014 The ET Episode: Does it Get Any 80ers Than This?

This week, we’re phoning home with one of the most beloved films of the 80s: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. We swap Halloween memories (fairy princess + ET = iconic sibling duo), dig into behind-the-scenes trivia (why Mars turned down the candy cameo, how Drew Barrymore punked her way into the role, and what happened to Harrison Ford’s deleted scene), and ride through the legacy of Spielberg’s blockbuster that made us all want a glowing fingertip. Plus, we revisit the worst childhood movie outing (sorry, Chariots of Fire), the best arcade disaster (hello Atari), and the most 80s crossover you’ve never heard of—Michael Jackson narrating ET’s story. Grab your Reese’s Pieces, hop on your BMX, and let’s talk about the film that defined an era of movie magic.