The Naked Gun

From the files of the Retro Crew we travel back to the 80s to discuss if this Leslie Nielsen comedy is worth watching today.

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In this Episode:

00:07:36 ROUNDTABLE: We play the TV spot for The Naked Gun and give an overview of the technical specs of this film
00:10:45 LIKES: The aspects of the this comedy that hit a homerun
00:21:47 TRIVIA & SOCIALIZE: Trivia from and feedback on The Naked Gun from our listeners via Facebook Group, Twitter, and Instagram
00:28:13 DISLIKES: Elements of this film that need more stick in its slap-stick
00:44:06 FINAL RATING: Nostalgic (Disputed)
00:51:03 FEEDBACK & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Show announcements, and how to contact us
00:57:12 FIREFLY: Ep 2 The Train Job

🎬 The Naked Gun Technicals, Cast, and Crew

Released: Dec 2, 1988
Runs: 1h 25m
Rated: PG-13
Directed by: David Zucker
Written by: Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker
With the lead stars being: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley,O.J. Simpson
And Music composed by: Ira Newborn
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad was made for about $12 million and earned about $140 at the box office worldwide.

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