Question 1

What real-life NCAA scandal is subtly referenced during a basketball game scene?

Accepted Answer

When Barry is introduced at an SMU basketball game, the emcee says 'football will be back in the fall'—a reference to SMU's football program receiving the NCAA 'death penalty' for recruiting violations at that time.

Question 2

Which prestigious literary award was the original stage play 'Talk Radio' considered for?

Accepted Answer

Eric Bogosian's play 'Talk Radio', on which this film is based, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Question 3

What unusual casting distinction does this film have regarding voice artists versus on-screen actors?

Accepted Answer

The movie featured more voice artists who were not seen in the picture than actors who made physical appearances.

Question 4

Which actor reprised their stage role from the original 'Talk Radio' play for the film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Michael Wincott played the role of Kent in both the stage version of 'Talk Radio' and this film adaptation.

Question 5

What drives the central conflict for the main character just before his program goes national?

Accepted Answer

A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.

Question 6

What real-world NCAA scandal is subtly referenced in the film?

Accepted Answer

When Barry is introduced at an SMU basketball game, the emcee says 'football will be back in the fall'—a reference to SMU's football program receiving the NCAA 'death penalty' and shutting down at that time.

Question 7

Which prestigious award was the original play 'Talk Radio' considered for?

Accepted Answer

Eric Bogosian's play 'Talk Radio', on which the film is based, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Question 8

What unusual casting distinction does this film have?

Accepted Answer

The movie featured more voice artists who were not seen in the picture than actors who made physical appearances.

Question 9

Which major film festival screened 'Talk Radio' in 1989?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1989.

Question 10

What personal connection did Michael Wincott have to the source material?

Accepted Answer

Michael Wincott also played the role of Kent in the stage version of the 'Talk Radio' play before appearing in the film.

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