Be Kind, Please Rewind!

Episode 43: Dr. Strange (1978)


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Before Benedict Cumberbatch won over our hearts, Peter Hooten was the original Dr. Strange!

In this made-for-TV movie released in 1978, Dr. Strange (Hooten) becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme while fighting against a wannabe ancient girlfriend, Morgan le Fay (Jessica Walter) . . . all while starring in his own General Hospital soap opera. Oh yeah, he also "tutors" a young lady, Clea, who can't resist his stylish mustache and psychiatric machismo!

Unfortunately, this "pilot" failed to launch a weekly series! Come join us and hear why!

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Be Kind, Please Rewind!By Joe Gould