85 - Dinosaurs

AJ, Mike, and Chris travel back to the golden age of the dinosaurs. That is, the animatronic ones design by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. That's right, we delving into the history and creation of the hit ABC family sitcom Dinosaurs.We explore the show's origins as a feature film idea from Jim Henson himself into a biting satirical sitcom that tackled ideas like warfare, drug use, and corporate greed. The sitcom used groundbreaking technology to create dinosaurs that utilized traditional puppetry and advanced animatronics. With each character requiring at least three performers, this show was a production unlike any in history.00:00 Intro01:23 Why Dinosaurs Rules01:44 1991 Pop Culture Check02:31 Henson Origins and Tech03:33 From Film to Sitcom04:41 After Henson and Disney Deal05:47 Straight to Series Costs06:36 Showrunners and Catchphrases08:12 Satire and Environmental Themes10:34 Designing Dinosaur Everymen12:46 Triple Casting Explained13:08 Main Cast Breakdown21:49 Supporting Cast and Guests26:26 Oil Company Name Easter Eggs26:41 Puppetry Workflow on Set28:25 Waldo and HPCS Controls30:38 Suits Heat and Set Challenges31:25 Reusable Dino Suits33:16 Satire and Hot Topics35:06 Banned Drug Episode36:52 I'm the Baby Song40:19 Disney Parks Appearances42:34 Dark Series Finale46:51 Streaming and Laugh Track48:41 Trivia and Spinoffs50:18 Family Memories and Rewatch55:53 Mailbag and Next Plans59:43 Sign Off and GoodbyeFollow UsBlue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: [email protected]