20 years after a critically acclaimed cult classic is released in theaters, homage is paid in tribute. The Real UHF is taking the concept behind Weird AL Yankovic's brainchild, the movie "UHF," and developing it into a full-time television network. "UHF" was the story of George Newman, a guy destined for mediocrity despite his inspired imagination. This all changes when lady luck twists his destiny into a blank television signal/canvas. In the movie "UHF," Newman ("Weird Al" Yankovic) is given control of a faltering television station which he turns into an overnight sensation filled with eccentric television shows that gain praise from the local community.
Now, in 2009, Zachary Wolk, a man destined for the same future is given control of Radio Recorders (a television studio where Elvis' movie Jailhouse Rock was filmed) and creates four completely original television programs to air on http://www.therealuhf.tv/
Shows include Dr. Demento (who helped give Weird Al his start and The Count Smokula Show. Tom Green even makes an appearannce. CONTACT: Leave me a Houston or Texas media news tip | COMMENT: Click to leave your thoughts on this post here
