Little Shop of Horrors 1990 TV Broadcast!
The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is here, and it’s a mean green mother from outer space.
Join me and Jay from Sludge Central as we dive into a 1990 television broadcast of Little Shop of Horrors, complete with the original commercials! It’s a celebration of everything from giant alien flytraps to Burger King!
A few years after its theatrical debut, Little Shop was the ABC Sunday Night Movie. September 9th, 1990, to be exact. It must’ve been a pretty big deal, because the volume and variety of advertisers was wild – everything from Happy Meals to horror movies. Naturally, we’ll be talking about a bunch of those TV spots during the show.
We’re also naming our favorite scenes from the movie, our favorite things about Little Shop of Horrors that exist *outside* of the movie, and we’ll even touch upon the film’s original ending, which was absolutely bananas in the best way.
We think you’re gonna dig this one. We had so much fun recording it, and just speaking personally, this sent me so far down the Little Shop rabbit hole that I feel like I could record another five episodes without a drop of prep.
Click here to listen to this month’s show!
…which is also available on Spotify, Apple, or wherever else you listen to podcasts!
As a reminder, the Purple Stuff Podcast is also on Patreon, where we post an exclusive bonus show every month. For our latest bonus, we’re pulling out even more ads from this 1990 broadcast, so if the main show isn’t enough for ya, go sign up and get another 25 minutes’ worth of goodies. (Plus over SIXTY other bonus shows!)
You can also enjoy this compilation of ads from the 1990 broadcast, which includes all of the commercials we talk about on the main and bonus shows. The ABC broadcast was used with permission from The Little Shop Archive, which is an absolutely great resource for fans of the film. If you’re into Audrey II, give them a follow!
Thanks so much for your time and ears, and for sharing the show around! (This is technically February’s episode, by the way. Which means that you won’t be waiting too long for more Purple Stuff!)
Dino Drac’s February Funpack is here!
I know I’m running late on this, but in my defense, that’s very typical of me. Dino Drac’s February Funpack is finally here, and it’s loaded to the brim with stuff that you didn’t need five minutes ago, but definitely do now.
It’s genuinely one of the most eclectic Funpack assortments ever. If I could ascribe to it any theme at all, it’s “we’re in the cold winter months and I wanted to give ya a bunch of nonsense to make a stay-at-home Saturday more entertaining.”
Subscriptions are currently closed, but I have a solid number of spares that I can offer on an individual basis. The February Funpack is $25, and that includes shipping to anywhere in the United States. Zip to the bottom for ordering info, or keep reading to learn about everything in this month’s box! Read More…
Purple Stuff Podcast: The SLIME Show!
The latest Purple Stuff Podcast is here, and this episode is many years in the making. Get set for an hour-long tribute to ALL THINGS SLIME. Slap on a vinyl poncho and watch out for weird glowing puddles.
Yes, it’s THE SLIME SHOW. Our ooziest episode ever. Me and Jay from Sludge Central are big fans of the sticky stuff. That was actually the trickiest part of this episode, since we’ve already talked about so many slimy things on prior shows! (Sorry to anyone who was expecting Slimer Sundaes or Turtle Pies, but they’re already in our archives!)
Instead, this was a chance for us to fish out some super random things that wouldn’t fit on any other episode, from the Super Soaker Oozinator to Slime Slurps candy. It’s our first show for 2024, and I think we’re setting a good tone for the rest of the year!
Click here to listen to the new episode!
…which is also on Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
As a reminder, the Purple Stuff Podcast is also on Patreon, where we post exclusive bonus shows each and every month. When you sign up, you also get immediate access to our entire back catalog, and there’s well over sixty bonus shows in there. A big bang for your buck!
Stop reading here if you’re avoiding spoilers, but if you’d like to know more about the eight icky sticky subjects we’re covering on The Slime Show, follow the links below!
1. RGB: Adventures in Slime & Space!
2. Gelooze Fruit… Drinks?
3. Oozers Action Figures!
4. Masters of the Universe Slime Pit!
5. Super Soaker Oozinator!
6. Slime City, from 1988!
7. Gooey Gus, from Ghostwriter!
8. Slime Slurps Candy!
Thanks so much for your continued support of the Purple Stuff Podcast! Hard to believe that we launched this baby way back in 2015. We’re looking forward to spending another year with you guys, and we appreciate your kind comments, shares and reviews. Enjoy the new episode!
Dino Drac’s January Funpack is here!
It’s the first Funpack of the new year! Dino Drac’s January Funpack is here, and it’s ready to lure you in with its hot mix of, uh, Batman and Gonzo. Keep reading for the deets.
Subscriptions are currently closed, but I have a solid number of spares that I can sell on an individual basis. The cost is $25, and that includes shipping to anywhere in the United States.
Given the cold weather, I wanted this Funpack to be extra-cozy. The kind of thing you can drag to the couch on a stay-at-home snowy night. Jump to the bottom to order one, or keep reading to learn about everything in this month’s box! Read More…