It's time to talk to the animals in 1800s Puddleby-on-Marsh in England!
Doctor Dolittle (1967):After the animal communicating veterinarian goes too far for his clientele, he and his friends escape their hometown to the sea in search of the Great Pink Sea Snail.
In this two-parter. Bridget is joined by Assistant Locations Manager Charles Judson, who gives great insight into the locations disaster that was this 1967 film.
Charles is also one of the fine folks running Film Impact Georgia, which has recently partnered with Seed & Spark and Trilith Studios to offer a film crowdfunding prize. Links below.
Also, where's Erica? Maybe you'll find out!
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On each episode we’ll look at a movie and its remake, or sometimes a movie and its sequel, to determine if Hollywood rehashed it for a reason or for a cash grab.
Your Podcast hosts:
Bridget LaMonica @BridgetLaMonica
Guest Host: @CharlesJudson, Assistant Location Manager
Important Links!:
https://www.filmimpactgeorgia.org/
https://www.filmimpactgeorgia.org/figcrowdfundingrally
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References:
Benningfield, Bailey. ““Doctor Dolittle” Was a Production Nightmare That Nearly Destroyed 20th Century Fox.” Ranker, 23 Jan. 2023, www.ranker.com/list/doctor-dolittle-production-problems/bailey-benningfield. Accessed 13 May 2025.
“Doctor Dolittle (1967) - Trivia - IMDb.” IMDb, 2025, www.imdb.com/title/tt0061584/trivia/?ref_=tt_dyk_trv. Accessed 13 May 2025.
“Dolittle (2020) - Trivia - IMDb.” IMDb, 2020, www.imdb.com/title/tt6673612/trivia/?ref_=tt_dyk_trv. Accessed 13 May 2025.
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