If you've ever dabbled in DIY home improvement, you'll likely empathize with the calamities depicted in this often overlooked 80s flick. It's the classic tale of renovation gone awry, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long as a couple who snag a mansion at a bargain, only to realize after the deal is done why it was priced so low. While the critics weren't overly impressed, for countless fans, it remains a cherished early entry in Tom Hanks' filmography.
So watch out for collapsing stairs, airborne turkeys, and weak trees, as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast discuss “The Money Pit” from 1986 on this special bonus episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.
Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:
• For the scene with the bathtub falling two floors down after being filled with water, Tom Hanks does an obnoxious laugh (which sounds like the imitation of a sea lion). This clip of him laughing is commonly used for the "Universal" back-lot tour when the tour guides joke with the visitors.
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo,
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/77519/10-cold-hard-facts-about-money-pit
www.fast-rewind.com/making_moneypit.htm (http://www.fast-rewind.com/making_moneypit.htm)
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