Posted on 12/11/2022 12:19:42 PM PST by FLNittany
In 1994, a brand-new basic cable channel called fX brought the world a revolutionary take on the American morning show. Breakfast Time was live, loose, and phenomenal. Join me in this video as I gush over this critically underappreciated gem, which featured Tom Bergeron, Laurie Hibberd (now Gelman), and a puppet named Bob.
My special thanks to Rob St. Clair for digitizing and uploading his outstanding archive of Breakfast Time episodes. Rob, if you're out there, thanks for giving me the chance to experience this show. This video wouldn't have been possible without you.
0:00 Intro
2:09 Background
4:14 fX: TV Made Fresh Daily
10:23 Breakfast Time Development
13:32 What Made Breakfast Time Great
36:36 Ratings and Critical Reception
40:09 Teaser
I remember this show fondly. Everyone had fun and no one was unlikable. It was all live all the time w/ no stationary cameras. Very unique. Bob the Puppet and Jim the Announcer had wicked senses of humor.
I like how Bergeron replies to the video (with praise and thanks), and then goes on to do a zoom call w/ Laurie in the 2nd installment of this 2 part series.
They tried it on FOX network as FOX After Breakfast. I don’t think it lasted one year. I have one of the promo coffee mugs they made.
Imitation J. Fred Muggs operation.
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