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Kim takes a flying leap into a discussion of Jay Ward and the underseen TV gem Fractured Flickers. Later in the episode, Kim gushes about the 1974 TV movie Scream of the Wolf starring Peter Graves and Clint Walker. *Spoilers discussed for this 51-year-old TV movie!* 

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Clips Referenced: 

Johnny Carson and June Foray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S3hbc0dQ88&t=135s

Bullwinkle on Fractured Flickers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1kAzxc2HO0

Paul Frees on War of the Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FWXICDg2bM

Superchicken theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKss2pBYQ6Y

Scream of the Wolf Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ0fZEyhD2M

George of the Jungle theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8rViF7V_oA

George of the Jungle trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITlM041DW1U

Rocky and Bullwinkle Outtakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUDzuGECfdQ

In this first episode of Piercing Pop Culture, film critic Kimberly Pierce takes a wide-ranging look into the TV westerns of the 1950s and 1960s as well as the career of Gunsmoke writer Kathleen Hite. Later, she takes a few minutes to chat about Steven Soderbergh's new release Black Bag before bringing everything to a close with a look at nudie cutie Adam and Six Eves as part of the Kino Lorber Nudie Cutie box set. 

On our newest installment of Late Night Contemporary Corner, Kim sits down to talk about Glen Powell and the upcoming remake of The Running Man. 

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Kim’s been spending 2025 watching the long-running western series The Virginian and talking about it on my website and on TikTok. This is the first Piercing Pop Culture pop culture minisode where I hope to talk bout the episodes as I watch!

This week? We’re talking Fabian as a poetry reading cowboy. However, when people start dying around him, it seems like there might be more going on than meets the eye.

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This week, Kim tries to tackle all things "beach movie" because summer will be here before we know it. She talks her background with the beach films, AIP and more about 1960s teen culture before taking a deep dive into the 1964 delight Ride the Wild Surf. 

Clips used this week: 

"Beach Party": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CReAdMjpXIU

"I Think/You Think": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man5OPUUxtw

Dick Dale "Surfin and A-Swingin'": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-GtC-pHUFo

"Follow Your Leader": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AliFvKYIVVQ

Timothy Carey in Beach Blanket Bingo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyOgG2rjXlc

"Venus": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fakpqLDEQAo

"Ride the Wild Surf": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxbjJbncMwE

"Kookie, Kookie Lend Me Your Comb": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT9QZBGyXjU&t=4s

"Reproduction": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ygx2qljUQM

Tab Hunter Singing "Young Love": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCC5CeiL3-U

Kim sits down to talk about Invaders From Mars.

When you stumble on a film called Lock Up Your Daughters that is also a period sex comedy… you check that out.

Lord Foppington, ladies and gentlemen.

Kim sits down to talk about The Edge of Love, starring perennial Kim favorite, Kiera Knightley.

Kim takes a look at a deep cut (for her!) with 1954’s Woman’s World.

Kim sits down to talk about the documentary spotlighting legendary horror host, Vampira.

Kim sits down for some more Doris Day family goodness to talk about With Six You Get Eggroll.

Kim has been deep-diving into some Doris Day goodness so far. What are your thoughts about Romance on the High Seas?

Kim will hear no Cat Women of the Moon slander.

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Kim sits down to talk about the 1960 Bing Crosby collegiate comedy. Those are words we thought we’d never say.

Kim sits down to talk about Scoop, why this cast is incredible and what might be missing in the new Netflix drama.

Kim and Lisa sit down and talk the Dev Patel directed new release, Monkey Man.

Kim’s sitting down today to talk about a corner of the Tarzan universe that doesn’t get enough love. This is the time when Mike Henry stepped into the famous loincloth. She might have learned about Henry through Skyjacked, but his tenure as the “King of the Jungle” is proving fascinating.

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In today’s brand podcast new series, “Vintage Video Vault,” Kim dives into some of the quirkiest watches in the strangest corners of the streaming universe. Our first installment? Frogs (1972). Get ready.

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Kim sits down to talk about the surprisingly bleak 1972 TV movie, The Glass House.

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In a trip into the Piercing Pop Culture Video Archive, m Laredo deep dive leads her to check out Interval from 1973.

The Robert Wolders pull was just too strong.

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I venture into the archive today to talk about one of the movies this year I’m convinced hasn’t gotten the love it deserves: The Surfer.

Full review available at Geek Girl Authority.

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Welcome back! In a bit of a wide ranging episode this week, Kim sits down to talk about the 1964 sitcom Broadside, complete with a deep into the period media coverage of the series. Lead by Kathleen Nolan (who we don't deserve!) the military comedy is a deep cut delight. 

Stay tuned after the discussion for a discussion of Kim's cinematic confession about a certain Orson Welles film as well as a look at Zee and Co. as well as a bonus discussion about Neville Brand and Eaten Alive. 

Content warning for 1965 period discussions of weight and body issues at the 10:06 minute mark.

Clips Used: 

Nick at Nite Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEaxSJUjfrc

Broadside Opening Credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5sXcsxF5w4

The Real McCoys Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VWv4TDSVlw&t=26s

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l2hqoBHA5o

The Ed Sullivan Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNYWl13IWhY

"Flames on the Side of My Face": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92IkddsjtAA

"Joke Sound Effect": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRs0OqV4uSc

Broadside (Episode 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4fiLAZqHbg&t=1023s

Doctor Who "Spoilers!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGZSuWmZzo8

Rebel Without a Cause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBOcWFBBB04&t=3s

X Y and Zee trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKwx1yVZHqY&t=19s

Eaten Alive Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHu6g-npdFE