Come one, come Al! After 2020, things were bound to get weird. So we kick off 2021 with the only logical episode: “Weird Al” Yankovic’s one and only big-screen starring role, 1989’s cult comedy UHF. Lauren Carey of the Beer’d Al Podcast joins the show to talk about the film’s legacy, its impact on Al’s career, and whether UHF is an effective entry point for new fans.
So don’t change the channel. And don’t touch that dial. This week, the Crooked Table Podcast has got it all on UHF.
SYNOPSIS
After losing yet another job, George (“Weird Al” Yankovic) wonders if there is any career that can handle his outrageous personality. When George’s uncle (Stanley Brock) hands him the deed to a local TV station, George creates a series of television shows based on social satire and hyperactive humor, with the help of his best friend, Bob (David Bowe). However, a rival station’s bitter CEO (Kevin McCarthy) tries to destroy George’s wacky programming, forcing him to fight back.
SHOW NOTES
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