Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic. All of the children's show sequences were hilarious. You really have to be in the right mood for a movie for this to work. And the negative reviews were from insufferable snots. This is an incredible movie, on the same level as Return of the Jedi or any of the Indiana Jones movies. UHF According to. When I do my half hour, she told IndieWire, I want to go deeper into life experience, and Al Yankovic can be described in a lot of ways besides "Weird." Real fish were attached to the "Wheel of Fish." George Newman makes a Twinkie dog to give to Bob Speck. | What's funnier than bad TV? According to the DVD commentary, Dr. Philo's transformation scene was supposed to occur in the background. They're old enough to level-up, so to speak, so we're finally starting to move beyond Disney and test out some fun stuff. The Weird Al Show: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Hamster (1997) (TV Episode) The TV program of the three-armed guitar player that Weird Al watches George Newman is a daydreamer whose hyperactive imagination keeps him from holding a steady job. First time sharing it with my sons. It is silly, funny, heartfelt, and stop reading and watch it now. It is hilarious in most of the scenes. This is not a great film, nor even a good film. When Weird Al Yankovic's Uhf was released back in 1989, the idea of doing a sequel was rather preposterous, given the film's underwhelming performance at the box office. His uncle decides George would be the perfect man to manage Channel 62, a television station which is losing money and viewers fast. Easter Egg: During chapter 23 ("The Great Escape") Stanley Spadowski locks himself in the office. They've got it all on UHF! For the shot of the Spatula City billboard, the production bought a billboard on a remote stretch of highway. That in itself is pretty funny, right? An unemployed visionary becomes the manager of a local public station. They were bought at a local fish market early one morning. The set designer began attaching them to the wheel around 6 am, making sure the wheel spun smoothly. George plans to introduce live shows to the schedule, However, it starts rocky, with George hosting Uncle Nutzy's Clubhouse, however, after his girlfriend Teri dumps him, he puts Stanley, a janitor he hired after seeing him fired from Channel 8, in charge, the show becomes a hit, causing George to create wacky shows that cause it to rival Channel 8. On the DVD commentary. Looking for some great streaming picks? When it was finally released on DVD in 2002, it was a top-ten best-seller. EASTER EGG: On the Special Features menu, select the "Watch for Falling Rocks" sign (using the remote, select Commentary, then go left) to see footage of Stanley Spadowski in its original form (in the film, it's part of the U-62 promo commercial). This movie has evolved into being a 80s culture fest, watching the movie w/ Al Y doing comments, its pretty obvious he never really realized what is achieved with this movie. The humor was sophomoric, the jokes were crude, and the ending was childish. Teri Campbell Kevin McCarthy. I know I can be--based on many of my other IMDb reviews, it's obvious I can be critical and occasionally too serious. But one At the age of 61, Fran Drescher has started doing stand-up and she doesnt want to do it like a man. Full Cast & Crew: UHF (1989) Cast (74) 'Weird Al' Yankovic. It has everything you could want in a movie: a stellar cast, music, romance, suspense, and hilarity, hilarity, hilarity!! She also covers her mouth, apparently in contempt, but her smile can be seen stretching from behind her hand. | George Newman is a daydreamer whose hyperactive imagination keeps him from holding a steady job. Three band members hoping for a big break head to a radio station to play their demo tape and wind up holding everyone hostage with plastic guns when the head D.J. "Weird" Al Yankovic, Victoria Jackson, Michael Richards and Fran Drescher. What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated Shows Most Popular Goofs Helpful. And of course, I'm a huge Weird Al fan. It's a real shame this beast didn't do better at the box office; thank heaven it has found its niche among cultish Weird Al fans and 9-year-olds everywhere. Sever, Atop the Fourth Wall: Kamandi at Earth's End #4. | The homage paid to MAD magazine in the form of Uncle Nutzy's Funhouse is another selling point anyone who praises MAD magazine in as subtle a way will always get my vote. 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