Andrew McCarthy: ‘Pretty in Pink’

About this episode

Andrew McCarthy revisits his role in the iconic film 'Pretty in Pink' and discusses its impact on teen culture.

The reluctant heartthrob from John Hughes’ 1986 teen classic revisits Brat Pack mania and the last-minute ending that changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Andrew McCarthy

Topics covered

• Brat Pack
• teen films
• John Hughes
• Pretty in Pink

Keywords

• 1986
• teen classic
• film history

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Pretty in Pink

Books & works: Pretty in Pink

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