Hosts Janna and Debbie discuss the 1967 film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Katharine Houghton.

They summarize the plot: Joey Drake meets John Prentice in Hawaii, they fall in love, and return home to announce their plans to marry, confronting reactions to an interracial couple at a time when it was still illegal in 17 states. They highlight emotional and humorous moments, including the cab driver’s reaction, Tracy’s boysenberry ice cream scene, and Tilly’s warning to John.

They share behind-the-scenes facts about Hepburn and Tracy’s 27-year relationship, Tracy’s severe illness during filming, and how Hepburn and Kramer insured the film and prepared two scripts. Favorite “martini shots” include Tracy’s final speech and Hepburn firing Hilary.

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00:00 Welcome and Film Intro

00:25 Plot Setup and Expectations

01:53 Post Movie Reactions

02:32 1967 Context and Prejudice

04:20 Family Stories and Upbringing

06:22 Seeing Classics in Theaters

08:19 Hepburn and Tracy Backstory

11:06 Favorite Scenes and Humor

13:25 Confronting Beliefs and Hilary

18:59 Love Story and Age Gap

20:57 Key Quotes and MLK Reference

24:28 Martini Shots and Wrap Up

27:25 Final Thanks and Next Episode