On Episode 124 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis continues the Thanksgiving 2022 season with the second of two episodes celebrating the 35th Anniversary of John Hughes' PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES. This 1987 film features Steve Martin as the tense marketing exec Neal Page and John Candy as the kind-hearted but bothersome shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. Despite their disagreements, they travel together on a three-day journey of mishaps in an effort to return Neal to Chicago from NYC in time for Thanksgiving dinner with his family.
Assisting in this endeavor are two very special guests; JOHN & HEIDI SMALL (owners of Sunny Radio in Sioux Falls, SD). John and Heidi have recently been involved in their own celebration of PTA. They’ve done some great giveaways in conjunction with Fathom events, and more importantly, they’ve reproduced the severely damaged and burnt Marathon Rental Car which, in the film, was used to get Del Griffith and Neal Page from St. Louis to just within 100 miles of Chicago; until the car was impounded of course. This reproduction of the car was driven by John and Heidi in a parade or two, as well as all around the Sioux Falls metro area. John dressed up as Del Griffith (complete with the single red glove) and Heidi dressed as Neal Page. Find out more about the car at themoviecar.com.
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Additionally, our announcer Mr. Retrovere shares this episode's RETRO NEWS segment, as well as LANDMARK CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS for the month of November 2022.
Incidentally, you may help the podcast by purchasing a PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES T-Shirt or two (many different designs and colors!) from our store at store.retrozest.com/PTA. You may also browse our entire store at store.retrozest.com/home.
You may also help the RetroZest Podcast by purchasing a Celebrity Video Message gift for a friend/family member from CelebVM! Choose from celebrities like Barry Williams, Gary Busey, Ernie Hudson, Robert Fripp, Right Said Fred, etc.! Simply enter their website through our portal at store.retrozest.com/celebvm, and shop as you normally would; it's no extra cost to you at all!
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146: DIANE SHERRY CASE Interview - Superman The Movie - 45th Anniversary!
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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