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Title: Sacred Cow Halloween Special (1993)

Genre: Comedy, Stand-Up, Sketch

Plot Synopsis:
In this offbeat and surreal comedy special, comedians Bill Hicks and Kevin Booth host a bizarre Halloween broadcast from “HELL,” celebrating ten years of Sacred Cow Productions’ contributions to Austin Public Access TV. The show blends live call-ins, pre-recorded sketches, and raw, unfiltered stand-up performances. With appearances from Sam Kinison and other guests, the special delivers satirical social commentary, dark humor, and an unpredictable mix of entertainment that captures the rebellious spirit of the 1990s underground comedy scene.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Kevin Booth
• Cast:
  • Bill Hicks as Himself
  • Sam Kinison as Himself
  • Kevin Booth as Himself
  • David Johndrow as Himself

IMDb Link:
Sacred Cow Halloween Special (1993)

Meta Description:
“Sacred Cow Halloween Special” (1993) is a stand-up and sketch comedy special directed by Kevin Booth, featuring Bill Hicks and Sam Kinison. Combining live call-ins, pre-recorded sketches, and satirical social commentary, this underground public-access special delivers a dark and unfiltered comedic experience.

Title: How to Carve Great Faces for Halloween with Gordy Falk “The Pumpkin Man” (1988)

Genre: Documentary, Family

Plot Synopsis:
Gordy Falk, affectionately known as “The Pumpkin Man” of Milwaukee, has cultivated a beloved Halloween tradition in Wisconsin since the late 1970s. In this 30-minute instructional video, Gordy shares his expertise in pumpkin carving, offering detailed lessons on transforming ordinary pumpkins into expressive jack-o’-lanterns. With simple tools—a small knife, a large spoon, and, of course, a pumpkin—he demonstrates techniques to create spectacular pumpkin faces, emphasizing that it’s quick, easy, and fun for everyone. The video delves into various carving methods, safety tips, and creative ideas to inspire both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.

Cast and Crew:

• Cast:
  • Gordy Falk as Himself
  • Lindsay as Herself

IMDb Link:
How to Carve Great Faces for Halloween with Gordy Falk “The Pumpkin Man” (1988)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. SpOoky Lukey Video – ★★★★½
   “Gordy Falk: American folk-art hero. He’s so full of himself, and I love it. You just know he gave himself the title ‘The Pumpkin Man.’”

2. single white femalien – ★★★★☆
   “Wait, I love the idea of carved pumpkins as ephemeral American folk art! Gordy is so good at it; what a sweet man to share his knowledge and passion for the reasonable price of $10 in 1988 money.”

3. kat – ★★★★☆
   “I meant to only casually watch this, but I got sucked into Gordy Falk’s world of jack-o’-lantern carving as folk art. My mind feels opened to pumpkin carving in a new way. I didn’t expect to feel so moved by this.”

Meta Description:
“How to Carve Great Faces for Halloween with Gordy Falk ‘The Pumpkin Man’” (1988) is a 30-minute documentary featuring Milwaukee’s own Gordy Falk. In this instructional video, Gordy imparts his pumpkin carving expertise, guiding viewers through creating expressive jack-o’-lanterns with simple tools, and sharing his passion for this cherished Halloween tradition.

*not on Archive Blu