Adam's Corner

Movie blogger Sam Weisberg stops by to discuss the ill-fated 1971 film adaptation of Herman Raucher's novel, A Glimpse of Tiger, which was shut down a mere five days into production. Sam's original oral history about the movie can be found here https://hidden-films.com/2014/11/09/the-little-movie-that-couldnt-an-oral-history-of-elliott-goulds-never-completed-a-glimpse-of-tiger/ Eric Nachamie's boo...

Nicholas Long stops by Adam's Corner once again to chat about the physical media releases of July 2024. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Richard Whitley, the co-writer of the cult classic, Rock N Roll High School, shares his stories behind the scenes of the production of the film. Along the journey he also shares other fascinating behind the scenes tales from the industry during the late 1970s, including his experience writing an episode for Delta House, the TV version of Animal House.

Gilbert Matthews, creator, operator and programmer of the online radio stations, The Retro Attic Rare Oldies Radio and The Awfully Awesome Eighties, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about top 40 artists who are genuine One Hit Wonders from the 1970s. You can find Gilbert's stations here https://live.mystreamplayer.com/awfullyawesome80s and https://www.retroatticrareoldiesradio.com/

Ron Shapiro was the engineer for American Top 40, working there from 1979 until 1986. He shares his many fascinating stories about his time working on the show and his career after. Among the many topics are discussed are the logistics of getting the show to its many radio stations across the country in the pre internet era.

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the physical media releases of the month of June 2024.

Arroe Collins is a familiar voice in radio in many US markets who made an indelible mark with his nightly show, Ten at 10, in the late 1980s. After a series of fortuitous events, he found himself on the enviable short list to succeed Casey Kasem as host of American Top 40 in 1988. His story is a fascinating one that he relates on this week's episode.

Author Stephen Armstrong stops by to chat about the recently deceased film legend Roger Corman's first foray into self distribution, New World Pictures. Stephen is the author of a series of books on the history of New World Pictures.

Songwriter and pop song restorationist, Gordon Pogoda, stops by to chat about his time working on the Rhino Have Nice Day CD series and other various CD compilations on which he's had input over the years.

Film critic and former president of NCFCA, Douglas Davidson, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the May physical media releases. You can find Doug's work here at https://elementsofmadness.com

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the production of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

Dorothy Herrmann, daughter of the legendary composer Bernard Herrmann, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about her father and what it was like growing up in the shadow of one of the musical giants of cinema.

Matt Singer, the author of the recent book on the Siskel and Ebert television show, Opposable Thumbs, stops by the corner to chat about the show's history and its enduring legacy. Matt's terrific book can be found here https://www.matt-singer.net/

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), pays another visit to Adam's Corner as we discuss the physical media releases of the month of April 2024.

Guy Aoki started as a production assistant on American Top 40 in April 1984 and eventually moved into mixing the show. He was also in the studio for Casey's infamous meltdown. Hear Guy's amazing stories about working with the legendary Casey Kasem in this episode. Below you will find links to videos mentioned in the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQHlhn3KUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Author and historian Pete Battistini (American Top 40 with Casey Kasem The 1970s and The 1980s) stops by the corner to give us a history lesson on the longest lasting weekly top 40 countdown on commercial radio in the United States. You can purchase Pete's wonderful books here https://at40book.com/

Makeup effects maestro Rob Burman stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the many films on which he has worked, both with his father Tom Burman and as a solo talent. In this freewheeling conversation many films are discussed. Rob's work on John Carpenter's The Thing, Ghostbusters, The Goonies, Prophecy (1979), Cat People (1982) and The Beast Within are just a few of the titles that are touched upon...

Nicholas Long stops by Adam's Corner once again to chat about the physical media releases of March 2024.

The original director of Jaws 2, John D. Hancock, tells the story of what lead to his dismissal mere weeks into production of the film in 1977. Mr. Hancock is also the director of such fondly remembered 1970s films as Let's Scare Jessica to Death and Bang the Drum Slowly.

Barry Scott, host of the long running nationally syndicated radio show, The Lost 45s, stops by Adam's Corner for a wide ranging conversation. Topics discussed include the origins of the show and its 43 year history, the over 1000 artist interviews in the show's database and the state of radio in 2024. You can subscribe to Barry's excellent show here https://lost45.com/

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the production of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

Matt Brunson, former critic for Creative Loafing and current critic at The Film Frenzy website, stops by Adam's Corner to talk about this year's Oscar race and to discuss some embarassments from previous years.

Film critic and former president of NCFCA, Douglas Davidson, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the February physical and media releases. You can find Doug's work here at https://elementsofmadness.com

Dan Mirvish, director of the Watergate comedy, 18 1/2, stops by Adam's Corner to recount the story of being the last major film in production as COVID brought everything to a halt in March 2020. More info on the upcoming DVD release of the film can be found here www.18andHalfMovie.com .

Film historian and critic, Tony Macklin, stops by Adam's Corner to talk about the films turning 50 this year. Tony talks about his experiences interviewing Charlton Heston on the set of Earthquake, along with many other things, while he was the publisher of the magazine Film Heritage. You can find Tony's work at www.tonymacklin.net.