Fletch

About this episode

Amanda and Missy rewind the 1985 comedy classic Fletch, exploring its iconic moments and Chevy Chase's performance.

What do you get when an undercover reporter, a mysterious millionaire, and a suitcase full of secrets collide? In this episode, Amanda Stephens and Missy Washam rewind the 1985 comedy classic Fletch, the fast-talking mystery that turned quick wit and clever disguises into one of the decade’s most quotable films. Starring Chevy Chase, alongside Tim Matheson and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, the story follows investigative journalist Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher as he stumbles into a strange proposition while working undercover on the beaches of Los Angeles. When a wealthy businessman offers him money to carry out a shocking request, Fletch’s curiosity turns into a full-blown investigation filled with twists, disguises, and plenty of sarcasm. Amanda and Missy break down the film scene by scene, revisiting the clever dialogue, the parade of hilarious alter egos, and the mystery that keeps unfolding as Fletch digs deeper into a story that’s far from what it first appears to be. Along the way, they explore why Chevy Chase’s performance became iconic and how Fletch carved out its place as one of the most memorable comedies of the 80s. Whether you remember the disguises, the one-liners, or the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda Stephens, Missy Washam

Topics covered

• comedy
• film analysis
• 80s cinema
• Chevy Chase
• mystery
• nostalgia

Keywords

• Fletch
• Chevy Chase
• comedy classic
• 80s films
• mystery
• film analysis
• nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: imdb.com, wikipedia.org

Books & works: Fletch

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