#75

Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. (Little Shop of Horrors)

TV or Movie: Little Shop of Horrors

Actor: Steve Martin

Time of Death: December 19, 1986

Cause of Death: suffocating while laughing by accidentally overdosing on nitrous oxide

Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. was one of the worst characters around, on purpose. The story needed someone to get chopped up and fed to a hungry plant, and Orin fit the bill perfectly. “The Dentist” is a highlight song in the Little Shop musical and Steve Martin brings the perfect level of ham to the role.

“Breast in Show”

“Smile”

“Live Big”

Checking back in with Boston Legal, we get three episodes that were solid, if not standout.

We see Alan doing some great work in the courtroom and some creative moments outside of court to get his point across. Shirley Schmidt had some great closing arguments too. In fact, I believe both cases she was involved in turned on Shirley’s closing. It was nice to see someone besides Alan getting the big moments and Candice Bergen knocks it out of the park.

We get introduced to Tom Selleck as Ivan, a former ex-husband of Shirley who was getting remarried, despite the fact that he still wanted to get back with Shirley. I have to admit that I never liked the character of Ivan much and the way he manipulated people in his life annoyed me.

However, the singing at the wedding and rehearsal of Ivan and his new bride was so wild that it hilarious.

Michael J. Fox left the scene after having several strong episodes with Denise. I did not remember that he came back, but it looked as if he does before he dies in season 3.

There was a big twist at the end of “Live Big” with the case that shook Alan. It was a cool change.

Welcome to October! That means that EYG begins the 2026 version of The October 13. EYG watched 13 different Halloween movies during the month and posts reviews on them. It is similar to the DailyViews that we have done, but just not daily.

This year, I am adjusting the rule a touch by including some films that I have seen before as a rewatch, specifically a film that does not have a review written on EYG.

This will be the running list of the films that are part of 2026’s The October 13.

The October 13

#1. Resident Evil (2002)

#2. Wrinkles the Clown (2019)

#3. War of the Worlds (2005)

#4. Dementia 13 (1963)

#5. Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)

#6. It Came From Outer Space (1953)

#7. The Faculty (1998)

#8. Die, Monster, Die! (1965)

#9. The Last Man on Earth (1964)

#10. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

#11. Harpoon (2019)

#12. We Are Still Here (2015)

#13. Tremors (1990)