblegum searches through the archives for true Partridge Family Rarities, like the fabled unreleased demos, music from the animated Partridge Family 2200, and, rarest of all, the legendary...
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EV103 (S5E3) I Want Candy (From October 1, 2016) from 2020-07-10T22:56:20
Gum that's "Too Big Uh Eat" from Rodney Allen Rippy! A recycling comic book hero! Learn about Sonny Curtis, of whom you have never heard! A Double Bubble from The Cryan Shames! Plenty of pop mus...
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EV102 (S5E2) It’s a Groove to Be Free (First appeared September 5, 2016) from 2020-07-09T22:05:56
Spider-man sings and sounds like The Archies! A dramatic reading from a terrifying Partridge Family novel! A reminder of the greatness that is David Hasselhoff! A bubblegum song from 1904?! Lots...
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EV101 (S5E1) Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy (First appeared August 28, 2016) from 2020-07-08T22:45:19
A new season and a new attitude! We celebrate the return of The Monkees! Learn what makes The Cowsills angry! Giorgio in Italian! Plenty of great bubblegum music from The Hardy Boys, Beano, The ...
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EV100 The History of Bubblegum Music (Submitted for completion of doctoral studies on August 7th, 2016) from 2020-07-07T21:48:57
The evolution of the bubblegum pop sound from the Platinum Age (1904-1950) to the Atomic Age (1950-1966) to the Golden Age (1966-1970)! A scholarly definition of bubblegum music! Bubblegum is th...
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EV99 (S4E19) Best of Season 4 (First appearance April 17th, 2016) from 2020-07-06T22:24:32
We look back over Season 4! A countdown of the Top 10 most played bubblegum songs from the season! We celebrate the most interesting and entertaining moments! How did we survive a season of Echo...
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EV98 (S4E18) Bubblegum Bounces Back! (from February 21st, 2016) from 2020-07-05T22:07:46
It's the Season 4 Finale! A final choice is made to replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern! A reading from a Partridge Family novel! A visit to the Groovie Goolies' garden! Bobby Sherman on...
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EV97 (S4E17) The Echo Valley Christmas Special That Almost Wasn’t (First appeared back on December 21, 2015) from 2020-07-04T23:13:37
Can Danny Partridge replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? Enjoy the Echo Valley Christmas Special that almost wasn't! The Professor is a little down (with Kid Bubblegum gone), a little tired...
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EV96 (S4E16) Still Another Bubblegum Intervention (First posted October 29th, 2015) from 2020-07-03T23:06:09
It's another bubblegum intervention! Hope this time it finally sticks! We read a legendary memo from Robert Reed to Brady Bunch producers complaining about bad scripts! Strange gum from Honey Bo...
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EV95 (S4E15) Another Bubblegum Intervention (From September 26, 2015) from 2020-07-02T22:57:18
Another hour of the bubbliest, most inspiringly gummiest, upbeat funnest bubblegum popiest music you're likely to hear. This time this really will cure what ails you. A tribute to Boyce and Hart...
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EV94 (S4E14) Bubblegum Intervention (Originally posted on August 29th, 2015) from 2020-07-01T22:44:24
An hour of the bubbliest, most inspiringly gummiest, upbeat funnest bubblegum popiest music you're likely to hear. This will cure what ails you. A look at the famous Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orches...
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EV93 (S4E13) Gomer Says Hey (From July 24, 2015) from 2020-06-30T22:30:51
Can Sgt. Carter from Gomer Pyle, USMC replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? A special emphasis on songs with a summertime feeling! A dramatic reading from a Gomer Pyle comic book! We hear...
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EV92 (S4E12) Worst Comic Book of All Time (First appearance: June 26, 2015) from 2020-06-29T22:33:54
Professor Bubblegum performs a dramatic reading of the worst comic book of all time. An unusual number of 1910 Fruitgum Company songs! We remember the Kids from Fame! A platinum age bubblegum so...
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EV91 (S4E11) Giorgio (From May 31, 2015) from 2020-06-28T22:31:21
Is Kid Bubblegum finally returning to bubblegum music and Echo Valley?! The Professor opens a letter from the Kid live on the air! An examination of the catchy Muppets song "Mah-Na-Mah-Na" unexp...
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EV90 (S4E10) Patty Duke (From May 4th, 2015) from 2020-06-27T23:16:38
Can Fred Flintstone replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern?A tribute to the bubblegum stylings of Patty Duke! The Banana Splits got soul, baby! Focus on Tony Orlando! Songwriters Bo Gentry ...
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EV89 (S4E9) Bubblegum According to Bennie D. (From April 18, 2015; In tribute to Bennie D. who passed away recently) from 2020-06-26T23:20:33
A special episode with all songs chosen by bubblegum historian and raconteur Bennie D. Ketron! Keith Partridge eats Rice Krispies! A dramatic top-secret reading from a 1968 teen magazine about e...
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EV88 (S4E8) Harlem Globetrotters (Originally from April 4, 2015) from 2020-06-25T21:46:39
Can cousin Oliver from the Brady Bunch replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? A special tribute to the music of the animated Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1972)! Another uncomfortable brother...
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EV87 (S4E7) Yummy Love (First posted March 15, 2015) from 2020-06-24T23:07:34
58 or more minutes of bubblegum greatness! We check out our favorite Saturday morning shows! A dramatic reading from Teen Scoop Magazine! Veronica of The Archies was a great song writer! A time ...
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EV86 (S4E6) Free and Easy (From January 19, 2015) from 2020-06-23T23:09:37
Can Jughead Jones replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? We spend some time with the Groovie Goolies! A dramatic reading of a Bugaloos comic book! Was Little River Band influenced by Rick ...
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EV85 (S4E5) Very Merry Bubblegum (From December 10, 2014) from 2020-06-22T22:27:45
It's an Echo Valley Bubblegum Christmas Special! Great holiday treats for all good boys and girls! A rare traditional Christmas song from The Monkees! A dramatic reading of the time Donald Duck ...
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EV84 (S4E4) Kisses for Breakfast (Originally posted November 25, 2014) from 2020-06-21T21:27:50
Another hour of bubblegum pop brilliance! A dramatic reading from a Hawaii Five-O novel, followed by a rare Sammy Davis, Jr. recording of the theme song with the words! Tributes to breakfast foo...
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EV83 (S4E3) Sweeter than Sugar (First aired November 9, 2014) from 2020-06-20T23:02:02
Some Strange Gum reminds us to save energy! Flip's Groovy Guide to the Groops tells us all we need to know about The Lemon Pipers! A modern take on a Partridge Family classic! A good lesson lear...
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EV82 (S4E2) According to Time Magazine (First published October 26, 2014) from 2020-06-19T21:57:13
Who are The Conquests and why do they claim to be both The Rare Breed and Ohio Express?! We read the true story of the first time that Time magazine officially recognized "bubblegum" pop music! ...
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EV81 (S4E1) Candy Rainbow (Originally appeared on October 13, 2014) from 2020-06-18T22:26:06
Season Four begins! A look at the ABC Saturday morning bubblegum lineup for 1969! A dramatic reading from a Lois Lane comic book letter column! A double bubble from the Lords of London! The rare...
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EV80 (S3E20) Best of Season 3 (First published August 10th, 2014) from 2020-06-17T23:09:51
A clip show featuring the best parts of Season 3! A Top 10 count down of the most popular bubblegum songs from Season 3! How did Sinatra's Strangers in the Night influence bubblegum music? Mag...
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Echo Valley 149 (S6E19) Life is a Winner from 2020-06-16T16:53:28
It's the Season 6 finale! Was the Share the Gum campaign a success? Kid Bubblegum has been crunching the numbers and we will see if Echo Valley has been saved! While we are waiting for his repor...
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Echo Valley 149 (S6E19) Life is a Winner from 2020-06-16T16:53:28
It's the Season 6 finale! Was the Share the Gum campaign a success? Kid Bubblegum has been crunching the numbers and we will see if Echo Valley has been saved! While we are waiting for his repor...
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EV79 (S3E19) The Trial of Greg Brady (From the court records of July 6, 2014) from 2020-06-15T22:57:38
Gavel to gavel coverage as student court Judge Kid Bubblegum reaches a verdict in the trial of Greg Brady! A shocking outcome that no one saw coming in this season finale episode of Echo Valley!...
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EV78 (S3E18) Bubblegum Smackdown (First published June 16, 2014) from 2020-06-14T21:58:15
The Echo Valley Talent Show finals! The outcome will shock you! We also have time for a dramatic reading from a vintage Sally Field interview! Double Bubble music from Beano!Plenty of feel good ...
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EV77 (S3E17) Kinda Groovy (Originated on May 26th, 2014) from 2020-06-14T09:17:33
TV actor Robert Conrad's pop rock career! The Who's gummiest classic! Who won the Echo Valley Talent Show semi-finals?! A dramatic reading from a 1971 family guide to teen dating! Casey Kasem d...
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EV76 (S3E16) Tie Dye Bubblegum (First posted on May 18, 2014) from 2020-06-12T23:40:36
Who are the two optimistic songwriters who argued that we could solve the world's problems as easily as tying a t-shirt together and dying it all the colors of the world?! It's an Echo Valley my...
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EV75 (S3E15) Ricky Segall (First appearance May 11, 2014) from 2020-06-11T21:44:42
Welcome Ricky Segall (Ricky Stevens from The Partridge Family) and his family to Echo Valley! We explore the secret origins of the Barry Manilow classic Mandy! In our dramatic reading, we learn ...
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EV74 (S3E14) A Simple Song (First published April 3, 2014) from 2020-06-10T22:56:54
Who wants some bubblegum? A spotlight on Tony Ronald, the Dutch (or Spanish or Mexican) pop star! Another dramatic reading from another 1970 novelization of another short lived "relevant" ABC TV...
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EV73 (S3E13) Come on Down to My Boat, Baby (From March 27th, 2014) from 2020-06-09T22:46:30
A celebration of the brief super-stardom of the four-hit wonder, Every Mother's Son! Is the Theme from H.R. Pufnstuf "already been chewed" gum? A tribute to the great Lee Pockriss, the best song...
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EV72 (S3E12) Happiness in My Heart (From March 19th, 2014) from 2020-06-08T21:58:25
Non-stop bubblegum pop! Focus on the Cattanooga Cats! Meet Cheryl Ladd, Charlie's grooviest angel! Telly Savalas "sings" country western! A double bubble from the Magid Triplets! The Partridge F...
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EV71 (S3E11) Goody Goody Gumdrops (First dropped on March 12, 2014) from 2020-06-07T22:28:41
A high calorie hour of bubblegum music! Spotlight on Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan! A bit of the H.R. Pufnstuf movie soundtrack! Ray Bolger (the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz) joins the Partridge...
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EV70 (S3E10) Rat Pack of Gum (From February 27th, 2014) from 2020-06-06T22:08:17
A special episode exploring the Rat Pack and their contributions to bubblegum pop. Plenty of great bubblegum and precursor bubblegum from Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sina...
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EV69 (S3E9) Chewy, Chewy (From January 29th, 2014) from 2020-06-05T22:52:06
Fifty-nine groovy minutes of bubblegum pop fun! We read about a day in the life of David Cassidy! Learn of Florence Henderson's secret absence from the first few Brady Bunch episodes! Who is tod...
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EV68 (S3E8) Remember You’re a Womble (First appearance: January 7, 2014) from 2020-06-04T22:07:01
The first bubblegummy episode of the new year! A spotlight on The Wombles! Early round action of the Riverdale High School talent competition! Original vinyl recordings from heartthrobs Kurt Rus...
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Echo Valley 148 (S6E18) All Together Now from 2020-06-03T21:55:49
Kid Bubblegum is all about working together for the common good! A rare double-bubble of Rick Springfield AND an even rarer triple-play of The Groovie Goolies! A lesson on diversity from Herman ...
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Echo Valley 148 (S6E18) All Together Now from 2020-06-03T21:55:49
Kid Bubblegum is all about working together for the common good! A rare double-bubble of Rick Springfield AND an even rarer triple-play of The Groovie Goolies! A lesson on diversity from Herman ...
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EV67 (S3E7) Bubblegum Holiday (From December of 2013) from 2020-06-02T22:37
The Season 3 Christmas Special! Rare and classic bubblegum Christmas music! Dramatic readings from John-Boy and Grandpa Walton! The Partridge Family and the Jackson 5 sing together (sort of)! Ge...
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EV66 (S3E6) Hey Honey Bun (First aired December 10th, 2013) from 2020-06-01T22:18:48
An hour of happy, joyful bubblegum music! The lost art of eefing! Dramatic reading from a novel of the short-lived 1969 ABC "relevant" TV series The New People! Davy Jones sings to a monstrous f...
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EV65 (S3E5) The Comedian Harmonists (From November 20, 2013) from 2020-05-31T21:30:35
We focus on the first boy band and maybe the first bubblegum band in history, the 1928 German group, The Comedian Harmonists! Also, enjoy a dramatic reading from a Partridge Family novel! A trib...
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EV64 (S3E4) Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (From November 8th, 2013) from 2020-05-30T23:09:15
Broadcasting live from pregame for the big Riverdale High School football game! Go Gummy Bears! Learn the Archie's dance, "The Touchdown"! Spotlight on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids! A dramatic ...
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EV63 (S3E3) ABC’s of Bubblegum (Originally posted on October 15th, 2013) from 2020-05-29T22:19:46
26 Bubblegum Songs in 1 Hour! No other genre in the history of popular music could fit so much fun into so little time! Enjoy great bubblegum music from (in alphabetical order) Abraham and Strau...
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EV62 (S3E2) Groovy Baby Bubblegum Music (First played October 1st, 2013) from 2020-05-28T23:03:22
Another hour of non-stop bubblegum fun! An Echo Valley world premiere of a great new Archies tribute song by Bill Dann and Jack Servello! A rare Mike Lookinland solo recording (Bobby from the Br...
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EV61 (S3E1) Your Friend, Bubblegum (From September 17, 2013) from 2020-05-27T21:24:35
Season 3 begins with more bubblicious music than you can shake a stick of gum at! Eddie himself sings the theme song from Courtship of Eddie's Father! Dramatic reading from Disney's Our Friend, ...
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EV60 (S2E30) Best of Season 2 (First appeared on May 21, 2013). from 2020-05-26T21:33:04
Enjoy the greatest hits of Echo Valley Season 2! We've gathered our favorite bits and pieces from this past season all in one bubblegum-filled hour. Also, hear the Top Ten most played songs from...
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EV59 (S2E29) Jingle Jangle in the Jungle (from May 18th, 2013) from 2020-05-25T23:12:15
Season 2 Finale! Live from Jingle Jangle in the Jungle, Kid Bubblegum's long-awaited 3-day outdoor bubblegum concert! Was the Kid's faith in the magic of bubblegum rewarded? No matter what happe...
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Echo Valley 147 (S6E17) I Can‘t Wait Till Tomorrow from 2020-05-24T22:22:41
The winners of the Share the Gum Contest are announced! We learn Echo Valley's town motto! A dramatic reading of letters to The Monkees written by ten year-old girls! Did you know there's a poem...
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Echo Valley 147 (S6E17) I Can‘t Wait Till Tomorrow from 2020-05-24T22:22:41
The winners of the Share the Gum Contest are announced! We learn Echo Valley's town motto! A dramatic reading of letters to The Monkees written by ten year-old girls! Did you know there's a poem...
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EV58 (S2E28) Dream of Jeannie & Boyce & Hart (1st appeared April 1st, 2013) from 2020-05-23T22:47:34
We watch Boyce and Hart on TV's I Dream of Jeannie! A final update on Jingle Jangle in the Jungle, Kid Bubblegum's three-day bubblegum music extravaganza; will it happen!? Spotlight on the Kids ...
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EV57 (S2E27) Where There's Love, There's Sunshine (From March 11, 2013) from 2020-05-23T22:45:23
An extra dose of sunshine brightens this episode! A dramatic reading from a chapter book about The Osmond Brothers and the "New Pop Scene"! Another Echo Valley
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EV56 (S2E26) Cereal Box Records (First appearance February 18th, 2013) from 2020-05-21T21:58:25
There was a time when you could cut out a picture of a record from the back of a cereal box and it would play on a phonograph like a real record! We celebrate those sweet and sugary cereal box r...
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EV55 (S2E25) Sally Field, The Flying Nun (First appeared February 4th, 2013) from 2020-05-20T18:02:06
The Flying Nun Sings! A dramatic reading from a Kojak novel! A Double Bubble from The Bugaloos! We get an update on Jingle Jangle in the Jungle, Kid Bubblegum's big outdoor bubblegum concert! Di...
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EV54 (S2E24) Sugar, Sugar (From January 21, 2013) from 2020-05-19T20:49:54
Micky Dolenz' new take on a bubblegum classic! A legendary version of Peter's voice-changing Brady Bunch hit! Fonzie sings (sort of)! A dramatic reading from a Henry Winkler biography! Elvis Pre...
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Echo Valley 53 (S2E23) Rodney Allen Rippy (from January 9th, 2013) from 2020-05-18T22:47:05
A bundle of bubblegum fun! Spotlight on loveable tyke Rodney Allen Rippy. Dramatic reading from Scooby-Doo Goes to the Zoo! The Echo Valley Time Machine takes us to the birth of lollipop bubbleg...
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Echo Valley 52 (S2E22): A Bubblegum Christmas (First posted December 10, 2012) from 2020-05-17T21:53:41
Our Season 2 Echo Valley Christmas Special celebrates family Christmases with The Cowsills, the Partridge Family, The Waltons, Kristy and Jimmy McNichol and The Archies! A dramatic reading from ...
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Echo Valley Episode 51 (S2E21): Kurt Russell (from way back on November 28, 2012) from 2020-05-17T21:50:52
Kurt Russell Sings! Remember the American Juniors?! Meet some Hobbits! Discover Pop Workshop! Dramatic reading from a Hot Wheels comic book! Plenty of great bubblegum music from Nicole Westbrook...
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Echo Valley Episode 50 (S2E20): Young Professor Bubblegum (From November 2, 2012) from 2020-05-15T22:16:19
As a teenager, Professor Bubblegum interned at radio station WBBG-AM in Echo Valley. Imagine if we could hear his first hour on the air, November 2, 1968! Ever wondered what it was like for the ...
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Echo Valley Episode 49 (S2E19): Kaptain Kool and the Kongs (Posted originally on October 23, 2012) from 2020-05-14T22:30:27
Welcome Kaptain Kool and the Kongs, hosts of The Krofft Supershow, to Echo Valley! Meet Tony Ronald! Enjoy a reading from an Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan comic book! Jeff Barry songs from the ...
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Echo Valley Episode 48 (S2E18): The Jackson Five (First published October 9th, 2012) from 2020-05-14T08:35:24
A little something for everyone! A tribute to The Jackson 5 with a little help from Sonny and Cher! We read love letters to you from Paul Revere and the Raiders thanks to 16 Magazine! Discover t...
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Echo Valley Episode 47 (S2E17): Brady Bunch Secrets (from September 25, 2012) from 2020-05-12T21:27:24
Jam-packed with so many surprises! Who sings the Brady Bunch Theme in Season 1? A dramatic reading from a Keith Partridge, Master Spy novel! A Jack Wild Double Bubble. The Muppet Show with Berna...
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Echo Valley Episode 46 (S2E16): Leif Garrett (First posted September 11,2012) from 2020-05-12T09:25:32
A tribute to Leif Garrett! The Harlem Globetrotters meet Snow White! The official dog of Echo Valley, the beagle! Plenty of great bubblegum music from Giorgio, The Partridge Family, Gary Lewis a...
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Echo Valley Episode 45 (S2E15): Bubblegum at the Beach (From August 30, 2012) from 2020-05-12T09:24:05
A day at the beach with some great bubblegum beach music! A dramatic reading from a Laurie Partridge comic book! A tribute to lady songwriter Carol Connors! Plenty of fun sandy bubblegum from fo...
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Echo Valley Episode 44 (S2E14): Lidsville (from August 13, 2012) from 2020-05-09T21:59:25
Butch Patrick sings! The LSD-inspired secret origins of Nancy Sinatra's Sugar Town! Dramatic reading from a Banana Splits comic book! Seldom heard Ron "Archie" Dante songs! Plenty of great bubbl...
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Echo Valley Episode 43 (S2E13): Happiness Train (1st appeared August 8th, 2012) from 2020-05-08T22:13:48
Mr. Rogers interviews Bill Bixby about The Incredible Hulk! Flip's Groovy Guide to the Groops tells us about the hot supergroup, Don and the Goodtimes! Out of nowhere, leaps a sad song marathon!...
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Echo Valley Episode 42 (S2E12): Are You Ready for the Summer? (From July 31, 2012) from 2020-05-07T20:33:36
So much bubblegum fun! The first appearance of music from the movie Meatballs! A dramatic reading from the novelization of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo with a Love Bug song which rhymes banana wit...
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Echo Valley Episode 41 (S2E11): "Already Been Chewed" Gum (First appeared July 23rd, 2012) from 2020-05-06T22:19:07
We feature bubblegum songs which "borrow" from each other! Enjoy some ABC (Already Been Chewed) gum with originals like The Walkers, The Beatles, Austin Roberts, Bo Diddly, and Paul Revere and ...
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Echo Valley Episode 40 (S2E10): The Kids from C.A.P.E.R. (From June 16, 2012) from 2020-05-05T23:30:32
We welcome those nice young people, the Kids from C.A.P.E.R, to Echo Valley! A Battle of the Bands between The Animals and The Partridge Family! A dramatic reading from a Kool-Aid Man comic book...
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Echo Valley Episode 39 (S2E9): Canadian Bubblegum (First appeared on July 9th, 2012) from 2020-05-04T21:38:06
The focus is on Canada and the great bubblegum to be found there from! We feature music of the Great White North from artists such as Andy Kim, The DeFranco Family, The Moffatts, Terry Jacks and...
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Echo Valley 146 (S6E16) Time to Go Home from 2020-05-03T20:16:17
Home is where the gum is, so let's go home! Who are Chee Chee and Peppy and what do their pet dogs have to say about it! Fake Jan's best song ever! A song just for us from Echo Valley's favorite...
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Echo Valley 146 (S6E16) Time to Go Home from 2020-05-03T20:16:17
Home is where the gum is, so let's go home! Who are Chee Chee and Peppy and what do their pet dogs have to say about it! Fake Jan's best song ever! A song just for us from Echo Valley's favorite...
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Echo Valley Episode 38 (S2E8): Josie and the Pussycats (First published July 2, 2012) from 2020-05-02T21:47:45
We focus on the singing cats and take a listen to the solo work of Josie's "backup" pussycats: Cheryl Ladd and the great Patrice Holloway! A dramatic reading from a Brady Bunch novel! We learn a...
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Echo Valley Episode 37 (S2E7): Long Distance Dedications (Originally posted on June 25, 2012) from 2020-05-01T19:31:52
This episode is full of dedications! There are dedications from me to you and from many residents of Echo Valley to other residents of Echo Valley! Plus we read the letter column from a 1970 Loi...
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Echo Valley Episode 36 (S2E6): Hot Wheels and Charo (from June 18th, 2012) from 2020-04-30T22:30:32
So much gummy fun in just 58 minutes! Tributes to The Hot Wheels , Charo (Cuchi-Cuchi!) and Robin Gibb! Herve Villechaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island) sings! A dramatic reading from a Fantasy Is...
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Echo Valley Episode 35 (S2E5): Sha La La (First posted June 11, 2012) from 2020-04-29T22:59:52
In sha la la episode sha la la tribute to shal la la sha la sha la! Sha la la 14 year-old identical twins sha la idols sha la la Andy sh la la David Williams! Sha la la TV show Room 222 sha la l...
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Echo Valley Episode 34 (S2E4): Little Jimmy Osmond (From May 28th, 2012) from 2020-04-28T21:23:27
We explore the secret missing years of Jimmy Osmond, the youngest and most mysterious of the Osmonds. We read from a book written by Miss Susan Dey (Lori of The Partridge Family) that is for gir...
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Echo Valley Episode 33 (S2E3): Dick Clark (first appeared May 21, 2012) from 2020-04-27T22:55:17
The late, great Dick Clark "co-hosts" the show this week. There's a tribute to the early 70's animated Rick Springfield! ABBA visits town for the first time. The Village People are here! Plenty ...
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Echo Valley Episode 32 (S2E2): Secret Origins of The Partridge Family (Kid Bubblegum thinks this is the best show we ever did; From May 7th, 2012) from 2020-04-26T22:28:58
The mystery of The Partridge Family and the most important 15 seconds in the history of pop music! A dramatic reading from a That Girl! novel; A Bubblegum Hall of Fame Classic from The Fun and G...
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Echo Valley Episode 31 (S2E1): Davy Jones (first played April 23rd, 2012) from 2020-04-25T23:19:51
Season 2 of Echo Valley: The Original Bubblegum Music Podcast begins! This jam-packed episode includes a special tribute to the late, great Davy Jones, a dramatic reading from a Monkees comic bo...
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Echo Valley Episode 30: Best of Season 1 (From March 19, 2012) from 2020-04-24T22:36:54
We've chosen our favorite moments from the 29 episodes of Season 1 of Echo Valley! Plus the first annual Top Ten Bubblegum Countdown of the most played bubblegum songs from Season 1. Will your f...
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Echo Valley Episode 29: Archies' Dance Party (From March 12th, 2012) from 2020-04-23T22:26:09
Season 1 Finale! We broadcast live, direct from the Riverdale High School Dance, with The Archies! Their special guests: Andy Kim and Lt. Garcia's Magic Music Box. World premiere (likely) of the...
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Echo Valley Episode 28 (First published March 5th, 2012) from 2020-04-22T21:43:38
The focus is on those gummily great sad songs! Run, Joey, Run, Seasons in the Sun, Billy Don't Be a Hero, The Legend of Billy Jack, it's all here. Plus a dramatic reading from the novelization o...
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Echo Valley Epsiode 27 (From February 27th, 2012) from 2020-04-21T22:03:31
The games children play! We sample from the zillions of bubblegum songs about games. The 1910 Fruitgum Company reminisces about Simon Says. A dramatic reading from a whole book about Steve McQue...
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Echo Valley Episode 26 (First posted February 20, 2012) from 2020-04-20T22:30:03
A dramatic reading from Buffy's Cookbook: Family Affair's Buffy and Jody's favorite recipes; we remember The Electric Company's Short Circus; another Bubble Entendre; a scarce Jeff Barry recordi...
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Echo Valley 145 (S6E15) Escape to Echo Valley from 2020-04-19T20:05:11
Whatever is going on in the rest of the world, it's always safe and sweet in Echo Valley! Which bands did a 1973 British fan magazine annual proclaim as the most popular in the world? Take a clo...
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Echo Valley 145 (S6E15) Escape to Echo Valley from 2020-04-19T20:05:11
Whatever is going on in the rest of the world, it's always safe and sweet in Echo Valley! Which bands did a 1973 British fan magazine annual proclaim as the most popular in the world? Take a clo...
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Echo Valley Epsiode 25 (from February 13th, 2012) from 2020-04-18T22:59:34
An episode full of rare treats. The legendary Jetsons song "Eep Opp Ork Ah-Ah" makes its Echo Valley debut! A dramatic reading of the original network TV proposal for Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? ...
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Echo Valley Episode 24 (from back on February 5th, 2012) from 2020-04-17T22:21:52
Join us for perhaps the most fun-filled jam-packed Echo Valley episode ever! We've got a tribute to the very special episode of the 1970's TV drama Family, where teen idol Leif Garrett explains ...
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Echo Valley Episode 23 (1st published on January 29th, 2012) from 2020-04-16T22:29:58
In this episode, we announce the official results of the Riverdale High class elections! How did the Echo Valley Library intern, our own Kid Bubblegum, do?! Plus, don't miss a dramatic reading f...
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Echo Valley Episode 22 (First appeared on January 22, 2012) from 2020-04-15T22:27:46
It's back-to-basics, as this episode features bubblegum standards, a mini-tribute to The (animated) Hardy Boys band, a dramatic reading of an interview with The Brady Bunch's Robert Reed from Th...
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Echo Valley Episode 21 (From January 15, 2012) from 2020-04-14T20:06:13
Dedicated to the great Jeff Barry, the greatest bubblegum pop songwriter of them all. In addition to a tribute to Barry, this jam-packed hour includes a dramatic reading from a Time Tunnel novel...
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Echo Valley Episode 20 (First appearance of Professor Bubblegum from January 1, 2012) from 2020-04-13T21:48:15
Defining Bubblegum! Because so many have asked, we finally present the official Echo Valley definition of bubblegum music. Bang-Shang-A-Lang! Also, a salute to 1970's Saturday morning TV theme s...
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Echo Valley 144 (S6E14) Happy Days from 2020-04-01T20:48:06
Happy to share what we share. Happy to know we will always be here.
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Echo Valley 144 (S6E14) Happy Days from 2020-04-01T20:48:06
Happy to share what we share. Happy to know we will always be here.
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Echo Valley 143 (S6E13) Lou Christie from 2020-03-01T16:49:32
A closer look at bubblegum great Lou Christie! A dramatic reading of a Brady Bunch comic book! An exclusive new bubblegum tribute song from Rich Kid Expre$$! We remember bubblegum enthusiast Ben...
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Echo Valley 143 (S6E13) Lou Christie from 2020-03-01T16:49:32
A closer look at bubblegum great Lou Christie! A dramatic reading of a Brady Bunch comic book! An exclusive new bubblegum tribute song from Rich Kid Expre$$! We remember bubblegum enthusiast Ben...
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Echo Valley 142 (S6E12) Share the Gum from 2020-01-08T21:37:42
Have you heard about the contest!? The Bubblegum Board of Directors has a plan to save Echo Valley and it's all about YOU! Spread the word! Share the gum! Win unbelievably wonderful collectibles...
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Echo Valley 142 (S6E12) Share the Gum from 2020-01-08T21:37:42
Have you heard about the contest!? The Bubblegum Board of Directors has a plan to save Echo Valley and it's all about YOU! Spread the word! Share the gum! Win unbelievably wonderful collectibles...
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Echo Valley 141 (S6E11) We Wish You a Bubblegum Christmas from 2019-12-14T12:03:19
Time for the 9th Annual Echo Valley Christmas Special! Discover the bubblegum in an Andy Williams TV Christmas special! A dramatic reading from an Archies Christmas comic classic! A joyful sad C...
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Echo Valley 141 (S6E11) We Wish You a Bubblegum Christmas from 2019-12-14T12:03:19
Time for the 9th Annual Echo Valley Christmas Special! Discover the bubblegum in an Andy Williams TV Christmas special! A dramatic reading from an Archies Christmas comic classic! A joyful sad C...
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Echo Valley 140 (S6E10) Save Echo Valley from 2019-12-10T21:43:48
Meet the Bubblegum Board of Directors who are trying to save Echo Valley! Professor Bubblegum and all of Echo Valley are upbeat and optimistic, just like bubblegum pop itself. Music about, by, a...
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Echo Valley 140 (S6E10) Save Echo Valley from 2019-12-10T21:43:48
Meet the Bubblegum Board of Directors who are trying to save Echo Valley! Professor Bubblegum and all of Echo Valley are upbeat and optimistic, just like bubblegum pop itself. Music about, by, a...
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Echo Valley 139 (S6E9) Kid Bubblegum and the Time Machine from 2019-10-31T10:45:35
TV GUIDE Close up: This special dramatic episode of Echo Valley, the bubblegum music podcast, airs without a laugh track and with limited interruption. The cast includes Professor Bubblegum and ...
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Echo Valley 139 (S6E9) Kid Bubblegum and the Time Machine from 2019-10-31T10:45:35
TV GUIDE Close up: This special dramatic episode of Echo Valley, the bubblegum music podcast, airs without a laugh track and with limited interruption. The cast includes Professor Bubblegum and ...
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EV138 (S6E8) Don't Forget the Gum from 2019-10-16T20:15:34
The old Professor is getting a bit forgetful, but we still get a good hour of bubblegum pop music! A dramatic reading from a Banana Splits comic book! Some nice words from Jimmy Osmond! An early...
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EV137 (S6E7) Who Wants Some Gum? from 2019-09-21T14:49:50
The Crisis in Echo Valley continues as the population is dropping, bubblegum fans are missing, and Kid Bubblegum's years of tweets (whatever those are) are gone and unremembered! Is there anybod...
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EV136 (S6E6) Where is the Gum? from 2019-08-22T14:07:27
The post office can't find us! A dramatic reading of The Partridge Family and a haunted house! A spotlight on Austin Roberts! Kidd Video moves in to Echo Valley! A pop medley from the Brady Bunc...
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EV135 (S6E5) Andy Kim from 2019-07-25T11:09:43
Discover the bubblegum greatness of Andy Kim! A dramatic reading from a Partridge Family comic book! A history lesson on The Hot Wheels Saturday morning cartoon! And is there a Crisis in Echo Va...
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EV134 (S6E4) The Strangeloves from 2019-05-27T09:19:34
What was the first bubblegum band? (Is that a SPOILER in the title?) Professor Bubblegum shares part of his doctoral dissertation! Giorgio disguised as "Johnny Schilling"! A dramatic reading fro...
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EV133 (S6E3) Bubblegum Disco from 2019-05-07T09:28:09
Enjoy an hour of super fun dance-able music designed to appeal to unsophisticated young people! We look at the disco aspects of bubblegum pop! A dramatic reading of a Kaptain Kool and the Kongs ...
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EV132 (S6E2) Peter Tork from 2019-04-22T09:27:55
An hour of bubblegum pop! We remember Peter Tork of The Monkees! We only play records we have never played before! A look at the Cattanooga Cats! An exciting Brady Bunch mystery in New York City...
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EV131 (S6E1) Sugar Coated Candy Love from 2019-01-26T15:37:42
Season 6 starts us off with a bouncy hour of sugar-powered pop music! A dramatic reading from a Harlem Globetrotters comic book! A look at British teen idol Marty Wilde! Great bubblegum from Fra...
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8th Annual Echo Valley Christmas Special from 2018-12-18T21:58:03
It's the very special 8th annual special Echo Valley bubblegum music Christmas Special! Our first taste of The Monkees' new Christmas album! A dramatic reading with Leonard Nimoy! And, in a doub...
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EV130 (S5E30) Best of Season 5 from 2018-11-25T14:49:56
We look back at Season 5 of Echo Valley with our favorite segments and the best bubblegum music! Also, we count down the top ten most popular songs from Season 5! Plenty of great bubblegum music...
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EV129 (S5E29) Kristy McNichol from 2018-10-13T14:24:12
Whatever happened to Kristy McNichol? A dramatic reading of a 1979 article about her! Ignoring many requests, we again play Puppy Bobby by Café Con Leche! Another sad song marathon!Plenty of gre...
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Ev128 (S5E28) The Clapping Song from 2018-09-26T17:19:27
The Munsters were a bubblegum band?! Learn more about Shirley Ellis' hit The Clapping Song than you knew was there to be known and how is a 1930 country/blues hit by the Light Crust Doughboys in...
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EV127 (S5E27) Bingo Bingo from 2018-09-06T20:15:41
Who's Arnie Corrado? What is Rollermania? How do dolphins and porpoises differ? Those questions and more are answered on this rip-roaring, jam-packed, sugar-filled episode of Echo Valley! A dram...
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EV126 (S5E26) Short and Sweet from 2018-07-29T13:47:52
Bubblegum songs tend to be short. And sweet. But can even Professor Bubblegum fit 40 songs into a single episode of Echo Valley? (SPOILER ALERT: yes, yes he can.) Plus a dramatic reading from a ...
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EV125 (S5E25) Joey Levine from 2018-06-13T22:16:51
A look at the songwriting career of one of bubblegum's greatest, Joey Levine! A dramatic reading of a Jetsons children's book! A bubble entendre from The Bats! The exclusive Echo Valley cut of E...
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EV124 (S5E24) Bubblegum Wisdom from 2018-05-15T19:43:50
Advice for the young people from bubblegum's best! Worried about sex, drugs and rock and roll? Confused by the mysteries of love? We answer all your questions on this very wise episode of Echo ...
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EV123 (S5E23) Scooby-Doo and Lancelot Link from 2018-04-29T14:24:23
Today's artists pay tribute to Lancelot Link! And Scooby-Doo! Rarely heard early Ron Dante singles by The Detergents! A dramatic reading of a Baskin-Robbins 31-Flavors Ice Cream comic book! Plen...
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EV122 (S5E22) The Cowsills from 2018-04-15T12:13:30
The spotlight is on The Cowsills! We read a scarce comic book of The Cowsills and how they came to be! We play a bunch of their early songs you have never heard before! Also, (fair warning) ther...
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EV121 (S5E21) Rare Bubblegum from 2018-02-20T13:19:03
A whole hour of bubblegum pop music that you've never heard before! Probably. A dramatic reading of Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson's thoughts about TV husband Robert Reed (SPOILER ALERT: He's ...
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EV120 (S5E20) David Cassidy from 2018-02-05T18:59:35
We pay tribute to bubblegum's greatest of them all with songs spanning all of David Cassidy's career, from his very first recording to his very last performance! Duets with Shaun Cassidy, Shirle...
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EV119 (S5E19) A Bubblegum Christmas Card to You from 2017-12-09T12:24:40
Our special annual very special Echo Valley Christmas Special! A bubblegum duet with Michael Jackson and The Pipkins! A dramatic reading of an Alvin and the Chipmunks comic book with Alvin and t...
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EV118 (S5E18) Waldo P. Emerson Jones from 2017-11-05T11:25:34
Can an obscure Archies song tell us all we need to know to fill an hour with great bubblegum music? Kid Bubblegum seems to think so, but Professor Bubblegum has his doubts. Along the way, we get...
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EV117 (S5E17) Clap Your Hands and Stamp Your Feet from 2017-10-19T14:15:15
Who is Sajid Khan and why did the Monkees' record company give him his own bubblegum album? A dramatic reading from a Banana Splits comic book! Dutch singer Bonnie St. Claire moves into town! Pl...
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EV116 (S5E16) Karen Valentine Beauty Secrets from 2017-09-26T20:21:12
A groovy opening medley from the long lost Brady Bunch Hour variety show! The bubblegum sensibilities of Katrina and the Waves! A dramatic reading of a 1970 Karen Valentine interview! Plenty of ...
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EV115 (S5E15) Mission Magic from 2017-09-10T17:16:42
Rick Springfield stars in a spin-off of the Brady Kids cartoon! A dramatic reading of a Brady Bunch adventure novel with authentic Brady background music! How did Annette Funicello get her name?...
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EV114 (S5E14) Bubblegum Dreams from 2017-08-20T15:20:04
Professor Bubblegum dozes off and dreams of a wonderful world where bubblegum pop music dominates hit radio! His reverie includes great bubblegum music by The Music Explosion, Boyce and Hart, Th...
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EV113 (S5E13) The Beagles from 2017-08-13T18:19:34
We learn about The Beagles, the first made-for-TV bubblegum band! Are episodes of this 1966 cartoon series gone forever? Does David Cassidy feel like he is a manufactured piece of merchandise?! ...
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EV112 (S5E12) Jingle Jangle from 2017-07-03T14:03:34
The Archies' Jingle Jangle enters the Bubblegum Hall of Fame! A brief sentimental shout out to the sweet but tragic life of Buffy from Family Affair! We discover the gummy side to the band Pape...
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EV111 (S5E11) Bubblegum Circus from 2017-05-20T12:40:11
The bubblegum circus has come to Echo Valley! Clowns, carnivals and funny monkeys! A focus on Electric Company's Short Circus! We visit TV's Super Circus from 1950! A dramatic reading from a Lan...
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EV110 (S5E10) The Hardy Boys from 2017-04-22T12:43:17
We focus on the animated Hardy Boys' Saturday morning bubblegum band! Did you know that Frank Hardy was a member of The Grass Roots? Political bubblegum with Boyce and Hart and The Brady Bunch's...
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EV109 (S5E9) Tony Orlando from 2017-03-26T14:11:04
A look at the bubblegum world of Tony Orlando! Paul Revere and the Raiders first record! The Archies' Ron Dante helps launch the career of teen supergroup wannabe, Silvermoon! A dramatic reading...
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EV108 (S5E8) Josie and the Pussycats from 2017-03-13T18:41:16
Songs from three different versions of Josie and the Pussycats! Spotlight on The Sugar Bears! A dramatic reading from a Ding Dong School book! New bubblegum from The Monkees!Two different bands,...
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EV107 (S5E7) The Cattanooga Cats from 2017-02-25T15:51:55
Spotlight on the cartoon bubblegum group, The Cattanooga Cats! Lee Majors sings of Steve Austin's love for Jaime Summers! A dramatic reading of a Bionic Woman comic book! The secret origin of Do...
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EV106 (S5E6) A Very Merry Cherry Cherry Christmas from 2016-12-10T11:13:05
Mrs. Professor Bubblegum declares this the best Echo Valley Christmas Special ever! Barbie and Ken celebrate a Barbie Christmas! Santa Claus Conquers the Martians!, A big gift box full of bubble...
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EV105 (S5E5) The Danny Bonaduce Album from 2016-11-26T11:11:02
Hear the fabled Danny Bonaduce album! Danny Bonaduce played Danny Partridge on The Partridge Family. He could not sing. So, true to the philosophy of bubblegum pop, he got his own solo album! We...
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EV104 (S5E4) Partridge Family Rarities from 2016-10-22T16:13:26
Kid Bubblegum searches through the archives for true Partridge Family Rarities, like the fabled unreleased demos, music from the animated Partridge Family 2200, and, rarest of all, the legendary Da...
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EV103 (S5E3) I Want Candy from 2016-10-01T14:03:55
Gum that's "Too Big Uh Eat" from Rodney Allen Rippy! A recycling comic book hero! Learn about Sonny Curtis, of whom you have never heard! A Double Bubble from The Cryan Shames! Plenty of pop music ...
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EV102 (S5E2) It's a Groove to Be Free from 2016-09-05T15:44:42
Spider-man sings and sounds like The Archies! A dramatic reading from a terrifying Partridge Family novel! A reminder of the greatness that is David Hasselhoff! A bubblegum song from 1904?! Lots of...
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EV101 (S5E1) Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy from 2016-08-28T11:36:18
A new season and a new attitude! We celebrate the return of The Monkees! Learn what makes The Cowsills angry! Giorgio in Italian! Plenty of great bubblegum music from The Hardy Boys, Beano, The Arc...
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EV100 The History of Bubblegum Music from 2016-08-07T10:50:40
The evolution of the bubblegum pop sound from the Platinum Age (1904-1950) to the Atomic Age (1950-1966) to the Golden Age (1966-1970)! A scholarly definition of bubblegum music! Bubblegum is the b...
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Summer Rerun EV30 (S1E30) Best of Season 1 from 2016-07-19T16:50:26
We are getting nostalgic as we wait for episode #100, which arrives in a few weeks! To help us chew gum while we wait, let's relive the legendary Best of Season 1, and fondly remember the joy and b...
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Summer Rerun EV60 (S2E30) Best of Season 2 from 2016-06-24T21:16:40
As we continue our celebration and anticipation for the upcoming Echo Valley #100, enjoy the greatest hits of Echo Valley Season 2! We've gathered our
favorite bits and pieces from the legenda...
Summer Rerun EV80 (S3E20) Best of Season 3 from 2016-05-08T15:34:50
A clip show featuring the best parts of Season 3! A Top 10 count down
of the most popular bubblegum songs from Season 3! How did Sinatra's Strangers in the Night
influence bubblegum musi...
EV99 (S4E19) Best of Season 4 from 2016-04-17T09:19:20
We look back over Season 4! A countdown of the Top 10 most played bubblegum songs from the season! We celebrate the most interesting and entertaining moments! How did we survive a season of Echo Va...
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EV98 (S4E18) Bubblegum Bounces Back! from 2016-02-21T16:15:53
It's the Season 4 Finale! A final choice is made to replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern! A reading from a Partridge Family novel! A visit to the Groovie Goolies' garden! Bobby Sherman on th...
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EV97 (S4E17) The Echo Valley Christmas Special That Almost Wasn't from 2015-12-21T18:57:55
Can Danny Partridge replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? Enjoy the Echo Valley Christmas Special that almost wasn't! The Professor is a little down (with Kid Bubblegum gone), a little tired...
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EV96 (S4E16) Still Another Bubblegum Intervention from 2015-10-29T14:52:09
It's another bubblegum intervention! Hope this time it finally sticks! We read a legendary memo from Robert Reed to Brady Bunch producers complaining about bad scripts! Strange gum from Honey Boo B...
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EV95 (S4E15) Another Bubblegum Intervention from 2015-09-26T13:25:52
Another hour of the bubbliest, most inspiringly gummiest, upbeat funnest bubblegum popiest music you're likely to hear. This time this really will cure what ails you. A tribute to Boyce and Hart!...
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EV94 (S4E14) Bubblegum Intervention from 2015-08-28T22:32:55
An hour of the bubbliest, most inspiringly gummiest, upbeat funnest bubblegum popiest music you're likely to hear. This will cure what ails you. A look at the famous Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orches...
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EV93 (S4E13) Gomer Says Hey from 2015-07-24T21:54:48
Can Sgt. Carter from Gomer Pyle, USMC replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? A special emphasis on songs with a summertime feeling! A dramatic reading from a Gomer Pyle comic book! We hear fr...
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EV92 (S4E12) Worst Comic Book of All Time from 2015-06-26T11:22:49
Professor Bubblegum performs a dramatic reading of the worst comic book of all time. An unusual number of 1910 Fruitgum Company songs! We remember the Kids from Fame! A platinum age bubblegum song ...
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EV91 (S4E11) Giorgio from 2015-05-31T19:58:55
Is Kid Bubblegum finally returning to bubblegum music and Echo Valley?! The Professor opens a letter from the Kid live on the air! An examination of the catchy Muppets song "Mah-Na-Mah-Na" unexpect...
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EV90 (S4E10) Patty Duke from 2015-05-04T20:06:41
Can Fred Flintstone replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern?A tribute to the bubblegum stylings of Patty Duke! The Banana Splits got soul, baby! Focus on Tony Orlando! Songwriters Bo Gentry and...
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EV89 (S4E9) Bubblegum According to Bennie D. from 2015-04-19T01:11:21
A special episode with all songs chosen by bubblegum historian and raconteur Bennie D. Ketron! Keith Partridge eats Rice Krispies! A dramatic top-secret reading from a 1968 teen magazine about emo...
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EV88 (S4E8) Harlem Globetrotters from 2015-04-04T11:31:01
Can cousin Oliver from the Brady Bunch replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? A special tribute to the music of the animated Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1972)! Another uncomfortable brother-si...
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EV87 (S4E7) Yummy Love from 2015-03-15T20:00:23
58 or more minutes of bubblegum greatness! We check out our favorite Saturday morning shows! A dramatic reading from Teen Scoop Magazine! Veronica of The Archies was a great song writer! A time mac...
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EV86 (S4E6) Free and Easy from 2015-01-19T10:21:18
Can Jughead Jones replace Kid Bubblegum as Echo Valley intern? We spend some time with the Groovie Goolies! A dramatic reading of a Bugaloos comic book! Was Little River Band influenced by Rick Spr...
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EV85 (S4E5) Very Merry Bubblegum from 2014-12-10T15:45:35
It's an Echo Valley Bubblegum Christmas Special! Great holiday treats for all good boys and girls! A rare traditional Christmas song from The Monkees! A dramatic reading of the time Donald Duck met...
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EV84 (S4E4) Kisses for Breakfast from 2014-11-25T18:29
Another hour of bubblegum pop brilliance! A dramatic reading from a Hawaii Five-O novel, followed by a rare Sammy Davis, Jr. recording of the theme song with the words! Tributes to breakfast food! ...
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EV83 (S4E3) Sweeter than Sugar from 2014-11-09T19:16:51
Some Strange Gum reminds us to save energy! Flip's Groovy Guide to the Groops tells us all we need to know about The Lemon Pipers! A modern take on a Partridge Family classic! A good lesson learned...
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EV82 (S4E2) According to Time Magazine from 2014-10-26T18:01:27
Who are The Conquests and why do they claim to be both The Rare Breed and Ohio Express?! We read the true story of the first time that Time magazine officially recognized "bubblegum" pop music! A d...
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EV81 (S4E1) Candy Rainbow from 2014-10-13T14:16:51
Season Four begins! A look at the ABC Saturday morning bubblegum lineup for 1969! A dramatic reading from a Lois Lane comic book letter column! A double bubble from the Lords of London! The rarely ...
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Summer Rerun: Echo Valley Season 2 Episode 10 from 2014-09-01T17:52:06
We welcome those nice young people, the Kids from C.A.P.E.R, to Echo Valley! A Battle of the Bands between The Animals and The Partridge Family! A dramatic reading from a Kool-Aid Man comic book. F...
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Summer Rerun: Echo Valley Season 2 Episode 4 from 2014-08-24T18:10:30
We explore the secret missing years of Jimmy Osmond, the
youngest and most mysterious of the Osmonds. We read from a book written
by Miss Susan Dey (Lori of The Partridge Family) that is ...
Summer Rerun: Echo Valley Season 1 Episode 22 from 2014-08-17T22:23:40
It's back-to-basics, as this episode features bubblegum standards, a mini-tribute to The (animated) Hardy Boys band, a dramatic reading of an interview with The Brady Bunch's Robert Reed from The T...
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EV80 (S3E20) Best of Season 3 from 2014-08-10T19:27:23
A clip show featuring the best parts of Season 3! A Top 10 count down of the most popular bubblegum songs from Season 3! How did Sinatra's Strangers in the Night influence bubblegum music? Magazi...
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EV79 (S3E19) The Trial of Greg Brady from 2014-07-06T21:45:36
Gavel to gavel coverage as student court Judge Kid Bubblegum reaches a verdict in the trial of Greg Brady! A shocking outcome that no one saw coming in this season finale episode of Echo Valley! Li...
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EV78 (S3E18) Bubblegum Smackdown from 2014-06-15T11:17:50
The Echo Valley Talent Show finals! The outcome will shock you! We also have time for a dramatic reading from a vintage Sally Field interview! Double Bubble music from Beano!Plenty of feel good bub...
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EV77 (S3E17) Kinda Groovy from 2014-05-26T22:32:17
TV actor Robert Conrad's pop rock career! The Who's gummiest classic! Who won the Echo Valley Talent Show semi-finals?! A dramatic reading from a 1971 family guide to teen dating! Casey Kasem does...
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EV76 (S3E16) Tie Dye Bubblegum from 2014-05-18T22:45:01
Who are the two optimistic songwriters who argued that we could solve the world's problems as easily as tying a t-shirt together and dying it all the colors of the world?! It's an Echo Valley myste...
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EV75 (S3E15) Ricky Segall from 2014-05-11T20:24:32
Welcome Ricky Segall (Ricky Stevens from The Partridge Family) and his family to Echo Valley! We explore the secret origins of the Barry Manilow classic Mandy! In our dramatic reading, we learn wha...
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EV74 (S3E14) A Simple Song from 2014-04-03T22:37:06
Who wants some bubblegum? A spotlight on Tony Ronald, the Dutch (or Spanish or Mexican) pop star! Another dramatic reading from another 1970 novelization of another short lived "relevant" ABC TV ...
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EV73 (S3E13) Come on Down to My Boat, Baby from 2014-03-27T15:48
A celebration of the brief super-stardom of the four-hit wonder, Every Mother's Son! Is the Theme from H.R. Pufnstuf "already been chewed" gum? A tribute to the great Lee Pockriss, the best song...
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EV72 (S3E12) Happiness in My Heart from 2014-03-19T22:33:04
Non-stop bubblegum pop! Focus on the Cattanooga Cats! Meet Cheryl Ladd, Charlie's grooviest angel! Telly Savalas "sings" country western! A double bubble from the Magid Triplets! The Partridge Fami...
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EV71 (S3E11) Goody Goody Gumdrops from 2014-03-12T19:19:25
A high calorie hour of bubblegum music! Spotlight on Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan! A bit of the H.R. Pufnstuf movie soundtrack! Ray Bolger (the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz) joins the Partridge Fa...
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EV70 (S3E10) Rat Pack of Gum from 2014-02-19T18:31:11
A special episode exploring the Rat Pack and their contributions to bubblegum pop. Plenty of great bubblegum and precursor bubblegum from Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra...
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EV69 (S3E9) Chewy, Chewy from 2014-01-29T15:37:20
Fifty-nine groovy minutes of bubblegum pop fun! We read about a day in the life of David Cassidy! Learn of Florence Henderson's secret absence from the first few Brady Bunch episodes! Who is today'...
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EV68 (S3E8) Remember You're a Womble from 2014-01-07T18:47:51
The first bubblegummy episode of the new year! A spotlight on The Wombles! Early round action of the Riverdale High School talent competition! Original vinyl recordings from heartthrobs Kurt Russel...
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EV67 (S3E7) Bubblegum Holiday from 2013-12-18T18:51:37
The Season 3 Christmas Special! Rare and classic bubblegum Christmas music! Dramatic readings from John-Boy and Grandpa Walton! The Partridge Family and the Jackson 5 sing together (sort of)! Germa...
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EV66 (S3E6) Hey Honey Bun from 2013-12-10T18:39:28
An hour of happy, joyful bubblegum music! The lost art of eefing! Dramatic reading from a novel of the short-lived 1969 ABC "relevant" TV series The New People! Davy Jones sings to a monstrous frog...
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EV65 (S3E5) The Comedian Harmonists from 2013-11-20T11:03:43
We focus on the first boy band and maybe the first bubblegum band in history, the 1928 German group, The Comedian Harmonists! Also, enjoy a dramatic reading from a Partridge Family novel! A tribute...
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EV64 (S3E4) Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids from 2013-11-06T10:52:44
Broadcasting live from pregame for the big Riverdale High School football game! Go Gummy Bears! Learn the Archie's dance, "The Touchdown"! Spotlight on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids! A dramatic rea...
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EV63 (S3E3) ABC's of Bubblegum from 2013-10-15T20:23:59
26 Bubblegum Songs in 1 Hour! No other genre in the history of popular music could fit so much fun into so little time! Enjoy great bubblegum music from (in alphabetical order) Abraham and Strauss,...
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EV62 (S3E2) Groovy Baby Bubblegum Music from 2013-10-01T20:20:10
Another hour of non-stop bubblegum fun! An Echo Valley world premiere of a great new Archies tribute song by Bill Dann and Jack Servello! A rare Mike Lookinland solo recording (Bobby from the Brady...
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EV61 (S3E1) Your Friend, Bubblegum from 2013-09-17T18:28:38
Season 3 begins with more bubblicious music than you can shake a stick of gum at! Eddie himself sings the theme song from Courtship of Eddie's Father! Dramatic reading from Disney's Our Friend, the...
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