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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127: SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT - 45th Anniversary Part 2! - With Special Guest, CAYE JONES BARNETT!
126: RIP Legends! - A Celebration of Irene Cara, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Christine McVie & Kirstie Alley
125: JAMIE BENNING (of "Filmumentaries") Interview!
123: LARRY HANKIN Interview - PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES - 35th Anniversary Part 1
122: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND - 45th Anniversary Part 2 - With Special Guests DANYI DEATS & DENNIS TROMBLY
121: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND - 45th Anniversary Part 1 - With Special Guest JOE ALVES (Production Designer for JAWS & CE3K)
120: JESSE HARMS Interview - Walking on Water With Sammy Hagar & David Lee Roth
119: DAVID MORRELL Interview - FIRST BLOOD - 40th Anniversary!
118: STEVEN JAY RUBIN Interview - 007 Film Franchise 60th Anniversary Part 3
117: LYNN-HOLLY JOHNSON Interview - 007 Film Franchise 60th Anniversary Part 2
116: PUTTER SMITH Interview - 007 Film Franchise 60th Anniversary Part 1
115: STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - 35th Anniversary! - With Special Guest, JOHN WENTWORTH (Former Paramount TV Exec)
114: FAMILY TIES - 40th Anniversary! - With Special Guest, JOHN WENTWORTH (Former Paramount TV Exec)
113: RUSH Landmark Anniversaries - A Farewell to Kings (45th), Signals (40th) & Hold Your Fire (35th) - With Special Guests, Gerry Schramm & Tim Durling
112: Pink Floyd's A MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON - 35th Anniversary! - With Special Guest, SCOTT PAGE (Album/Tour Saxophonist & Rhythm Guitarist)
111: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - 40th Anniversary Part 3 - With Special Guest ROB FAHEY (of The Ravyns)!
110: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - 40th Anniversary Part 2 - With Special Guest SONNY CARL DAVIS!
109: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - 40th Anniversary Part 1 - With Special Guest KELLI MARONEY (Head Cheerleader "Cindy Carr")
108: NICHELLE NICHOLS - A Celebration of Her Life & Career - With Special Guest LARRY NEMECEK ("Dr. Trek")
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