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Nov 4, 2026 36 min

Classic Episode: Michael Keaton – From Night Shift to Batman

from Stuck in the '80s Podcast Hosted by Steve Spears

Before he was Batman, before he was Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton was one of the funniest guys in Hollywood. This week, we're opening the Stuck in the '80s vault and traveling back 20 years to July 2006, when we devoted an episode to the man who gave us unforgettable performances in Night Shift, Mr. Mom, Johnny Dangerously and Gung Ho. Of course, Keaton's career took a couple of spectacular turns toward the end of the decade. First came his gloriously unhinged performance in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice in 1988. Then, in 1989, he silenced the skeptics who couldn't imagine a comedy star playing the Dark Knight in Batman. Not bad for a guy who once had to figure out how to operate a washing machine in Mr. Mom. Join us for this classic episode from July 20, 2006, as we revisit the early days of Stuck in the '80s and celebrate one of our favorite actors of the decade. JOIN US ON THE 80s CRUISE! Want to relive the music, memories and magic of our favorite decade? Join Stuck in the '80s aboard The 80s Cruise in 2027, featuring incredible live performances, celebrity experiences, themed parties and plenty of '80s trivia hosted by yours truly. Get all the details at The80sCruise.com. SUPPORT STUCK IN THE '80s Help us keep the '80s alive by joining our Patreon family. You'll get access to exclusive content, ad-free episodes and special opportunities to hang out with your favorite podcast hosts. Join us at Patreon.com/Stuckinthe80s.

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We're heading back to 2006 for a classic Stuck in the '80s episode celebrating Michael Keaton. From Mr. Mom and Beetlejuice to Batman, we revisit the remarkable '80s career of one of Hollywood's most versatile stars.

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