Colin From Accounts or Wishbone: Who's the goodest boy?

TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Katherine VanDook discuss the third and final season of the Australian sitcom Colin from Accounts, praising its chemistry and balance of comedy and drama. They also revisit the classic PBS series Wishbone, analyzing its unique format of pairing a dog’s adventures with adaptations of classic literature. The episode highlights the challenges of children's television and the enduring appeal of these shows for millennial audiences.

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Sponsor: Angie Home Services Sponsor: Waymo Autonomous Driving Intro: Colin from Accounts and Labor Day The Simpsons and Kids' TV Consumption Colin from Accounts: Premise and Cast The Dog Hit-and-Run Opening Scene Flawed Characters and Relationship Dynamics Emotional Depth and Character Growth Supporting Character: Lee and Toxic Masculinity Brett, Kiara, and Physical Comedy Real-Life Kids and Parenting in the Show Patrick Brammall's Career and Performance Real-Life Couples on Screen and Merch Sponsors: Angie and Squarespace Wishbone: Introduction and Format Wishbone: The Dog and Voice Actor The Challenge of Covering Kids' TV Wishbone: Production and PBS Context Wishbone: Adaptation and Pacing Wishbone: Character Portrayals and Tone Wishbone: Repertory Company and Chemistry Wishbone: Legacy and PBS Programming Soccer the Dog and Larry Brantley Wishbone: Handling Sensitive Themes Next Episode: Alias and Book Promo Outro: Contact and Patreon Sponsor: Waymo Sponsor: Happy GLP

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Colin From Accounts or Wishbone: Who's the goodest boy?

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