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Jeff can't thank you all enough for your prayers and wishes for him and his family with the passing of his mother. He would like to thank you with his sincerest apprecitation and gratitude.(2024) National Teacher apprciation day.  Entertainment from 1985.  Lusitania sank from German sub, Largest Pearl found, Largest Swordfish caught,New Orleans founded.  Todays birthdays - Johannes Brahms, Pytor Tchaikovsky, Gary Cooper, Darren McGavin, Robert Hegyes, Eagle Eye Cherry, Breckin Meyer.  Eddie Rabbitt died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/Teacher teacher - 38 SpecialWe are the world - USA for AfricaSomebody should leave - Reba McEntireBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/The cradle song - Brahms1812 overture - TchaikovskyWelcome back Kotter TV themeSave tonight - Eagle Eye CherryI love a rainy night - Eddie Rabbitt

We review Airport 77 (1977) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Airport 1977 is directed by Jerry Jameson and stars Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, Brenda Vaccaro, Joseph Cotten, Olivia de Havilland, Darren McGavin, Christopher Lee, George Kennedy, James Stewart patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Audio version: https://the-collectors-cut.pinecast.co/

We discuss Kolchak The Night Stalker. One of the most influential television shows from the 1970s. Unearth the mysteries and delve into the macabre world of "Kolchak: The Night Stalker"! On today's podcast we have your ultimate guide to the cult classic 1970s TV series starring the inimitable Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, the intrepid reporter with a nose for the strange and a knack for stumbling upon the supernatural. Join us as we revisit iconic episodes, dissecting the chilling creatures that plagued the shadowy corners of Kolchak's world. From the bloodthirsty vampire of Las Vegas to the eerie lizard man lurking in the sewers, we'll explore the show's unique blend of horror, humor, and gritty realism. We'll delve into the behind-the-scenes stories, interview experts and fans, and analyze the show's lasting impact on television and pop culture. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" will illuminate the dark corners of this groundbreaking series and leave you craving more. So, grab your garlic and your crucifix, and tune in to "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" - where the truth is always out there, lurking in the shadows.

Brent, Nate, and Kate shoot their eyes IN to the 1983 Christmas comedy A Christmas Story starring: Peter Billingsley, Jean Shepherd, Ian Petrella, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward, Yano Anaya, Tedde Moore, Jeff Gillen, Patty Johnson, Drew Hocevar, and Leslie Carlson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, A Christmas Story (1983) by Director, Bob Clark. Starring, Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin. For more Off The Shelf Reviews: Merch: https://off-the-shelf-reviews.creator-spring.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWxkAz-n2-5Nae-IDpxBZQ/join Podcasts: https://offtheshelfreviews.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheShelfReviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/offtheshelfreviews Discord: https://discord.gg/Dyw8ctf

Probably the best nostalgic Christmas movie ever! It took being an adult for us to recognize the magic as seen through the eyes of young Ralphie. The film showcases vignettes now classic in our minds: sticking your tongue to the frozen flagpole, fantasizing about just how to get your favorite Christmas present, and of course, getting your mouth washed out with soap!Don't forget to drink your Ovaltine!Today we did Tim Tam Slams.Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5Send us a text

Send us a textKatie and Bridget shoot their eyes out as they re-watch the holiday classic: A Christmas Story! It's a movie so iconic and overplayed around Christmas that we guarantee you've probably fallen asleep at least ONCE while watching it! Come along as we meet Ralphie, a kid obsessed with getting the one thing he wants for Christmas: An official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and a "thing" that tells time. Over the days leading up to Christmas we follow Ralphie through all typical kid things, such as: surviving and then (eventually) beating up bullies, NOT being an upstander for his friends, getting scammed by capitalistic corporations, and learning how Mom's deal with stupid decisions by their husbands (Pst - Just break the lamp!). After psychological warfare, coercion through badly written essays, and even attempting to enlist Santa on his mission, Ralphie eventually gets his gift and to absolutely no one's surprise - he shoots his eye out. This timeless classic continues to make us laugh even to this day! Released in 1983, it stars Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz, RD Robb, and Zack Ward.

Happy Hell Night (1991) synopsis: “A fraternity-hazing prank goes terribly wrong and a psychotic killer is set loose. Now a relentless evil has been unleashed, and the coeds of Winfield College will face the bloody horror of HAPPY HELL NIGHT.”Starring: Nick Gregory, Frank John Hughes, Laura Carney, and Darren McGavinDirector: Brian OwensThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Happy Hell Night! Starring a young Sam Rockwell in his second role after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…well, “starring” might be overstating it a bit. Sam Rockwell has about 30 seconds of screen time and Darren McGavin has maybe twice that lol! Don't worry, though. You're not watching Happy Hell Night for Sam Rockwell and Darren McGavin. You're watching it for the nudity, sex, and violence! And the for the main antagonist, Malius. He's the real star of the movie with his jet black eyes and creepy voice! Malius is truly an A-list villain in an otherwise cheesy B-movie slasher.Leave a comment on our socials and let us know what you think of Happy Hell Night!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Cody, Robert, and Nat team up again as good cop, bad cop, and good cop to find out if you can keep a good cop down in 1988's DEAD HEAT. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - DEAD HEAT Discussion 59:45- Next Movie and Outro

"A Christmas Story" is a beloved American Christmas comedy film released in 1983, directed by Bob Clark and based on the short stories and semi-fictional anecdotes of author and radio personality Jean Shepherd, primarily from his book "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash." Filmed in both the US and in Toronto Canada. This is the story of the Canadian connection to this classic film. Here are some key aspects of the movie: ### Plot: The story is set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana. It follows the young Ralphie Parker, played by Peter Billingsley, over the course of several weeks leading up to Christmas. Ralphie's main wish is to receive a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, despite warnings from adults that he'll "shoot his eye out." ### Key Elements: - **The Red Ryder BB Gun:** This is central to the plot, with Ralphie's repeated attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and even Santa Claus that he should get this gift. - **Memorable Scenes:** - **The Leg Lamp:** Ralphie's father wins a "major award" - a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in fishnet stockings, which becomes a significant and humorous point of contention in the household. - **The Tongue Stuck to the Flagpole:** A dare gone wrong where one of Ralphie's friends gets his tongue stuck to a frozen flagpole. - **Ralphie's Fantasy Sequences:** These scenes show his imagination running wild with scenarios where he uses the BB gun to save the day or exact revenge. - **Cultural Impact:** - The film has gained a cult following and is now a staple in American holiday viewing. It's often played on a 24-hour loop starting Christmas Eve on some TV channels. - Iconic phrases from the movie like "You'll shoot your eye out!" have entered popular culture. - **Characters:** - Ralphie Parker - The protagonist, portrayed as both dreamy and scheming in his quest for the BB gun. - The Old Man (Ralphie's father) - Played by Darren McGavin, he's depicted as both gruff and endearing, especially in his pride over the leg lamp. - Mother Parker - Played by Melinda Dillon, she is the more reasonable and protective figure in the family. - **Themes:** - The innocence of childhood, the magic of Christmas, the dynamics of family life, and the humorous side of holiday mishaps. - **Legacy:** - "A Christmas Story" has inspired sequels, merchandise, and even a Broadway musical. This movie captures the nostalgia of the holiday season through the lens of humor and heart, making it a perennial favorite for many during Christmas time.

Just before he was the dad in “A Christmas Story,” Darren McGavin took a trip to Hawaii to play pulp novelist Buck Gibson, a daredevil friend of Robin Masters. Do his misadventures teach us important lessons about how we appreciate our lives? What’s in a Bazooka? And we have several head-canon explanations for an anecdote about Magnum’s dad. Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr.

Just before he was the dad in “A Christmas Story,” Darren McGavin took a trip to Hawaii to play pulp novelist Buck Gibson, a daredevil friend of Robin Masters. Do his misadventures teach us important lessons about how we appreciate our lives? What’s in a Bazooka? And we have several head-canon explanations for an anecdote about Magnum’s dad. Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr.

Welcome back to another episode of the Video Store Podcast! As baseball season is winding down, we've selected four more baseball films to help you get through the post-season, especially if your team isn't looking quite as good as they were at the start. Batting first is 1988's Bull Durham, written and directed by Ron Shelton. This film is a wonderful snapshot of minor league ball in the late 80s and reminds the audience that it's not just about the game. It's about figuring out who you are and what you want out of life, regardless of your occupation. Starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins, it's a drama that will keep you swinging for the fences. Next up is 1989's Major League. A wealthy divorcee obtains the Cleveland Indians in the divorce but wants to relocate the team to a warmer climate. However, the escape clause only triggers if attendance drops below a certain threshold. Stacking the team with nobodies and has-beens, she hopes to move to Miami by the end of the season. When the team learns why they've been dealt the hand they've dealt, they rally to show her what they're really made of. It's a cheeky comedy that will make you stand up and cheer. Batting third in our line up is The Natural from 1984, starring Robert Redford, Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, Darren McGavin, and Robert Farnsworth. Adapted from a book of the same name by Bernard Malamud, The Natural is a 4-time Academy Award-nominated film about finding your purpose, even in less-than-ideal circumstances, and knowing that you could be “the greatest that ever was.”On clean-up duty is 1989's Field of Dreams. If you podcast it, they will come, and they hopefully will check out this film. Field of Dreams is about creating space, both literally and figuratively, for the unimaginable. It's about making peace with your past, and moving towards a better future. It's a truly beautiful film, nominated for three Academy Awards, and boasts an incredible cast of performers, including Kevin Costnery, Amy Madigan, Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones, Burt Lancaster, Gaby Hoffmann, and Tim Busfield, among others. Grab a hot dog and watch the game with us here at the Video Store Podcast. Subscribe to the Video Store Podcast* The Video Store Podcast* Apple Podcast* RSS This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Ciara Doherty talks to Jim O'Callaghan, Fergus Finlay, Terri Harrison, Darren McGavin, Elaine Burke and Jack Horgan-Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Teacher apprciation day.  Entertainment from 1985.  Lusitania sank from German sub, Largest Pearl found, Largest Swordfish caught,New Orleans founded.  Todays birthdays - Johannes Brahms, Pytor Tchaikovsky, Gary Cooper, Darren McGavin, Robert Hegyes, Eagle Eye Cherry, Breckin Meyer.  Eddie Rabbitt died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/Teacher teacher - 38 SpecialWe are the world - USA for AfricaSomebody should leave - Reba McEntireBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/The cradle song - Brahms1812 overture - TchaikovskyWelcome back Kotter TV themeSave tonight - Eagle Eye CherryI love a rainy night - Eddie RabbittExit - Its not love - Dokken    http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on Facebook 

The FMB return to vampire territory and the  dirty 1970's for this iconic television film that doubled as the debut for Darren McGavin's iconic intrepid paranormal sleuth, Karl Kolchak.  next eo: Vanishing Point (the remake)

For our first episode in our First Loves series, we're exploring the first show that made Jim fall in love with TV: The Six Million Dollar Man! Starring Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Darren McGavin, Allen Oppenheimer, and Martin Balsam! Based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegenxfiles/support

It's time to take a trip down to memory lane and dream the ideal Christmas's gift as the hosts are wrapping up their fourth season for Three & 1/2 Gentlemen, with the holiday comedy classic, A Christmas Story , starring Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon directed by Bob Clark. The film celebrated its 40th anniversary and has become the most family watchlist tradition during the holiday season. The hosts pair the film with the Ovaltine Martini cocktail.  So we triple dog dared you to join the hosts as they continue to celebrate the holiday season and as they get ready for their upcoming season. Come listen and follow us on Instagram @the.gentlemenpodcast and our website thegentlemenpodcast.com

Television marathons helped A Christmas Story become a huge favourite this time of year, but Bob Clark's holiday comedy didn't need to be stuffed down people's throats. It earns the rep of being one of the greatest Christmas movies by being funny and sweet. Jean Shepherd's joyful memories of his own life as a kid growing up about 80 years ago in Indiana offset some of the bad memories, whether it be a furnace or a Farkus. The story is episodic by design, but the running storyline is of course Peter Billingsley's obsession with someone making sure to put a Red Ryder BB gun under the tree. He's ideally cast and pretty good as Ralphie, but Melinda Dillon is terrific as his mother and Darren McGavin is having a ball playing The Old Man. Ryan's solo show triple dog dares you not to shoot your eye out as this 555th episode of Have You Ever Seen breaks down the enduring classic that is A Christmas Story. You can still get some Sparkplug Coffee to put under the tree or in somebody's stocking. Our "HYES" promo code placed in the right box will snag you a 20% discount. Go to "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". We appreciate comments, ratings and reviews on our YouTube page (@hyesellis) or through your podcast app. Share our podcast, like it and of course subscribe. You can also email us (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com) or rip off a tweet-x (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis).

Episode 276: “A Christmas Story” (1983): Movie Review Chris and Derek continue their look at films celebrating major milestone anniversaries this year. With the holidays around the corner, it was back over to Chris this week to suggest a Christmas-themed movie, so he decided to go back 40 years and watch “A Christmas Story” starring Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon. The guys discuss... Read More

GGACP celebrates November's American Music Month by presenting this ENCORE of a 2017 conversation with singer, songwriter, record producer and man of a thousand talents Rupert Holmes. In this episode, Rupert joins Gilbert and Frank to discuss the lost art of “story songs,” the visual splendor of Hammer films, the mimicry gifts of Peter Bogdanovich and the unsung musicianship of the Wrecking Crew. Also, Rupert breaks bread with Groucho (and Frank Capra!), pens tunes for Barbra Streisand, joins forces with Jerry Lewis and reveals the origin of “The Pina Colada Song.” PLUS: “The Indestructible Man”! The magic of Orson Welles! Gene Pitney makes a note! Darren McGavin takes a steam! And Rupert hangs with the Jackson 5!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TVC 627.5: Entertainment legend Ruta Lee shares a few memories from her life and career, including the epic story of how she helped her grandmother emigrate from Lithuania in 1963, and how Darren McGavin put down a deposit in Ruta's name for a home in Palm Springs, early in Ruta's career. Ruta's memoir, Consider Your Ass Kissed, not only is the story of how a young girl—the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants—became one of the most legendary entertainers in Hollywood history through hard work and determination, but includes a treasure trove of authentic memories about the Golden Age of Entertainment, including her work opposite such leading men as Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Charles Bronson, James Garner, Fred Astaire, Robin Williams, Howard Keel, Bob Crane, and Frank Sinatra. Consider Your Ass Kissed is available right now at Amazon.com. Autographed editions are available exclusively at LarryEdmunds.com. For more about The Thalians, see Thalians.org Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're taking a closer look at the maniacal whimsy of Adam Sandler's breakthrough film Billy Madison. It launched a billion dollar career, but is it nonsensical gibberish, clever satire, or an excuse to watch kids get hit by dodgeballs? Yes.   Billy Madison Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Q40rXJuMU&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers Billy Madison is a 1995 American comedy film directed by Tamra Davis. It stars Adam Sandler in the title role, Bradley Whitford, Bridgette Wilson, Norm Macdonald, Darren McGavin, Mark Beltzman, and Larry Hankin. The film was written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy and produced by Robert Simonds, and was Macdonald's feature film debut. It made over $26.4 million worldwide and debuted at number one at the box office. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics at the time of its release, the film is now considered one of Sandler's best and has garnered a cult following over the years. I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha & Indy Randhawa

For the 25th entry in our Criterion series, we discuss one of Ashley's favorite movies! Listen as we talk about David Lean's Summertime (1955), starring Katharine Hepburn.

We're talking about The Nightstalker on this Fan2Fan Podcast 5 Minute Frights! Michele Brittany (HP Lovecast Podcast) joins Bernie and Pete to briefly discuss this 1972 made-for-tv horror movie. They review Darren McGavin's performance as investigative reporter Carl Kolchak, how the movie handles vampire lore, the film's legacy, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit fanpodcast.com

Jim discusses a 1980 sci-fi based on a classic UFO legend - "Hangar 18," starring Gary Collins, Darren McGavin, James Hampton, Robert Vaughn, Joseph Campanella, Pamela Bellwood and Phillip Abbott. A satellite launched by the Space Shuttle, crashes into a UFO, forcing it to land on the desert. Two astronauts are blamed for the accident and attempt to find out what the government is hiding. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

Jim discusses a 1980 sci-fi based on a classic UFO legend – “Hangar 18,” starring Gary Collins, Darren McGavin, James Hampton, Robert Vaughn, Joseph Campanella, Pamela Bellwood and Phillip Abbott. A satellite launched by the Space Shuttle, crashes into a UFO, forcing it to land on the desert. Two astronauts are blamed for the accident … Hangar 18 | Episode 367 Read More » The post Hangar 18 | Episode 367 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Tom Dudzick is one of the few playwrights who makes a living at it. His first play, a Christmas tale called Greetings!, opened at New York's John Houseman Theatre and starred Darren McGavin and Greg Edelman. It is now a holiday favorite across the country and has had well over one hundred productions. His next play, Over the Tavern, the first in a semi- autobiographical trilogy, has over three hundred productions under its belt, with many box office records broken throughout the U.S. Tavern has recently spawned a holiday musical as well, entitled Christmas Over the Tavern. The Irish adaptation, Over the Pub, also broke the box office record at Cork Arts Theatre in Ireland. Tom has written eight plays to date, most published by Playscripts, Inc. He was recently honored with a memorial plaque embedded in front of his boyhood home in Buffalo. And an even greater honor – he was once a question on Jeopardy! 

Reviews reviews reviews, hey ho, let's GO! That said I'm still not a Ramones fan, though I like about 2 songs, whatever. Love them or hate em, let's kick off another round of 70's movie reviews. Today's offering starts off with a 1970 made for TV movie which later did get a theatrical release titled (The Tribe). Here the dad from a Christmas story, hates that the marines are now taking draftee's. He also hates hippies, especially one played by Jan Michael Vincent. Set a course for zaniness here on the military base. So great to see Darren McGavin play a drill Sargent. Seems unlikely but I heart it very much. Lets move on to (Walkin g stick 1970). Here we have Samantha Eggar as Deborah a cool person who is used for crime by this asshat. I believe it's called a love con. Lots of 70's London in this and she figures out asshat in the end, oops spoiler. I can't really figure out how the whole spoiler thing fits into our lil pod, I do know that I'd like to assume you've seen it and wanna hear our take, but also we could be turning you on to some great films so I'll keep spoilers to a minimum. Let's advance now to level 3 with (11 Harrowhouse 1974) and can Candice Bergen, Charles Gordon, and James Mason, make this jewel heist film NOT dull as dishwater. See Ma, no spoilers, HA. Ok next up is (Green Eye's 1977) No spoilers but we love us some Paul Winfield, and this made for TV movie about a very sweet man with a cool mom, trying to do right and cope with what happened in nam, that I've been searching for forever and is now on you tube, is flipping amazing!!!! Also it deals with a very under talked subject in film, and that's our war orphans. Along comes another made for t.v. movie that is finally available on you tube, and that's (Perfect Gentlemen 1978). So much amazing stuff going into this one, Lauren flipping Bacall, Ruth Flippin Gordon, Sandy flipping Dennis, with a script by Nora flipping Ephron. It's quite a feat that this doesn't seem to exceed the sum of it's parts. Oops spoiler. It is good though, and you can always listen, if you want to know more. Finally today we have (Starting Over 1979) this is also a film that has a lot of awesome goin into it. Screenplay by Mary Tyler Moore and the Simpson's creator James Brooks, Murphy flipping brown, Jill Clayburgh, Charles Durning, Francis Sternhagen, the expert directing of Alan Pakula, and even Burt flipping Reynolds. Lets hear it folks. I think this one delivers, but I may sadly be alone in that assessment, but I'm writing this SO , it's the best and is loved by all. He he, I'm having a bit of fun today, thank you dear listers for your time, please tell your friends and or write us a review. Love us or hate us we'll take the feedback form, today only. Seriously though , thanks.

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinematic bombs of all time. This week, the guys are so excited to have Amy and Freddy Morris from the longest running horror podcast of all time - Night of the Living Podcast. If you have some of the foremost experts on horror on your show, you have to jump into the zombie realm and that's actually what we did! This week, the gang tackles the 1988 buddy cop action zombie comedy film - Dead Heat. As one of the more insane buddy cop films, Dead Heat failed to make an impact upon release with both audiences and critics. The movie fell short of expectations forcing the studio to cancel the planned sequel. Does Dead Heat deserve a second look? Are pee and poop jokes funny when you're in your 40's? Is Vincent Price the greatest horror actor of all time? Listen to this week's episode and find out!Timestamps: Intro - (2:09), 5 Burning Questions - (3:30), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:02), People Involved - (19:50), Production and Development - (42:04), Why did it Bomb? - (43:37), Commerical Break - (50:06), Dead Heat Discussion - (52:06), Is it a Bomb? - (86:52), Robo Reviewer100 - (90:35), and Outro - (101:46)Dead Heat is directed by Mark Goldblatt and stars Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Darren McGavin, Lindsay Frost, and Vincent Price.Freddy and Amy host one of the longest running horror podcasts on the internet - Night of the Living Podcast, please go check it out! They just celebrated 17 years in podcasting!If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.Cast: Brad, Troy, Amy, Freddy

National cosmopolitan day. Pop culture from 1952. Lusitania sank, WW2 in Europe officially over, Largest pearl, largest swordfish. Todays birthdays 0 Johannes Brahms, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Gary Cooper, Darren McGavin, Robert Hegyes, Eagle Eye Cherry, Breckin Meyer. Eddie Rabbitt died.

Mark Dawidziak's journalism career spans 45-years. A journalism graduate of George Washington University, Dawidziak worked as a theater, film and television critic for such newspapers as the Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland's The Plain Dealer. In 1983, after stints as the arts and entertainment editor at the Bristol Herald-Courier in Bristol, Virginia, and the Kingsport Times-Times in Kingsport, Tennessee, he moved to the Akron Beacon Journal in Akron, Ohio, as that newspaper's TV critic (later becoming its film critic and critic-at-large). He joined the The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1999, beginning a 21-year run as that newspaper's television critic. A member of the Television Critics Association's board of directors for five years, he won five Cleveland Press Club awards for entertainment writing, as well as a Society of Professional Journalists award for coverage of minority issues. In 2015, he was inducted into the Press Club of Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame.Dawidziak has written two non-fiction books about beloved TV characters: The Columbo Phile: A Casebook (The Mysterious Press, 1989; reprinted by Commonwealth Books in 2019), a history of Peter Falk's Lt. Columbo, and The Night Stalker Companion: A 25th Anniversary Tribute (Pomegranate Press, 1997), a history of the Carl Kolchak character played by Darren McGavin in two TV movies and the 1974-75 ABC series. His 2003 book, Horton Foote's The Shape of the River: The Lost Teleplay About Mark Twain (Applause Books), details the 1960 Playhouse 90 production on CBS. Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone, his lighthearted tribute to Rod Serling's classic anthology series, was published by St. Martin's Press in 2017. He is a member of the board of directors for the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation.As an actor and director, he has played Mark Twain and Charles Dickens in productions staged by the Largely Literary Theater Company,Website markdawidziak.comBooks Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Twilight Zone A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe The Night Stalker CompanionCome join the California Haunts radio Patreon group. Subscribers get exclusive access to prerecorded shows before they air on the main Youtube Channel, they get to participate in after show talks with guests and special events with Medium Nancy Matz. Visit patreon.com/CaliforniaHauntsRadio

Considered the Grandfather of the X Files, join us as we explore the insanely popular 1972 TV movie, The Night Stalker, starring Darren McGavin! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegenxfiles/support

Odd as it may seem today, there was a time when sequels were considered inferior rip-offs by studios and critics alike. A desperate ploy at milking the success of likely superior original film. Rarely was a sequel directed by the film's original director (of course there are many notable exceptions such as Evil Dead 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and Dawn of the Dead) with the filmmakers having concern that there wasn't artistic value in returning to the well or that the studio execs would see them as one and done type creatives. And yet, that didn't stop many of the genres most successful franchises from soldiering on. Jason, Freddy, Chucky, Pinhead… to name a few. All continued on with involvement from their creators at some level. One of the most resilient has been the Halloween franchise. The first sequel was written and produced by the creators of the original, John Carpenter and Debra Hill and directed by relative newcomer Rick Rosenthal. The film also saw the return of stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence and continued directly where the first film left off as Michael Myers' continued his night of terror. The film was a success and Carpenter and Hill were asked to come up with a third. So, having seemingly killed off both Myers and Loomis in the previous film, they decided to try something different and create a completely new story with new characters set on Halloween. The idea being that if this model worked, you'd have a formula for an anthology Halloween horror film you could release every couple of years.  It didn't. The fans were puzzled and pissed at the absence of beloved villain Michael Myers and the movie soon became persona non grata with fans. That would change over the years as the film, titled Halloween 3: Season of the Witch and well directed by Carpenter pal Tommy Lee Wallace and staring genre greats Tom Atkins and Dan O'Herlihy, would go on to become a fan favorite. Long live Silver Shamrock. A few years later, undeterred executive producer of the series Moustapha Akkad felt that it was time to bring Michael back. Carpenter and Hill had moved on and stepped away from the series. Who was going to bring back the Shape for another terror filled night of treat or treating? Enter Dwight Little. Having directed 3 action-adventure films prior to signing on to do Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Little didn't necessarily seem like the obvious choice. However, one thing anyone could see by looking at his first three films was a strong eye for big set pieces and a deft way with suspense. Halloween 4 also sees the return of Donald Pleasence as Doctor Loomis and Little and writer Allan B. McElroy give this genre legend more to do here than in previous films. It's a smart move and Pleasence gives a knockout performance. Halloween 4 has a strong cast all around with Danielle Harris beginning her career as a Scream Queen playing the 7-year-old Jamie Lloyd, Ellie Cornell in a relatable and strong protector roll (an underrated contribution in many ways) as Rachel Carruthers, Jamie's step-sister and great supporting cast including Beau Starr as Sheriff Ben Meeker and veteran character actor Michael Pataki as Doctor Hoffman. Dwight Little found just the right balance of the controlled and deliberate tone of Carpenter's original film and his own sensibilities as a filmmaker. Cutting down on the gore of Halloween 2 (which was really there as response to the popularity of the “Friday the 13th” films and doesn't quite fit the Halloween series) and playing up the tension, “Halloween 4” also captures the spirit of Halloween itself. The opening montage of fall imagery rooting the film firmly in the season in a way few of the many oncoming sequels would recapture. “Halloween 4” is not only the best of the Halloween sequels, it's a testament to Dwight Little's skill as a filmmaker that the film has become a traditional selection in many genre fans seasonal film playlist. Dwight has gone on to direct plenty more films and television series in the genre including the vastly underrated 1989 version of “Phantom of the Opera” starring Robert Englund (no points for guessing which role he plays), the extremely fun and well directed “Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid”, “the X-Files” and the brilliant “Millennium” (for which he did one of its best episodes, a Christmas episode featuring Darren McGavin as the father of Frank Black, series lead Lance Henriksen) and “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series”. All of this on top of an extremely successful career as an action film director, of which he's made many greats! Dwight and Kevin talk on the high jinks of shooting a crazy movie like his early action adventure film “Bloodstone, why he approached Halloween 4 as though it were a detective movie, working with the late legend Donald Pleasence, getting around Andrew Lloyd Webber while making his version of “Phantom” and his new horror film “Natty Knocks” which has him reuniting with both Danielle Harris and Robert Englund. In 1988 he changed the face of Halloween. Tonight, he's back. Spill Your Guts is proud to present, a conversation with director Dwight Little. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join Jeff and Kev as they return to finish the classic tv series Kolchak : The Night Stalker starring the incredible Darren McGavin. We discuss memories, breakdown the episodes, characters and so much more. If the first episode was anything to go by, it's the best episode and this is even better. Welcome back for more Kolchak!     Social Media:  Facebook and Twitter : @sunsandshadows Instagram: @sunsandshadowscast Letterbox'd: https://letterboxd.com/SunsAndShadows/ SunsAndShadows.com

Join Jeff and Kev as they dive head first into the classic tv series Kolchak : The Night Stalker starring the incredible Darren McGavin. We discuss memories, breakdown the episodes, characters and so much more. If this episode is anything to go by, it's the best episode to date as we begin Season 2!    Social Media:  Facebook and Twitter : @sunsandshadows Instagram: @sunsandshadowscast Letterbox'd: https://letterboxd.com/SunsAndShadows/ SunsAndShadows.com

Christmas isn't over yet! Go back in time to remember what it was like to be a kid on Christmas day with Ralphie in a Christmas Story (Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin). (This episode contains spoilers)Where to watch A Christmas Story?HBO Max* As of December 2022 in the USAFor more shenanigans, follow us on Instagram @couplescutpodcast or TikTok @couplescutpodcast, Twitter @couplescutpod or send us an e-mail at CouplesCutPodcast@gmail.com

Zo time travels back to the 1940's Christmas season in Illinois to witness the trials of the Parker family and, in particular, their oldest son, Ralphie, and Ralphie's extraordinary efforts to get the Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas. Episode Segment Time Stamps Opening Credits . . . . . . 00:03:29Favorite Parts . . . . . . . . 00:21:23Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01:09:52Critics' Thoughts . . . . . 01:25:28 Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backlookcinemapodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemapodcastTicTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.com (https://back-look-cinema-merch.creator-spring.com/)Back Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com (https://www.teepublic.com/user/back-look-cinema-podcast-merch?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=G1VQNMthhSg)

This Episode has EVERYTHING!It's got:IT'S CHRISTMAS!Bong Crisby!No spirit here!So, Christmas!Pilk sounds disgusting!No dairy in my pop, please!Dave's Malt Shop days!Ambrosia salad!"A Christmas Story Christmas"!To avoid "A Christmas Story Christmas" spoilers, skip to the following time: 26:16 Bunny suits and Dave's crush on Peter Billingsley!Darren McGavin died in 2006!Where is the old man's corpse??!!The carollers!  What in the actual eff?!The new "Indiana Jones" trailer!Paul wants to see the new "Avatar"!"The Last of Us" Trailer looks incredible!Dave loves to talk over Paul tonight! What a jackass!Woman jabbed by needle in Toronto whilst running errands!What sort of "Criminal Minds" horse shit is this?!Paul's brain fart!Without Garcia, "Criminal Minds" wouldn't solve any crimes!"A Christmas Story" casual racism!Woman gets sick of roommate's ventilator noise!"Die Hard" German!Welcome to our newest Patreon Patron: LAUREN!!!We love you, Lauren!Episode Links (In Order):Pepsi and Milk = Pilk! (More like Puke!)"A Christmas Story Christmas"!"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" Trailer!"Avatar: The Way of Water" Trailer!"The Last of Us" Trailer!Woman jabbed with needle in Toronto!NYC LGBTQ Drugging Deaths!German police arrest woman for turning off roommate's ventilator!Music Credit!Opening Music Graciously Supplied By: John_Yasutis from Pixabay! Visit Our Patreon! Email Us Here: Disturbinglypragmatic@gmail.comWhere To Find Us!: Disturbingly Pragmatic Link Tree!

This week the gang is all back together (along with some Christmas spirits) to discuss the sequel (or one of many sequels) to A Christmas Story with A Christmas Story Christmas.  For some the nostalgia and love of the original was enough to make this one entertaining but everyone agreed, on it's own, it's just not a good film.  Sarcastro does a little research on the actor who played Flick and opens up a whole new film catalogue for Fatty to watch.  The fellas question how or why this had to be shot in Bulgaria while Sarcastro offers a minor story change that would have brought back Darren McGavin for a heartfelt moment and one last appearace as "The Old Man".     

Happy Thanksgiving week, Christmas fanatics! We can't believe November is always over! Now is the time of year we wish time would slow down a bit! Nevertheless, we are in the midst of the holiday season and we couldn't be happier about that! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by Jay Skipworth, of "Film Strip Podcast", and April Ryley to discuss the highly anticipated legacy sequel to the universally beloved classic, "A Christmas Story" - HBO Max's, "A Christmas Story Christmas"!  Is Ralphie Parker's long awaited journey home worth it to fans of the original, Anthony, April, and Jay? Can adult Ralphie throw a more entertaining Christmas for his family than his father did in the eyes of Julia and Thom, who loathe the original film? And is this movie able to stand on its own while serving as a fitting tribute to Darren McGavin and his iconic "Old Man" character and while managing to avoid the pitfalls that entrap so many legacy sequels? All of this, and much more, is debated and answered by your hosts in this entertaining episode full of holiday cheer! Also discussed this episode: Mastodon; Thanksgiving plans; what we're all thankful for this year; Star vs. Angel tree toppers; and much, much more! So, settle in with your favorite holiday beverage and enjoy this extraordinarily fun episode! And keep your eyes out, because this upcoming Thursday - Thanksgiving day itself! - you will find a full-length bonus episode waiting in your main feeds as a gift from us, to you, to express just how thankful we are for your love and support each and every day! 

Saucer Cinema's Special Robert Vaughn Correspondent, Jen Albright (of the podcast Have You Seen this?), returns once again to discuss the lethargic 1980 UFO cover-up thriller Hangar 18, directed by James L. Conway and starring Darren McGavin, Robert Vaughn, and Gary Collins. We touch upon the UFO lore that (loosely) inspired the movie, contemplate Darren McGavin's eyebrows, explore alternate endings, appreciate alien font design and creepy robot voices, vibe with unexpectedly gnarly gore scenes, and more! (Note: somehow the Megadeth classic “Hangar 18” and its memorable video did not come up in conversation, which I consider a grave oversight on my part. I apologize and promise to do better in the future.)

País Estados Unidos Dirección Sidney Salkow Guion Marvin A. Gluck, Sidney Salkow Música Emil Newman, Edward B. Powell Fotografía Irving Lippman Reparto Joseph Cotten, Darren McGavin, Phil Carey, Julie Sommars, Nancy Kovack, John Matthews, Michael Pate, Don Haggerty, Iron Eyes Cody, Frank Ferguson Sinopsis Después de la matanza del coronel Custer y sus hombres a manos de los sioux, el capitán Benton, testigo de los hechos, relata lo que sucedió ante la Comisión de Investigación, así como los antecedentes y los cambios que llevaron a Custer a ese fatal desenlace. Recreación histórica de la famosa batalla de Little Big Horn, en la que el general Custer y el séptimo de caballería perdieron la vida frente a los Sioux.

Arnold Schwarzenegger made a Raw Deal with producer Dino DeLaurentiis when he opted to star in this 1986 flop instead of a third Conan film. Can the muscle bound lawman get back in the good graces of the FBI (and his nagging wife) by infiltrating the Chicago mob, and avenging the death of Darren McGavin's son?  And does this unhappy onscreen marriage resemble any real life fireworks going on between Ahnold and new bride Maria Shriver?  Find out if Brock, Stuart, and Now Playing's Arnie terminate this unsung entry on the Austrian he-man's resume.

Arnold Schwarzenegger made a Raw Deal with producer Dino DeLaurentiis when he opted to star in this 1986 flop instead of a third Conan film. Can the muscle bound lawman get back in the good graces of the FBI (and his nagging wife) by infiltrating the Chicago mob, and avenging the death of Darren McGavin's son? And does this unhappy onscreen marriage resemble any real life fireworks going on between Ahnold and new bride Maria Shriver? Find out if Brock, Stuart, and Now Playing's Arnie terminate this unsung entry on the Austrian he-man's resume.

I'm joined by Mark Dawidziak, author of The Night Stalker Companion to discuss Kolchak The Night Stalker. Mark has a new book about Edgar Allen Poe as well as The Shawshank Redemption. We discuss these as prelude to our main topic: Kolchak. Mark is the world's leading authority on the subject and it's our privilege to have him with us for today's episode.

The Boys are almost back at it...but until then, we are rerunning our favorite segments from the early days of the podcast. This one is one of Lance's favorites (mainly because of his Darren McGavin impersonation)! Here's the Geeks' deep dive into Kolchak: The Nightstalker! Thanks for listening and Keep On Geekin' On! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3oldgeeks/message

Michael and Pax complete their Disney Westerns marathon with Jim Dale, Don Knotts, Darren McGavin, and Jack Elam in Hot Lead and Cold Feet. Pax also watches a bonus Disney Western with The Castaway Cowboy while Michael discovers the Call of Juarez video games with Call of Juarez: Gunslinger.

A banner day in the Movie Lover's household — we watched the movie that basically made Jonah into the man you see before you: Billy Madison. For anyone who has met Jonah in real life, he undoubtedly called you Billy before learning your name (this movie is why). Mally might not love this movie but she sure does love Jonah, so you can imagine how this one goes. Directed by Tamra Davis. Starring Adam Sandler, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Darren McGavin, Bradley Whitford, Chris Farley, Norm MacDonald. Thanks for listening — please remember to rate, review and subscribe!Hang out with us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterThis is a Mally Creative podcast.Intro music composed by Jonah Weingarten.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/movieloverspod)