Ep. 34. ‘It’s A Gift (1934)’ or ‘The Legend of Carl La Fong… Whom If We Did Know, We Wouldn’t Admit It’

Zach is joined by Podcaster extraordinaire Jon Ekstrom (Jon of All Trades) to give proper tribute to the one and only W.C. Fields with a deep dive into 1934's 'It's A Gift'. Pack up the jalopy and watch out for the molasses as the guys get into the origins of how William Claude Dunkenfield became the W.C. Fields we know and love, learn a bit more about director Norman McLeod, break down the plot and how the comedy itself drives our investment in the plot, marvel at the precision and perfection of Kathleen Howard, revel in the masterful comedy set pieces, examine how the film plays into the realm of satire on the family dynamic, and find intriguing places where Fields comedy is felt in art of the present. And as of those weren't enough to make your sides split, the boys get into other hi-jinks like sussing out the importance of George Burns, learn the way Ed Wynn likes to stack light bulbs, and wonder along with the rest of the world.... HOW ABOUT OUR KUMQUATS!?!?! To listen to Jon's many grand interviews with people of all professions, check out his show 'Jon of All Trades' Website: jonofalltrades.us Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/49816 Spotify: