Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie

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THE DEMON MURDER CASE with Lucy Davis Jul 19, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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