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My Sister Made Me Watch This
Sisters Michelle and Cherie revisit TV shows and movies from their childhood and their different perspectives on them. As the older sister, Cherie most often controlled the television and subjected Michelle to shows that she would never have chosen to watch on her own.
My Sister Made Me Watch This
037 Bedknobs & Broomsticks: Disney’s Backup Plan Movie
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This week, we dust off a lesser-known Disney classic:
✨ Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Set during WWII, this whimsical (and slightly chaotic) fantasy follows three evacuated London children, an apprentice witch learning magic by correspondence course, and a con-man magician who accidentally becomes part of the British war effort.
Yes. Really.
We discuss:
- The film’s deep connections to Mary Poppins
- Why Disney originally bought the rights as a backup plan
- Sherman Brothers songs (including one originally written for Mary Poppins!)
- The blend of live-action and animation
- That animated soccer match 👀
- Angela Lansbury’s performance as Miss Price
- Whether this movie actually holds up today
- And of course… the ongoing Roddy McDowall problem
Starring:
- Angela Lansbury
- David Tomlinson
- Roddy McDowall
We also dive into:
- The post-Walt Disney era slump
- The 25th anniversary restoration
- Oscar nominations and that surprise special effects win
- And the big question: Would this survive the Brooke Test™?
Is it magical?
Is it campy?
Is it aggressively 1971?
You decide.
🎧 Listen now and let us know: Did Bedknobs and Broomsticks hold up for you?
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