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The pop culture landscape is vast and Random Retrospective explores the film, televison shows, and personalities that are a part of our shared experiences Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube @randomretrospective or contact us by e-mail @randomretrospective@gmail.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randomretrospective/support
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Episode 12: The Wild Worlds of Sid and Marty Krofft, Part II
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Random Retrospective comes back with the second part of two episodes dedicated to the works of legendary producers, Sid and Marty Krofft. This episode centers on their humble beginnings in circus and as Las Vegas opening act, their rise as one of the major producers of children's television in the 1970s, producing variety shows, and beyond. Shows c…
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Episode 11: The Wild Worlds of Sid and Marty Krofft
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After an extended hiatus, Random Retrospective comes back with the first part of two episodes dedicated to the works of legendary producers, Sid and Marty Krofft. This episode centers on their humble beginnings in circus and as Las Vegas opening act to their rise as one of the major producers of children's television in the 1970s. Shows covered in …
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Episode I0: Lost in Translation: Britcom to American Sitcom
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Television producers are always looking for the next big thing and ideas can be scarce, so, why don't borrow other show's ideas? This episode gives some examples of British situation comedies that were adapted for American audiences. While there have been great successes, such as "The Office," "All in the Family," and "Three's Company," there have …
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Episode 9: OctoberFright: Frankenstein and Dracula.....by way of Warhol and Morrisey.
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OctoberFright concludes with a look at the Andy Warhol produced, "Flesh for Frankenstein," and "Blood for Dracula." Join Random Retrospective every week as we examine films and tv shows that are strange, bizarre, and just outright odd. Please be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @randomretrospective and if you have questions or comments, p…
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Episode 8: OctoberFright: Lair of the White Worm
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OctoberFright continues with an overview of the 1988 Ken Russell oddity, "Lair of the White Worm." Join Random Retrospective every Sunday as we examine films and tv shows that are strange, bizarre, and just outright odd. Please be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @randomretrospective and if you have questions or comments, please contact u…
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Part 7: OctoberFright: Tod Browning's Freaks
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OctoberFright continues with an overview of the 1932 film "Freaks" The film that was deemed so awful that it was banned for over forty years and ruined director Tod Browning's career. I do want to apologize for not posting last week. Unfortunately life sort of got in the way. I'll be publishing on Sunday evenings from now on. Thank you for listenin…
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Episode 6: OctoberFright: Theatre of Blood
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OctoberFright begins with an overview of the 1973 Horror Comedy, "Theatre of Blood," starring Vincent Price and Diana Rigg. A Shakespearean Fright Fest that is a bloody good time for audiences and actors, but will leave the critics dead in their tracks! Please be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @randomretrospective and if you have questi…
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Episode 5: The Swinging Spies of the Sixties: Part 2
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This is the second part of two episodes about television spy dramas of the 1960's. It will cover shows that lasted more than one season and aired at one point from 1960 to 1969. Shows covered will be: The Wild Wild West, It Takes a Thief, and Mission Impossible. Please be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @randomretrospective and if you ha…
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Episode 4: The Swinging Spies of the Sixties
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This is the first part of two episodes about television spy dramas of the 1960's. It will cover shows that lasted more than one season and aired at one point from 1960 to 1969. Shows covered will be: Danger Man, The Avengers, The Saint, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., I Spy, and Get Smart. Please be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @randomretros…
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Episode 3: Welcome to the Village: An Introduction to "The Prisoner."
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This episode covers one of my absolutely favorite television series of all time! "The Prisoner." Unlike any before or since, "The Prisoner" has become one of the most iconic series of all time. Challenging and confounding, it's style has been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and articles as well as spoofs from everything from British T…
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Episode 2: Carry On...Up the Podcast! The Carry On Film Series
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This week's episode is about the British Comedy Film Series Carry On... I've done a few new things since the last podcast including buying a mic that I think sounds a little better to mixing some music and clips into this podcast. I still have a lot to learn about mixing, but I'm sure it will get better as I go along. Please be sure to follow us on…
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Episode 1: The City of the Dead. A forgotten Amicus Film Classic.
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This is my very first episode and was recorded on my phone. I'll have a better mic on future episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randomretrospective/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randomretrospective/support
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randomretrospective/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randomretrospective/support
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