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Considering the Cinema presents… The DVD Infatuation Podcast, starring Dave “Dr. Shock” Becker — “The Leonard Maltin of the Internet,” the Amazing but Subtle One, the National Treasure himself, as he welcomes his friends from the Land of the Creeps Horror Podcast, including Greg and Pearl Morgan (aka GregaMortis and the Twisted Temptress) and Big Bill “The Butcher” Van Veghel. During this show, you will hear Dave and his friends celebrate the life and work of the inimitable Jim Henson. And of course, we bring you a list segment. This time the topic is: “Top 5 Lists of Favorite Movies Featuring Actors Who Evolved From the Cast of SCTV.” And as always, we conclude with a memorable Music in the Movies segment. Join us!
Notes for this episode: This episode was recorded on October 20, 2022. Considering the Cinema and The DVD Infatuation Podcast are non-explicit podcasts; however, please be advised that this episode has some coarse, PG-13-type language. Thanks for listening.
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SHOW NOTES: The DVD Infatuation Podcast – 22nd Edition – March 2023 – 1 of 2
[ 00:00:01 ] – Introduction
– Considering the Cinema presents The DVD Infatuation Podcast
— Dave welcomes special guests Greg and Pearl Morgan, Bill Van Veghel
[ 00:03:07 ] – Introductory Topic: Collaboration of Jim Henson et al.
– Fraggle Rock
– Sesame Street
– The Muppet Show
– The Muppet Movie (1979)
– Emmett Otter’s Jug-band Christmas (1977)
– Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal
– The Great Muppet Caper and Follow That Bird
– Muppet Babies
– Pearl discusses Jim Henson’s history
– Time Piece (1965) short film
– David Bowie and Michael Jackson
– Henson helped Walt Disney
– The death and colorful funeral of Jim Jenson
– Henson and family finally get their due
– The Henson children maintain their father’s legacy and brand
[ 00:40:30 ] – List Segment: Top 5 Lists of Favorite Movies Featuring Actors Who Evolved From the Cast of SCTV
– Meaty Preface
Bill Van Veghel’s Top 5 Favorite Movies Featuring Actors Who Evolved From the Cast of SCTV:
1. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) – John Candy
2. Cannibal Girls (1973) – Andrea Martin, Eugene Levy
3. Three Amigos! (1986) – Martin Short
4. Spaceballs (1987) – Rick Moranis
5. Beetlejuice (1988) – Catherine O’Hara
Pearl’s Top 5 Favorite Movies Featuring Actors Who Evolved From the Cast of SCTV:
1. The Great Outdoors (1988) – John Candy
2. Big Bully (1996) – Rick Moranis
3. Bringing Down the House (2003) – Eugene Levy
4. Beetlejuice (1988) – Catherine O’Hara
5. Little Giants (1994) – Rick Moranis
Greg’s Top 5 Favorite Movies Featuring Actors Who Evolved From the Cast of SCTV:
1. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) – John Candy
2. The Great Outdoors (1988) – John Candy
3. Spaceballs (1987) – Rick Moranis
4. Uncle Buck (1989) – John Candy
5. Strange Brew (1985) – Rick Moranis
Dave’s Top 5 Favorite Movies Featuring Actors Who Evolved From the Cast of SCTV:
1. Black Christmas (1974) – Andrea Martin
2. Waiting for Guffman (1996) – Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara
3. Spaceballs (1987) – Rick Moranis
4. 1941 (1979) – John Candy
5. Used Cars (1980) – Joe Flaherty
See all of Dave’s Top movies lists here: DVD Infatuation.com Blog
[ 02:02:09 ] – Segment: Music in the Movies
Bill’s Music in the Movies song picks:
Rolling Stones’ “Jumping Jack Flash” from Night Shift (1982)
Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home” from Fandango (1985)
Pearl’s Music in the Movies song picks:
“Fame” from Fame (1980) – and – Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock ’n’ Roll” from Risky Business (1983)
Santo and Johnny’s “Sleep Walk” from Sleepwalkers (1992) and La Bamba (1987)
Greg’s Music in the Movies song picks:
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Midnight Special” from Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Simple Minds’ “Don’t You Forget About Me” from The Breakfast Club (1985)
Dave’s Music in the Movies song picks:
The Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreamin’” from Chungking Express (1994)
Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” from Against All Odds (1984)
Wrap-Up
Links for this episode:
Catch up with Bill Van Veghel here:
– Phantom Galaxy Podcast
– The Illustrated Fan Podcast
– Phantom Video
– The X-Files
– Land of the Creeps Horror Podcast
Catch up with Pearl, the Twisted Temptress, here:
– Land of the Creeps Horror Podcast
– Letterboxd
– LotC Group Page
– Twitter
Catch up with GregaMortis here:
– Land of the Creeps Horror Podcast
– LotC Group Page
– Email: GregaMortis666 (AT) gmail (DOT) com
– Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
Be sure to catch up with more of Dave’s other work on the internet:
Dr. Shock’s Macabre Film History: Jay of the Dead’s New Horror Movies
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel
Dr. Shock’s Podcasts:
The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Land of the Creeps horror podcast
On Twitter: @ConsiderCinema
Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com
Email: ConsideringTheCinema@gmail.com
Voicemail: (801) 215-9704
Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema
Don’t forget to check out Considering the Cinema’s new Episode Archive
Be sure to check out Jay of the Dead’s new Horror movie podcast with Mister Watson and Channy Dreadful at HORROR MOVIE WEEKLY.com, where three hosts review one Horror movie every Sunday. It’s One Badass Horror Podcast!
Jay recommends Nate Johnivan’s music:
— Spotify Playlist
— Quarantine Dream iii
This episode of The DVD Infatuation Podcast was recorded and produced by Jason Pyles.