Halloween III on WPIX in 1988!
Summary
The Purple Stuff Podcast revisits a rare November 1988 WPIX broadcast of Halloween 3: Season of the Witch. Hosts Jay and Matt analyze the film’s cult status, plot, and characters while reviewing original era commercials for Monsters, Robitussin, and Bennigan’s. They also compare the theatrical cut to the network TV edit and share trivia, including Joe Dante’s initial involvement.
Topics discussed
Intro: WPIX broadcast recording and Halloween 3 setup
Plot summary and the anthology concept of the film
Character analysis: Ellie Grimbridge and Dr. Chalice
Commercial break: Monsters, Tales from the Dark Side, and Robitussin
Broadcast edits: Censorship and gore on local TV
Commercial break: Roddy Piper and Bennigan's ads
Trivia: Joe Dante, Stonehenge, and practical effects
Outro: Rewatchability, 1988 Halloween memories, and sign-off
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