Made-For-TV Movie Club Podcast

Welcome back to the Summer of Hits and Misses! For the month of July, we break down two tv pilots that had short-lived series. First up is the Aaron Spelling-produced Glitter (1984). This tv pilot follows the behind-the-scenes relationships at Glitter , a top-rated entertainment magazine. https://tvtango.com/series/glitter https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087339/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glitter...

Welcome to the summer of hits and misses! For this episode,we break down another failed Aaron Spelling-produced tv movie pilot. A very young Tori Spelling has a small role in this one! Starring Billy Dee Williams and Parker Stevenson, this 1983 tv film probably failed because its premise wastoo messy – two actors get fired from their jobs and start a PI business. They run the business out of the r...

Welcome to our summer of hits and misses! First up forJune, we break down two tv movies that were failed pilots. From 1984, Velvet is an Aaron Spelling-produced vehicle that was meant to be an updated Charlie’s Angel s. Think undercover aerobics instructor FBI agents with a helicopter chase and exploding powder compacts (really!) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088343/ https://www.tvtango.com/listin...

Deep Family Secrets (1997) stars Richard Crenna and AngieDickinson. This tv film is loosely based on the real-life murder of Ruby Morris by – spoiler alert! – her husband Gaylynn “Earl” Morris. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118955/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001141/?ref_=tt_cst_t_2 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001141/awards/?ref_=nm_awd https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001077/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1 https:...

This 1997 “based on a true story” film stars Holly MarieCombs, Sarah Chalke, James Wilder and Roxanne Hart. Hart plays Ann Scripps Dougals who was killed by her abusive second husband. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Mother%27s_Murder https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118932/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001061/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366509/?ref_=tt_cst_t_2 https://www.imdb.co...

Oh, the 1970s was a glorious time for television! The Girl,the Gold Watch & Everything , from 1980, is based on the sci-fi novel of the same name. It stars Pam Dawber, Robert Hays and Zohra Lampert. Kirby inherits a pocket watch (which holds magical powers) from his uncle and then falls inlove.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl,_the_Gold_Watch_%26_Everything_(film) https://www.rottentom...

It’s time to talk about Tracey Gold! In A Crime of Passion from 1999, Gold plays a medical student whose widowed father meets and marries a younger woman rather quickly. And spoiler alert: There’s a murder! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0225442/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_23 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0325097/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0746414/?ref_=tt_cst_t_3 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm...

A woman (Shannen Doherty) has an affair with an older man (William Devane.) When he tries to break it off, she does not take it well. Obsessed , which first aired in 1992, is one of those twisty thrillers from the 90s we loved so much! https://www.tvguide.com/movies/obsessed/2030109567/ https://www.tvtango.com/series/abc_sunday_night_movies https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105041/?ref_=fn_t_1 https:/...

From 1994, Beyond Betrayal stars Susan Dey and Richard DeanAnderson. An abused wife is on the run, as her ex, a cop, hunts her down. https://www.rdanderson.com/filmography/infopages/betrayal.htm https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109256/?ref_=fn_t_1 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001138/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001138/awards/?ref_=nm_awd https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000760/?ref_=tt_c...

This coming-of-age film from 1981 stars Lisa Welchel ( Factsof Life ) and Erin Moran ( Happy Days .) Set in Texas, it follows the story of two best friends who are compete against each other in the Mist Twirl USA competition. https://made-for-tv-movie.fandom.com/wiki/Twirl https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083243/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0602844/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924075...

Not, not THAT Poison Ivy ! From 1985, this fun romp starsMichael J. Fox and Nancy Mckeon and is about the hijinks at Camp Pinewood in Maine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_Ivy_(1985_film) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089820/?ref_=fn_t_2 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000150/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000150/awards/?ref_=nm_awd https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001529/?ref_=tt_cs...

It's our 125th episode! To celebrate, Emmy-award winning filmmaker, director, producer, professorand podcast host Dustin Morrow joins us again in The Clubhouse for another “Very Special Episode.” We had a great time discussing The Night They Saved Christmas (1984)! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087797/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_36 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087797/awards/?ref_=tt_aw...

What’s better than a Christmas special with Santa Claus andMuppets? NOTHING! Join Beth and KC as they revisit this 1970 tv movie that was produced by Ed Sullivan, who also makes an appearance! Join us in The Clubhouse! Check out our YouTube channel, the MFTV Movie Club: NowPlaying! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@MFTVMC   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445979/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0138770/?re...

This is the first tv film KC and Beth have reviewed that isa UPN original from 1998! Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County is a remake of the independent film The McPherson Tapes. It is a found-footage movie that predates The Blair Witch Project. Check out our YouTube channel, the MFTV Movie Club: NowPlaying! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@MFTVMC   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0142074/ https://...

For the second episode of October, Beth and Kierstin dive back into their discussion of the original Salem’s Lot . This spooky season watch stars David Soul, Lance Kerwin and Bonnie Bedelia! We will see you In the Clubhouse! #mftvmcp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem%27s_Lot_(1979_miniseries) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079844/?ref_=ttep_ov_bk https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10937116/?ref_=ttep_e...

This October, Beth and Kierstin revisit the 1979 classic Salem’s Lot , based on Stephen King’s novel. The miniseries stars David Soul, Lance Kerwin, and Bonnie Bedelia. We will see you In the Clubhouse! #mftvmcp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem%27s_Lot_(1979_miniseries) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10937112/?ref_=ttep_ep_1 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10937112/?ref_=tt_eps_tp https://www.imdb.c...

For those of us who loved YA reading in the 70s and 80s,Lois Duncan might be a familiar author. She wrote the novel this tv movie is based on. (She also wrote the novel I Know What You Did Last Summer .) Join Beth and KC in The Clubhouse as they explore this 1997 dark tv movie about a group of students who decide to kidnap their teacher as a prank. But, as the title states, things go awry. The lar...

In this “Very Special Episode,” Beth and KC are honored tobe joined by Dustin Morrow, an Emmy-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, tenured professor and host of The Long Rewind podcast! Join us in The Clubhouse as we discuss Dark Night of the Scarecrow from 1980, the movie that launched the scarecrow subgenre. Check out Dustin Morrow's website: www.dustinmorrow.com https://horrorobsessive.co...

For this episode, KC and Beth recap and review the series finale for Silk Stalkings! Silk Stalkings aired as part of CBS’ Crimetime after Primetime for two seasons in the very early 90s, before moving to the USA network for six more seasons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimetime_After_Primetime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Stalkings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Silk_Stalkings_epis...

This mid-season tv movie, which first aired during season 5of the tv show In The Heat of the Night, aired as a feature-length tv movie. The movie stars beloved actors Carroll O’Connor and Carl Weathers, with Corbin Bernsen guest starring as the chain-smoking bad guy. (Spoiler alert!) Join Beth and KC in The Clubhouse!   Check out our YouTube channel, the MFTV Movie Club: NowPlaying! Link: https://...

Few tv veterans are as iconic as Dick Van Dyke, who will turn 100 this year! Join Beth and KC as they recap and review this Diagnosis Murder tv movie from 1992. Another tv veteran, Bill Bixby, guest stars. And there’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it from the X-Files’ Smoky Man! Join us in The Clubhouse! Check out our YouTube channel, the MFTV Movie Club: Now Playing! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@MFTV...

Join Beth and KC in The Clubhouse as they recap and review the Matlock Pilot movie from 1986, as we continue our Summer TV Movie Extravaganza, where we talk about movies from our favorite tv franchises. Andy Griffith in his first role as the beloved defense attorney, Ben Matlock! Check out our YouTube channel, the MFTV Movie Club: Now Playing! Link: https://www.youtube.com/@MFTVMC Check out the li...

Bionic Showdown, starring Lindsay Wagner and Lee Majors, is a 1989 tv movie that is the second reunion movie for the Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman. But, did you know that it was also a backdoor pilot for the character Kate Majors? Sandra Bullock, playing Kate Majors. This is her firsttv movie! Join us in The Clubhouse! Check out our YouTube channel, the MFTV Movie Club: NowPlaying! Link:...

This little-seen cult favorite from 1978 is produced by our favorite cartoon producers of the 70s – Hanna-Barbara! Members of the band KISS fighting an evil inventor who wants to save a California amusement park. Beth and Kierstin don’t know why it’s gotten so much hate. We enjoyed the camp and the “special effects!” Join us in The Clubhouse! Check out our YouTube channel, the MFTV Movie Club: Now...

Widow’s Kiss is a 1997 made-for-tv movie starring BeverlyD’Angelo, Bruce Davison and Mackenzie Astin. Not long after his mother dies, Sean’s wealthy, connected father remarries. And then, spoiler alert, he dies, making his new wife a widow twice over. But, wait, is stepmom now hitting on Sean, her stepson? Listen as we unravel this strange tale of a femme fatale who loves, and then kills, her prey...