Episode 247: Richard Scarry Children's Books, Daytime Talk Shows History, Highest Rated 1990s Movies(6-3-2026)

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Episode 247 ushers in June with a summertime bonanza of GenX nostalgia.

We kick it off with a journey to Busytown. Generations of kids have grown up with Richard Scarry and his children's books. Friendly animals, unique stories, hide-and-seek illustrations, and so much more make up the more than 200 books Scarry released during his life. 

A staple of sick days in the 1980s and 1990s, besides Price Is Right and ginger ale, was daytime talk shows. Enlightening and informative sometimes, these shows often devolved into chaos, shouting matches, and fights. We do a little overview of the history of daytime talk shows, from the classy and respectful to the grimy and embarrassing. 

It will be a special Top 10 instead of the traditional Top 5. We will be looking at the highest-rated movies from the 1990s. This is based on ratings from critics, audiences, and overall box office performance through the IMDb website.

There is, as always, a brand-new This Week In History and Time Capsule featuring the life and career of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood.

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