Adam's Corner

On this solo episode I pick up where I left off on episode 54 and discuss more of the personal stories relating to films that I saw in summers past (1992-1994).

Writer and pop culture historian, Steve Cox, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about his career researching and writing books on many fondly remembered TV series and films. Topics covered include The Munsters, Gilligan's Island, The Wizard of Oz and The Beverly Hillbillies.

Sharon Cort, a former assistant Holllywood costumer for such shows as ALF and Roseanne, stops by to reveal the behind the scenes secrets of the shows on which she worked. She also shares some celebrity encounters from her time in the business.

On this solo episode I pick up where I left off on episode 50 and discuss more of the personal stories relating to films that I saw in summers past (1987-1991).

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the production of Breaking Away on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the physical media releases of the month of August 2024. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Pam Pierce, the daughter of filmmaker, Charles B. Pierce, stops by to chat about the 4K restoration of her father's most famous film, The Legend of Boggy Creek. Also discussed are some of the other films her father was involved in, including the Dirty Harry entry, Sudden Impact. The 4K remastered edition of The Legend of Boggy Creek can be purchased here https://www.legendofboggycreek.com/50th-Ann...

On this 50th episode I fly solo and reflect on some of the notable past episodes and also ruminate on the sad state of summer movies in 2024. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

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...