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  • Was Shields and Yarnell the WORST TV Show of 1977?

    From Ubiquitous@3:633/10 to All on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 21:22:55
    Join me as we take a trip back to 1977 and revisit the infamous TV show Shields and Yarnell. This variety show was meant to entertain, but it
    ended up being panned by critics and audiences alike. From its awkward
    mix of comedy and miming to its cringe-worthy moments, I'll be
    examining what made Shields and Yarnell so...... bad. Was it really the
    worst TV show of 1977, or has it been unfairly maligned over the years?
    Watch to find out as we dive into the history of this infamous show and explore what made it so memorable for all the wrong reasons. Whether
    you're a fan of retro TV or just curious about the worst of the worst,
    this video is for you. So sit back, relax, and get ready to cringe your
    way through the weird and wonderful world of Shields and Yarnell.

    https://youtu.be/nijmBa5faNc?si=lbpMtwFGGhMlXRy-

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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/10 to All on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 21:45:50
    Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
    Join me as we take a trip back to 1977 and revisit the infamous TV show Shields and Yarnell. This variety show was meant to entertain, but it
    ended up being panned by critics and audiences alike. From its awkward
    mix of comedy and miming to its cringe-worthy moments, I'll be
    examining what made Shields and Yarnell so...... bad. Was it really the worst TV show of 1977, or has it been unfairly maligned over the years? Watch to find out as we dive into the history of this infamous show and explore what made it so memorable for all the wrong reasons. Whether
    you're a fan of retro TV or just curious about the worst of the worst,
    this video is for you. So sit back, relax, and get ready to cringe your
    way through the weird and wonderful world of Shields and Yarnell.

    https://youtu.be/nijmBa5faNc?si=lbpMtwFGGhMlXRy-


    After her death, he snapped and moved to Sedona, Arizona and opened a store
    to scam people.

    They were great as $600 people in The Wild Wild West Revisited.

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  • From super70s@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 02:57:45
    On 2026-06-17 04:45:50 +0000, anim8rfsk said:

    Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
    Join me as we take a trip back to 1977 and revisit the infamous TV show
    Shields and Yarnell. This variety show was meant to entertain, but it
    ended up being panned by critics and audiences alike. From its awkward
    mix of comedy and miming to its cringe-worthy moments, I'll be
    examining what made Shields and Yarnell so...... bad. Was it really the
    worst TV show of 1977, or has it been unfairly maligned over the years?
    Watch to find out as we dive into the history of this infamous show and
    explore what made it so memorable for all the wrong reasons. Whether
    you're a fan of retro TV or just curious about the worst of the worst,
    this video is for you. So sit back, relax, and get ready to cringe your
    way through the weird and wonderful world of Shields and Yarnell.

    https://youtu.be/nijmBa5faNc?si=lbpMtwFGGhMlXRy-


    After her death, he snapped and moved to Sedona, Arizona and opened a store to scam people.

    They were great as $600 people in The Wild Wild West Revisited.

    According to Tim Brooks it was a big hit as a temporary summer
    replacement in 1977, then was doomed when it was brought back in
    January against the top-rated Laverne & Shirley.


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  • From The True Melissa@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 06:25:25
    Verily, in article <110sstg$1hibt$2@dont-email.me>, did
    weberm@polaris.net deliver unto us this message:
    So sit back, relax, and get ready to cringe your
    way through the weird and wonderful world of Shields and Yarnell.

    https://youtu.be/nijmBa5faNc?si=lbpMtwFGGhMlXRy-


    I found myself enjoying the skits. Shields and Yarnell were very
    talented, and hilarious in measured doses. A whole hour was just too
    much of it.

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