Season 2 Episode 30 - ALFRED HITCHCOCK: The Birds (1962)

The Birds (1962)

 

Alfred Hitchcock 1962 release of The Birds was an experimental film that was loosely based on the 1952 novel by Daphne du Maurier.   The screenplay by Evan Hunter better known as Ed McBain which he wrote under for his crime novels. 

 

The film is culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant in 2016 by the Library of Congress.  The film would also be known for its unusual soundtrack which is minus any musical soundtrack or song composition but in fact is supplied by bird sounds.  This would give the film its own eerie significance in high suspense and at the time, out this world special effects. 

 

The film stars Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Veronica Cartwright and Suzanne Pleshette. 

 

We are joined by our special guest co-host Rob Kirby award winning graphic artist of the Curbside series.

 

Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (5.06); Forming the Plot (17.04); Commercial Break (33.49); Film Trailer (34.22); Commercial Break (36.32); Lights, Camera, Action (37.27); Epilogue (1:12.39); End Credits (1:17.03); Closing Credits (1:18.42)

 

Opening Credits:  Theme from The Birds – from the Original Soundtrack The Birds and This is the Picture (Excellent Birds) by Peter Gabriel and Laurie Anderson from the album So.

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Closing Credits: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep – by Middle of the Road– Taken from the album Greatest Hits.

 

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