The Santa Clause - ep 61

It’s Christmas Time with MORE POWER! Grunt, grunt, grunt! Back in 1994, before he became the voice of Buzz Lightyear, Tim Allen was a comedian and star of one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, “Last Man Stand…” err “Home Improvement.” “The Santa Clause” propelled Allen into an even bigger spotlight, becoming one of Disney’s go-to personalities. Movies like “Jungle 2 Jungle” and “The Shaggy Dog” remake exist because Tim Allen was just so bankable. At least he capped the decade by starring in a genuine classic, 1999’s “Galaxy Quest.”

“The Santa Clause” was a cultural phenomenon, causing a whole lot of people to constantly misspell both this movie’s title and the Big Man himself. It also gifted the world a fashion icon – Judge Reinhold in his festive sweaters. As far as we’re concerned, there will be no Mock Trial with J. Reinhold when it comes to deciding the MVP of this movie.

Tyler and Angela discuss “The Santa Clause” at length. Well, mostly, Tyler just gushes over his childhood love of the flick. The first 30 minutes play out like the most spectacular episode of “Home Improvement” of all time, with Allen’s Scott Calvin forced to deliver presents after he essentially startles the real Santa to death.

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We talk about the curious spotlight of a mediocre Denny’s restaurant (which is probably not doing the Denny’s brand any favors), the existence of sentient pervert puppets, the terrifying elf infestation that’s happening all over Scott Calvin’s hometown, and the darker aspects of the Santa contract featured in the movie. Why aren’t the elves at the North Pole so indifferent about the death of the previous Santa? Was he a slave driver or something?

So listen to this “Santa Clause” podcast and return to the magical Disney world of parent custody battles, minor kidnapping and the dangers of being a firefighter. An actual line in this movie: “Remember kids, there’s nothing more painful than third degree burns.” Indeed.

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