TV & Film
QUIZ SHOW When the network decides to bring in a more telegenic contestant, the WASP-ish Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes), to replace Queens-born Herbie Stempel. Stempel takes aim at the show, announcing that the game is rigged. An idealistic young lawyer working for a Congressional subcommittee Dick Goodwin is brought in to examine the claim that winners were given the answers. Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards (@FirewaterCast on twitter) discuss entitlement, making a name for yourself, the Funnybooks and Firewater podcast and the movie Quiz Show on this week’s Matinee heroes!! Show Notes 0:54 Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards discuss his Funnybooks and Firewater podcast 18:31 Craig, Alan and Bryan discuss the movie "Quiz Show" 47:59 Recasting 1:11:21 Double Feature 1:16:22 Final Thoughts 1:22:15 A preview of next week's episode "Argo" Next week... The fall of the Shah leads to American hostages and the making of "Argo"