Dan and Brian dig deeper into spooky season with a Don Knotts comedy. First, they recount movie and TV moments that scared them when they were kids as well as some early nightmares. Then, they honor Don Knotts and “Greatest Generation” comedy through the slightly-spooky comedy film. Join as they discuss the film’s remarkably over-staffed newspaper, convoluted criminal conspiracies, obvious pranks, and a wonderful five minute spooky segment padded with lots of sitcom beats.
Episode Number
228
Films Reviewed
- The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
Is It Good?
Good-ish (4/8)
Good-ish (4/8)
Supplemental Media
“Great Pumpkin” song written by Dan’s aunt and Big Daddy, as discussed back in our Great Pumpkin episode, and as recorded by Dan’s brother and sister:
Original 1984 recording:
Luther speech:
Brian’s commencement speech:
Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.
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