The Rees Company Podcast
by The Rees Company
Get ready for a wild ride down memory lane with "The Bull" of American Broadcasting, Steve Rees, and the great Chris Morganti as they take a hilariously irreverent look at classic made-for-TV movies from the 70s, 80s, and beyond. Join this dynamic duo every week for a dose of nostalgia, laughs, and a lot of bull-tering.
Episodes
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Ep 85: Alyssa Milano vs Shannen Doherty: Feuding Actresses Go Head-to-Head in TV Movie Competition
Two former "Charmed" co-stars are in the midst of a very public feud. There's only one way to settle this: Having them battle it out in a Movie of the Week of the Week competition. Who gave the better performance in an early 1990s made for TV film: Shannen or Alyssa? Let's find out together…
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Ep 84: In the Custody of Strangers (Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, 1982)
From a viewer request, we check out In the Custody of Strangers from 1982. An out of work, cannery-hating father (Martin Sheen) watches his son (Emilio Estevez) fall through the cracks of a bureaucratic justice system. For added fun, swig a tepid Genesee every time The Bull mispronounces…
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Ep 83: Nobody Told Me [1983 UK Public Information Film on Home Safety]
British people in the early 1980s faced many threats within the home. Luckily, this public information film aired to educate the UK on how to thwart the dastardly plans of windows and blankets. Full Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZyAFoZw81U&pp=ygUZbm9ib2R5IHRvbGQgbWUgdWsgcHVibGljIA%3D%3D
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Ep 82: Introducing Janet AKA Rubberface [1981, Jim Carrey's Debut Role]
Our Movie of the Week of the Week is Introducing Janet, a 1981 CBC short film starring a teenage Jim Carrey and Adah Glassbourg. A budding comic seeks help from a gal to develop his standup comedy material. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmoJpyoGuz4
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Ep 81: "Pittsburgh Ralph" Gets a Co- Host & Cardiff Electric Reacts to TRC
Cardiff Electric shares his thoughts on our Dabbleverse episode. We return to our coverage of Pittsburgh's Forgotten Son, who is still letting his appetite get in the way of understanding the issues.
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Episode 80: Cardiff Electric MISSES THE MARK: A Reluctant Defense of Stuttering John
The Bull has become endlessly entertained by something called the #Dabbleverse - a subculture dedicated to covering / making fun of #StutteringJohn, late of the #HowardSternShow. He's especially fond of an outspoken floating potato who goes by Cardiff Electric. The Bull introduces Chris to this...
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Ep 79: Who's a Better Evel Knievel? Evel Himself or George Hamilton? (Viva Knievel, 1977)
This time, we take a look at two films on a common subject: Daredevil motorcycle jumper Evel Knievel. In Part 1, we look at his turn as an action star, playing an idealized version of himself in Viva Knievel. Coming soon in Part 2, we'll watch George Hamilton's 1971 titular portrayal of the man...
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Ep 78: Kids Become F@scists in a Classroom Experiment Gone Wrong (The Wave, 1981)
A history student asks The Greatest American Hero a simple question. His response is not terse. This time, we analyze and review The Wave, a 1981 TV movie-turned Afterschool Special Based on a true story of an idea a guy once had, but never carried out.
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Ep 77: Suzanne Somers Should Have Kept MORE Secrets in Her TV Biopic (Keeping Secrets, 1991)
Suzanne Somers' TV biopic may be the most self-unaware vanity project in the history of television. Based on her memoir, in Keeping Secrets, Somers presents herself warts and... well, it's entirely warts, Join us as we analyze and review this 1991 made-for-TV adaptation.
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Ep 76: Suzanne Somers & Alec Baldwin Sell Their Souls (Devil's Food & Shortcut to Happiness)
This time, we discuss TWO Movies of the Week of the Week with a common theme. In Devil's Food (1996) Suzanne Somers sells her soul to Dabney Coleman to remain at her ideal weight. In Shortcut to Happiness (2007), Alec Baldwin trades his eternal essence to Jeniffer Love Hewitt for literary…
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Ep 75: Rob Lowe Has Child w/ Dana Plato in PSA about Hospital Parking Rates (Schoolboy Father, 1980)
Rob Lowe plays the titular "Schoolboy Father" in a 1980 ABC Afterschool Special. Will Dana Plato allow him custody of their child? And - most important - will the audience please take note of the cost of hospital parking? Full movie:...
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Ep 74: Teenage Girl THROWS LIFE AWAY for a Free Bracelet (Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter, 1981)
Under Chris' protest, we break down the plot of Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter, a 1981 CBS Schoolbreak Special. Chris would prefer to talk about higher quality cinema. Will he have his chance? Full movie:...
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Ep 73: "Real Life" Baretta Scares Kids Crooked In CBS SchoolBreak Special (The Drug Knot, 1986)
An ex-police officer visits a high school to employ his novel way to get young people to avoid drugs: Yelling. How successful is this strategy? Let's find out together, shall we? Dermut Mulroney and Tracy Nelson star as teenage drug users. Dave Toma plays himself in the 1986 CBS Schoolbreak…
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Ep 72: Scott Baio Stars in the Most Pro-Drug Anti-Drug Film (Stoned, 1980)
This time, we dive into an ABC Afterschool Special starring TV's Chachi as a teen struggling to fit in at school. But don't worry. He finds a way. And it's virtually consequence-free! Full movie w/ original ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQxB70XIgNw&pp=ygURc3RvbmVkIHNjb3R0IGJhaW8%3D
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Ep 71: A Christmas Story's Ralphie Roids Out in Vince Vaughn's Debut (The Fourth Man, 1990)
This time, we take a look at an episode of the CBS Schoolbreak Special series. This installment is a cautionary tale about the dangers of steroids. It stars Peter Billingsley, Lyle Alzado and - in his onscreen debut - Vince Vaughn. It's called The Fourth Man and it aired in 1990. Full movie:...
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Ep 70: The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
We return to our Movie of the Week of the Week format, examining Shelley Duvall's Nightmare Classics: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde... then things take a turn for the surreal. Chris also throws his support behind an embattled local landmark.
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EP 69: Curious Case of Natalia Grace Ep 6: Commentary & Analysis
A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees...
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EP 68: Curious Case of Natalia Grace Ep 5: Commentary & Analysis
A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees...
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EP 67: Curious Case of Natalia Grace Ep 4: Commentary & Analysis
A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees...
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EP 66: Curious Case of Natalia Grace Ep 3: Commentary & Analysis
A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees...
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EP 65: Curious Case of Natalia Grace Ep 2: Commentary & Analysis
A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees...
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EP 64: Curious Case of Natalia Grace Ep 1: Commentary & Analysis
A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees...
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Ep 63.5: We Apologize. We Were Wrong. (Sort of)
This week, Chris and The Bull make a public apology to a recurring subject of TRC conversation. Link to our episode on Ralph's promotions woes referenced in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po4PRg4mXKE&t=1604s --- Follow us on ALL of our Social Media Platforms --- Find The Rees Company...
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Ep 60: Killdozer! (1974 Clint Howard, Robert Urich)
Movie of the Week of the Week: Killdozer! The 1974 TV film follows the slow-going exploits of a demonic piece of murderous construction equipment. Check out our analysis and review and don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Share if you like what you see. Full movie:...
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Ep 63: Entitled Public Access Guy Whines About Sponsorship Woes
Steeltown's Forgotten Son is forgotten no more. We take a look at our public access curiosity as he announces that one of his shows will at last be broadcast on the public airwaves. But his attempt to land a desired advertiser for his new venture leads to slander and a call for a boycott of a...
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Ep 62: Polka Connection (1998)
This week, Chris and The Bull watch Episode 38 of Polka Connection, a local music program from NE Pennsylvania. This 1998 broadcast has a lot going on, including chicken finger controversy, family drama, and the legend of Joe Grabowski Full original episode:...
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Ep 61: The Missing Are Deadly (1975, Leonard Nimoy)
MOTWOTW: The Missing Are Deadly from 1975. This film features Leonard Nimoy and its plot bears a resemblance to events in recent history. A boarding school-bound "genius" gets bored. So he steals a mouse from a medical lab, putting the whole world at risk of contracting Mombasa fever. Will…
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Ep 59: Go Ask Alice (William Shatner, Andy Griffith, 1973)
This week, we rate and review Go Ask Alice, the 1973 TV adaptation of the bestselling "diary" of a teenage girl whose life spirals out of control after her first drug experience. Morganti also has a novel business idea. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dzQBQ4SMnQ --- Follow us on ALL…
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Ep 58: The OJ Simpson Story (1995)
Chris and The Bull take a look at The OJ Simpson Story, a made-for-Fox account of Simpson's life leading up to his arrest for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. This film aired a week after opening arguments in the murder trial began; a time when America was still getting used to the idea...
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Ep. 57 Ambush in Waco (Tim Daly as David Koresh, 1993)
A new Netflix documentary marks the 30th anniversary of the siege on the Branch Davidian compound outside Waco, Texas. But did you know - before the standoff even ended - NBC rushed into production a made-for-TV version of the still-unfolding events? We check out Tim Daly (Wings) as Davidian…
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Ep 56: Hustle: The Pete Rose Story (Tom Sizemore, 2004)
This week, Chris and The Bull take a look at Hustle, Peter Bogdanovich's 2004 telling of the Pete Rose gambling scandal, featuring Tom Sizemore as the embattled baseball legend. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7l8Mg1Zy2w --- Follow us on ALL of our Social Media Platforms --- Find The...
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Ep 55: Chris & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Sweatshirt (The Woman Who Loved Elvis, Roseanne, 1993)
In our Movie of the Week of the Week, Rosanne Barr and Tom Arnold star in The Woman Who Loved Elvis from 1993. Based on a novel called Graced Land, it's the age-old story of an Elvis-obsessed mother-of-two trying to dodge suspicions of welfare fraud. Full movie:...
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Ep 54: The Last Child (1971) Aaron Spelling's Dystopian Thriller
Our Movie of the Week of the Week is The Last Child. "In the not-too-distant future," an expectant couple are on the run from authorities for violating America's one-child policy. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YJ6UyXlCg -- You can now find The Rees Company Podcast on Apple…
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Ep 53: Twirl (1981, Lisa Whelchel, Erin Moran, RIP Stella Stevens)
MOTWOTW: Twirl, from 1981, in which a beauty pageant with a bizarre focus on baton twirling pits best friends against one another. Starring Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life), Erin Moran (Happy Days), and Stella Stevens (Girls, Girls, Girls; The Nutty Professor), who died the day before we shot…
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Ep 52 The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (Tony Danza, 1998)
As the Super Bowl nears (with the Eagles as combatants), Chris and The Bull take a look at Tony Danza's 1998 Disney Channel movie. Danza portrays an Irish-American (not a typo) garbage collector who ends up playing for the Eagles as a kicker. Full movie…
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Ep 51: Yesterday's Child (Shirley Jones, Stephanie Zimbalist, 1977) + A Super Bowl Wager
MOTWOTW: Viewer request. Yesterday's Child, starring Shirley Jones and Stephanie Zimbalist. A girl goes missing only to turn up 14 years later. Or does she? Is this young woman really who her father says she is? Is John Wayne's son worthy a bigger role? All of these questions and more are…
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EP 50: Brian's Song (1971)
As the Super Bowl nears, Chris and The Bull take a look at a classic TV film about a unique friendship in gridiron history. Brian's Song stars James Caan and Billy Dee Williams as Chicago Bears teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. It's well-regarded as one of the best (and saddest)…
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EP 49: Murder by Natural Causes (1979, Hal Holbrook, Katherine Ross) + George Santos' Tall Tales
Our friend in Pittsburgh puts his own spin on the story of a local robbery. MOTWOTW: Murder by Natural Causes from 1979 starring Hal Holbrook, Katherine Ross, and Barry Bostwick. Plus, NY Rep George Santos has an honesty problem. Full Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCoGSRZShy8 You can...
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EP 48: Is There Life Out There (Reba McEntire, 1994)
We reached our subscriber goal and prizes will be awarded. MOTWOTW: Is there Life Out There, which stars Reba McEntire as a middle-aged wife and mother with dreams of a college education. Also, Morganti has a run-in in a supermarket parking lot, and Iron City Jay reveals his "Liar of the Year."…
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EP 47: Struck By Lightning (1979 Short-Lived Sitcom)
This week, we discuss a recent Waffle House melee in Funny or Hate Crime. We also check in with our war correspondent, stranded in Ukraine. Plus, Iron City Jay: Music Encyclopedia. No MOTWOTW, instead we have Struck By Lightning, a CBS Frankenstein's monster sitcom that aired only three episodes....
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EP 45: Death Car on the Freeway (1979)
An all-star cast faces the threat of a madman terrorizing women on Los Angeles freeways in our Movie of the Week of the Week. Also, we take a closer at the solo work of Iron City Jay's occasional co-host. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlOg4xfHJDk - We're now also ignorable on the...
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EP 44: Under the Influence (1986, Andy Griffith, Keanu Reeves) More Iron City Jay
Chris and The Bull review Under the Influence, a 1986 made-for-TV film featuring a pre-stardom Keanu Reeves and dawn-of-Matlock Andy Griffith. Then, the guys take a look at Iron City Jay's latest complaint about food-related mistreatment. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgi47LOZO4M -...
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EP 43: Iron City Jay
We take a deeper dive into the world of the public access curiosity we introduced last time. The self-proclaimed "forgotten son" of the Steel City has more complaints about food service from Progie [SIC] Fest, and Rib Fest. And you won't believe the ignorance on display at graduations these days.…
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EP 42: Spice Guys
Chris and The Bull watch a Pittsburgh public access host get pranked in the 90s. It reminds them of their humble beginnings. They then see what that host is up to today. Spoiler alert: he's causing scenes at casino sports bars. --- You can now find The Rees Company Podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
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EP 41: "Terror on Highway 91" (Ricky Schroder, 1989)
Between Silver Spoons and berating Costco employees, Ricky Schroder starred in Terror on Highway 91, a 1991 made for TV motion picture in which no one is terrorized anywhere, let alone Highway 91. This week, we check it out. --- You can now find The Rees Company Podcast on Apple Podcasts…
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EP 40: "The Death Squad" (Robert Forester, Michelle Phillips, 1974)
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Episode 39: Terror on Track 9 (Richard Crenna, Swoozie Kurtz, Joan Van Ark, 1992)
Chris and The Bull bring it all back home with a made-for-TV film starring Richard Crenna - the star of their first Movie of the Week of the Week. This time, Crenna is NYPD Lt Frank Janek. He investigates a serial killer terrorizing Grand Central Station while Ving Rhames eats a lot of doughnuts....
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EP 38: Lucky Girl (Elisha Cuthbert, 2001)
Chris witnesses questionable behavior at a water park. Movie of the Week of the Week: Lucky Girl. Just before achieving international fame, Elisha Cuthbert starred in this Canadian made-for-TV film about a teenage gambling addict. Watch key scenes with us and stay to the end to find out how many...
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EP 37: Anne Heche RIP (Fatal Error, 2006) / Celebrating a Show Milestone
This week, Chris and The Bull celebrate 40 YouTube subscribers and take a look at Fatal Error, a 2006 made-for-Lifetime film starring Anne Heche and Eric Roberts. --- You can now find The Rees Company Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon, Spotify or wherever else you find your podcasts! ---...
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EP 36 Tarantino: Made for TV Movie Thief? Chris & The Bull Share Embarrassing Poetry
Quentin Tarantino appeared on a podcast last year and discussed a made-for-TV movie we discussed recently. Did he appropriate plot points from "Hotline" for use in his own work? Also, Chris and The Bull watch a clip of their old show - The Passive Aggressive Hour - during which they read...
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Get ready for a wild ride down memory lane with "The Bull" of American Broadcasting, Steve Rees, and the great Chris Morganti as they take a hilariously irreverent look at classic made-for-TV movies from the 70s, 80s, and beyond. Join this dynamic duo every week for a dose of nostalgia, laughs, and a lot of bull-tering.
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