78. The Jerk, Sky West and Crooked, Good Night and Good Luck

This evening, we discuss the odyssey of a guy who was born a poor black Child, we drag a slightly forgotten movie from one of englands screen sweethearts into the sunlight, spend time watching movies for free with a 1950s cinema usher, and sticking with the 1950s, we defy the Governmental powers that be and bid you Good Night & Good Luck. Welcome to They Don’t Make ‘em Like They Used To.In this episode of "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" on Sunshine Radio, host Tosin Ajayi and studio guest Sharon Bollen take listeners on a cinematic journey through Hollywood history, focusing on films made before 1980 that remain timeless classics.Bonafide Classic: The show opens with a tribute to Steve Martin’s 1979 debut, The Jerk. Tosin and Sharon discuss Martin’s transition from a stand-up comedian to a film star and the enduring, innocent charm of his character, Navin Johnson.Patient’s Choice: Tosin visits the Alverston Ward at St Mary’s Hospital to speak with Kathleen Snow. Kathleen reminisces about her days as a cinema usher in the 1940s and her love for the dance films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.Hidden Gem: Sharon selects the 1966 coming-of-age drama Sky West and Crooked, starring Hayley Mills and Ian McShane. The team discusses the film’s atmospheric portrayal of the English countryside and its themes of lost innocence.Exception to the Rule: The episode concludes with George Clooney’s 2005 black-and-white masterpiece, Good Night, and Good Luck. The hosts explore its historical significance regarding the McCarthy era and its stunning cinematography and jazz score.Note: Please be aware that while various music tracks were discussed and played during the original broadcast, they have been edited out of this podcast version due to licensing issues.Episode HighlightsFilm and Music ChoicesContributorFilm ChoiceSong ChoiceGlenn (via Facebook)The Jerk (1979)N/AKathleen Snow (Patient)Top Hat (1935)"Cheek to Cheek" (Heaven)Sharon Bollen (Guest)Sky West and Crooked (1966)N/ATosin Ajayi (Host)Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)"One for My Baby" (Dianne Reeves)