Barry Scott, host of the long running nationally syndicated radio show, The Lost 45s, stops by Adam's Corner for a wide ranging conversation. Topics discussed include the origins of the show and its 43 year history, the over 1000 artist interviews in the show's database and the state of radio in 2024. You can subscribe to Barry's excellent show here https://lost45.com/

Author Stephen Armstrong stops by to chat about the recently deceased film legend Roger Corman's first foray into self distribution, New World Pictures. Stephen is the author of a series of books on the history of New World Pictures.

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns for a third time to Adam's Corner to give us the history about the production of Jaws 2 as it celebrates its 45th anniversary.

On this solo episode I pick up where I left off on episode 50 and discuss more of the personal stories relating to films that I saw in summers past (1987-1991).

Arroe Collins is a familiar voice in radio in many US markets who made an indelible mark with his nightly show, Ten at 10, in the late 1980s. After a series of fortuitous events, he found himself on the enviable short list to succeed Casey Kasem as host of American Top 40 in 1988. His story is a fascinating one that he relates on this week's episode.

To help us celebrate Halloween, Dan Fisher of the Let's Talk Ten Podcast, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about horror films that we believe should be more widely seen. You can find Dan's podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-ten/id1696319602

Herbie J Pilato returns to chat about the beloved TV sitcom, Bewitched, on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. You can purchase Herbie's books at https://www.herbiejpilato.com/

Richard Whitley, the co-writer of the cult classic, Rock N Roll High School, shares his stories behind the scenes of the production of the film. Along the journey he also shares other fascinating behind the scenes tales from the industry during the late 1970s, including his experience writing an episode for Delta House, the TV version of Animal House.

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the physical media releases of the month of June 2024.

On this episode my son and fellow physical media collector, Nicholas Long, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the hi def disc releases of September 2023.

Nicholas Long stops by Adam's Corner once again to chat about the physical media releases of July 2024. Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Sharon Cort, a former assistant Holllywood costumer for such shows as ALF and Roseanne, stops by to reveal the behind the scenes secrets of the shows on which she worked. She also shares some celebrity encounters from her time in the business.

Writer and pop culture historian, Steve Cox, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about his career researching and writing books on many fondly remembered TV series and films. Topics covered include The Munsters, Gilligan's Island, The Wizard of Oz and The Beverly Hillbillies.

Matt Brunson, former critic for Creative Loafing and current critic at The Film Frenzy website, stops by Adam's Corner to talk about this year's Oscar race and to discuss some embarassments from previous years.

Matt Brunson, creator of the movie review website, The Film Frenzy, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the latest Blu Ray and 4K releases for the month of October 2023. You can find Matt's work here FILM FRENZY – Your source for movie reviews on the theatrical and home fronts (thefilmfrenzy.com)

Nicholas Long stops by Adam's Corner once again to chat about the physical media releases of October 2024.

On this episode I'm Joined by author Nat Segaloff for a look back at director Arthur Penn's Four Friends (1981). We discuss the film, its unfortunate failure and its place in Penn's overall body of work.

Film historian and critic, Tony Macklin, stops by Adam's Corner to talk about the films turning 50 this year. Tony talks about his experiences interviewing Charlton Heston on the set of Earthquake, along with many other things, while he was the publisher of the magazine Film Heritage. You can find Tony's work at www.tonymacklin.net.

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the physical media releases of the month of September 2024.

This week I'm flying solo as I remember some of the notable people we've lost in 2023. First of two parts.

Film critic and former president of NCFCA, Douglas Davidson, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the February physical and media releases. You can find Doug's work here at https://elementsofmadness.com

Guy Aoki started as a production assistant on American Top 40 in April 1984 and eventually moved into mixing the show. He was also in the studio for Casey's infamous meltdown. Hear Guy's amazing stories about working with the legendary Casey Kasem in this episode. Below you will find links to videos mentioned in the show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQHlhn3KUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IPF4nTz7LM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOpjLT3y8Kg&t=355s

Dorothy Herrmann, daughter of the legendary composer Bernard Herrmann, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about her father and what it was like growing up in the shadow of one of the musical giants of cinema.

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the production of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

Ron Shapiro was the engineer for American Top 40, working there from 1979 until 1986. He shares his many fascinating stories about his time working on the show and his career after. Among the many topics are discussed are the logistics of getting the show to its many radio stations across the country in the pre internet era.

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the physical media releases of the month of August 2024.

Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Pam Pierce, the daughter of filmmaker, Charles B. Pierce, stops by to chat about the 4K restoration of her father's most famous film, The Legend of Boggy Creek. Also discussed are some of the other films her father was involved in, including the Dirty Harry entry, Sudden Impact. The 4K remastered edition of The Legend of Boggy Creek can be purchased here https://www.legendofboggycreek.com/50th-Anniversary-Edition.htm

Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Dan Mirvish, director of the Watergate comedy, 18 1/2, stops by Adam's Corner to recount the story of being the last major film in production as COVID brought everything to a halt in March 2020. More info on the upcoming DVD release of the film can be found here www.18andHalfMovie.com.

Nicholas Long returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the roster of December Blu Ray and 4K disc releases.

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), pays another visit to Adam's Corner as we discuss the physical media releases of the month of April 2024.

Film historian and author, Ray Morton (King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon from Fay Wray to Peter Jackson) stops by Adam's Corner for a second time to discuss the official 1983 James Bond entry, Octopussy, on its 40th anniversary.

Writer and director Kenneth Johnson (The Bionic Woman, V, The Incredible Hulk) stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the Emmy winning second season opener of The Incredible Hulk, Married, on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. The episode originally aired on September 22, 1978.

Christmas comes to Adam's Corner with a solo show full of personal musical memories and stories behind the artists of some of my favorite off the radar Christmas songs.

On this solo episode I pick up where I left off on episode 54 and discuss more of the personal stories relating to films that I saw in summers past (1992-1994).

On the inaugural episode of Adam's Corner, host Adam Long discusses the Blu Ray and 4K disc releases from the month of July 2023.

Film critic and former president of NCFCA, Douglas Davidson, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the May physical media releases. You can find Doug's work here at https://elementsofmadness.com

Author and historian Pete Battistini (American Top 40 with Casey Kasem The 1970s and The 1980s) stops by the corner to give us a history lesson on the longest lasting weekly top 40 countdown on commercial radio in the United States. You can purchase Pete's wonderful books here https://at40book.com/

NY Times bestselling author, Dwayne Epstein (Lee Marvin: Point Blank), stops by Adam's Corner to chat about his latest book, Killin' Generals, which recounts the story of the making of The Dirty Dozen. Mr. Epstein's book can be purchased here and at all the usual places https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9780806542416/killin-generals/

Actress and cast member, Christopher Norris, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about her experiences during the production of Airport 1975, in early 1974, as we observe its 50th anniversary. We also talk about Christopher's career before and after the making of the film.

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, stops by Adam's Corner to talk about the production of Psycho II as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Film historian and author, Peter Hanson, the creator of the wildly popular blog, Every 70s Movie, stops by to talk about its origins and explore some of the forgotten films featured therein.

Peter's blog can be found here https://every70smovie.blogspot.com/

Matt Singer, the author of the recent book on the Siskel and Ebert television show, Opposable Thumbs, stops by the corner to chat about the show's history and its enduring legacy. Matt's terrific book can be found here https://www.matt-singer.net/

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the production of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

On this episode of Adam's Corner we observe the 50th anniversary of the Academy Award winning comedy, Paper Moon, with cast member PJ Johnson.

Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema) makes another visit to Adam's Corner to chat about the November 2023 Blu Ray and 4K disc releases.

Gilbert Matthews, creator, operator and programmer of the online radio stations, The Retro Attic Rare Oldies Radio and The Awfully Awesome Eighties, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about top 40 artists who are genuine One Hit Wonders from the 1970s. You can find Gilbert's stations here https://live.mystreamplayer.com/awfullyawesome80s and https://www.retroatticrareoldiesradio.com/

Makeup effects maestro Rob Burman stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the many films on which he has worked, both with his father Tom Burman and as a solo talent. In this freewheeling conversation many films are discussed. Rob's work on John Carpenter's The Thing, Ghostbusters, The Goonies, Prophecy (1979), Cat People (1982) and The Beast Within are just a few of the titles that are touched upon during the episode.

On this solo episode I pick up where I left off on episode 57 and discuss more of the personal stories relating to films that I saw in summers past (1995-1997).

On this 50th episode I fly solo and reflect on some of the notable past episodes and also ruminate on the sad state of summer movies in 2024.

Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

On this episode author, writer and DVD commentator Herbie J. Pilato stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the 1983 unofficial James Bond franchise entry, Never Say Never Again, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The film was released on October 6, 1983. You can purchase his book on Sean Connery or any of the others mentioned here at https://www.herbiejpilato.com/.

The original director of Jaws 2, John D. Hancock, tells the story of what lead to his dismissal mere weeks into production of the film in 1977. Mr. Hancock is also the director of such fondly remembered 1970s films as Let's Scare Jessica to Death and Bang the Drum Slowly.

Noel T. Manning II from the weekly TV show, Meet Me at the Movies, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the history of NC based Earl Owensby Studios and its place in film history on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its launch. Noel also directed a documentary about Owensby which can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYFT4rJOrv4&t=1836s

Paige Schector, co-creator of the Sibling Cinema movie review site, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the August Blu Ray release slate. You can find Sibling Cinema here https://www.facebook.com/groups/siblingcinema. The Adam's Corner You Tube Channel can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-L56Lo0Ic3S01f1n_k4g7Q.

Author Nat Segaloff returns to Adam's Corner to chat about his latest book, Say Hello to My Little Friend: A Century of Scarface, to commemorate the 40th anniversary release of Brian De Palma's Scarface. To purchase the book go here https://www.amazon.com/Say-Hello-My-Little-Friend/dp/0806542969

Film historian and author, Ray Morton, returns to Adam's Corner to discuss the production of Breaking Away on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.

Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Movie blogger Sam Weisberg stops by to discuss the ill-fated 1971 film adaptation of Herman Raucher's novel, A Glimpse of Tiger, which was shut down a mere five days into production.

Sam's original oral history about the movie can be found here

https://hidden-films.com/2014/11/09/the-little-movie-that-couldnt-an-oral-history-of-elliott-goulds-never-completed-a-glimpse-of-tiger/

Eric Nachamie's book, mentioned at the beginning of the show, can be purchased here https://www.redwhiteandblueamerican.com/

Songwriter and pop song restorationist, Gordon Pogoda, stops by to chat about his time working on the Rhino Have Nice Day CD series and other various CD compilations on which he's had input over the years.

Film fan and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), pays another visit to Adam's Corner as we discuss the physical media releases of the month of January.

On this solo episode I discuss the top ten favorite film releases I saw during the calendar year.

Nicholas Long stops by Adam's Corner once again to chat about the physical media releases of March 2024.

Gilbert Matthews, creator, operator and programmer of the online radio stations, The Retro Attic Rare Oldies Radio and The Awfully Awesome Eighties, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about top 40 artists who are erroneously labeled as One Hit Wonders. You can find Gilbert's stations here https://live.mystreamplayer.com/awfullyawesome80s and https://www.retroatticrareoldiesradio.com/

This week I'm once again flying solo as I remember more of the notable people we've lost in 2023.