Join Beth and KC in The Clubhouse as they recap and review the Matlock Pilot movie from 1986, as we continue our Summer TV Movie Extravaganza, where we talk about movies from our favorite tv franchises. Andy Griffith in his first role as the beloved defense attorney, Ben Matlock!

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https://www.tvtango.com/listings/1986/03/03

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Bionic Showdown, starring Lindsay Wagner and Lee Majors, is a 1989 tv movie that is the second reunion movie for the Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman. But, did you know that it was also a backdoor pilot for the character Kate Majors? Sandra Bullock, playing Kate Majors. This is her firsttv movie! Join us in The Clubhouse!

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Shownotes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bionic_Showdown:_The_Six_Million_Dollar_Man_and_the_Bionic_Woman

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096931/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/the-six-million-dollar-man-the-bionic-woman-special-appearance-plus-fun-facts/ar-BB1mSiJl

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https://bionic.fandom.com/wiki/Bionic_Showdown

This little-seen cult favorite from 1978 is produced by our favorite cartoon producers of the 70s – Hanna-Barbara! Members of the band KISS fighting an evil inventor who wants to save a California amusement park. Beth and Kierstin don’t know why it’s gotten so much hate. We enjoyed the camp and the “special effects!” Join us in The Clubhouse!

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Check out the lists we made on Millionpods!

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Shownotes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_Meets_the_Phantom_of_the_Park

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077788/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001875/?ref_=tt_cst_t_4

https://americansongwriter.com/the-story-and-meaning-behind-beth-the-lush-ballad-that-gave-kiss-their-biggest-pop-hit/

Widow’s Kiss is a 1997 made-for-tv movie starring BeverlyD’Angelo, Bruce Davison and Mackenzie Astin. Not long after his mother dies, Sean’s wealthy, connected father remarries. And then, spoiler alert, he dies, making his new wife a widow twice over. But, wait, is stepmom now hitting on Sean, her stepson? Listen as we unravel this strange tale of a femme fatale who loves, and then kills, her prey.

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Show Notes:

https://www.filmaffinity.com/us/film222606.html

https://www.moviefone.com/movie/widows-kiss/20008435/where-to-watch/

https://www.flickchart.com/movie/E38D9B832A

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Streaming as Love, Honor & Deceit, thismade-for-tv movie from 1997 is about a nurse who marries a very rich man with a very hot stepson. When she falls for the stepson, murder ensues. A classic tv movie whodunnit with a twisty ending! See you In the Clubhouse!

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119796/

https://www.moviefone.com/movie/my-stepson-my-lover/20046480/main/

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This made-for-tv movie from 1994 is based on the real events of the 1989 murder of Jose and Kitty Menendez by their sons Erik and Lyle. Join us in The Clubhouse!

https://www.tvtango.com/movie/honor_thy_father_and_mother_the_menendez_murders

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110056/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cdt_t_21

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyle_and_Erik_Menendez

https://www.tmz.com/2025/02/21/los-angeles-district-attorney-provide-update-menendez-brothers/

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This 1989 made-for-tv murder is about the murder of Jennifer Levin in NYC’s Central Park 1986. After a sensational trial, Robert Chambers pleaded guilty and was in prison until 2003. But, there’s more. . . . Listen until the end to find out what happened after the events of the movie! Join us In The Clubhouse!

https://www.tvtango.com/movie/preppie_murder_the

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Chambers_(criminal)

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/news/a7587/jennifer-levin-robert-chambers-preppy-killer/

https://nypost.com/2023/08/02/preppy-killer-robert-chambers-spotted-in-new-york/

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Death at Love House (1976) is a 70s classic starring Kate Jackson and Robert Wagner! The Gregories are writing a biography about famous, long-dead actress Lorna Love. They stay in her estate to do research, and find their lives in jeopardy. Thanks to our longtime listener, Bobby Jo, for recommending it!

https://made-for-tv-movie.fandom.com/wiki/Death_at_Love_House

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_at_Love_House

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