Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie

GHOSTWATCH with Roz Hernandez Oct 28, 2024

Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Monday Afternoon Movie, in which we discuss not a hilarious made-for-TV gem that is enjoyable on a camp level but instead a TV movie that is actually scary. We speak of GHOSTWATCH, a 1992 BBC broadcast that took many an at-home viewer by surprise when it first aired. To say too much would ruin a first-time viewing experience, so Sam — joined by returning guest Roz Hernandez! — will not be giving away the whole plot. Instead, let their conversation inspire you to tune in for yourself.

Happy Halloween!

And BTW, you can watch this film yourself right now (and for free!) on Tubi!

THE NIGHT STRANGLER with Jack Plotnick Sep 30, 2024

A hero returns just when we need him most! Is it Darren McGavin’s Carl Kolchak? No! It’s Sam Pancake, here to discuss the second of the Kolchak movies in which a host of crabby white men go on and on in the face of supernatural peril. This time, Sam is joined by professional funny-acting person Jack Plotnick, to discuss the highs and lows of the made-for-TV horror subgenre.

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LOOK WHAT'S HAPPENED TO ROSEMARY'S BABY with Stacie Ponder Aug 27, 2024

You might think that if anyone was going to follow up the iconic film Rosemary's Baby with further tales of the plucky Woodhouse family, they would do so with the skill and thoughtfulness that made the original so celebrated. Well, you woulnd't be correct, because the 1976 ABC TV movie LOOK WHAT'S HAPPENED TO ROSEMARY'S BABY tosses out the prestiga of the original for the wackadoo kookiness that you'd find in any made-for-TV horror flick of the era. Fortunately for Sam, his guest for the exploration of this sequel-that-should-not-be is none other than Stacie Ponder, of the celebrated Final Girl blog and more podcast episodes about scary stuff than we can count. Was Ruth Gordon justified in returning for this one? Find out!

And if you're a fan of Stacie's appearances on the Evolution of Horror podcast, be sure to check out her new Twin Peaks podcast, The Detective and the Log Lady! (Spoiler: She's the Log Lady.)

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SCREAM, PRETTY PEGGY with Andrew Hopf Aug 01, 2024

Have you ever been watching reruns of That Girl and felt like Ted Bessell seemed too villainous to be playing Marlo Thomas’s boyfriend? If yes, then we’ve got the movie for you. Originally airing in 1973, SCREAM, PRETTY PEGGY has Bessell starring opposite Bette Davis and Sian Barbara Allen in a thriller that sure wants to earn the adjective “Hitchcockian.” Sam is joined by Andrew Hopf to discuss whether it earns it.

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NIGHT TERROR with Carrie Aizley and Christen Sussin Jul 01, 2024

Also known as Night Drive, this 1974 made-for-TV thriller stars none other than Valerie Harper as a lady motorist pursued by a psychopath. Is it a distaff Duel or an even scarier Crossroads? Here to answer that question are two of Sam's comedy chums, performers Carrie Aizley and Christen Sussin.

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FALLEN ANGEL with Margaret Cho May 27, 2024

Warning: This episode (and this TV film) concerns child pornography and might be upsetting for some listeners.

What’s this? A return to the “teen trauma” wave of TV movies? YES! And it’s all thanks to this week’s guest, Margaret Cho, who made the suggestion that Sam look into this real doozy of a telefilm. FALLEN ANGEL stars Melinda Dillon as the mother of a tween who runs afoul of child pornographers. So yeah, this is heavy, but Sam and Margaret treat it like a real-life horror film… because it is.

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REVENGE! with Peaches Christ Apr 29, 2024

Will Shelley Winters finally have her revenge on Sam Pancake and the Monday Afternoon Movie? Now that we're back to the horror genre, Sam has invited iconic filmmaker and confirmed cult leader Peaches Christ into the fold to talk about REVENGE!, the 1971 ABC movie of the week starring Sam's nemesis, Dame Shelley Winters, Bradford Dillman, and Stuart Whitman. In what very much feels like a precursor to the classic Stephen King story Misery, a vigilante mother will do anything to get revenge against the man who she believes is directly responsible for her daughter's untimely death. Will her plot to destroy him go too far? Will Peaches' perspective on all things Shelley finally convince Sam to show her some love? Or will Sam's deep and passionate disdain for her just grow stronger with each scene stealing blocking and each passing huff and wheeze?

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THE LANGOLIERS with Jonathan Cerda-Rowell (Part 2) Mar 25, 2024

Just like the Langoliers, the Monday Afternoon Movie marches on. Covering part two of the Stephen King (or Stephanie Queen if you prefer the drag version) two-part miniseries The Langoliers. The film stars some heavy hitters of television at the time: Bronson Pinchot from Perfect Strangers, Dean Stockwell from Quantum Leap, and three-time Emmy winner Pattricia Wettig from Thirtysomething.

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THE LANGOLIERS with Jonathan Cerda-Rowell (Part 1) Mar 18, 2024

Let the horror continue on the new season of Monday Afternoon Movie, with your host Sam Pancake. We are bringing out Stephen King for this episode, specifically the 1995 TV mini-series THE LANGOLIERS, starring Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell, Bronson Pinchot, and Tom Holland (no, not Spider-Man). Joining Sam on this mysterious departure into the light is a returning guest, comedian and writer Jonathan Cerda-Rowell! A group of passengers on a plane are flaberghasted when they fly through a strange light in the sky and most of the plane instantly disappears. Will they figure out what has happened to them before it's too late? Be on the lookout for part 2 with Sam and Jonathan next week!

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ALIEN LOVER with Nina West Feb 27, 2024

Welcome back to the Monday Afternoon Movie! Sam's return to horror continues with this 1975 episode of ABC's Wide World of Mystery that features the premiere of the one and only Kate Mulgrew. Here to probe into this 70's television masterpiece is none other than drag queen, activist, actor and Drag Race veteran Nina West, aka Andrew Levitt. A lonely teen struggles emotionally after the loss of her parents and begins a strange amorous relationship with a man named Marc that lives inside of a television. Is this a harmless prank? A psychotic break? A real alien from another planet? Find out now with Sam and Nina. More Monday Afternoon Movie with Sam Pancake is on the way soon!

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THE PEOPLE with Alec Mapa Jan 29, 2024

Let the new season of horror begin! Sam Pancake is here in the new year to get back to the Monday Afternoon Movie roots, which is all that is shocking and scary and sometimes ridiculous. He's asked actor and now returning guest Alec Mapa to sit down with him to watch the 1972 film THE PEOPLE, starring William Shatner, Kim Darby, and Diane Varsi.

A school teacher takes a job teaching at a very rural school where she discovers that the locals adhere to very strict rules regarding their society as well as their children. Is there more to this town than isn't easily visible? Is the new school teacher in danger? Will doctor/veterinarian Willam Shatner have to save the day? Will we all have a newly discovered love of the sweet sounds of the harmonica?

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THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL with Bruce Vilanch (Part 2) Jan 01, 2024

OMG OMG OMG Bruce Vilanch! Okay, now that that is out of the way... Part two of the Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special has arrived, and it has brought with it not frankincense and myrrh, but definitely two wise men in Sam Pancake and THE legendary Bruce Vilanch. We just had to include him in any conversation revolving around the Star Wars holiday special as he was one of the writers of this "timeless" classic. 😉 Bruce also touches on some of the other greatest hits of his career, such as Mahogany, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, and a plethora of 1970s and 1980s television variety shows with Donnie and Marie and the Brady Bunch. Also find out what Bruce thinks wookies sound like, and what Paul Lynde loved about Gene Simmons. Happy New Year (and Life Day!) from Sam Pancake and everyone at Monday Afternoon Movie & TableCakes! More Monday Afternoon Movie is on the way in 2024!

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THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL with Tom Ford (Part 1) Dec 26, 2023

It wouldn't quite feel like the holidays without a Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special. For that special, why not cover the infamous pinnacle of all holiday variety shows, The Star Wars Holiday Special?! The whole crew is begrudgingly and contractually back to bring a truly forgettable viewing experience to your late 1970's television sets. Mark Hamill is here as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford is back as Han Solo, and everyone's favorite space Mom Carrie Fisher is back as Princess Leia Organa. Unfortunately, they are not the main characters in any way. That title would belong to Lumpy & Itchy, the family of Chewbacca, who spend large portions of the movie grunting away about Life Day without the assisitance of subtitles. Then, just for fun, toss in a bevy of celebrity guests like Bea Arthur, Harvey Korman, Art Carney, Dihann Carroll, and Jefferson Starship. If you're a Star Wars fan and you've never seen it, you really should at least once... okay, maybe not. Happy holidays (and Life Day!) from Sam Pancake and everyone at Monday Afternoon Movie & TableCakes! We hope that you got to spend some time away from work and with your loved ones. Don't miss next week's part 2 with the ICONIC Bruce Vilanch!

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AMITYVILLE: THE EVIL ESCAPES with Joshua Tonks (Part 2) Nov 07, 2023

It's the Halloween Special part two, covering the fourth installment of one of the most famous horror series ever. That infamous New England house is back in Amityville: The Evil Escapes aka A HIDEOUS GAY LAMP IS KILLING MY FAMILY aka DON'T STICK YOUR HAND IN A GARBAGE DISPOSAL aka DON'T OPEN YOUR MOUTH UNDER AN OPEN SEWER PIPE.

Joshua Tonks is back, all the way from England (supposedly) to share his thoughts and quips with all of us. He says he's English, but is he really? Only Sam knows the shocking truth.

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AMITYVILLE: THE EVIL ESCAPES with Joshua Tonks (Part 1) Oct 31, 2023

Ok y’all- for my Halloween episode(s) this year, I decided to take us on a trip to that fated Dutch Colonial Mansard-Roofed House of Horror with the Glowing Demonic Window/Eyes. I had never seen the fourth installment and first TVM iteration of the frenetic “Amityville Horror” franchise, 1989’s AMITYVILLE HORROR: THE EVIL ESCAPES aka AMITYVILLE 4: THE EVIL ESCAPES aka A HIDEOUS GAY LAMP IS KILLING MY FAMILY.

Y’all. Y’all!??! Y’ALL. The good news is that you can watch this jaw-dropper most anywhere: Tubi, Plex, Pluto, FreeVee, AMC+, Roku, YouTube, the CVS app, in the settings dial of a new Whirlpool dryer, if you stare long enough into a slightly spoiled container of macaroni salad from that questionable snack kiosk at the airport. The better news is that it is one of the most ridiculously hilarious, nonsensically kookoo-boots “movies” I’ve ever had the pleasure of covering on the pod. The best news: my guest is the delightful and deeply knowledgeable cutie- smartie Joshua Tonks, who I was a big fan of from my fave scary movie podcasts from the UK, “Evolution of Horror” and “Brain Rot.” Luckily he was here in LA visiting from London this week and I snagged him in person for my 🎃 special! Yeehaw!

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MAZES AND MONSTERS with Meika Grimm (Part 2) Oct 23, 2023

Time to drop back into the satanic panic of 1982 with the second half of the Tom Hanks led TV film Mazes and Monsters, also starring Wendy Crewson and Chris Makepeace. Joining Sam again is TableCakes own Meika Grimm, editor of this very podcast. She has also edited a number of our sister podcasts, including Smart Mouth. She is an L.A. based digital creator, musician, and audio/video engineer. We return to the story with our lead Robbie experiencing vivid dreams of his missing brother Hall. After increasingly concerning behavior, including staying in character even when they aren't playing the game, he sneaks out of a party to go on a solo mission to find his long lost brother. His friends follow the clues he's left behind, Scooby Doo style, leading to our climactic finale in the heart of New York City.

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MAZES AND MONSTERS with Meika Grimm (Part 1) Oct 16, 2023

You're going to want to bring out the 20 sided dice, blacklights, and Mountain Dew for this one. We're staying in the year 1982, but after a string of teenage wasteland themed episodes, it's time to get back to the show's roots. That right! Horror! Specifically the Tom Hanks led film Mazes and Monsters, also starring Wendy Crewson and Chris Makepeace. Joining Sam today is TableCakes own Meika Grimm, editor of this very podcast. She has also edited a number of our sister podcasts, including Smart Mouth. She is an L.A. based digital creator, musician, and audio/video engineer. Our film follows 4 college aged kids from New York who have formed a bond around a fantasy table top board game loosely based on Dungeons & Dragons. When the group decide to take the game into the local caves to add an extra level of excitement to the adventure, it leads to one of them going missing and the rest wondering what is real and what is fantasy. You will definitely want to watch this one, if only for the amazing 80's sweaters on display.

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DESPERATE LIVES with Arden Myrin (Part 2) Oct 09, 2023

We're back in good ol' 1982 for part two of the apex of the teenage wasteland movies, Desperate Lives, starring Helen Hunt, Diana Scarwid, and Doug McKeon. Joining Sam again for the conclusion is actor, writer, and comedian Arden Myrin (Secret Chef, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Two high school kids from anytown, USA get involved with the wrong crowd and fall heavily into drugs, causing progressively worse and worse things to happen to them and their friends. Will they be able to pull themselves out and get clean before it's too late? Will Arden ever get over her fear of vans? Listen as Sam teaches us all about"shotgunning" a joint hit and learn who Arden got to do it with on the set of a Shameless.

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DESPERATE LIVES with Arden Myrin (Part 1) Oct 02, 2023

The pinnacle of the teenage wasteland made for TV specials is here and Sam has asked actor, writer, and comedian Arden Myrin (Secret Chef, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) to join him in breaking down the hard to find 1982 CBS movie Desperate Lives. It stars Helen Hunt, Diana Scarwid, and Doug McKeon. Two high school kids from anytown, USA get involved with the wrong crowd and fall heavily into drugs, causing progressively worse and worse things to happen to them and their friends. Will they be able to pull themselves out and get clean before it's too late? Will Arden ever get over her fear of vans? Listen as Sam teaches us all about"shotgunning" a joint hit and learn who Arden got to do it with on the set of a Shameless.

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COTTON CANDY with Sarah Marshall (Part 2) Sep 25, 2023

The end of Summer Sam-a-thon continues with COTTON CANDY Part 2 with podcast giant Sarah Marshall!

It's the conclusion of the 1978 Ron Howard film Cotton Candy, starring Clinton Howard, Leslie King, Charles Martin Smith, and Kevin Lee Miller. Fellow podcaster and writer Sarah Marshall returns to breakdown Torbin's fashion habits and lack of tact, Clint Howard's choice writing, and the long lost mystery of how the film actually ends.

When high schooler George fails to make the football team, he decides to dream big and starts a band. The big dream of winning the Battle of the Bands is here and now's his chance to be somebody in the local music scene. Do they have what it takes?

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COTTON CANDY with Sarah Marshall (Part 1) Sep 18, 2023

The movie of the week this time around is the 1978 Ron Howard film Cotton Candy, starring Clint Howard (naturally), Leslie King, Charles Martin Smith, and Kevin Lee Miller. Joining Sam is fellow podcaster and writer Sarah Marshall, of the popular podcast You're Wrong About. Listen as they talk about trying to make "flush you" a thing, as well as the intricacies of "donkey basketball."

When high schooler George fails to make the football team, he decides to dream big and starts a band, in the hopes of winning the upcoming battle of the bands. Will they reach their ultimate goal? Can a girl be a fox *and* a good drummer?

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THE SURVIVAL OF DANA with Julia & Nic (Part 2) Sep 11, 2023

The exciting conclusion! Rejoin Sam, his nephew Nic, and his niece Julia (real kids from the valley!) as they wrap up the second half of the 1979 made-for-TV movie The Survival of Dana, starring Melissa Sue Anderson, Robert Carradine, Marion Ross, & Judge Reinhold. When a high school girl's family moves from North Dakota to the San Fernando Valley in California, she finds a world far different from what she had known and quickly falls into terrible trouble. Will she fall victim and become another statistic, or will she find a way to survive? Part 2 of 2. Thanks for listening!

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THE SURVIVAL OF DANA with Julia & Nic (Part 1) Sep 04, 2023

Happy Monday Afternoon to you all. The troubled teens theme continues, this time with real teens as guests! Sam is joined by Julia and Nic, two actual teens from the valley who were forced to watch all 95 minutes of THE SURVIVAL OF DANA for this podcast. This CBS made-for-TV movie originally aired in 1979, and starred Melissa Sue Anderson, Robert Carradine, Marion Ross, Talia Balsam, and Judge Reinhold.

When a high school girl's family moves from North Dakota to the San Fernando Valley in California, she finds a world far different from what she had known and quickly falls into terrible trouble. Will she fall victim and become another statistic, or will she find a way to survive?

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ANGEL DUSTED with Gedde Watanabe (Part 2) Aug 28, 2023

Sam Pancake and the amazing Gedde Watanabe are back for part two of their walkthrough of Angel Dusted, the NBC TV Special starring Jean Stapleton and Arthur Hill. An affluent family's son begins to have violent outbursts while away at college and they soon discover that he has fallen into drugs, specifically the dangerous new trendy drug called PCP, otherwise known as Angel Dust. Will parents Betty and Michael be able to reach their son in time to stop his descent into addiction? Will the young, hip Dr. Gideon's newfangled ways convince them to step out of their usual comfort zones to save him? One thing is for sure, we are going to play a LOT of classic commercials from the era, and we will find out just how sexist advertisements were then. Part 2 of 2. Look for another episode with Sam next Monday!

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ANGEL DUSTED with Gedde Watanabe (Part 1) Aug 21, 2023

This week, Sam is here to help teach us all about the dangers of PCP, through the 1981 NBC Monday Night at the Movies film ANGEL DUSTED, starring Jean Stapleton, Helen Hunt, and Arthur Hill. Who better to "sift" through this flick with Sam than someone who knows a bit about teen movies? Why not legendary screen and stage actor Gedde Watanabe (Pretty in Pink, Pacific Overtures, Ronin 47, & Sex Lives of College Girls)? An affluent family's son begins to have violent outbursts while away at college and they soon discover that he has fallen into drugs, specifically the dangerous new trendy drug called PCP, otherwise known as Angel Dust. Will they be able to pull him from the depths of his drug induced insanity or will he continue down his violent path until he seriously hurts somebody?

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THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE with Sarah Burns (Part 2) Aug 14, 2023

We return with the thrilling yet ambiguous conclusion to The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, the 1976 ABC TV movie starring John Travolta, Diana Hyland, and Robert Reed.

As usual, Sam is not tackling this task alone. Sarah Burns is back and ready to offer her perspective and opinions regarding horses with no names, toxic teenage traits, and who she considers to be comedic royalty.

Will Todd Lubich ever build up enough immunities to live a life outside of his bubble? Will his roommate in the hospital ever get to live out his many, many sexual dreams? Maybe you'll find out now on this episode of Sam Pancake Presents: The Monday Afternoon Movie.

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THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE with Sarah Burns (Part 1) Aug 07, 2023

Sam Pancake Presents: The Monday Afternoon Movie continues to roll along! Sam sets his sights this week on the 1976 ABC release The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, starring John Travolta, Diana Hyland, and Robert Reed. This week, Sam has called on his friend, the always talented and hilariously affable actress Sarah Burns (Barry, I Love You, Man, Drunk History) to help get through this made for TV movie that is, surprisingly, one of the better made films of its kind. Will Todd Lubich ever build up enough immunities to live a life outside of his bubble? Will his roommate in the hospital ever get to live out his many, many sexual dreams? Maybe you'll find out now on this episode of Sam Pancake Presents: The Monday Afternoon Movie.

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SPECIAL 100TH EPISODE with Sam Pancake Jul 31, 2023

After a brief Patreon-only summer break, Monday Afternoon Movie is now officially back on the public feed! What better way celebrate the 100th episode than with a good old fashioned clip show? Join usual host Sam Pancake as he sits in the guest chair this time to discuss and reminisce about all of the laughs, scares, highs, and lows of the first 100 episodes of the Monday Afternoon Movie. Your special episode guest host today is TableCakes co-founder, journalist, and fellow podcaster Drew Mackie.

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BORN INNOCENT with Julie Brown (Part2) Mar 07, 2023

The movie discussed in this episode depicts violent and traumatic physical and psychological situations, including rape, abuse, and self-harm. Please be advised.

Sam and the amazingly talented Julie Brown are back for part two of their coverage of the highly controversial 1974 film BORN INNOCENT, starring Linda Blair. The second half of the movie isn't any eaiser than the first, but the show must go on.

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BORN INNOCENT with Julie Brown (Part 1) Feb 27, 2023

The movie discussed in this episode depicts violent and traumatic physical and psychological situations, including rape, abuse, and self-harm. Please be advised.

Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie is back for the new year! Sam is beyond tickled to be sitting down with the legendary and always fabulous actress, comedian, and screen/television writer Julie Brown as they tackle the difficult task of covering the highly controversial 1974 film Born Innocent, starring Linda Blair. When it was released, it sparked a nationwide debate around what should be appropriate for television.

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MRS. SANTA CLAUS with Ben Rimalower Dec 26, 2022

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's time for the Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special with Sam Pancake! This week, Sam is joined by director & broadway aficionado Ben Rimalower

as he take us on a whimsical journey through the 1992 Made-For-TV film MRS. SANTA CLAUS, starring Dame Angela Lansbury and Charles Durning. Mrs. Santa Claus longs for something different this year, something challenging. She takes the sleigh out on her own and, after taking a wrong turn, crashes down into the middle of New York City. She must make quick friends with the people there in order to get the help she needs to make it home in time for Christmas. Will Dame Angela Lansbury slay this holiday sleigh ride musical? Hint: You know she will, because she's amazing.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EVERYONE AT THE MONDAY AFTEROON MOVIE! See you in 2023!

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LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK with Lisa Stockdale (Part 2) Dec 13, 2022

Part Two of our coverage of the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe has finally arrived. Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale is back this week to help Sam pick through the last half of this mental health driven made for TV movie. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? The glockenspiels will definitely be working overtime unless they can get to the bottom of Lisa's struggles.

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LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK with Lisa Stockdale (Part 1) Dec 05, 2022

Sam Pancake has his notes lined up and is ready to analyze the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe. He has brought on long time friend and Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale to help him navigate this mental health focused flick. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? Cue the glockenspiels.

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BILLY: PORTRAIT OF A STREET KID with Pip Lilly - Part 2! Nov 28, 2022

Actor and writer Pip Lilly returns to help Sam parse over the rest of this 1977 LeVar Burton made-for-TV special. Content Warning: This episode has a section that talks about an abortion scene in the film. The podcast discusses it in a sensitive fashion, but a general heads-up.

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BILLY: PORTRAIT OF A STREET KID with Pip Lilly - Part 1! Nov 21, 2022

It's Monday, which means another episode of Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie. This week, Sam sits down with actor and writer Pip Lilly to dissect Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid, the 1977 film starring T.K. Carter, Ossie Davis, and national treasure LeVar Burton. Young Billy comes from the rougher side of town. Can he take advantage of an opportunity to work as a veterinary assistant to help change his outlook on life? Follow along with Sam and Pip to find out. Part 1 of 2.

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THE LONELIEST RUNNER with Monica Wyche - Part Two! Nov 15, 2022

Sam Pancake is back with Monica Wyche to analyze the second half of The Loneliest Runner, starring Michael Landon and Lance Kerwin. What will come of young athlete John Curtis? Will his Mom finally stop being such an awful person? Will his Dad finally put her in her place? Listen to find out all that and more on this part 2 of 2.

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THE LONELIEST RUNNER with Monica Wyche - Part One! Nov 07, 2022

Who doesn't love a good Michael Landon flick? Sam Pancake returns with an all new movie to deep dive into, the Loneliest Runner, starring Michael Landon and Lance Kerwin. Why does little budding young athlete John Curtis wake up super early to go the laundromat? What is he hiding? "You're in" luck because this week Sam has invited long time friend and fellow thespian Monica Wyche to help him tackle this one. Part 1 of 2.

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SALEM'S LOT with Tom Lenk Oct 31, 2022

It's that time of year again... the Monday Afternoon Movie Halloween Special with Sam Pancake is here!

Sam sits down to discuss the 1979 two-part miniseries 'Salem's Lot, based on the Stephen King novel. Who better to join Sam to talk about a movie about vampires than Tom Lenk? HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

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ALEXANDER: THE OTHER SIDE OF DAWN with Jonny McGovern — Part Two! Oct 24, 2022

We're back this week with part two of Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn. Sam is joined again by comedian Jonny McGovern. The thrilling and obviously super gay conclusion awaits! P.S. Don't forget to wash the starfish out of your mouth.

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ALEXANDER: THE OTHER SIDE OF DAWN with JONNY MCGOVERN Part One! Oct 17, 2022

We're back this week with another teen runaway drama, this time re-visitng the Dawn universe with Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn. Sam is joined this week by longtime collaborator Jonny McGovern. What will come of Alexander after his knife encounter with Swan the pimp?

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SWEET HOSTAGE with Claudia Lonow — Part Two! Oct 03, 2022

Part two of Sweet Hostage, starring Linda Blair and Martin Sheen has arrived! Listen in as Sam and his guest, the lovely Claudia Lonow to tackle the 1975 made for tv film. Off to Xanadu!

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SWEET HOSTAGE with Claudia Lonow — Part One! Sep 27, 2022

We're in for another wild one as Sam is joined by guest Claudia Lonow to tackle the 1975 made for tv film Sweet Hostage, starring Martin Sheen and Linda Blair. What can go wrong when you get into cars with strange men?

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DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER with Naomi Ekperigin — Part Two! Sep 19, 2022

Part Two of DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER has arrived! Sam is joined again by super guest Naomi Ekperigin to discuss the second half of the 1979 TV movie DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER, starring Charlene Tilton. Who is the man in the scary car? Will anyone stop Dana from being a terrible friend? Which outfits does Sam adore and wish he had them in his closet? Sam and Naomi don't hold back how they really feel in this thrilling conclusion!

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DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER with Naomi Ekperigin — Part One! Sep 13, 2022

It’s super funny how hitchhiking used to be a thing everyone did to get aroun, but once people got it in their heads that it was dangerous and people could die, we stopped. Yet the whole time America also has this whole gun thing, which is emphatically worse and more likely to result in people dying, and we’re like “IDK LOL.” Anyway! This week Sam is joined by returning guest Naomi Ekperigin to discuss the 1979 TV movie DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER, starring Charlene Tilton and recalling a time when we actually warned each other off from dangerous activities. Enjoy!

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LITTLE LADIES OF THE NIGHT with Daniele Gaither — Part Two! Sep 05, 2022

Sam's latest adventure down the seedy streets of Hollywood Boulevard reaches its thrilling conclusion! And Daniele Gaither is here again too, though we're not sure if this one constitutes her fourth appearance on the show or just an extension of her third. Math is hard!

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LITTLE LADIES OF THE NIGHT with Daniele Gaither — Part One! Aug 29, 2022

Sam’s adventure through his “Teenage Wasteland” series continues with the 1977 ABC movie LITTLE LADIES OF THE NIGHT, starring Linda Purl, David Soul and Louis Gosset Jr. At the time this movie aired, it was the highest-rated made-for-TV movie ever. Here to help decide if it holds up is Daniele Gaither, Monday Afternoon Movie all-star making her third appearance on this podcast!

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GO ASK ALICE with Kirsten Vangsness — Part Two! Aug 23, 2022

It’s part two of the 1973 telefilm adaptation of the (allegedly) true story of teenage ruin! Here to discuss how it holds up (and whether the real story actually happened) is Kirsten Vangsness!

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GO ASK ALICE with Kirsten Vangsness — Part One! Aug 15, 2022

It’s the grandmama of all the “teens in turmoil” moves of the week: Go Ask Alice! Produced in 1973 to air on ABC, this telefilm adaptation of the 1971 (allegedly) true story stars Jamie Smith-Jackson alongside William Shatner, Ruth Roman, Andy Griffith, Robert Carradine and Mackenzie Phillips. Here to discuss how it holds up (and whether the real story actually happened) is the delightful Kirsten Vangsness, who never needs to be reined in.

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DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY with Becky Thyre — Part Two! Aug 08, 2022

Return to the rough streets of 1976-era Hollywood in part two of Sam's discussion of DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY with guest Becky Thyre!

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DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY with Becky Thyre — Part One! Aug 01, 2022

It’s Eve Plumb as you’ve never seen her before! Unless you’ve seen this movie, in which case you know that she has dimensions far beyond Jan Brady. Broadcast on NBC on September 27, 1976, DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY tells the story of a 15-year-old who leaves home to and starts doing sex work. It’s gritty, and guest Becky Thyre returns to help Sam decide how this film holds up almost fifty years later.

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MAYBE I'LL COME HOME IN THE SPRING with Arthur Brennan Jul 25, 2022

Does Sally Field have enough pluck, gumption and moxie to make a go of it as a teenage runaway? Find out during our discussion of 1971’s MAYBE I’LL COME HOME IN THE SPRING, which showcases the transition between the 60s and the 70s, all with a Linda Rondstadt soundtrack! Sam’s guest is recovering school teacher / rock journalist Arthur Brennan!

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SARAH T., PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE ALCOHOLIC with Sarah Thyre -- Part Two! Jul 18, 2022

And here is the exciting conclusion to Sam's discussing of the 1975 Linda Blair classic, SARAH T., PORTRAIT OF TEENAGE ALCOHOLIC! He is joined again by Sarah Thyre, who, please note, is a different Sarah T.

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SARAH T., PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE ALCOHOLIC with Sarah Thyre -- Part One! Jul 11, 2022

Welcome to a new season of Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie! We’re approaching the made-for-TV wonders of the 1970s a bit differently this season, and instead of gawking at the horrors of the supernatural and macabre, we are focusing on a different kind of scary movie: cautionary tales about imperiled teenagers!

To kick off the TEENAGE WASTELAND season, we’re looking at 1975’s SARAH T., PORTRAIT OF TEENAGE ALCOHOLIC. Who better to join Sam in the exploration of this film than a real-life Sarah T., returning guest Sarah Thyre!

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PAUL LYNDE: ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS with Melissa Peterman Dec 25, 2021

Earlier this year, Monday Afternoon Movie gifted you faithful listeners with the Paul Lynde Halloween Special, which has surely enriched your lives forever. Now, we are celebrating Christmas with yet another Paul Lynde special — one even less remembered and perhaps even less good: ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, which aired just once in 1977 and has neither re-aired nor been released to any sort of home video format. To discuss this piece of TV history, Sam is joined by Melissa Peterman — actress, comedian and Fargo’s Hooker No. 2.

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THE UFO INCIDENT with Scott Philbrook Dec 20, 2021

Sam started this podcast to celebrate how bonkers made-for-TV movies could be back in the day, but this episode, about 1975’s THE UFO INCIDENT, requires a different approach. In short, this movie is good. Starring two Academy Award-winners — James Earl Jones and Grandma Bev herself, Estelle Parsons — THE UFO INCIDENT tells the story of Betty and Barney Hill, real-life UFO abductees. And Sam is joined by Scott Philbrook, co-host of the Astonishing Legends podcast, to discuss how good this TV movie can be.

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THE STRANGE POSSESSION OF MRS. OLIVER with Miguel Pinzon Nov 30, 2021

The only this better than a made-for-TV thriller with Karen Black is one where she plays dual roles. Sam is joined by actor Miguel Pinzon to talk though this “supernatural or not?” entry from 1977.

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SHE WAITS with Doug Plaut Nov 16, 2021

Patty Duke has a revered place in the annals of made-for-TV horror for the wonderfully bonkers CURSE OF THE BLACK WIDOW, but five years before she played the lead in SHE WAITS, a more traditional “woman in a house” chiller that also stars Dorothy McGuire and Beulah Bondi. How does it hold up? Actor Doug Plaut talks it out with Sam.

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THE PAUL LYNDE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL with Drew Mackie and Glen Lakin Oct 26, 2021

What better place to spend Halloween than in a haunted house with Paul Lynde? Well, lots of places, really, but this Halloween, Sam is spending the holiday not only with Mr. Lynde but also with Drew Mackie and Glen Lakin, host of the sister podcast Gayest Episode Ever, which looks at LGBT-focused episodes of classic sitcoms, meaning this one-hour cavalcade sits exactly between their show and Sam’s. It’s a crossover!

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THE STRANGER WITHIN with Laraine Newman Oct 11, 2021

Barbara Eden stars in this 1974 ABC Movie of the Week, which puts a sci-fi twist on the “Help! There’s something in my womb!”-subgenre of horror flick made in the style of Rosemary’s Baby. To clump discuss this schlocky goodness, Sam is joined by founding SNL cast member Laraine Newman, who is a delight. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Laraine Newman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/larainenewman Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

DEATH CRUISE with Natalie Lander Oct 04, 2021

The ABC Movie of the Week for the week of October 30, 1974, DEATH CRUISE delivers exactly what that title promises: death, several times over, happening specifically on a cruise ship. The film stars patron saint of this podcast, Kate Jackson, alongside Richard Long, Tom Bosley and Polly Bergen, and on hand to discuss it is actress Natalie Lander — a delight in her own right but also the granddaughter of one of the actors playing these unlucky cruisegoers. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Natalie Lander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natalie_lander Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

THE STRANGE AND DEADLY OCCURRENCE with Stacey Yvonne Aug 31, 2021

The only thing better than Robert Stack teaming up with Vera Miles is Sam Pancake teaming up with returning guest Stacey Yvonne to discuss 1974’s THE STRANGE AND DEADLY OCCURRENCE, about a family moving into a new home to discover that someone — or something — would rather they hadn’t. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Check out Stacey’s podcast work: https://www.patreon.com/bhadpodcast and https://twitter.com/bhadpodcast Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

DEATH AT LOVE HOUSE with Tymberlee Hill Aug 24, 2021

What is the secret of Love House? And will intrepid investigating marrieds Kate Jackson and Robert Wagner uncover the mysteries in time? Sam is joined by Tymberlee Hill for this campy dive into old Hollywood. Originally airing in 1976, it also stars Sylvia Sidney, John Carradine, Bill Macy, Joan Blondell and more. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Tymberlee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tymberlee_hill Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

KILLDOZER! with Marc Samuel Aug 17, 2021

Have you ever thought the film Maximum Overdrive just had too many possessed vehicles? If so, 1974’s KILLDOZER! may be the film for you. Clint Walker stars a construction foreman tasked with battling a bulldozer given malevolent sentience by an ancient meteorite. Sam is joined by returning guest Marc Anthony Samuel to talk about why this made-for-TV marvel got a cult following. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Marc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcasart Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THE BERMUDA DEPTHS with Jim Fall Aug 10, 2021

It’s a rare case of a TV movie in the U.S. becoming a theatrical release in Japan: 1978’s THE BERMUDA DEPTHS, which has Carl Weathers, Connie Sellecca, and Leigh McCloskey exploring sea monsters off the Bermuda coast. If that’s not enough, there’s also Rankin/Bass connection, and director Jim Fall joins Sam to talk it through. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Jim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimfallfilms Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK with Chris D'Arienzo -- Part Two! Aug 02, 2021

When we last left Sam and special guest Chris D’Arienzo, they were discussing the best movie ever about a rock band investigating mysterious goings-on at Magic Mountain. What edge-of-your-seat thrills await you in the shocking conclusion! Well, you have to listen to it to find out. We’re not just going to tell you. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK with Chris D'Arienzo -- Part One! Jul 26, 2021

There’s actually so much going on in this 1978 NBC telefilm about the rock band Kiss battling an evil inventor to save Magic Mountain that we are splitting into two parts, just because we couldn’t imagine sparing you all a single second of this. To discuss this landmark motion picture, Sam brings in Chris D’Arienzo, the Tony-nominated writer of the musical Rock of Ages, who knows a thing or two about projects inspired by pop music. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THE DEMON MURDER CASE with Lucy Davis Jul 19, 2021

Long before the Conjuring franchise took on the murder trial of Arne Johnson, NBC aired a TV movie inspired by those real-life events: 1983’s THE DEMON MURDER CASE. And while some might expect a made-for-TV production to pale in comparison, this one boasts Kevin Bacon, Andy Griffith and Cloris Leachman and gives the big-screen counterpart a run for its money. The delightful Lucy Davis joins Sam to talk demonology. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Lucy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealLucyDavis Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

DO NOT FOLD, SPINDLE OR MUTILATE with Justin Elizabeth Sayre Jul 13, 2021

Premiering on ABC in 1971, this film features the best line-up of four actresses this side of The Golden Girls: Helen Hayes, Myrna Loy, Mildred Natwick and Sylvia Sidney. Joining Sam to discuss DO NOT FOLD — which may or may not be considered a horror movie, depending on what kind of girl you are — is playwright and performer Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Also indicative of what kind of girl you are? Whether you know what the title refers to. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLizSayre Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THE GIRL MOST LIKELY TO with Wendi McLendon-Covey Jul 06, 2021

In case you’ve ever wondered how Carrie would play out as envisioned by Joan Rivers, 1973’s THE GIRL MOST LIKELY TO more or less does that. Wendi McClendon-Covey joins Sam to discuss a pre-Grease Stockard Channing’s turn as Miriam Knight, who’s not the prettiest girl on campus… yet. Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Wendi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendimclendonco Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

The Cloris Leachman Special Mar 15, 2021

Sam pays tribute to the patron saint of made-for-TV movies, Cloris Leachman, who died on January 27 and left behind not only great roles on the theatrical films and beloved sitcoms but also more TV movies than you might expect. Rest in peace, rest in power! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THE STEPFORD HUSBANDS with Greta Titleman Feb 15, 2021

Sam Pancake's gripping exploration of the non-theatrical Stepford Wives movies concludes with a very Lifetime original movie-style take starring Donna Mills and Michael Ontkean. And the very funny Greta Titleman is on hand to discuss whether the gender-flipped plot justifies this 1996 film's existence. Also listen to the other two installments in Sam’s Stepford miniseries REVENGE OF THE STEPFORD WIVES with Naomi Ekperigin: https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/revenge-stepford-wives-podcast-naomi-ekperigin THE STEPFORD CHILDREN with Tim Murdock https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/stepford-children-tim-murdock Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Greta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gertie_bird?lang=en Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THE STEPFORD CHILDREN with Tim Murdock Feb 09, 2021

Sam’s survey of the Stepford sequels continues with 1987’s THE STEPFORD CHILDREN, which stars Barbara Eden as the latest unknowing wife to fall into the clutches of Stepford, Connecticut. And he’s joined in this outing by Tim Murdock, cheerful horror gay and co-host of the Happy Horror Time, a podcast that puts the gay gaze on all things horror, Subscribe to Happy Horror Time: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-horror-time/id1291603687 Also listen to the first installment of Sam’s Stepford miniseries, REVENGE OF THE STEPFORD WIVES with Naomi Ekperigin: https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/revenge-stepford-wives-podcast-naomi-ekperigin Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timmurdock Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

REVENGE OF THE STEPFORD WIVES with Naomi Ekperigin Feb 01, 2021

We’re back — if not for a full-sized serving of Monday Afternoon Movie, then at least for a mini-season to kick off the new year. Sam Pancake is diving into the Stepford sequels, the TV-only continuations of the 1972 theatrical release The Stepford Wives. And here to discuss the first one — 1980’s REVENGE OF THE STEPFORD WIVES, starring Sharon Gless — is Naomi Ekperigin, making her triumphant return to the show. If you haven’t yet, check out our previous episode with Naomi, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR: https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/midnight-hour-naomi-ekperigin-1985 Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Naomi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blacktress Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS with Sarah Thyre Dec 22, 2020

Sam brings 2020 to a close with a decidedly less scary selection: 1977’s IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS, which had Marlo Thomas playing the lead in a gender-flipped remake of It’s a Wonderful Life, centered on Mary Bailey as the one who needs to be shown what a difference she makes in the lives of her loved ones. Actress and comedian Sarah Thyre joins Sam in making merry and talking TV movies. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahThyre Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW with Drew Droege Dec 01, 2020

What’s scarier than an undead scarecrow avenging murder? Well, the Deep South, for one. This 1981 gem gets celebrated, analyzed and otherwise trampled by the unstoppable team of Sam Pancake and Drew Droege. And yes, they do imitate the accents. Also have a listen to Drew’s previous Monday Afternoon Movie episode, in which he discusses a movie that has Patty Duke turning into a giant spider: https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/curse-of-the-black-widow-drew-droege Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewdroege Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THE NIGHT STALKER with Dave Holmes Nov 02, 2020

Celebrate Halloween two days late not with the TV series Kolchak: The Night Stalker but the 1972 TV movie that first introduced Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak. It influenced generations of subsequent paranormal-themed TV shows, but does it hold up today? Not so much, says special guest Dave Holmes, who objects to this take on vampire horror being so decidedly unsexy and overstuffed with middle-aged white dudes. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveHolmes Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THIS HOUSE POSSESSED with Karen Kilgariff —— PART TWO! Sep 28, 2020

Monday Afternoon Movie hits its 50-episode milestone with the thrilling conclusion to the THIS HOUSE POSSESSED episode. Will Sam make it to the end of the episode alive? Will special guest Karen Kilgariff let slip which horrific crime is, in fact, her favorite murder? Whose voice is saying “Previously on Monday Afternoon Movie”? Some or also maybe none of these pressing questions will be answered! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Karen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenKilgariff Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THIS HOUSE POSSESSED with Karen Kilgariff —— PART ONE! Sep 22, 2020

Afternooners, have we got a whopper for you. Not only do you get to hear a frank and incisive discussion of the 1981 made-for-TV horror movie THIS HOUSE POSSESSED but also Sam’s comrade in commentary for this season finale is My Favorite Murder co-host Karen Kilgariff. They. Go. Into it. They actually went so into it that we decided to break up this episode into two parts, because doctors said one super-episode would be too much for you all. Enjoy! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Karen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenKilgariff Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

SATAN’S TRIANGLE with Carey O'Donnell Sep 14, 2020

This 1975 thriller capitalizes on the decade’s rampant Bermuda Triangle craze and then amps it all up with some supernatural horror. Will Kim Novak make it out alive? Why do all of her outfits look so cute? Do you think she signed onto this because she’s literally the only woman in the entire movie? Sam is joined Writer Carey O’Donnell to find out if there truly will be a morning after. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Carey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecareyo Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR with Naomi Ekperigin Sep 01, 2020

It's Halloween in August! Because why not? This week, Sam is celebrating this off-season holiday with performer and writer Naomi Ekperigin, and they’re discussing THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, a 1985 TV movie that gives you 100 percent of your daily requirement of Shari Belafonte. Now is that a tribute to ”Thriller”? An homage? A knockoff? A parody? You get to decide for yourself. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Naomi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blacktress Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

DON’T GO TO SLEEP with Drew Mackie Aug 25, 2020

You are not having as bad of a week as Valerie Harper is in this movie, but if you’ve ever wanted to see Rhoda get dragged through hell, this 1982 offering is the movie for you. And Ruth Gordon is there too! And an iguana! This week, Sam is joined by easily the least famous guest he’s had so far: Drew Mackie, producer of Monday Afternoon Movie and also the host of Gayest Episode Ever, a podcast about the LGBT-focused very special episodes of classic sitcoms. And if you want to play the “make your own horror movie” game that Drew brings up, you can do that on the episode page: https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/dont-go-to-sleep-1982-drew-mackie Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewgmackie Listen to Gayest Episode Ever: https://www.gayestepisodeever.com/ And listen to Sam’s episode, in which Mary and Rhoda meet a homo: https://www.gayestepisodeever.com/episodes/mary-tyler-moore-gay Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom

CRUISE INTO TERROR with Mano Agapion Aug 17, 2020

Sam said it right at the top of the episode, and you really can’t get better than that: “The Love Boat Goes to Hell.” The Aaron Spelling-produced CRUISE INTO TERROR film combines the best aspects of leisure cruises and haunted Egyptian sarcophaguses. On board to discuss it is one of the foremost trash enthusiasts in the greater Los Angeles area (including the valley!): Mano Agapion, a colorful Greek whirlwind who knows more about RuPaul’s Drag Race than you do. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Mano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/manoagapion Listen to Drag Her, Mano’s Drag Race podcast with Nicole Byer: https://headgum.com/drag-her-a-rupauls-drag-race-podcast Listen to We Love Trash, Mano’s movie podcast with Betsy Sodaro: https://www.patreon.com/welovetrash Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

THE DEATH OF OCEAN VIEW PARK with Roz Drezfalez Aug 10, 2020

Have you ever watched a movie liked The Towering Inferno or The Poseidon Adventure and thought it would have been so much better if it had taken place at an amusement park and also there was a vague supernatural element to it? If yes, then we’ve got the right movie for you. This 1979 features a lot of action, the destruction of an actual amusement park *and* Mare Winningham in a dumb hat. Roz Drezfalez returns for a second appearance to help Sam sort out this one. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Follow Roz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RozDrezfalez Listen to Roz’s paranormal podcast, Ghosted: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosted-by-roz-drezfalez/id1450864418 Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

THE POSSESSED with Stacey Yvonne Aug 03, 2020

What’s better than Diana Scarwid, P.J. Soles and Dinah Manoff all in one movie? Easy: 1977’s THE POSSESSED also has a young Harrison Ford! It’s a good supernatural made-for-TV marvel, and we’ve got the lovely Stacey Yvonne over to talk every drop of life out of this one. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Check out Stacey’s podcast work: https://www.patreon.com/bhadpodcast and https://twitter.com/bhadpodcast Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

HOW AWFUL ABOUT ALLAN with Sherry Vine Jul 27, 2020

A 1970 made-for-TV offering in the style of What’s the Matter With Helen? and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, this one subs Anthony Perkins into what is usually the “old lady in peril” role. It also stars Julie Harris and Joan Hackett, and to discuss the melodramatic thrills, we have the wonderful Sherry Vine — drag queen, comedian and frequent collaborator of Sam’s in campy live stagings of classic sitcommery. They make delightful conversation. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Sherry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/misssherryvine Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

MIDNIGHT OFFERINGS with Jessica Jean Jardine Jul 20, 2020

What if Mary from Little House on the Prairie got magical powers? No, she doesn’t get her eyes back. In, this 1981 made-for-TV marvel answers the question in the darkest possible way, and a very funny lady with green hair, actress and comedian Jessica Jean Jardine, is on hand to talk up the Craft-iness of it all. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Jessica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjjla Jessica’s Kardashian podcast, Kar Dishin It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kar-dishin-it-all-things-kardashian/id1209287641 Out official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

THE SCREAMING WOMAN with Janie Haddad Tompkins Jul 14, 2020

There’s a woman in trouble and her only hope for rescue is… Olivia de Havilland, a former asylum patient whose hands don’t work. This might seem like very bad odds for the woman in question, but don’t count Olivia de Havilland out yet: at a spry 104 years old, this Hollywood legend might just outlive us all. Actress, comedian and fellow screaming woman Janie Haddad Tompkins joins Sam to discuss this exciting entry in the “old ladies in peril” canon. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Janie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/janiehaddad Janie’s cool new podcast, Stay at Homekins: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/janie-aaron-does-hollywood/stay-f-homekins-with-janie-haddad-tompkins-paul-f-tompkins Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

DAUGHTER OF THE MIND with Melanie Hutsell Jul 06, 2020

Is Dr. Alex Lauder losing his mind? Or his he being visited by the ghost of his daughter? Or is it a third shocking thing? Melanie Hutsell, comedic actress and all-around neat lady, attempts to answer these questions and more. DAUGHTER OF THE MIND, which aired in 1969, happens to be one of the first high-quality offerings from ABC's Movie of the Week. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Melanie Hutsell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/melanie_hutsell Listen to Throwing Shade: https://www.earwolf.com/show/throwing-shade/ Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

THAT CERTAIN SUMMER with Bryan Safi Jun 29, 2020

Happy pride month! To celebrate the gayer side of made-for-TV magic, Sam is giving you the gift of a new episode that is not about a horror film. I know, I know. THAT CERTAIN SUMMER is a 1972 drama starring Hal Holbrook and Martin Sheen, and it’s the first teleplay to address the subject of homosexuality in a positive, sympathetic manner. It’s actually a good movie this time. Sam is joined by Bryan Safi — actor, comedian and host of the Throwing Shade podcast — to talk through this TV movie milestone. And no worries: We will be back next week with the first episode of the new season. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Bryan Safi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryansafi Listen to Throwing Shade: https://www.earwolf.com/show/throwing-shade/ Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

INVITATION TO HELL with Jeff Nelson Mar 30, 2020

Welcome to hell. Literally. We’d love to say that this episode is the first of the new season, but seeing as how we’re all grounded until summer, this is going to be a one-off until Sam can invite his friends over without risk of certain death. Luckily, this one is a great one: Jeff Nelson, camp impresario and Scream Factory co-founder, talks with Sam about INVITATION TO HELL, a Wes Craven-directed, Robert Urich-starring made-for-TV effort that features Susan Lucci as the devil. Don’t be shocked — this one comes from 1984, making it our first TV movie to fall outside of the 1970s. That Sam Pancake is VERSATILE! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Jeff Nelson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreymixed Check out all the cool stuff Scream Factory is releasing: https://www.shoutfactory.com/collection/scream-factory Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes

A VACATION IN HELL with Rose Abdoo Jan 13, 2020

Sam and returning guest Rose Abdoo trek into the steamy jungle that is this final entry in the Amanda Reyes Recommends series of Monday Afternoon Movie. Released in 1979, A VACATION IN HELL stars Michael Brandon, Priscilla Barnes and Maureen McCormick in a tale of an island vacation turned into a harrowing adventure. It gets Amanda’s seal approval ,but will Sam and Rose agree? Spoiler: No! They don’t. But it’s the journey that’s important, right? Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Rose Abdoo on Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/roseabdoo Amanda Reyes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madefortvmayhem Buy Amanda’s book, Are You In The House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999: https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-House-Alone-Compendium/dp/1909394440 Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

MURDER BY NATURAL CAUSES with Marc Samuel Jan 06, 2020

Welcome to 2020! This week, General Hospital actor Mark Samuel joins Sam to discuss the 1979 thriller MURDER BY NATURAL CAUSES. The film, which has Hal Holbrook, Richard Anderson and Barry Bostwick playing men involved with a femme fatale Katharine Ross. It’s a sexy thriller — within the restraints of what could play on broadcast television in 1979, but sexy nonetheless. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Marc Samuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcasart Amanda Reyes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madefortvmayhem Buy Amanda’s book, Are You In The House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999: https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-House-Alone-Compendium/dp/1909394440 Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

DUEL with Dave White Dec 23, 2019

More often than not, part of the fun of this podcast is laughing at the delightful bonkers nature of TV movies from this era. This week? It’s a different case. Sam is joined by film critic and fellow podcaster Dave White to discuss DUEL, the 1971 classic that introduced the world to a up-and-comer named Steven Spielberg. It’s stark. It’s tense. And it’s such a great made-for-TV effort that it eventually wound up on the big screen after the fact! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Dave White on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dlelandwhite David’s podcast with Alonso Duralde, Linoleum Knife: https://twitter.com/linoleumcast Amanda Reyes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madefortvmayhem Buy Amanda’s book, Are You In The House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999: https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-House-Alone-Compendium/dp/1909394440 Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

SOMEBODY’S WATCHING ME with Beth Crosby Dec 16, 2019

Just one month after John Carpenter ruined the American babysitter market with HALLOWEEN, NBC aired SOMEBODY’S WATCHING ME, a different tale of imperiled women. This one stars Lauren Hutton and Adrienne Barbeau, and it’s quite likely one of the better made-for-TV thrillers ever, but the real take-away might be how good Hutton is as the film’s heroine. Actress and comedian Beth Crosby joins Sam to talk this one out. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Beth Crosby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crosbylicious Amanda Reyes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madefortvmayhem Buy Amanda’s book, Are You In The House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999: https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-House-Alone-Compendium/dp/1909394440 Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

DEATH CAR ON THE FREEWAY with Mark Tracy Dec 09, 2019

In episode two of what we’re calling Amanda Reyes Presents Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie, we look at 1979’s Death Car on the Freeway, a crime thriller we’d best describe as Duel But Not. Shelley Hack stars an intrepid journalist attempting to investigate the Freeway Fiddler, who probably has the worst nickname in the history of serial killers. Mark Tracy joins Sam to talk acting, actors and, of course, cars. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Mark Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbuick55 Amanda Reyes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madefortvmayhem Buy Amanda’s book, Are You In The House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999: https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-House-Alone-Compendium/dp/1909394440 Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

ISN’T IT SHOCKING? with Amanda Reyes Dec 02, 2019

Welcome to the fourth season of Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie, in which the list of featured films is curated by none other than Amanda Reyes, queen of TV movie fandom and author of the authoritative book on the subject. Amanda has handpicked every one of the films for the next few episodes, and for the episode she sits in the guest chair, she chose 1973’s ISN’T IT SHOCKING? — a proto-slasher starring Alan Alda, Louise Lasser and a host of geriatric murder victims. Has Sam finally met his TV movie match? Find out! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Amanda Reyes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/madefortvmayhem Amanda’s podcast, Made for TV Mayhem: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-tv-mayhem-show-podcast/id1046390878 Buy Amanda’s book, Are You In The House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999: https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-House-Alone-Compendium/dp/1909394440 Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm: https://flannelbush.com/ TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

THE BEASTS ARE ON THE STREETS with Nina Millin Oct 21, 2019

Sam Pancake’s exploration of the horrors of the animal kingdom edges toward its explosive climax with 1978's THE BEASTS ARE ON THE STREETS, a film that guest Nina Millin points out more than once features relatively few moments of actual animals on actual streets. But whatever. Carol Lynley stars as the only animal scientist who can stop a zoological horde from rampaging through a town populated by extras who seem genuinely surprised to be in the presence of actual loose animals. Think of it a sort of of cinema verite, only Carol Lynley is also there! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Listen to our episode about the first movie in this series, The Savage Bees: https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/savage-bees-lizzy-cooperman Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Nina Millin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ninamillin This podcast is edited by Dax Schaffer: https://twitter.com/daxschaffer TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

TERROR OUT OF THE SKY with Nadya Ginsburg Oct 07, 2019

The 1976 TV movie The Savage Bees had audiences demanding “More! MORE!” Hollywood bigwigs knew that the three other bee-themed made-for-TV horror films wouldn’t be enough, and that they had to tell more of the story of Jeannie Deveraux. In 1978, our bug lady heroine returned to the small screen, though now played by Tovah Feldshuh, and this week, Sam and special guest Nadya Ginsburg discussing the exciting final chapter in the saga. And then we promise we won’t talk about bees again. Listen to our sister show, Smart Mouth, back for the autumn with new episodes: http://www.smartmouthpodcast.com Listen to Sam's episode of Smart Mouth, in which he discusses crumbles and grunts: https://soundcloud.com/smartmouthpodcast/pies-crumbles-grunts-with-sam-pancake Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Listen to our episode about the first movie in this series, The Savage Bees: https://www.mondayafternoonmovie.com/episodes/savage-bees-lizzy-cooperman Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Nadya Ginsburg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nadyaginsburg This podcast is edited by Dax Schaffer: https://twitter.com/daxschaffer TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

ANTS! with Jackie Beat Sep 23, 2019

After almost fifty years performing onscreen, Myrna Loy finally landed a role befitting her talents: as a wheelchair-bound hotelier besieged by ants. She stars opposite Suzanne Somers, Bernie Casey and Robert Foxworth in Ants!, a.k.a. It Happened at Lakewood Manor and also a.k.a. Panic at Lakewood Manor, because it’s always a good sign when a movie has multiple titles. Joining Sam this week is comedian and drag legend Jackie Beat, who did not enjoy the film. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie at our brand-new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Jackie Beat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackiebeat This podcast is edited by Dax Schaffer: https://twitter.com/daxschaffer TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

THE SAVAGE BEES with Lizzy Cooperman Sep 16, 2019

Sam Pancake’s personal war on bees continues with THE SAVAGE BEES, a 1976 made-for-TV creature feature that has the unique distinction of not sucking to the point that it was actually released in theaters abroad. How much does it not suck? Lizzy Cooperman — actress, comedian and avowed insectophobe — joins Sam to discuss the film, which stars Ben Johnson, Michael Parks and the city of New Orleans itself. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie at our brand-new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mondayafternoonmovie Official website: https://mondayafternoonmovie.com On Facebook: https://facebook.com/mondayafternoonmovie On Twitter: https://twitter.com/afternoonmovie On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64KyzfFUZ0Juc6TWM0yKJ2 On Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isgp4k52mxjbjegz2z4ecxxncom On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-pancake-presents-the-monday-afternoon-movie/id1419834155 Sam Pancake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsampancake Lizzy Cooperman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizzycooperman This podcast is edited by Dax Schaffer: https://twitter.com/daxschaffer TableCakes Productions: https://tablecakes.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tablecakes Newsletter: https://tablecakesproductions.substack.com/subscribe

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