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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2024 · 46 MIN

1979 Movies -- Turned Musicals?

from PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More · host Past Tens

In this special episode of 'Pass Down to Top 10 Time Machines,' host Dave presents a unique countdown where the top 10 movies of 1979 are imagined as Broadway musicals. From 'Meatballs' to 'Superman,' each recap is transformed with witty and whimsical lyrics capturing the essence of the films. Though co-host Milt is missing, Dave keeps the energy high with creative renditions, adding a musical twist to classics like 'Apocalypse Now,' 'Alien,' and 'Rocky II.' Tune in for a nostalgic and entertaining journey through 1979's cinematic hits, reimagined for the stage. 01:34 Countdown Introduction and 1979 Top 10 Movies 02:33 #10: Meatballs - The Musical 06:59 #9: Moonraker - The Musical 12:07 #8: The Jerk - The Musical 15:59 #7: 10 - The Musical 20:42 #6: Apocalypse Now - The Musical 23:27 Journey into the Heart of Darkness 24:29 The Madness Unfolds 24:42 Confronting Kurtz 25:05 The Final Escape 26:06 Alien: The Musical 30:56 Star Trek: The Motion Picture 34:38 Rocky II: The Musical 38:10 The Amityville Horror: The Musical 42:15 Superman: The Movie 45:56 Wrapping Up the Countdown

<p><span >In this special episode of 'Pass Down to Top 10 Time Machines,' host Dave presents a unique countdown where the top 10 movies of 1979 are imagined as Broadway musicals. From 'Meatballs' to 'Superman,' each recap is transformed with witty and whimsical lyrics capturing the essence of the films. Though co-host Milt is missing, Dave keeps the energy high with creative renditions, adding a musical twist to classics like 'Apocalypse Now,' 'Alien,' and 'Rocky II.' Tune in for a nostalgic and entertaining journey through 1979's cinematic hits, reimagined for the stage.</span><br></p><p>01:34 Countdown Introduction and 1979 Top 10 Movies</p><p>02:33 #10: Meatballs - The Musical</p><p>06:59 #9: Moonraker - The Musical</p><p>12:07 #8: The Jerk - The Musical</p><p>15:59 #7: 10 - The Musical</p><p>20:42 #6: Apocalypse Now - The Musical</p><p>23:27 Journey into the Heart of Darkness</p><p>24:29 The Madness Unfolds</p><p>24:42 Confronting Kurtz</p><p>25:05 The Final Escape</p><p>26:06 Alien: The Musical</p><p>30:56 Star Trek: The Motion Picture</p><p>34:38 Rocky II: The Musical</p><p>38:10 The Amityville Horror: The Musical</p><p>42:15 Superman: The Movie</p><p>45:56 Wrapping Up the Countdown</p>

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