Episode 316: Doctor Detroit (1983)

Special Guests: Michael Pressman, Carl Gottlieb, Robert Boris, Glenne Headly
Guest Co-Hosts: Heather Drain, Aaron Peterson


We wrap up '80s month with a housecall from Doctor Detroit (1983), the story of mild-mannered professor, Clifford Skridlow (Dan Aykroyd) and how he transforms into super-pimp Doctor Detroit.


Based on the short story "Detroit Abe" by Bruce Jay Friedman, Mike talks to screenwriters Robert Boris and Carl Gottlieb along with director Michael Pressman. This episode also includes the third and final part of the interview with actress Glenne Headly.

Aaron Peterson and Heather Drain join Mike to discuss this unusual comedy.

Links:

Buy Doctor Detroit on DVD

Buy The Collected Short Fiction of Bruce Jay Friedman by Bruce Jay Friedman

Hear more of Robert Boris on the Electra Glide in Blue episode

Keep up with Heather Drain at Mondo Heather

Be sure to check out The Hollywood Outsider

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