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- Preservation from the original 3/4” tape master
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Commentary features film historians Elizabeth Purchell and K.J. Shepherd.
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Interview (10:08, SD) is a conversation with actress Sara Lee Wade, who explores her acting career at the time of appearance in "Blonde Death," happy to participate in the production. Memories of director James Robert Baker are shared, with the helmer quick to frustration when cast and crew couldn't meet his schedule. Characterization is discussed, with Wade looking to get more "practice" in the part, also figuring out her accent along the way. The interviewee also examines the brief shoot inside Disneyland, her hesitation with nudity, and being recognized in public.
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Interview (12:13, SD) is a discussion of moviemaking with EZTV director Michael J. Masucci, who details the history of the company, with founder John Dorr committed to creating a home for video production and artful pursuits. Talk of "Blonde Death" is shared, including participation from director James Robert Baker, and tensions with Disney are explored, with the company eventually realizing Disneyland was used in the feature. The interviewee also provides an update on EZTV and his own career.
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"Filmmakers Forum" (12:55, SD) is an episode of an old cable access program, with host Rick Pamplin welcoming EZTV founder John Dorr to the show. The interviewee discusses the origin of his company and his experience with "video filmmaking," looking for a way to make movies when Hollywood wouldn't pay attention to him. Amusingly, Pamplin hammers on Dorr's inability to get something made in the industry. Dorr also details his experience with equipment and exhibition, getting a little grief about visual quality, and he explores some aspects of "Blonde Death," which carried a $2,000 budget.
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John Dorr's 1986 Tour of EZTV (9:23, SD) follows the filmmaker as he offers a look inside his West Hollywood office. Art is identified, offices are visited, and employees are encountered.
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Trailer (1:13, SD)
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