The Wildest Trivia from Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) And Sunset Limousines (1983)

Some movies fade into obscurity. Others stick around because they’re just too weird to ignore. This week on the Binge-Watchers Podcast, Johnny Spoiler breaks down two comedies you probably haven’t thought about in years: Amazon Women on the Moon and Sunset Limousines.

But here’s the fun part: the trivia behind these films is just as entertaining as the movies themselves.

Trivia You Didn’t Know About Amazon Women on the Moon

  • Bryan Cranston regrets it. When asked what IMDb credit he’d erase, Cranston chose this movie. He plays an EMT for a whopping three seconds.

  • Costume recycling. The sci-fi outfits weren’t new. They were borrowed from Forbidden Planet (1956) and Queen of Outer Space (1958). That’s right, retro on retro.

  • Deleted sketches. TV edits added back Peter Pan Theater, The Unknown Soldier, and The French Ventriloquist’s Dummy. DVD extras kept them alive.

  • BB King goes political. His parody PSA “Brothers Without Soul” is as biting as it is hilarious.

  • A near-sequel. This was almost called Kentucky Fried Sequel, but the rights couldn’t be secured.

What Makes Sunset Limousines Worth Revisiting?

This 1983 John Ritter TV movie isn’t easy to find, but if you do, here’s why it’s a hidden gem:

  • John Ritter as a struggling comedian. Before Problem Child, Ritter showed his range as a down-on-his-luck chauffeur with big dreams.

  • Susan Dey outside of L.A. Law. It’s fun to see her in a rom-com caper instead of a courtroom drama.

  • Martin Short’s shady side. He plays a passenger wrapped up in a rare stamp deal gone wrong.

  • Primal therapy in a limo. Only in the ’80s.

Why These Movies Matter

These films show two sides of ’80s comedy:

  • Amazon Women on the Moon mocks late-night TV, fake commercials, and low-budget sci-fi.

  • Sunset Limousines leans on Ritter’s charm and blends romance with a lighthearted crime caper.

Both highlight the experimental, risk-taking spirit of the decade. They weren’t blockbusters, but they became cult curiosities — and that’s why we’re still talking about them today.

Listen to the Full Breakdown

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