📝 Episode Summary (Apple/Spotify-style):
In this jam-packed Friday edition of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay and Ronnie gear up for a smoky weekend—literally. With Canadian wildfire smoke rolling in and the Fargo Marathon underway, it’s a wild mix of air quality alerts, marathon banter, and unpredictable weather.
But that’s just the beginning.
Jay dives deep into the good old days of television, honoring the late Loretta Swit (“Hot Lips Houlihan”) of MASH fame, triggering a hilarious and nostalgic tribute to the greatest classic TV shows ever. From Columbo to Miami Vice, from Rockford Files to CHiPs, listeners weigh in on their all-time favorites. Meanwhile, Jay's inbox blows up with street racing videos, panhandler accordion performances, and Minnesotans sounding off on a controversial new boating law coming this July.
It’s chaos. It’s comedy. It’s community.
🔥 Buckle up and get ready for:
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Boater license fury (01:58:00)
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The ultimate top 5 classic TV throwdown (01:06:30)
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Fargo traffic madness (01:20:15)
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A crash that’s got everyone talking (01:55:40)
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“Accordion Guy” goes on tour? (01:44:50)
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Jay’s favorite underrated ‘70s movie (02:03:00)
🕓 Timestamps of Standout Moments:
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00:03:45 – Jay kicks off with “Hot Tub Vinny” and customer service shout-outs
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00:14:10 – Red Wing boot nostalgia and winter footwear talk
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00:45:30 – Wildfire smoke forecast and marathon health concerns
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01:06:30 – Loretta Swit passes; sparks a TV throwback frenzy
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01:20:15 – Fargo street racing crash debate + live listener reactions
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01:44:50 – Accordion guy becomes an unexpected local legend
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01:58:00 – Jay unleashes on Minnesota’s new boating license law
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02:03:00 – Deep cuts: forgotten ‘70s gems like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
🎧 Whether you're here for the laughs, the rants, or just a hit of hometown talk, this is Jay Thomas in full Friday form.