Episode 24: Shock Treatment
Episode description
This town doesn't just love television...they live it! This week, Peaches and Michael are zipping up their little black dresses in celebration of 1981's SHOCK TREATMENT! In addition to discussing this electric musical's prophetic vision of a reality television-laden future, our hosts delve into the film's tenuous legacy as the follow-up to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Joining the conversation is none other than Patricia Quinn, legendary cult icon and star of the movie, to share behind-the-scenes memories and tales of the production's strange trajectory. Then, acclaimed musician and "pianist to the drag queen stars" Major Scales stops by to chat about the undeniable power of SHOCK TREATMENT's songbook, as well as the film's influence on his own career. From sisterly love to fortified fast food for a fabulous future, this episode has it all! Go!