Zach welcomes back pod-pal Rob Stroude (Ballyhoo Correspondent) for a fine holiday mess with Laurel and Hardy as they unpack the delightful and bonkers 1934 holiday classic, BABES IN TOYLAND.

 

Hitch a ride with them aboard a Zeppelin driven by a capuchin monkey dressed as Mickey Mouse as the duo explore the tumultuous production history of the film, break down how the film strikes a balance between straigh story telling and comedy driven set pieces, marvel at the boys' ability to interact alongside sincere narrative, and then finally settle upon the many ways this film has stood the test of time for fans of Stan and Ollie and for film fans at large.

 

Plus: Cary Grant joins the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Be sure to listen to the first Laurel & Hardy chat with Rob Stroude here

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-138-laurel-hardy-vol-1-a-cuckoo-short-film-festival/id1540142449?i=1000671850037

Spotify:

Website: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-138-laurel-hardy-vol-1-a-cuckoo-short-film-festival/

To hear more of Robert, listen to his episode on ALL THE BEST LINES, where he and our pals Smokey and Adam dissect IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069?i=1000653777198

And be sure to follow Rob around social

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