Question 1

What real-world confusion did the Spatula City billboard cause after filming?

Accepted Answer

The production bought a billboard on a remote highway for the shot. For months afterward, drivers taking the exit asked nearby businesses about Spatula City, leading to complaints and eventual removal.

Question 2

How did Emo Philips demonstrate the financial impact of his role in 'UHF'?

Accepted Answer

During a 1999 appearance, Emo Philips showed an actual Screen Actors Guild residual check for 30 cents he earned from the film, stating it represented what being in the movie did for his career.

Question 3

What made filming the 'Wheel of Fish' segment particularly challenging?

Accepted Answer

Real fish from a local market were attached to the wheel. Filming occurred on a hot summer day in a non-air-conditioned building with studio lights and over 100 extras, creating conditions described as 'ripe'.

Question 4

Why did 'Weird Al' Yankovic refuse to make cuts to get a PG rating for 'UHF'?

Accepted Answer

He never believed the film deserved a PG-13 rating but refused cuts required for PG, including scenes with flying poodles, 'Conan the Librarian' violence, and a longer thumb-cutting scene with multiple endings filmed.

Question 5

What connection does Barry Hansen (Dr. Demento) have to 'Weird Al' Yankovic's career?

Accepted Answer

Barry Hansen appears eating whipped cream in a promo. His radio show 'The Dr. Demento Show,' focusing on novelty/comedy records, played a huge role in Yankovic's career.

Question 6

What real-world inconvenience did the Spatula City billboard cause after filming?

Accepted Answer

The production bought a billboard on a remote highway for the shot. For months, drivers asked nearby businesses about Spatula City, leading to complaints until the ad was removed.

Question 7

How did Emo Philips humorously reflect on his role in 'UHF' years later?

Accepted Answer

In 1999, Emo Philips showed a 30-cent Screen Actors Guild residual check from the film, stating it represented what being in the movie did for his career.

Question 8

Why were the 'Wheel of Fish' filming conditions described as 'ripe'?

Accepted Answer

Real fish from a market were attached to the wheel in the morning. Filming started late afternoon in a hot, non-air-conditioned building with studio lights and over 100 extras.

Question 9

What connection does Dr. Demento have to 'Weird Al' Yankovic's career?

Accepted Answer

Barry Hansen (Dr. Demento) appears eating whipped cream in a promo. His radio show, focusing on novelty/comedy records, played a huge role in Yankovic's career.

Question 10

What unusual programming does the new manager use to save the UHF station?

Accepted Answer

The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save it from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.

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