Episode 253: Episode 226: THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE (1961)

Published: Feb. 7, 2023, 11:38 p.m.

Andrew and Dave survived Michael Caine's severed hand, but can they survive the Earth catching fire? Probably not, which is why they are thankful they are watching the apocalypse drama The Day the Earth Caught Fire from 1961 instead of dealing with the real thing. Just how great is this award winning sci-fi drama? Why did Richard Burton hit it big and Edward Judd didn't? This film was made because Val Guest staked his profits from what film now? Tune in and find out!

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All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt