As Bugs Bunny would say, “What a maroon.”
We drift into Season 2 of Roy’s Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner with a mug of water, a cup of coke, a pistol, and a single shot between us. Marvel at our meandering ruminations on “Marooned,” John Sturges’ 1969 stranded-in-space narrative.
Next Friday, we’ll be joined by Roy’s son, Ryan, for another trip back to 1970s Saturday morning television, and share our impressions of “The Ghost Busters.” No, not Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis. More like an “F Troop” reunion, with Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch, joined by Bob Burns as Tracy the Ape.
The most prevalent specters are those of Vaudeville, the Three Stooges, and the Bowery Boys, with plenty of silly schtick, surreal sight gags, and a forehead-slapping array of recognizable guest stars (including Billy Barty, Johnny Brown, Bernie Kopell, Ted Knight, Jim Backus, Joe E. Ross, and Bowery Boy veteran Huntz Hall).
It’s not every kids’ show that makes allusions to Sidney Greenstreet, Wagner, and Oscar Wilde.
Pour yourself a bowl of Cap’n Crunch and prepare to get busted. We’ll be chasing the ghosts of our youth, when we livestream on Facebook, next Friday evening, at 7:00 EDT!
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