Oddity ArchiveSeason 12012 · 26 episodesEpisodes1The Max Headroom Incident of 1987On the night of Sunday, November 22nd, 1987, a mysterious figure in a Max Headroom mask hijacked two Chicago TV stations. Spoiler alert: The perpetrators were never found.2Emergency Broadcast SaluteAn informal (not to mention, loose) history of Civil Defense Broadcasting in the U.S.3TV Sign-offsRemember when TV stations used to go off the air late at night? Anyone?4Local TV SpecialInterested in seeing a clown so laid-back, he forgets he's on camera? Now about a Hawaiian teen idol with a pen fetish? Maybe an American Bandstand ripoff with an evil spirit hosting? If you answered yes to any of these questions, watch this episode--then seek immediate professional help.5American EXXXtacy (and other C-band nastiness)The Archive's most infamous episode--for some reason.6Conservative Folk MusicMeet the artists that made the likes of Joan Baez and Pete Seeger fear for their careers.7Format WarsVHS or Beta? Laserdisc or CED? What the hell is a CED anyway? These burning questions (amongst others) answered in this episode!81-900-ARCHIVEJoin Ben as he launches his own 1-900 number. What could possibly go wrong?9Halloween Special 2012 (Strange VHS Endings)We still get a lot of flack for this episode (did you really think there were 37 minutes of odd VHS endings out there?). Nonetheless, it's still a favorite.10Captain Midnight / VrillonAn Archive double header: The two most famous occurrences of Broadcast Signal Hijacking (well, save for the Max Headroom Incident) are discussed here.11Pay TV (but not Cable or Satellite)The Oddity Archive will now be switching to scrambled mode. Please turn on your (preferably, circa 1984) decoder box now.12Top (Thanksgiving) Turkeys of the (19)90'sBecause we always like to go the extra mile (at least, when it's convenient), the Archive tackles TWO lists of the worst of the (19)90's: The top 4 Trendy Turkeys and the top 4 Technological Turkeys of the (again, 19)90's.13Local TV vol. 2 (Kiddie Show Hosts)The 13th episode is a very unlucky one for Ben as he discusses some (all too often, rather off) U.S. Kiddie Show hosts from the early 1950's through the late 1990's.14Christmas Special (A Fair Use Christmas)All Ben wanted for Christmas was a silent night...15Teletext Heaven (or Hell)Ceefax and Keyfax, Nite-Owl and Cable Chuckles, oh my...16IntermissionIt's movie day at the Archive! Unfortunately, due to copyright issues, you're not invited. But, at least you can join us for an intermission reel (conveniently containing all Public Domain footage!).17Prehistoric TelevisionGiven how much we discuss TV on the Archive, a history lesson seemed in order.18gniksaM sdrawkcaB (Backwards Masking)?segassem lanimilbus tahW ?huH Everyone knows there are no subliminal messages in music...(!slatrom nwod wob ,woN)19Valentine's Day Special (Dating Services)Join Ben as he discusses some of the Dating Services of the 1980's to present. And, if you're good, maybe Ben will let you join him in his own quest for a date.20Local TV vol. 3 (Public Access)Temporarily exiled from the big leagues of Internet TV, Ben (again, temporarily) sets up camp at his local Public Access outlet.21Protect & SurviveIt's the feel-good episode of the year as Ben discusses the (in)famous British Nuclear War preparedness campaign.22Duck & CoverBecause you can (apparently) never have enough nukes...23Scary Logos (and other Nostalgic Video Terrors)What is it about end logos and FBI Warnings that scared so many children of the VHS era?24Hell's Bells (The Dangers of Rock and Roll)Can pure rock sound really hard-boil an egg? Of course not. It does make for some wicked "deviled" eggs though.25Employee Training VideosThings have gotten so dire at The Archive that Ben's been forced to take a "real" job. Join him as he takes a look at his potential employers' training videos.26VHS Vault vol. 1 (Amvest Video)Ever wanted to know the absolute root of the Oddity Archive? Well, it involves a creepy guy in a Hamster costume...Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15
