June 5, 2026

Crazy People (1990) - with sportscaster A.M. Pfeffer

Crazy People (1990) - with sportscaster A.M. Pfeffer
Crazy People (1990) - with sportscaster A.M. Pfeffer
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Crazy People (1990) - with sportscaster A.M. Pfeffer
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Greetings! In this episode we're discussing the forgotten 1990 comedy Crazy People, starring Dudley Moore, Daryl Hannah, Paul Reiser, and J.T. Walsh. What happens when a burned-out advertising executive suffers a breakdown and decides to start telling the truth in his ad campaigns? Listen and find out!

Joining me for this discussion is author and sportscaster A.M. Pfeffer as we explore one of Hollywood's most unique satires on advertising, corporate culture, honesty, and consumerism. Enjoy!

In This Episode
  • A spoiler-filled discussion of Crazy People (1990)
  • The film's clever satire of the advertising industry
  • Why the movie's premise feels even more relevant today
  • Daryl Hannah's performance and the film's romance subplot
  • The memorable "honest ads" that became the movie's legacy
  • Favorite scenes and memorable dialogue
  • A round of "Crazy Honest Ads" featuring products from modern life
Film Facts
  • Release Year: 1990
  • Director: Tony Bill
  • Writer: Mitch Markowitz
  • Starring:
    • Dudley Moore
    • Daryl Hannah
    • Paul Reiser
    • J.T. Walsh
    • David Paymer
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