Famous Monsters Podcast 3: Flash Gordon and Space:1999

[palitoy]

My co-host Jason guested on this show recently and it's a great listen:

http://famousmonsters.com/archives/19275

[FETT1]

Ahhhh YES YES YES ...a new CoOL PODCAST!!!!

Brian...question how long before IRWIN ALLEN part 2 ???...still waiting for POTA pt2.....nudge nudge !!

[MIB41]

Splendid episode! Absolutely loved Jason's reflections and overview of the Flash Gordon classic. I NEVER knew Sam Jones had a falling out with Dino. Complete news to me. I remember hearing about the overdubs, but I find it fascinating no one has come forward to say who actually did that. I imagine maintaining the mystique of the film plays a part in that since it's a seldom known piece of trivia. It was fun too hear Jason share his love of the animated version (made by Filmation). I remember how incredible it looked seeing that huge spacecraft leaving the planet's atmosphere almost like a Star Wars effect for it's day. Glad I wasn't alone in noticing that and never knew the technique they used for that effect. I think Jason and I may be two kindred souls on the topic. For myself, I can only think of one other movie that fits into the overall perspective of Flash Gordon and that's The Wizard of Oz. They may share different genre's, but they both share a uniqueness that keeps them timeless and completely original when standing next to their peers. There will never be another film quite like Flash Gordon and I find that uniquely comforting.