In 1986, a lightning strike turned a military robot into one of the most lovable characters of the entire decade. In this Backtrack, we’re plugging into Short Circuit — a movie packed with Cold War anxiety, mall-era futurism, and a robot who just wanted more input. From Johnny 5 to laser cannons and synth-heavy charm, we’re revisiting why this weird little sci-fi comedy still has a pulse forty years later.

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Show Notes:

Short Circuit Trailer » www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlI3Xg9g_A
16 Things You Probably Never Knew About The Short Circuit Movies » bit.ly/4nmlI0k
How we made Short Circuit, by Steve Guttenberg and John Badham » bit.ly/4dqUf9j
Short Circuit (1986) Movie Review » bit.ly/4u9Qb4A
‘Short Circuit’ is getting a remake » bit.ly/4nsZ9Y0
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