Saturday, July 20, 2024

Hot Hero Sandwich: Episode 1 Scene-by-Scene

by G. Jack Urso

Originally published June 11, 2024, on www.Aeolus13umbra.com.  


Broadcast Date: Nov. 10, 1979.

Interviews: Erik Estrada, Bruce (Caitlin) Jenner, Olivia Newton-John, Donna Pescow, McLean Stevenson, and Hal Linden in conversation with Dr. Tom Cottle.

Musical Guests: Sister Sledge, The Hot Hero Band.

Themes: Dating, divorce, family, friends, and school.

Note: The links below go to the corresponding video clips hosted on Hot Hero Sandwich Central!

SCENES



1.1. Interview Segment: Erik Estrada, McLean Stevenson, Hal Linden, and Bruce (Caitlin) Jenner discuss nicknames with Dr. Tom Cottle.

1.2. SketchNicknames. The Hot Hero gang wants to know what Jarett Smithwrick character’s nickname is, and it’s a long one!

1.3. Music PerformanceSister Sledge, “He’s the Greatest Dancer.”

1.4. Sketch: Nightmare High Excuse of the Week with L. Michael Craig.


1.5. Interview SegmentBruce (Caitlin) Jenner discusses being dyslexic with Dr. Tom Cottle.

1.6. Nightmare High Segment: The class gets a substitute teacher and the first appearance of Stanley Dipstick. With L. Michael Craig, Vicky Dawson, Denny Dillon, Saundra McClain Matt McCoy, and Jarrett Smithwrick. 

1.7. Interview SegmentErik Estrada and Olivia Newton-John discuss what kept them interested in school with Dr. Tom Cottle.

1.8. Short Film: “I’m Only Sleeping.” Set to the Beatles song of the same name, Nan-Lynn Nelson goes about her morning routine to get ready for school only to find out its Saturday! [Note: Hot Hero Sandwich had a one-time only use of the Beatles original version of “I’m Only Sleeping” for the actual broadcast. Here it has been replaced by an instrumental version to avoid a copyright violation.]


1.9. Interview SegmentDonna Pescow and Olivia Newton-John discuss the impact of divorce on children with Dr. Tom Cottle

1.10. Animation Segment“Yakety Yak” by the Coasters.

1.11. Interview SegmentErik Estrada discusses divorce with Dr. Tom Cottle.

1.12. Music Performance: The Hot Hero Band performs “Last Night.”

1.13. Hot Hero Café Segment: The gang tries to comfort Mark (Matt McCoy) whose parents are getting divorced.

1.14. Interview SegmentInterview Short Segments: Erik Estrada and Donna Pescow discuss fathers with Dr. Tom Cottle.


1.15. Sketch: Embarrassing Parents, Vicky Dawson’s character is easily embarrassed by her parents (played by Andrew Duncan and Claudette Sutherland) only to find out they have a lot in common with her new boyfriend (played by Paul O'Keefe).

1.16. Interview SegmentOlivia Newton-John, Bruce (Caitlin) Jenner, and Donna Pescow discuss dating with Dr. Tom Cottle.

1.17. Short Film: T-Shirt Dating, with Vicky Dawson and L. Michael Craig.

1.18. SketchPhone Friends Segment – The Party (Part 1 of 3). Nan-Lynn Nelson’s character tries to impress her wealthier classmate played by Vicky Dawson and get invited to the big party. Also with Saundra McLean.


1.19. SketchPhone Friends Segment – The Party (Part 2 of 3). Nan-Lynn Nelson’s character has to break her planned Friday night movie with Denny Dillon’s character so Nan-Lynn’s can go to the party being thrown by the rich and popular kids.

1.20. Interview SegmentBruce (Caitlin) Jenner and Olivia Newton-John on what they did as teenagers when things went wrong for them with Dr. Tom Cottle.

1.21. Sketch: Phone Friends Segment – The Party (Part 3 of 3). Nan-Lynn Nelson’s character decides friendship is more important than popularity and invites Denny Dillon’s character to go with her to the big party. Also with Adam Ross.

1.22. Interview Segment: Donna Pescow and Erik Estrada discuss their childhood friends with Dr. Tom Cottle.

1.23. Music Performance: Sister Sledge, “We Are Family.”




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