Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Welcome to 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind where you will encounter three hosts – including one who doesn’t know their microphone is off for half the show.(We apologize, and by “we” I mean me, the person writing this, who didn’t double check the mics. I’d show more emotion, but I don’t want the hosts to call me a crybaby.)

Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van talk about their memories of Steven Spielberg’s blend of outer space and the inner turmoil of an Indiana family.

Along with a snack of Richard Dried Fruits (any dried fruits in a bowl with Richard Dreyfuss’ face on it), they will brave…

The Buzzed Aldrin, a mix of tang and vodka and…

The Little Green Shooters

Here’s how to make it:

* Make Lime Jell-O as per instructions substituting half a cup of cold gin for cold water

* Place into shot glasses and cool

* When firm, add edible eyeballs (available online or use white then black food coloured icing)

They also invent:

The Close Encounter AKA Roy Neary’s Tears

Here’s how to make it:

* Muddle brown sugar to cover the bottom of a rocks glass

* dd ice, both real and glowing if possible (order online)

* Add 3 oz of vodka

* Drizzle with cream or, Heaven help you, eggnog

* Give it to your wife to try and. then enjoy a trial separation. In space.

If you make the drink or come up with one of your own, please send a picture to [email protected] (follow this link)! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you.

Picture by Pia GuerraProduced by Ian Boothby (who didn’t turn the mic on)Edited by Vicky VanSong by Chris Roberts