My Sister Made Me Watch This

052 Tootsie: Oops, We Got Side-Tracked by K&W Cafeteria

This week, one sister finally convinces the other to revisit the 1982 comedy classic Tootsie — a movie she practically wore out on Betamax. Dustin Hoffman, daytime soap operas, a red sequin dress, and a surprising amount of wisdom about judging books by their covers. Plus: a 20-year-old's verdict on whether it holds up. What we cover: * The plot: struggling actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) disguises himself as a woman to land a soap opera role — and finances his roommate's play about toxic waste * The incredible cast: Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Bill Murray, Charles Durning, Dabney Coleman, Geena Davis (in her very first film role!), and director Sydney Pollack playing the agent he never wanted to play * The behind-the-scenes story: how Dick Richards pitched the movie, got Hoffman on board, and then got fired once Hoffman got creative control * The two-hour makeup process, the Adam's apple problem, and how Hoffman tested his disguise at his own daughter's school * The Oscar race of 1983 — 10 nominations, stiff competition from Gandhi and E.T., and Jessica Lange's remarkable double nomination in the same year * The General Hospital connection (it's deeper than you think) * Bill Murray's missing opening credit, his ad-libbed lines, and the one scene that made us lose it * Hoffman's off-screen epiphany about beauty and missed connections * The Broadway musical nobody asked for * And: a Gen Z take on whether Tootsie could be made today Where to watch Tootsie: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, YouTube, or on glorious DVD. Where to find us: 📘 Facebook: My Sister Made Me Watch This 📸 Instagram: @mysistermademewatchthis 📧 mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com [mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com] If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a five-star rating and review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

051 Spaceballs: The Schwartz Awakens

This week, Michelle and Cherie blast off into the galaxy of the beloved (and hotly debated) sci-fi parody, Spaceballs. One sister is thrilled about the upcoming sequel and the return of Rick Moranis, while the other remains unconvinced that the original deserves its cult-classic status. Along the way, they discuss the film's connections to Star Wars, the surprising support of George Lucas, and the many pop-culture references packed into the movie. Topics include: *  Why the upcoming Spaceballs sequel has fans excited  *  Rick Moranis' long-awaited return to the screen  *  The cast, including Bill Pullman, John Candy, and Joan Rivers *  Dot matrix printers and why younger generations may never understand the joke  *  George Lucas' one major condition for allowing the parody  *  The famous "Merchandising!" scene  *  Hidden references to The Wizard of Oz, Alien, and Planet of the Apes *  Whether the movie still holds up nearly 40 years later  *  Why Spaceballs became a cult classic despite mixed reviews  *  The surprising connection between Spaceballs and Tesla's "Ludicrous Mode"  Plus: fried chicken cravings, pizza cravings, and one very disappointed Star Wars-loving podcaster learning that Heath isn't a Spaceballs fan. Question for listeners: Are you Team Spaceballs or Team "I Don't Get Mel Brooks"? Let us know!

050 Just Sit Right Back and Hear Our Favorite TV Theme Songs

In this nostalgic episode, we take a break from discussing a single TV show or movie and dive into one of our favorite pop culture topics: classic TV theme songs. From catchy singalongs to iconic instrumentals, we explore the television themes that instantly transport us back to childhood — and somehow still live rent-free in our brains decades later. We talk about: * Why TV theme songs were such a huge part of growing up in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s * The difference between lyrical themes and instrumental classics * Shows where the stars actually sang the theme songs * Theme songs that became legitimate radio hits * Why modern TV shows seem to have abandoned memorable opening songs * Rolling Stone’s picks for the greatest TV theme songs of all time * And why “Charles in Charge” got stuck in our heads all over again Along the way, we revisit some unforgettable TV themes from: * Gilligan’s Island * The Brady Bunch * Green Acres * Welcome Back, Kotter * Happy Days * The Jeffersons * Good Times * Moonlighting * The Greatest American Hero * Friends * The Monkees * The Love Boat * Hawaii Five-O * Frasier * The Big Bang Theory * The Facts of Life * The Mary Tyler Moore Show * The Addams Family …and many more. Plus, Michelle puts Cherie's TV theme song memory to the test with a trivia quiz featuring famous lyrics from classic television shows. Did she survive the challenge? Mostly. 😂 We’d love to hear from you: 🎵 What’s your favorite TV theme song of all time? 📺 Which theme song can you STILL sing from memory? Connect with us on social media or email us at: mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com [mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com] And if you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share the podcast with fellow TV lovers and nostalgia fans.

049 Jeopardy!: Daily Doubles and Sibling Rivalries

This week, we’re answering in the form of a question as we dive into the long-running phenomenon that is Jeopardy!.  Inspired by our latest family viewing session (and one very smug Final Jeopardy victory), we talk about growing up with the show, watching it with Mom and Dad, and why it’s become such a nightly ritual for so many families.  Along the way, we explore:  *  How Merv Griffin and his wife came up with the idea for the show on an airplane  *  The original 1964 version hosted by Art Fleming *  The legendary reign of Alex Trebek *  Why Ken Jennings ultimately became the perfect modern host  *  Our thoughts on Mayim Bialik and the post-Trebek transition  *  The iconic theme song “Think” and how it made Merv Griffin millions  *  The Jeopardy! Clue Crew and why we miss them  *  Weird game show history, including pull-card clue boards and three-way ties  *  Our own high school Quiz Bowl glory days  *  Family connections to actual Jeopardy! contestants  *  Commodore 64 Jeopardy!, board games, pub trivia, and sibling competition  We also talk about:   * Groundhog Day * Saturday Night Live celebrity Jeopardy sketches  * Weird Al Yankovic’s “I Lost on Jeopardy”  *  Rock & Roll Jeopardy, Pop Culture Jeopardy, and other spin-offs  Plus:  Would we survive a pub trivia night together?  Could either of us come up with 75 interesting facts about ourselves?  And which sibling actually went to the better high school?

048 Grease: Pink Ladies, T-Birds, and Total Nostalgia

In this nostalgic episode of My Sister Made Me Watch This, we head back to Rydell High to revisit the 1978 musical classic Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. We talk about why Grease became one of the biggest movie musicals of all time, the unforgettable soundtrack, and the many alternate casting choices that almost changed movie history forever. (Carrie Fisher as Sandy?! Henry Winkler as Danny?!) Along the way, we discuss: * The surprising ages of the cast members * Why Olivia Newton-John had to be sewn into those iconic leather pants * The Barry Gibb connection you may never have noticed * Why Grease 2 never captured the same magic * Our own memories of first seeing the movie * And whether Grease still holds up today Plus: one sister reveals the time she was almost banned from watching Grease entirely after getting grounded in second grade. Whether you were a Pink Lady, a T-Bird, or just someone who always wanted a singing summer romance, this episode is packed with movie trivia, nostalgia, laughs, and plenty of sibling banter. You’re the one that we want! Find us on Instagram and Facebook at My Sister Made Me Watch This or email us at mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com [mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com].