A Song From the Heart Beats the Devil Every Time

Kier-La talks about Stanley Kramer’s 1971 adaptation of Glendon Swarthout’s best-selling book of teen misfits who embark on a great adventure with results both triumphant and tragic. Featuring interviews with actors Miles Chapin and Bill Mumy, and composers Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr.

Kier-La talks to acclaimed poet, author, playwright and screenwriter Carol Lynn Pearson, who adapted Jean Mizer's classic short story into the 1974 Mormon film production of the same name. ----more---- Credits: Written, edited and hosted by: Kier-La JanisseSpecial guest: Carol Lynn Pearson Bonus Audio - Carol Lynn Pearson reads "Our Mother in the Movies" Clips from: Cipher in the S

Kier-La talks to Nelvana co-founder Clive Smith and musician John Sebastian about the 1978 Canadian Halloween special from which this podcast derives its name, as well as delving into Nelvana's early years and their ill-fated feature, Rock and Rule.