This week on Gonna See My Friends, we revisit the 1983 comedy classic Mr. Mom starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr.

Before becoming Batman and before unleashing chaos in Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton was a rising comedic force in Hollywood, and Mr. Mom was the movie that helped turn him into a leading man. What starts as a simple fish-out-of-water comedy about a laid-off auto engineer becoming a stay-at-home dad turns into something more revealing about the early 1980s — from recession anxiety to changing gender roles and family dynamics.

Stephen and Toby discuss the film’s most memorable moments, including the legendary “woobie” speech, the chaotic parenting misadventures, and why this cable-era staple became one of the most beloved comedies of the decade.

We also explore Michael Keaton’s incredible mid-80s run — from Night Shift and Mr. Mom to Beetlejuice and Batman — and why his unpredictable energy made him one of the most interesting leading men of the era.

If you grew up watching 80s movies on cable, Mr. Mom is one of those films that always seemed to be on — and somehow you always ended up watching the whole thing.

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