Popeye

We close out our “Power of Music” theme with Robert Altman’s 1980 musical extravaganza Popeye, starring Robin Williams as the titular sailor man who arrives in the town of Sweethaven searching for his long lost pappy. Karl had the added shakeup that his pick had to take place in a single location, and the aforementioned town of Sweethaven suits that perfectly. Joining Popeye on his adventure is Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl and the large and mean Bluto, played by Paul Smith. 

We also discuss the history of Popeye, how effectively we feel comic strips translate to live action, and why Karl won’t shut up about the greatness of Harry Nilsson. And of course spinach…we talk about spinach.