How did a low-budget comedy about inept cadets spawn a massive franchise? In this episode of 80s Flick Flashback, Tim Williams is joined by Chad Sheppard, Laramy Wells, and Robby Retro to crack the case on Police Academy.

We dive deep into the precinct to explore:

• The Origin Story: First impressions and personal connections to the franchise.

• Casting Magic: How the ensemble cast—from Steve Guttenberg to the iconic "Sound Effects Guy"—was assembled.

• Character Deep Dive: A spotlight on the legendary performances that defined the decade.

• The Verdict: We rate the rewatchability and discuss where Police Academy ranks in our nostalgia for 80s cinema.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Mahoney or just love classic movie trivia, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss.

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

• Former US President Bill Clinton once mentioned to Steve Guttenberg that this was one of his favorite movies and that it helped him get through a tough period. During his speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, he also said that his wife, Hillary Clinton, found his parenting decisions questionable after he watched six "Police Academy" films back-to-back with his daughter, Chelsea Clinton.
• The "shoe polish on the megaphone" comes from a prank played on British director Michael Winner during the filming of one of his movies. Hugh Wilson chose to use this gag after hearing the story from a crew member.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB

https://www.thegibsonreview.com/blog/police-academy-a-review

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In this episode of the 80's Flick Flashback Podcast, host Tim Williams and co-hosts Ben Carpenter, Chris McMichen, and Nicholas Pepin dive into the classic comedy film 'The Naked Gun.' They discuss their first impressions, memorable scenes, character analyses, and the film's impact on comedy. The conversation also touches on trivia, behind-the-scenes insights, and the film's rewatchability. The hosts share their thoughts on the reboot and reflect on the legacy of the film, highlighting its humor and iconic moments.

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

• The device that compelled characters to accept commands to kill someone is similar to what the parasitic life forms in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" did.
• Leslie Nielsen's line about shooting the Shakespeare in the Park performers is a close parody of a line Clint Eastwood said about shooting a rapist in "Dirty Harry".
• In 1988, The Naked Gun, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and A Fish Called Wanda formed an accidental "steamroller trilogy." Despite their differences, all three classic comedies released that year feature a character getting flattened by a steamroller.

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Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71895/18-fun-facts-about-naked-gun

https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-hilarious-facts-about-the-naked-gun-1988

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Even during the lively era of the Marx Brothers' films at Paramount Pictures—featuring vaudevillian chaos like Horse Feathers and Duck Soup, or Mel Brooks parodies such as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein—audiences had never experienced the overwhelming number of jokes like the ones in this 80s flick. These gags are so nonstop that the weaker ones don’t even have time to linger. The film is packed with puns, pratfalls, provocations, interplay of foreground and background, double entendres, references to movies, TV shows, and commercials, along with random acts of silliness and absurdity, including many 'dad jokes'.