Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 53-6: Meet the horrifyingly cute Frankenstein Junior

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the tram accident that happened this past weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood.

They then take a close look at the perks annual passholders will be able to enjoy at the Universal Orlando parks starting in May.

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

• Which Universal horror classic got transformed from a silent film to a sound picture in 1929
• Why did Universal Studios Florida push back the opening of “Twister … Ride It Out” from March of 1998 to early May of that same year
• Which store used to occupy the space in Universal CityWalk that’s now being transformed into the Epic Universe preview center
• Back in 1931, who did Universal Pictures originally announce was going to star in that Studio’s upcoming production of “Frankenstein”
• Which cartoon character is at the wheel of that popcorn bucket that Universal Hollywood is now selling to commemorate the 60th anniversary of that theme park’s tram tour

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