1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!

1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! is a four-part documentary series that aired on The CW in July of 2023. It chronicles a number of movies and other media that were released in 1982, including a section dedicated to The Dark Crystal.
The third episodes in the series, "Fantasy & Action," features a four-minute segment focused on the impact of The Dark Crystal on pop culture. Commentators include Mick Garris (creator, Masters of Horror), Josh Miller (co-host, Best Movies Ever Made), Drew McWeeny (film critic), Ted Biaselli (executive producer, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), and Felicia Day (host, Mystery Science Theater 3000). Appearing most extensively is Lisa Henson who discusses the artistic development of the film, funding from Lew Lord, building Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and her father's decision to buy the rights back to The Muppet Show and The Muppet Movie, as well as The Dark Crystal, despite it not testing well with preview audiences before release.
Topics featured over the course of the four episodes include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Tron, Rocky III, Friday the 13th 3-D, Poltergeist, Mad Max, and Swamp Thing.
==Connections==
Other commentators appearing throughout the series include:
* Nolan Bushnell
* Ron Howard
* Leonard Maltin
* William Shatner
* Henry Winkler
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Category:TV Mentions