Bravo for Swingtown!

In Television by Heidi Nyburg on Friday, October 24, 2008

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CBS may have ended its Swingtown Summer time romp without the promise of a new season but the dream of more Swingtown is still alive. If you didn’t get a chance to see this 70’s set drama that stars Grant Show, Molly Parker, Lana Parilla and Jack Davenport as  a pair of neighbors who happen to be swingers, now’s your chance.  Bravo has picked up the series and is currently airing all 13 episodes in a delicious retro-tastic marathon filled with more Tab than you can possibly consume in a lifetime.

Gratuitous photo of Tab:

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This show is worth a watch if not for the well written characters and salacious story lines than for the impeccably duplicated 70’s sets and groovy soundtrack. If you’re a fan of MadMen

then you will probably love Swingtown. In fact dare I say that the story lines in Swingtown actually move forward and are more compelling than some of the meandering to nowhere stuff that MadMen has offered up in its sophomore season.

For laughs, here’s a separated at birth of Katie Holmes on Eli Stone and Lana Parilla as Swingtown’s resident hottie Trina Decker. Looking at this makes me want to go feather my hair and drink some Tab.

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Well if Bravo takes a pass maybe HBO— now in the capable hands of Sue Naegle who was one of the original Swingtown promoters during her turn as co-head of the television department at United Talent Agency— will welcome Swingtown with open arms. Swingtown really is a great fit for HBO. The more flexible format would allow the storylines to move into even more adult territory. So in summary, watch the show, write to Bravo and HBO and let’s save Swingtown.

Photo Source (Tab): Derek In Sydney

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71 Comments »

Comment by Jordans

October 25, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

kind of off topic but I didn’t know Tab was owned by Coke.

Comment by Lisa S

October 27, 2008 @ 8:04 pm

The 70’s wasn’t that like just the best era? I was born in 73 but it seems like the music back then was pretty good and the clothes they wore back then, silly looking compared to today’s. The 70’s show takes me back to then.

Comment by Vin Suave

October 27, 2008 @ 8:32 pm

Yes, Tab is owned by Coke. It’s actually interesting because I’ve never even really heard of Tab until I was doing a project on Coke’s budget spending.

Comment by Tam

October 28, 2008 @ 3:24 am

Random Tab fact but it was introduced it the early 60’s in the US as people had started to watch their weight… this was Coca Cola’s response – you could keep a ‘Tab’ on your weight.

Comment by Roger Hamilton

October 28, 2008 @ 5:09 am

This is interesting. Thanks for sharing! Hope to see your new posts soon.

Comment by TCM

October 28, 2008 @ 1:00 pm

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm………….. *drool drool* Taaabbbbb…

Comment by Sophia Lane Lee

October 29, 2008 @ 12:55 am

Haha! I love this post! Very refreshing! ;)

Comment by Macy

October 30, 2008 @ 2:56 am

well Katie holmes is not the same as she used to before Tom Cruise gets into her life, but I still love her.

Comment by Amanda

October 30, 2008 @ 3:47 am

Tab..hmm i want buy it:)

Comment by Bobby

October 30, 2008 @ 6:02 am

Very interesting..If not for this post I wouldn’t know about Tab..These women looks hot like pin-up girls :)

Bobby

Comment by johnnyboy

October 31, 2008 @ 9:20 pm

I used to drink TAB back in the day… I am starting to miss those days.

Comment by Bill

November 1, 2008 @ 5:13 pm

I will have to give Swingtown a view. Mad Men is one of the best shows on television.

Comment by Penny Bright

November 5, 2008 @ 6:21 pm

I’ve heard Tab before, but I never tried it yet. I am still Coca Cola till now.

Comment by ZiJa

November 10, 2008 @ 1:28 pm

Oh great…another sugar drink to get addicted to! I a digging Katy Holmes’ picture on the right side though!

~ Z

Comment by morin

November 13, 2008 @ 9:47 pm

Tab? I prefer a nice tall glass of Ctrl.

Comment by Rachel

November 14, 2008 @ 4:21 am

I dont like Tab, definiately a Coke fan :-)

Comment by Lucy Andrez

November 14, 2008 @ 11:23 pm

If drinking Tab will make me look like Katie Holmes or Lana Parilla, I’ll drink it everyday :D

Comment by leutasch

November 15, 2008 @ 3:36 am

But it was made by coca cola company, whats the difference between the two, i never seen one of those here in Rieth,

Comment by john philips

November 16, 2008 @ 6:44 am

Doesn’t Tab cause cancer? I thought thats why it was pulled off the market when I was a kid. But its made a comeback in the past few years… Strange. Must have been an urban myth.

Comment by Zac

November 16, 2008 @ 12:46 pm

Wow- I wonder why you don’t see Tab around? I haven’t seen it at Wal-Mart, and they have every soda imaginable. Maybe this is popular in other countries?

Comment by Ted

November 16, 2008 @ 7:31 pm

Tab is back?? I hope it tastes less miserable :)
Brings back memories

Comment by AB

November 17, 2008 @ 9:04 pm

Heidi,

Where did you find the tab photo?

Comment by BCameron

November 18, 2008 @ 11:51 pm

Random Tab fact but it was introduced it the early 60’s in the US as people had started to watch their weight… this was Coca Cola’s response – you could keep a ‘Tab’ on your weight.

Comment by Em

November 19, 2008 @ 5:47 am

Love it, love it, love it! Swingtown is awsome and your right; if you’re a fan of Mad Men you will love this. :-)

Comment by Jorn

November 20, 2008 @ 4:50 am

Stick to Pepsi and you will be allright! :)

Comment by Mike

November 20, 2008 @ 7:32 am

Have not been there or done that.

The “TAB” has not yet found it’s way to Denmark ;o)

Comment by mohamed

November 24, 2008 @ 10:21 am

I dont like Tab, definiately a Coke fan

Comment by shrewd

November 24, 2008 @ 4:49 pm

I used to drink Tab occasionally when I lived in the Midwest, but now that I’m on the West coast I don’t remember even seeing Tab here (not that I’ve been looking), so thanks for the flashback to the past.

Comment by wongdezo

November 25, 2008 @ 4:34 am

i didn’t know tab, in my country nothing

Comment by Heidi Nyburg

November 26, 2008 @ 11:41 am

@ AB,
If you read the entire post, there is a photo source credit in the last line. It’s a great shot.
Heidi

Comment by CIP

November 27, 2008 @ 10:35 pm

I was born in 73 but it seems like the music back then was pretty good and the clothes they wore back then, silly looking compared to today’s. The 70’s show takes me back to then.

Comment by Gerard

November 28, 2008 @ 2:02 pm

I am goign to try and see this show as I had not heard of it If you like this I am sure you will like Life on Mars which is another retro 70s show with a 70s cop twist. I have really enjoyed it so far

Comment by Vanessa

November 30, 2008 @ 12:40 pm

Tab – gack! I tried to do drink it instead to look ’slim and beautiful’, but the awful taste in my mouth just wouldn’t leave…

Comment by Paris

December 2, 2008 @ 1:21 am

tab…it’s on my keyboard! but i have not seen this drink before…

Comment by Ted

December 2, 2008 @ 1:15 pm

Man, I thought Tab was gone in the 80s!
I hope they improved the taste :)

Comment by spinnere

December 2, 2008 @ 6:10 pm

guess i just have to check out swingtown, im a huge madmen fan.

Comment by Acai

December 4, 2008 @ 8:33 am

Tab, ugh. Coke for the win.

Comment by JLGraham

December 4, 2008 @ 5:12 pm

My wife really gets into the Swingtown shows, which kind of worries me. Overall the acting seems exceptional, but is this show about swinging or is it a soap opera about these peoples lives? I really never could get the necessity of the swinger aspect of it all.
JLG

Comment by faten

December 5, 2008 @ 5:48 am

What ever happened to Fresca? Weren’t they competitors of TAB?

Comment by Dima

December 5, 2008 @ 9:32 am

I never heard of Tab here in Russia, but we do have multiple coca-cola products!

Comment by Appdevelopers

December 5, 2008 @ 11:58 pm

Interesting Post. But “TAB”????????

Comment by Darren

December 6, 2008 @ 6:24 pm

I had no idea tab was owned by coke. Dilution of the market as usual – it’s the same with chocolate bars and washing powders and lots more over here (uk)

Comment by DR

December 7, 2008 @ 3:48 pm

Tab clear was only on the market for a short while in ireland but when it was it was a big novelty (“see through coke – lol”)

Comment by Rimowa

December 14, 2008 @ 5:52 am

As I was looking at the pictures of Katie and Lana, I realize that there’s also a resemblance between Britney Spears and Katie. Anyway, I like watching shows about the 70’s because these shows give me ideas on how life was back then.

Comment by Mokey

December 16, 2008 @ 10:10 am

I’m a product of the 70s…guess I got that in common with Tab…who woulda’ thought?! LOL I remember the adults drinking it with rum when I was a kid…

Comment by John Henn

December 17, 2008 @ 12:36 am

ya really,, Tab is the one of the great product of cococola.. and mademan is of the best company in the world… what u say guys??????

Comment by ED

December 17, 2008 @ 6:48 pm

Random Tab fact but it was introduced it the early 60’s in the US as people had started to watch their weight… this was Coca Cola’s response – you could keep a ‘Tab’ on your weight.

Comment by Mcool

December 21, 2008 @ 4:19 am

i love it Tab is the one of the great product of cococola. I love your post and it tastes really good.

Comment by Grangonzo

December 21, 2008 @ 8:32 pm

I used to drink tab a lot when i was a kid.

Now i would’t drink it even if they paidme, LOL

Comment by Milo

December 24, 2008 @ 8:11 am

I loooove Tab

can you still buy it?

or has it gone bust :P

Comment by Brian

December 27, 2008 @ 10:02 am

LOL I didnt even know they still made TAB.

Comment by Mackette

December 27, 2008 @ 10:45 am

My boyfriend would pick on me for watching that show but I LOVED it! Unfortunately my work schedule interfered with my show times so I missed the last few episodes!

Comment by Photon

December 28, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

Coca cola is good, but fanta is the best!

Comment by Johnny Moon

December 29, 2008 @ 10:46 am

I had no idea tab was owned by coke. Dilution of the market as usual – it’s the same with chocolate bars and washing powders and lots more over here (uk)…

Comment by PiarAli

January 2, 2009 @ 5:34 am

is it a drink ? i don’t know i haven’t drink TAB ever. i do like to drink coke

Comment by Jorn

January 8, 2009 @ 1:55 am

TAB has always been a product of coca cola for those of you who didn’t know. Actually TAB used to be one of my favorite drinks back in the early 90’s. Now it just taste like some synthetic mix, and i am not liking it!

Comment by Donna Malone

January 8, 2009 @ 12:51 pm

Madmen fan here, Swingtown looks interesting to watch I hope their showing it here. Oh and Katie doest look appealing in that pic at all.

Comment by ED

January 11, 2009 @ 4:48 am

will have to give Swingtown a view. Mad Men is one of the best shows on television.

Comment by Kevin

January 12, 2009 @ 4:56 am

Very interesting..If not for this post I wouldn’t know about Tab..These women looks hot like pin-up girls :)

Comment by GD

January 13, 2009 @ 11:53 am

Wow, Tab…haven’t seen that for while. Does anyone remember what it tasted like? Cause I totally forget. It was like a diet Coke or Pepsi, no?

What about Fresca? That was a big soda of the 80’s, too, but I think it’s still around.

Comment by Robert

January 29, 2009 @ 7:00 pm

Anyone remember Zima from the 90’s? Zomething different!

Comment by Michael

January 30, 2009 @ 12:20 am

I don’t know this show being from Australia but I do remember Tab as a very young boy.
Does Tab still exist in the US?

I also remember it being referenced in Back To The Future the movie.

Comment by Jewel

January 30, 2009 @ 3:44 pm

Mad Men is one of the best shows on television.been a product of coca cola for those of you who didn’t know. Actually TAB used to be one of my favorite drinks back in the early 90’s. Now it just taste like some synthetic mix, and i am not liking it!

Comment by Maria

February 1, 2009 @ 5:02 am

Just wondering if there is a link to any of these past shows it sounds really interesting if it is as good as you say it is I would love to write HBO and Bravo

Comment by derl

February 3, 2009 @ 5:19 pm

i was never a big fan of tab, i think it tasted like rc cola but i may be wrong, my mom like the stuff though

Comment by roger

September 20, 2009 @ 8:18 am

i really never liked tab either, it tastes like some cheap imitation of good ol` coke.

Comment by Sam

September 22, 2009 @ 5:48 pm

So in summary, watch the show, write to Bravo and HBO and let’s save Swingtown.

I think Swingtown is worth saving. I like it a lot. Although many criticize the Decker couple, I can’t help but see Trina and Tom as the coolest characters ever.

Comment by ldii

September 24, 2009 @ 8:44 am

Interesting post. Yet Tab canned drink is peculiar for me.

Comment by acidofolico

October 8, 2009 @ 12:30 pm

Very interesting..If not for this post I wouldn’t know about Tab..
These women looks hot like pin-up girls

Comment by Alex

October 9, 2009 @ 2:20 am

You have to give information about the drink tab produced in the era of 90’s. This reminded me of the old days, but I’ve forgotten what it was like drinking it … thanks for your sharing

Comment by Jeff

October 22, 2009 @ 9:18 pm

Thought it was Katie all along, but later figured out the difference. On the other hand, Tab has innovated from the Tab soft drink way back in 1963 yet they weren’t as popular as it was before. If its taste is part of the innovations they had, then maybe it would sell.

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