This is the legendary book trio by the Brothers Medved, Harry & Michael.
Unofficially, the spark which led to the Golden Turkey Awards books began with THE FIFTY WORST FILMS OF ALL TIME, which Harry Medved wrote with Randy Dreyfuss. Michael Medved was more a “behind the scenes “ guy in the preparation of this book. I found this book many years after the Golden Turkey books were published.
The first book in the recognized trilogy, THE GOLDEN TURKEY AWARDS, really had a profound influence on me (and the world, really). I found it in 1983 and it began me on my journey to find, own and appreciate the “alternative classics” written about in this book. I’ve referred to this book so much that the binding is falling apart. Gonna have it get that fixed someday.
Rhino Records, with the Medveds’ help, issued a “soundtrack” Golden Turkey album which featured the “best music from the worst films”.
Next up, because of fan demand, was SON OF GOLDEN TURKEY AWARDS. More of the wonderful same thing. With this book, the Medveds wanted to pass the bad movie torch to future writers, but did go on to have a third book published, THE HOLLYWOOD HALL OF SHAME. These books are invaluable.
The Medveds have gone on to become Hollywood insiders. I still periodically see them in this documentary or that one. They left us a wonderful legacy of bad film appreciation. Thanks, Harry and Michael – we couldn’t have done this with you. Things would not have been nearly as much fun without you guys.
Unofficially, the spark which led to the Golden Turkey Awards books began with THE FIFTY WORST FILMS OF ALL TIME, which Harry Medved wrote with Randy Dreyfuss. Michael Medved was more a “behind the scenes “ guy in the preparation of this book. I found this book many years after the Golden Turkey books were published.
The first book in the recognized trilogy, THE GOLDEN TURKEY AWARDS, really had a profound influence on me (and the world, really). I found it in 1983 and it began me on my journey to find, own and appreciate the “alternative classics” written about in this book. I’ve referred to this book so much that the binding is falling apart. Gonna have it get that fixed someday.
Rhino Records, with the Medveds’ help, issued a “soundtrack” Golden Turkey album which featured the “best music from the worst films”.
Next up, because of fan demand, was SON OF GOLDEN TURKEY AWARDS. More of the wonderful same thing. With this book, the Medveds wanted to pass the bad movie torch to future writers, but did go on to have a third book published, THE HOLLYWOOD HALL OF SHAME. These books are invaluable.
The Medveds have gone on to become Hollywood insiders. I still periodically see them in this documentary or that one. They left us a wonderful legacy of bad film appreciation. Thanks, Harry and Michael – we couldn’t have done this with you. Things would not have been nearly as much fun without you guys.
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