Synopsis
A (Mostly) John Hughes Podcast
Episodes
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16 – Savage Islands aka Nate and Hayes (1983)
11/08/2018 Duration: 22minPretty in Podcast covers the 1983 New Zealand film Savage Islands, better known as NateRead the post16 – Savage Islands aka Nate and Hayes (1983)
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15 – (The almost made) Dallas Debs (~1983)
17/03/2018 Duration: 13minIn this episode I’ll be talking, briefly, about Dallas Debs, sometimes called Dallas Debutantes, aRead the post15 – (The almost made) Dallas Debs (~1983)
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14 – The making of Mr. Mom … (and Mrs. Dad) (1983)
24/01/2018 Duration: 30minA look into the production and development of Mr. Mom, and how it almost butRead the post14 – The making of Mr. Mom … (and Mrs. Dad) (1983)
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13 – Mr. Mom: Product Placement (or the Rise and Fall of Robert Kovoloff) (1983)
14/01/2018 Duration: 27minA look into the product placement in Mr. Mom. For this episode I’m going toRead the post13 – Mr. Mom: Product Placement (or the Rise and Fall of Robert Kovoloff) (1983)
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12 – National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
09/09/2017 Duration: 44minIn National Lampoon’s Vacation, Hughes along with uncredited screenwriters, director Harold Ramis and Chevy Chase,Read the post12 – The making of National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
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11 – At Ease (1983)
04/04/2017 Duration: 40minAt Ease was writer/director John Hughes’ first and last television series as creator. Though HughesRead the post11 – At Ease (1983)
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10 – National Lampoon’s Class Reunion Location: Washington Middle School (1923–Present)
20/02/2017 Duration: 34minA supplemental episode on the shooting location for National Lampoon’s Class Reunion. Class Reunion wasRead the post10 – National Lampoon’s Class Reunion Location: Washington Middle School (1923–Present)
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09 – National Lampoon’s Class Reunion (1982)
24/01/2017 Duration: 21minJohn Hughes’ first film National Lampoon’s Class Reunion is a seldom-seen but seminal work in the careerRead the post09 – The making of National Lampoon’s Class Reunion (1982)
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08 – The Home Alone Franchise, Mockbusters, and Parodies
26/12/2016 Duration: 35minA bonus episode! A viewing guide to the Home Alone franchise and it’s many copycatRead the post08 – The Home Alone Franchise, Mockbusters, and Parodies
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Pretty in Podcast Theme (Full Version) – Bradley Davis
31/08/2016 Duration: 02minI’ve taken a break to work on other projects, but new episodes are forthcoming! InRead the postPretty in Podcast Theme (Full Version) – Bradley Davis
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07 – Joy of Sex (Part Three 1984)
04/07/2016 Duration: 30minThe final part in Pretty in Podcast’s sub-series inspired by The Joy of Sex. This instalment dealsRead the post07 – Joy of Sex (Part Three 1984)
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06 – National Lampoon’s The Joy of Sex (Part Two 1981–1982)
31/05/2016 Duration: 31minPart of Pretty in Podcast’s sub-series inspired by the works of John Hughes. The Joy ofRead the post06 – National Lampoon’s The Joy of Sex (Part Two 1981–1982)
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05 – The Joy of Sex: A Manual, Deep Throat, and Charles Grodin’s Movers & Shakers (Part One 1972–1985)
16/05/2016 Duration: 25minPart of Pretty in Podcast’s series inspired by the works of John Hughes. The Joy ofRead the post05 – The Joy of Sex: A Manual, Deep Throat, and Charles Grodin’s Movers & Shakers (Part One 1972–1985)
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04 – National Lampoon’s The History of Ohio from the Dawn of Time Until the End of the Universe a.k.a. National Lampoon’s Dacron, OH (1980)
21/04/2016In the fourth part of Pretty in Podcast’s series inspired by the works of John Hughes,Read the post04 – National Lampoon’s The History of Ohio from the Dawn of Time Until the End of the Universe a.k.a. National Lampoon’s Dacron, OH (1980)
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BONUS: Count Basie and The Count (1967)
01/04/2016 Duration: 22minIn the fourth episode of Pretty in Podcast, I break away from my John Hughes’ series to talkRead the postBONUS: Count Basie and The Count (1967)
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03 – National Lampoon’s Jaws 3, People 0 (1979)
20/03/2016In the third episode of Pretty in Podcast, I talk about John Hughes’ first script National Lampoon’sRead the post03 – National Lampoon’s Jaws 3, People 0 (1979)
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02 – National Lampoon’s Delta House (1979)
01/03/2016 Duration: 23minIn the second episode of Pretty in Podcast, John Hughes leaves his job at Leo Burnett toRead the post02 – National Lampoon’s Delta House (1979)
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01 – John Hughes: The Early Years (aka Are You Covered for Elk Damage?)
14/02/2016 Duration: 19minIn the inaugural episode (take three for those who are counting), Pretty in Podcast exploresRead the post01 – John Hughes: The Early Years (aka Are You Covered for Elk Damage?)

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