American Graffiti: One Song at a Time VCR Privileges

You want more? We’ve got more… More American Graffiti, that is! Doris, Rachel, and Tierney crowd into the booth to talk about four storylines spread across four New Year’s Eves in the mid ‘60s. This episode covers A LOT: melting ice sculptures, Carol calling herself Rainbow, Apocalypse Lite, and a trip down memory lane courtesy of Hawaiian Punch. We also address the creeps galore in the film, how amazing Candy Clark is, Terry Le Tigre, and that no one cares about Andy (aka Not Curt).

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Artwork by Alex Robinson

Music by Sankta Eugenia Vokalensemble

“All Summer Long” by The Beach Boys plays as the credits roll. Doris saves the day by coming up with a good reason to use a song from 1964 here, Tierney has a lot of feelings about California, and Rachel wonders if “More American Graffiti” will just blow this film out of the water. (Probably not.) Grab your marimba mallets and play along! Sittin’ in my car outside your house/(Sittin’ in my car outside your house)…

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Artwork by Alex Robinson

Music by Chris Frain

No music but plenty of feelings as George Lucas punches us all in the gut with the coda to this movie. Doris, Rachel, and Tierney are back to talk about the future of John and Carol’s friendship, to debate why Terry joined the army and if Steve is happy being an insurance agent, and to learn about amnesty later offered to draft dodgers living in Canada.

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Artwork by Alex Robinson

Music by Chris Frain

“Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight” by The Spaniels plays as Curt says goodbye, boards his plane, and flies off into the future. All 3 DJs reunite to talk about the Happy Days parents, Steve’s college plans, aspirational book packing, Magic Carpet Airlines, and Curt annoying the other passengers with his radio. Also one last chance to objectify Milner in his black Levis.

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Artwork by Alex Robinson

Music by Chris Frain

“Only You” by The Platters plays as Milner hands Falfa his hat before he and Toad drive off into the sunrise. Meanwhile, Curt gets the call from his dream girl and the Wolfman closes out his radio show. Chris Callaghan and Chris Gore of Notes from the Underground join Tierney to talk about coming of age stories, Ringo Starr, the best songs to play when you need a break during your overnight radio show, class rings, and Dreyfuss’s acting throughout the phone call.

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Artwork by Alex Robinson

Music by Chris Frain

“Green Onions” by Booker T & the MGs plays as Milner and Falfa race. Falfa’s car rolls, almost killing him and Laurie. Steve arrives on the scene just in time to pledge to a hysterical Laurie that he’ll never leave her. Pete Mummert of Indiana Jones Minute joins Tierney to talk about uncooperative stunt cars, Indiana University’s own Booker T. Jones, flashlights, what happens to Falfa after his car explodes, and why Steve chooses to stay.

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Artwork by Alex Robinson

Music by Chris Frain