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Episode 229

The Paunch Stevenson Show episode 229

It’s our October Chiller Theatre Expo 2013 retrospective.

In this episode we spoke to the following celebrities:

  • Marina Sirtis,
  • Terry Farrell,
  • Weird Al Yankovic,
  • Larry Storch,
  • Robert Hayes,
  • Zach Galligan,
  • Milo Ventimiglia,
  • Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
  • Angry Video Game Nerd (James Rolfe, Mike Matei, Kyle Justin),
  • Joey Lauren Adams,
  • Gilbert Gottfried,
  • Samantha Fox,
  • Ralph Macchio,
  • Lou Ferrigno,
  • Catherine Bach,
  • Scott Wilson,
  • Steve Guttenberg,
  • Zack Ward,
  • Chuck McCann,
  • and Corey Feldman.

And saw these folks too:

  • Josh Mostel,
  • a Weird Al impersonator “Bob”,
  • Fake Eddie Money,
  • Peter Fonda’s middle finger,
  • C. Thomas Howell,
  • and Caseen Gaines and Ian Petrella in person.

Pictures from the Chiller Theatre Expo October 26, 2013 in Parsippany, NJ:
Chiller Theatre Expo, Sheraton Hotel, Parsippany, NJ, 10/26/13

A Christmas Story
Samantha Fox
Corey Feldman

Chiller Theatre Autographs, 10/26/13
Gremlins

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Episode 228

The Paunch Stevenson Show episode 228

Special Guests author Caseen Gaines, writer of A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic, and Ian Petrella, “Randy” in A Christmas Story!

Don’t forget both Caseen and Ian will appear at Chiller Theatre Expo, Parsippany, NJ, October 25-27, 2013.

In this episode:

  • Wil Wheaton writing the forward to the book,
  • how did Ian become an actor?,
  • thoughts on a childhood in acting,
  • working with Darren McGavin,
  • the “belated” cult status of the film,
  • A Christmas Story reunion photo op at Chiller Theatre October 25-27, 2013,
  • Corey Feldman,
  • Pink Floyd,
  • Idiocracy,
  • enduring legacy of A Christmas Story (1983),
  • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989),
  • old Christmas movie dramatic classics vs. newer comedic classics,
  • getting “pink bunny suit type” lousy Christmas gifts,
  • daring kids to get their tongue frozen to a pole,
  • practical uses of urine,
  • a unique photo opportunity with A Christmas Story cast,
  • and the Wonka kids.

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Episode 208

The Paunch Stevenson Show episode 208

Welcoming back NJ author Caseen Gaines, writer of Inside Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Untold, Unauthorized, and Unpredictable Story of a Pop Phenomenon! and soon to be new book A Christmas Story: The Making of a Holiday Classic!

Please support Caseen’s new Kickstarter Project before December 26th to help him fund upcoming promotional events!

In this episode:

  • the success of Caseen’s book Inside Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,
  • working with publisher ECW Press,
  • book promotion,
  • scary Tim Burton movies,
  • when and why do movies and TV shows fade out of pop culture?,
  • re-runs and constant TV franchise reboots,
  • Bronies,
  • Caseen’s upcoming book A Christmas Story: The Making of a Holiday Classic,
  • the Christmas Story House near Cleveland, Ohio,
  • Caseen’s book release coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the film,
  • his $20,000 Kickstarter to help promote the book,
  • his Kickstarter rewards including Christmas cards designed by Ian Petrella,
  • Caseen appearing on the TV Guide Network,
  • the still tight-knit cast,
  • the first sequel My Summer Story (1994) starring Charles Grodin,
  • the second sequel Christmas Story 2 (2012) starring Daniel Stern,
  • Jean Shepherd’s original A Christmas Story book,
  • the enduring legacy of A Christmas Story,
  • and the full length version of the 1970 Night Before Christmas Read-Along Classic.

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