On Episode 146 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis engages on a celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! This is a 1978 superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero Superman, played by Christopher Reeve. It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman. It was directed by Richard Donner based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton. In addition to Reeve, the film features an ensemble cast including Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp, Valerie Perrine, Ned Beatty, Jack O'Halloran, Maria Schell, and Sarah Douglas.
Assisting Curtis in this endeavor with an exclusive interview is DIANE SHERRY CASE, the actress who portrayed Smallville cheerleader and Clark Kent's teen crush Lana Lang in the film. In addition to her role in Superman, Diane is known for her work on the films Hawaii (1966) and Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971). She also played Bing Crosby's daughter in the TV. series The Bing Crosby Show, and appeared in numerous other series, as well as two Superbowl commercials. More recently, Diane has published numerous short stories and authored two novels. With a grant from the American Film Institute, she wrote and directed two short films, Spa-tel and Valentine's Day. Her digital series House Poor, which she also wrote and directed, is a available on Amazon Prime.
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147: Footloose - 40th Anniversary Part 1 - With Special Guest, Kim Jensen Abunuwara ("Edna")
145: The History of Y&T - With Special Guest Tim Durling
144: STU PHILLIPS Interview - Battlestar Galactica - 45th Anniversary - Part 5
143: PAT BOONE Interview - Country Jubilee
142: TIM CULBERTSON Interview - Battlestar Galactica - 45th Anniversary Part 4
141: MARNEEN FIELDS Interview - Battlestar Galactica - 45th Anniversary Part 3
140: SARAH RUSH Interview - Battlestar Galactica - 45th Anniversary Part 2
139: MAREN JENSEN Interview - Battlestar Galactica - 45th Anniversary Part 1
138: BATTLE OF THE PLANETS - 45th Anniversary - With Special Guests FRANKLIN COFOD & JASON HOFIUS!
137: CRAIG LITTLER Interview - Jason of Star Command - 45th Anniversary!
136: MOVIES GO FOURTH - With Special Guest, Author MARK EDLITZ
135: WarGames - 40th Anniversary Part 4 - With Special Guest MICHAEL L. FINK!
134: WarGames - 40th Anniversary Part 3 - With Special Guest KENT WILLIAMS!
133: Information Society Debut Album - 35th Anniversary - With Special Guest PAUL ROBB!
132: WarGames - 40th Anniversary Part 2 - With Special Guest LUCINDA SUE CROSBY!
131: WarGames - 40th Anniversary Part 1 - With Special Guest MICHAEL ENSIGN!
130: RETURN OF THE JEDI - 40th Anniversary! - With Special Guests Justin Berger and Jamie Benning
129: FAYE GRANT Interview - V The Original Miniseries - 40th Anniversary!
128: A Very RETRO Hannukah & Christmas!
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