This week on Nostalgia Mania, Josh Elliott is hitting the road for Thanksgiving with the 1991 John Hughes comedy Dutch! We’re talking about Ed O’Neill as the rough-around-the-edges everyman Dutch Dooley, who volunteers to pick up his girlfriend’s spoiled son Doyle (a young Ethan Embry) from boarding school. What starts as a simple road trip turns into a hilarious and heartfelt journey filled with fireworks, fights, and a few lessons along the way.Josh breaks down the movie’s box office numbers, runtime, and some fun behind-the-scenes stories, including who was originally supposed to star as Dutch. We’ll look at the cast, their most memorable quotes, and go through the movie scene by scene — from Dutch’s first showdown with Doyle to their wild Thanksgiving reunion.You’ll also get The Vintage Report, where we dive into what made Dutch stand out (or maybe not) back in 1991 and why it still sparks memories today. And don’t miss the always-popular Retro Recast, where we pick who could play Dutch and Doyle if the movie was made in 2025.It’s a road trip you won’t forget, full of laughs, nostalgia, and a little heart.
