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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: Universal’s Forgotten Past: Ma & Pa Kettle’s Hollywood Legacy
Description: In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take a nostalgic journey through Universal’s lesser-known history, focusing on the Ma & Pa Kettle film series and its unexpected impact on Universal Studios Hollywood. Along the way, they also dive into the latest Universal news and rumors. Highlights include:
The Ma & Pa Kettle Film Legacy:Â How these quirky, small-town characters became box office gold for Universal in the 1940s and 50s.
The Ma & Pa Kettle Petting Zoo:Â How Universal repurposed the set into a real farm attraction for guests in the early...