Big Daddy

"Big Daddy with Griffin Newman" is the 346th overall episode of *Podcast Like It's 1999* covering the films, television and pop culture of 1999, hosted by Phil Iscove and Kenny Neibart. The episode was released on December 2, 2022.

## Description

"Today on Podcast Like It’s…1999, Griffin Newman joins us for their final film of 99 watching Big Daddy!

An absolute riot of an episode, we talk about Adam Sandler's Filmography, and Griffin describes their unique Jack and Jill viewing experience."

## Kenny's Intro

"Hello, and welcome to Podcast Like It’s 1999, the podcast where we talk about the films of 1999, **from a Hooters** here in 2022."

## Historical Information

"Thirty-two-year-old Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler) has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. But when his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he's got to find a way to prove he's ready to grow up. In a desperate last-ditch effort, Sonny adopts 5-year-old Julian (Dylan Sprouse), (Cole Sprouse) to impress her. She's not impressed ... and he can't return the kid. Uh-oh for Sonny!"

*Big Daddy* was released on 6/25/1999 in 1st place against Tarzan, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, The General's Daughter, and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. It made $234.8M on a $34.2M budget.. It has 39% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 74% from audiences. Ebert gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars.

## Griffin's 1999 Top 10

*Main Article:* Top 10 Lists
1. Toy Story 2
2. Eyes Wide Shut
3. The Matrix
4. Being John Malkovich
5. Election
6. The Iron Giant
7. The Talented Mr. Ripley
8. Galaxy Quest
9. Magnolia
10. Bringing Out the Dead
11. The Sixth Sense
12. Bowfinger

## Ratings

**Big Daddy**
 **Phil** | N/A
 **Griffin** | -

## Movies/TV Mentioned

Toy Story 2, Fast & Furious, Muppets From Space, Body Shots, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Notting Hill, Runaway Bride, Eyes Wide Shut, The Haunting, The General's Daughter, A Civil Action, Runaway Jury, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, Bulletproof, Airheads, The Cable Guy, Major League, Funny People, Uncut Gems, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, Jack & Jill, Legally Blonde, Liar Liar, My Cousin Vinny, Spongebob Squarepants, Doug, Rugrats, The Secret Garden, Saturday Night Live, Step Brothers, Freddy Got Fingered, Hubie Halloween, Sandy Wexler, The Ridiculous 6, The Do-Over, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Hotel Transylvania 2, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Little Nicky, The Mummy, Instinct, An Ideal Husband, The Matrix, Kindergarten Cop, Every Which Way But Loose, Any Which Way You Can, Jerry Maguire, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Problem Child, Brain Donors, Beverly Hills Ninja, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Saving Silverman, National Security, The Benchwarmers, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Just Go with It, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, Columbo, The Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues, Shadowchasers, Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, Ally McBeal, The Judge, City Slickers, 17 Again, The 40 Year Old Virgin, The Birdcage, Fantasia, The Daily Show, Playing By Heart, The Faculty, The Larry Sanders Show, The Late Late Show, Talk Soup, Half Baked, Death to Smoochy, Harry Potter, A Serious Man, The Limey, Mystery Men, E.R., The Boss Baby, 50 First Dates, Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh

## References

1. ↑ Box Office Mojo. Big Daddy. BoxOfficeMojo.com. Retrieved on December 2, 2022.
2. ↑ Rotten Tomatoes. Big Daddy. RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved on December 2, 2022.
3. ↑ Roger Ebert. Big Daddy. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved on December 2, 2022.