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Midnight Viewing Presents - CABLE BOX THEATER (It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!)
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
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Welcome, Midnight Viewers to a patreon preview of our latest show CABLE BOX THEATER. Hosts Father Malone and HP ('Night, Mr. Walters, Noise Junkies) relive the thrilling days of yesteryear (the late 70s/early 80s) when cable networks, desperate for content, would show filmed/taped Broadway productions. We're starting off with the 1975 "classic" :
'It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!'
00:00 Introduction: The Birth of HBO
01:58 The Evolution of Cable Networks
02:23 Welcome to Cable Box Theater
03:18 Superman: A Theatrical Flop
04:44 Analyzing Superman's Character
07:33 The Production's Shortcomings
11:37 Musical Numbers and Performances 2
7:38 Set Design and Audience Impact
43:26 Final Thoughts and Future Episodes
'It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!'
00:00 Introduction: The Birth of HBO
01:58 The Evolution of Cable Networks
02:23 Welcome to Cable Box Theater
03:18 Superman: A Theatrical Flop
04:44 Analyzing Superman's Character
07:33 The Production's Shortcomings
11:37 Musical Numbers and Performances 2
7:38 Set Design and Audience Impact
43:26 Final Thoughts and Future Episodes