Home Improvement: Why the Dave Chappelle Spin-Off Failed Atomic Abe 2026-09-20 | Home Improvement: Why the Dave Chappelle Spin-Off Failed
Epstein Files meets The X-Files Atomic Abe 2025-07-28 | The Epstein Files have become the most elusive, secret government documents since the X-Files. Enjoy this mash-up where Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully follow the clues surrounding flight logs, Epstein Island, client lists, Donald Trump, fake news, false flags, suicides, smoking guns, gun smokin', government secrets, and shocking details.Produced by Kevin Maher and Mike Schuster for Atomic Abe Edited by Mike SchusterExecutive Producer: Tim FinnSpecial thanks to: Diane Bullock, Emily Menez, and Nick Nadel Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Was a TGIF Kid Atomic Abe 2025-07-27 | Before he became the marvelous director behind The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Wandavision and more, Matt Shakman was a TGIF sitcom kid. Get the scoop on how the "Growing Pains" spin-off "Just the 10 of Us" connects to the latest MCU movie. Watc Behind the Backdoor Pilot Growing Pains: youtu.be/dlA5oDZjZT8?si=DCYdNHJ7jDOicxYp&t=1212
Great Flintstone Gimmicks #retro #cartoons #flintstones Atomic Abe 2025-07-24 | The Flintstones have been popular for decades -- how does a cartoon stay fresh? You gotta have a gimmick.
Meats Back On The Menu #lordoftherings #lordoftheringsmemes #jrrtolkien Atomic Abe 2025-07-20 | The final (?) installment in our series of sketches about LORD OF THE RINGS author JRR Tolkien and his book editor -- this one involves orcs, Peter Jackson, time travel, and night terrors.See the original video here: youtu.be/dpodoq-gquo
Hanna-Barbera Was the Original MCU Atomic Abe 2025-07-17 | Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was Hanna-Barbera's LAFF-A-LYMPICS, which featured 45 of your favorite Saturday morning cartoon characters. Of course, there were a lot of non-favorites, but the episodes feature Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, Hong-Kong Phooey, Fred Flintstone, Snagglepuss, Grape Ape, Dynomutt, Wally Gator, Mumbly, and The Creepely Family See the entire video here: youtu.be/ktFBuaP26eI?si=2tTRExVTgPXLnkbp
Why Just the 10 of Us Was Canceled Atomic Abe 2025-07-13 | Remember the Growing Pains spin-off Just the 10 of Us? Find out why it was prematurely canceled. Watch Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Growing Pains - youtu.be/dlA5oDZjZT8?si=DCYdNHJ7jDOicxYp&t=1212
The Beatles and The Lord of the Rings?! Atomic Abe 2025-07-10 | J.R.R. Tolkien dispels some rumors about The Beatles and other Lord of the Rings lore. See more Tolkien fun facts here: youtube.com/watch?v=dpodoq-gquo
The Brady Bunch Meets Superman #superman #dccomics #bradybunch #jamesgunn Atomic Abe 2025-07-06 | 1972 was a big year for Superman -- he met the Brady Bunch, and that same years the kids met another superhero. See the full Brady video here: youtu.be/0Kcc11uRKFk
Remember These Flintstones Reboots? Atomic Abe 2025-06-29 | The Flintstones have appeared in cartoons, movies and had many reboots. Learn about their many spin-offs on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: youtu.be/ktFBuaP26eI?si=q5gcNRSDgvyZ6_5x
Brad Pitt on Growing Pains #F1 #80s #comedy Atomic Abe 2025-06-26 | Before he starred in the summer blockbuster F1, Brad Pitt appeared in Growing Pains. Find out which future co-star he shares this TV credit in common with on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Growing Pains.
Why Didnt JAWS Use a Real Shark? #spielberg #shark #jaws50th #film #jaws Atomic Abe 2025-06-20 | Ever wonder why Steven Spielberg didn't use a real shark in JAWS? Watch this video and you'll understand...
Rugrats: Why the Spin-Offs Failed Atomic Abe 2025-06-17 | Rugrats was a groundbreaking show that brought a new kind of humor and style to kids' TV, it makes sense that Nickelodeon tried to duplicate the cartoon's success with multiple spin-offs. Find out which backdoor pilots led to success and which spin-offs became write-offs, with this new entry in Atomic Abe's series Behind the Backdoor Pilot. Watch more episodes of Behind the Backdoor Pilot: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGzzKk29Tbq8KsHQJ3-i5mhr_A8XrOgq7Narrated by Kevin MaherWritten by Emily Menez Edited by Matt Glasson Produced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic Abe ProductionsExecutive Produced by Tim FinnGraphics by Mike Schuster Thumbnail by Colton Ogburn (https://x.com/ColtonOgburn ) Follow Atomic Abe: facebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
Tolkien on Lord of the Rings Rumors Atomic Abe 2025-06-12 | Author J.R.R. Tolkien sets the record straight about some of the rumors surrounding THE LORD OF THE RINGS. #LOTR
Growing Pains Meets Hangin With Mr. Cooper #80s Atomic Abe 2025-06-05 | Remember when Jason Seaver from Growing Pains met Mr. Cooper? Find out why this bizarre TV crossover happened.
Tolkiens Flying Dream Atomic Abe 2025-05-29 | J.R.R. Tolkien awakes from a nightmare and tells his editor all about his terrifying flying dream! (Based on a true story.)
Pee-wee Herman on The Flintstones Atomic Abe 2025-05-22 | Before he found fame as Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens was a series regular on a 1980s revamp of The Flinstones.
Growing Pains Before They Were Stars Atomic Abe 2025-05-15 | From Brad Pitt to Heather Graham, 1980s sitcom Growing Pains featured a number of future stars in supporting roles. See where Hilary Swank, Leonardo DiCaprio and more got their start on this clip from Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Growing Pains. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=dlA5oDZjZT8&t
J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Pranks Atomic Abe 2025-05-08 | A scene from J.R.R. Tolkien's prank call show (or crank call, depending on your preference), Lord of the Pranks.
Calling J.R.R. Tolkien Atomic Abe 2025-05-01 | J.R.R. Tolkien (author of THE HOBBIT) talks with his editor about his new book. THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
Why the Whos the Boss Spin-Off Failed Atomic Abe 2025-04-25 | Remember "Living Dolls," the short-lived spin-off of "Who's the Boss"? The sitcom starred Leah Remini, Michael Learned and Halle Berry but didn't last very long. Find out why it was canceled on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Who's the Boss?. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=XFYb1sRZb8w&t
Just the 10 of Us Meets A Nightmare on Elm Street Atomic Abe 2025-04-17 | Several members of the cast of the "Growing Pains" spin-off "Just the 10 of Us" starred in A Nightmare on Elm Street movies. And the sitcom paid homage to Freddy Krueger's franchise on a number of occasions. Learn more on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Growing Pains. youtube.com/watch?v=dlA5oDZjZT8&t
Jay North (R.I.P.) was Teenage Bamm-Bamm #cartoonnetwork #Flintstones #Hannabarbera Atomic Abe 2025-04-08 | R.I.P. Jay North, the child actor was best remembered as Dennis the Menace -- but he was also part of the Bedrock gang in 1971's THE PEBBLES & BAMM-BAMM SHOW. In this Flinstones reboot/sequel/continuation, there's a time-leap forward and the series follows Fred's daughter and Barney's son. Featuring Sally Struthers as teenage Pebbles.
Lindsay Wagners Failed Sitcom #kate&allie #80s #sitcoms Atomic Abe 2025-04-03 | Did you know Lindsay Wagner, aka The Bionic Woman, starred in a backdoor pilot for a failed spin-off of "Kate & Allie"? Find out why the sitcom was a bionic failure. Watch Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Kate & Allie - youtube.com/watch?v=3t9-H7ERNBA&t
Growing Pains: Why the Spin-Off Was Canceled Atomic Abe 2025-03-25 | Growing Pains was an ABC staple and one of the most successful family sitcoms of the 1980s. A Growing Pains backdoor pilot also spun-off Just the 10 of Us, which ran for three seasons and garnered a cult following. But why was Just the 10 of Us canceled? And what stars got their start on both shows? Find out on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Growing Pains. Written and Edited by Mike SchusterNarrated by Kevin MaherProduced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic AbeExecutive Producer: Tim FinnThumbnail by Colton Ogburn (twitter.com/ColtonOgburn)Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
Remember The Brady Bunch Theme Song from The Variety Show? Atomic Abe 2025-03-20 | A super-cut of "United We Stand", the closing song from THE BRADY BUNCH HOUR (aka THE BRADY BUNCH VARIETY HOUR). For more Brady Bunch fun, check out our look at every Brady spin-off: youtube.com/watch?v=0Kcc11uRKFk&t
Adam Scotts Horror Movie Past Atomic Abe 2025-03-13 | Before he starred in the Apple TV series Severance, Adam Scott had a killer role early in his career. Learn more here: youtube.com/watch?v=5qLR5o4zLbM&t
Why the Daredevil TV Show Failed Atomic Abe 2025-03-06 | Daredevil: Born Again is bringing Matthew Murdock to Disney Plus. But before he was a Netflix star and a MCU favorite, Dardevil almost got his own show that would've spun out of an Incredible Hulk TV movie. Learn more in Behind the Backdoor Pilot: The Incredible Hulk - youtube.com/watch?v=NClqukGbMQE&t
Leah Reminis Whos the Boss Spin-Off Atomic Abe 2025-02-27 | Remember when Leah Remini starred in a Who's the Boss spin-off? A backdoor pilot episode launched the sitcom "Living Dolls," a short-lived Who's the Boss spin-off that also featured Michael Learned and Halle Berry. Learn more on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Who's the Boss?. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=XFYb1sRZb8w
The Flintstones Meet The Frankenstones Atomic Abe 2025-02-20 | The Flintstones have had some memorable neighbors in Bedrock, but none were as strange as the Musters -- I mean, the Frankenstones!
Fran Drescher on Whos the Boss? Atomic Abe 2025-02-13 | Before she was the fashion girl from Flushing on The Nanny, Fran Drescher played two different roles on "Who's the Boss?". Discover more fun facts in Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Who's the Boss: youtube.com/watch?v=XFYb1sRZb8w
Lord of the Rings Political Message Atomic Abe 2025-02-06 | Tolkien and his editor talk about political subtext in LORD OF THE RINGS.
The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien Versus Editor Atomic Abe 2025-01-28 | Author J.R.R. Tolkien gets feedback from his editor on the first draft of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, in this new comedy short from Atomic Abe Productions. Written, directed, and performed by Kevin MaherEdited by Paul MurphyProduced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic Abe ProductionsExecutive Producer: Tim FinnGraphics and thumbnail: Mike SchusterDirector of Photography: Calvin MaherSpecial Thanks to: Susan Collins, Michelle Ransom, and Vassar College.Follow Atomic Abe: facebook.com/atomicabewww.AtomicAbe.com Business Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
Kate & Allie Celebrity Guest Stars #80s #sitcoms Atomic Abe 2025-01-23 | Celebs like Ben Stiller, Kelsey Grammer and more popped up on the 1980s sitcom Kate & Allie. Learn more on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Kate & Allie. youtu.be/3t9-H7ERNBA?si=tUNQvi2yyyCR4_YE
Whos the Boss: Why the Mona Spin-Off Failed #sitcoms #80s #tv Atomic Abe 2025-01-09 | Who's the Boss almost had a spin-off for the Mona character. Find out why it never happened and about more failed spinoffs in Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Who's the Boss: youtube.com/watch?v=XFYb1sRZb8w&t
Why Rod Serlings Time Travelers Failed Atomic Abe 2024-12-26 | How super-producer Irwin Allen turned Rod Serling's un-sold Twilight Zone movie screenplay into a failed tv show.
Kate & Allie: Why the Spin-Offs Failed Atomic Abe 2024-12-17 | "Kate & Allie" is one of the most acclaimed sitcoms of the 1980s. Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin played best friends raising their kids together under the same roof. But did you know the show almost had TWO spin-offs? A backdoor pilot episode tried to launch a spin-off for guest star Lindsay "The Bionic Woman" Wagner. Another failed spin-off featured comedy legend Andrea Martin (SCTV, Only Murders in the Building). So why did the spin-offs fail? Find out on Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Kate & Allie! Narrated by Danielle BuntleyWritten by Emily MenezEdited by Frank ReynoldsProduced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic AbeExecutive Producer: Tim FinnThumbnail by Colton Ogburn (https://bsky.app/profile/coltonogburn.bsky.social)Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
Rod Serlings Alien Script Atomic Abe 2024-12-12 | Rod Serling wrote a script for the Twilight Zone movie which would have featured a familiar story about an alien.
Top 5 Yacht Rock TV Theme Songs Atomic Abe 2024-11-29 | TV theme songs of the 70s and 80s were seriously smooth. And some were performed by Yacht Rock artists! Find out which classic TV themes make our list of the Top 5 Yacht Rock TV Theme Songs.
The Flintstones: Why the Spin-Offs Failed Atomic Abe 2024-11-26 | The Flintstones had 14 different TV shows over the last 60 years, making it one of the most successful cartoons of all time -- but not every spin-off worked. This video looks at Hanna-Barbera's desperate attempts to launch a new intellectual property (that's not all that intellectual). It's Behind the Backdoor Pilot: The Flintstones! Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabeWritten and narrated by Kevin MaherEdited by Matt GlassonProduced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic AbeExecutive Producer: Tim FinnThumbnail by Colton Ogburn (twitter.com/ColtonOgburn)Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
Talking Tales From the Crypt With Producer A.L. Katz Atomic Abe 2024-11-19 | Tales from the Crypt writer/producer A.L. Katz talks to Atomic Abe's Kevin Maher about working on the cult HBO horror anthology series, why the spin-offs failed, how podcasting is the future of entertainment and much more. Watch Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Tales from the Crypt: youtube.com/watch?v=rtfVGDhAbHw&tSpecial thanks to Al Katz! Check out his excellent filmmaking podcast How NOT to Make a Movie: how-not-to-make-a-movie.comFollow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabeEdited by Bill Scurry Produced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic AbeExecutive Producer: Tim FinnThumbnail by Colton Ogburn (twitter.com/ColtonOgburn)Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
Parks and Recreation Was Almost a Spin-Off of The Office Atomic Abe 2024-11-07 | Find out the connections between The Office and Parks and Recreation. More here: youtube.com/watch?v=of2G8cbBxhA&t
Did You Notice The Omen Has Something In Common with Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory? Atomic Abe 2024-10-31 | THE OMEN (1976) and WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971) are strangely similar...
Tales from the Crypt: Why the Spin-Offs Failed Atomic Abe 2024-10-27 | Greetings boils and ghouls! Join us for a look at Two-Fisted Tales, W.E.I.R.D. World and Perversions of Science -- the failed spin-offs of Tales from the Crypt! Get the inside scoop on why these spin-offs never happened, direct from Tales from the Crypt writer/producer and podcaster Al Katz. It's Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Tales from the Crypt! Special thanks to Al Katz! Check out his excellent filmmaking podcast How NOT to Make a Movie: how-not-to-make-a-movie.comFollow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabeNarrated by Kevin MaherWritten by Kevin Maher and Nick NadelResearch by Matthew Legare (https://x.com/mlegareauthor)(matthewlegare.com)Edited by Bill Scurry Produced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic AbeExecutive Producer: Tim FinnThumbnail by Colton Ogburn (twitter.com/ColtonOgburn)Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
The Surprising Connection Between The Crow and Phantom of the Paradise Atomic Abe 2024-10-24 | THE CROW (1994) and PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974) are strangely similar...
My Two Dads Cast: Where Are They Now? Atomic Abe 2024-10-17 | Paul Reiser, Staci Keanan and Greg Evigan starred in the hit '80s sitcom "My Two Dads." But where is the cast today? Find out more about "My Two Dads" here: youtube.com/watch?v=55pY2eCAGFA&t
The Weirdest Episode of The Office Explained Atomic Abe 2024-10-10 | "The Farm" episode of The Office is actually a secret failed spin-off for Dwight Schrute. Find out more here: youtube.com/watch?v=of2G8cbBxhA&t
Gilmore Girls: Why the Spin-Off Failed Atomic Abe 2024-10-06 | Gilmore Girls is the perfect show to binge watch during the cozy fall season. But did you know there was almost a Gilmore Girls spin-off? The episode "Here Comes the Son" was a backdoor pilot for a spin-off all about Jess' life in California. Why didn't the spin-off happen? Find out in Behind the Backdoor Pilot: Gilmore Girls.Written by Emily MenezNarrated by Danielle Buntley Edited by Mike Schuster Produced by Kevin Maher and Nick Nadel for Atomic AbeExecutive Producer: Tim FinnThumbnail by Colton Ogburn (twitter.com/ColtonOgburn)Follow Atomic Abe: twitter.com/Atomic_Abefacebook.com/atomicabeBusiness Inquiries: atomicabeproductions@gmail.comSubscribe to @atomicabe
Did You Notice How Darkman and The Crow Are Strangely Similar? Atomic Abe 2024-09-26 | THE CROW (1994) and Sam Raimi's DARKMAN (1990) are Strangely Similar...
Stand By Me: Behind the Scenes Secrets Atomic Abe 2024-09-19 | Production secrets from Rob Reiner's 1985 film STAND BY ME, based on Stephen King's THE BODY.
Remember MacGyvers Rock Star Nemesis Murdoc? Atomic Abe 2024-09-12 | Meet Murdoc: the arch rival belongs in the villain hall of fame, he's the mortal enemy of TV's MacGyver. Murdoc is played brilliantly by Michael Des Barres. Get the full story here: youtube.com/watch?v=S-GBMTuBKMM&t
