Overview of Last Looks: Date with an Angel
This Last Looks episode of How Did This Get Made? (host Paul Scheer) revisits listener feedback, corrections, and jokes about the movie Date with an Angel. The show shares Discord and phone-line reactions, reads corrections/omissions from the community, plays a deleted scene, and includes a chat with Jason Mantzoukas about TV and comedy recommendations. The episode closes by announcing next week’s film (the fan-voted Shoot ’Em Up) and recounting drama around the Discord poll.
Corrections & omissions (main listener notes)
- Tad’s mouth-to-mouth: Listeners criticized an on-screen CPR fail where Tad exhales into empty space. Hosts joke about blaming the character’s possible brain tumor as a catch-all explanation.
- Tad sniffing his finger after the bachelor party: A listener pointed out it may have been to identify pool water on his hand, not evidence of sexual misconduct—Paul finds the explanation plausible but still ambivalent.
- “Angel in Flip Flops” note: A caller said the tune was a fake song from Only Murders in the Building; Paul pushed back, argued other fictional/song history details, and noted a real (animated) music video exists—conversation ends as a light correction/debate rather than a firm fact check.
- Trope ID: A listener named the trope exemplified by Date with an Angel and similar films—“Born Sexy Yesterday” (an attractive but naive newcomer whose ignorance lets male characters mansplain).
- Casting trivia: Tony Ritano (a “love bug” character) later appeared as a singing umpire in Angels in the Outfield—an amusing small-career note.
- Passion Play parallels: A listener compared Date with an Angel to Passion Play (Megan Fox/Mickey Rourke) — similar beats include an angel who can’t fly, exploitation threats, regaining flight climactically, and the male protagonist possibly being dead/near-death. Paul jokes about legal action and riffed on similarities.
- Classic classroom anecdote: A listener shared a vivid childhood memory of mistakenly thinking Burgess Meredith (a man) was the actress seen nude in Clash of the Titans—Paul and crew loved the story.
Notable lines, running jokes, and motifs
- “Blame the tumor”: Whenever something in Date with an Angel doesn’t make sense, the hosts humorously blame the protagonist’s possible tumor.
- Born Sexy Yesterday: Recurrent identification of the film’s central problematic trope—used to explain plot dynamics where a knowledgeable male instructs/controls a naïve female or otherworldly character.
Deleted scene (summary)
- A bonus deleted bit features June teasing Paul about scanning the wrong QR code in a restaurant: Paul accidentally scanned a “review” barcode instead of the menu, leading to jokes about premature review prompts and restaurants harvesting patrons’ data.
Jason Mantzoukas — TV & comedy recommendations (summary)
Jason joins Paul for a conversational segment about current favorite shows and comedy specials:
- Wonder Man (Marvel/FX-adjacent feel): High praise — described as a small-stakes, character-driven, half-hour series that plays like an intimate Marvel sidestory (“Andor for the Marvel universe” in spirit). Highlights: Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II’s performance; Ben Kingsley; meta/hilarious cameo turns by Josh Gad and Joe Pantoliano; episodes that function as character studies more than superhero set pieces.
- 30 Rock: Rewatch praise — joke-dense, endlessly re-playable once the show finds its tone; fun because of endless character pairings and quick payoff.
- The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock): First episode out, recommended—Robert Carlock/30 Rock alumni involvement; features Daniel Radcliffe and Bobby Moynihan.
- Girls5eva and related creators: Recommended to fans of the 30 Rock style of comedy.
- Sarah Sherman — Live and in the Flesh (comedy special): Strong endorsement — a wild, visceral, body-horror-tinged standup special (Sarah Squirm roots), compared to Eric Andre / Julio Torres territory but singular in its voice; recommended to viewers who want something experimental and divisive.
Upcoming episode & fan vote drama
- Next week’s movie: Shoot ’Em Up (2007) — fan poll winner (Clive Owen, Monica Bellucci, Paul Giamatti). Description: an over-the-top action-comedy where a mysterious man delivers a baby amid a shootout and defends the newborn from waves of attackers; compared to Bugs Bunny cartoon + John Wick.
- Fan vote controversy: Over 2,000 votes were cast and the poll technically ended in a tie between Shoot ’Em Up and The Core. Paul alleges last-minute vote manipulation aimed at forcing the hosts to do both films; the show picked Shoot ’Em Up. Availability: Shoot ’Em Up is generally not free-streaming and must be rented on Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, etc.
How to participate / community details
- Submit alt-movie taglines or Last Looks theme songs on Discord (discord.gg/httgm) and via httgm.com (Submit a Song button). Theme songs: short (15–20 seconds) preferred.
- Listener feedback channels: Call-in line (number read on show), HTTGM social media handles.
- The show checks film availability before releasing classic episodes; occasionally they hold episodes until the film is accessible for listeners.
Sponsors & brief mentions
(Shown during episode; summarized here)
- Sylvania (auto lights), Progressive (commercial insurance), McDonald’s (Hot Honey Snack Wrap), Squarespace, Mint Mobile, Babbel, Blue Apron, Pandora, SiriusXM — multiple reads and promos sprinkled through the episode.
Takeaways / who this summary is for
- If you want to know what listeners corrected about Date with an Angel, this episode is mainly a community-driven fact-check and riff session full of jokes, trope analysis (Born Sexy Yesterday), and fan stories.
- The Jason segment is valuable as a quick primer on Wonder Man and several comedy recommendations (30 Rock, Sarah Sherman special, new Peacock comedy).
- If you voted in the Discord poll: expect Shoot ’Em Up next week and note the hosts’ displeasure about perceived poll manipulation.
Quick action items
- To submit your tagline or theme song: join the HTTGM Discord (discord.gg/httgm) and visit httgm.com.
- To watch next week’s episode along with the hosts: rent Shoot ’Em Up on major VOD platforms.
- Want to be heard on the show? Call the HTTGM line or post on Discord.