In episode #3 we discuss the romantic dark comedy drama "Harold and Maude." A young man, fascinated with death, meets a venerable woman who teaches him what life is really about. Starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort.
- While this movie (and episode) deals with the topic of suicide in a humorous manner, if you or someone you know is struggling with suicide please visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255
Harold and Maude - Criterion Collection
- Not to be confused with Maude starring Bea Arthur
Cat Stevens composed and performed the soundtrack including the two hits If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out and Miles from Nowhere
The 4 non-Cat Stevens songs:
- Greensleeves (Author unknown)
Piano Concerto No. 1 - Tchaikovsky
An der Schönen, Blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314 - Johann Strauss II
Sobre las Olas (Over the Waves) - Juventino Rosas
Velveeta cheese commercial - Velveeta Melts Better Than Cheddar
The Jaguar driven by Harold was a 1965 Jaguar XK-E; the hearse was a 1959 Cadillac Superior 3-way
Jay Leno’s incredible car collection
Nathan Hale was the first American Spy to be captured and executed
- A&E’s Turn: Washington's Spies is a war drama NOT a documentary
We can all agree that black licorice is disgusting
The police officer was played by Tom Skerritt who also starred as Viper in Top Gun
Bud Cort (Harold) appeared as Pvt. Lorenzo Boone in the movie MASH
- Suicide Is Painless (written by Johnny Mandel and Mike Altman) was the theme to both the movie and TV series M*A*S*H
The Omen was NOT a prequel to Harold and Maude (however writer