The Morning Watch: The Lost Version Of ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’, Tour Walt Disney’s Office & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, find out about the much longer cut ofPlanes, Trains, and Automobilesand what ended up on the cutting room floor. Plus, take a tour ofWalt Disney’s office with the director ofWalt Disney Archives, and finally, learn how you can make your very owned “Steamed Hams” inspired by one of the most memorable scenes fromThe Simpsons.
First up,Hats Off Entertainmentdives into the early cut ofPlanes, Trains & Automobiles, which clocked in at 3 hours and 40 minutes. This was likely just a working cut of the movie rather than one that was intended for release, but this video uses the shooting script, behind the scenes images, deleted scenes, and more to figure out ended up on the cutting room floor.
Next,Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline leadsDisney Files Magazineeditor Ryan Merch on a tour of the restored officed of Walt Disney himself. This was shot byDisneyback in February of 2016, and it gives you an up close look at the various knick-knacks around his office, the books on his shelves, and much more.
Finally,Binging with Babish’s The Burger Show takes a crack at cooking up one of the most famous food items fromThe Simpsonshistory. No, we’re not talking about a Krusty Burger, but rather a batch of Principal Skinner’s famous “Steamed Hams,” which don’t really have a recipe. You’ll get a steamed cheeserburger from Babish while Alvin Cailan comes up with a steamed patty melt.
