Zach is joined once again by Hope Sears (All of the Classics) to help Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan renovate a historical house as they take a deep dive into William Keighley’s 1942 comedy, ‘George Washington Slept Here’.
Grab your tools and get ready to dig for analytical water wells as the two dive into Jack’s own recollections of the film, discuss the genius of Percy Kilbride’s performance, break down how the film ebbs and flows in terms of quality, discuss the detriment of Jack getting involved in slapstick comedy, and take a good chunk of time to discuss and pay tribute to the life of co-star Hattie McDaniel.
But every building job needs time for restful laughter. And theres plenty to be had as the two discuss the legitimacy of the ‘house building’ genre, discussing the genius in Charles Coburn’s crazy con, and asking ourselves the real hard hitting question: Could Ice Cube be in a remake of this movie?
PLUS: THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF WILLIAM TRACY aka PEPI!
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