The Video Archives Podcast isn’t afraid to walk the wing! This week we’re covering the exploits of the second greatest pilot in the world, The Great Waldo Pepper. Quentin, Roger & Gala discuss the three types of characters in director George Roy Hill’s filmography, the incredible aerial stunts, why this film crash landed with audiences, and what Hill and writer William Goldman have to say about chivalry, heroism, and the decline of the era of exploration. I’ve got family photos and VHS boxes on today’s Counter Talk, so let’s get ready for takeoff…
This week is all about Waldo, but before I get started…look at the bootleg Last Run tape Gala picked up! Using one of those excellent Last Run posters as the front cover, and a newspaper ad as the back cover – a clever way to get some juiced-up movie copy in there.