Young Frankenstein (1974) with Mike Wirth

Young Frankenstein brought together so many talented actors and comedians, to create a memorable and re-watchable Gothic horror comedy. Artist and designer Mike Wirth explains how Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein and its various adaptations and tributes and parodies connect to and relate to the Jewish golem story. We also touch on not only the classic movies of Mel Brooks, but also Sam Raimi, Airplane 2, and What’s Up, Doc? as well as movies becoming musical theater. Plus, some vaudeville history, and Hitchcock, with Dr. San Guinary’s Creature Feature thrown in for good measure. Listen closely and you’ll hear Mike’s cat, our special guest. This episode is dedicated to Teri Garr.