<p>On the 24th of December 2016, news outlets around the world reported that Carrie Fisher, movie star and cultural icon had suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to LosAngeles, a few days later on the 27th of December she died. Her mother, the golden age movie star and cultural icon Debbie Reynolds died the next day from a stroke. Reportedly, in the wake of Carrie Fisher&#39;s death, she had said &#39;I want to be with Carrie&#39; who she also named as her best friend. Tonight on they don&#39;t make &#39;em like they used to we dedicate our entire show (format and everything) to two ladies from one family who indelibly left their mark on the world.</p><p><br></p><p>In this poignant episode of <em>They Don&#39;t Make &#39;Em Like They Used To</em>, recorded at St Mary&#39;s Hospital on the Isle of Wight, hosts Tosin Ajayi, Sharon Bollen, and Shaun Harris dedicate the entire show to the memory of Hollywood royalty: <strong>Debbie Reynolds</strong> and <strong>Carrie Fisher</strong>. Following the heartbreaking loss of both mother and daughter just one day apart in December 2016, the team reflects on the indelible mark they left on cinema.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Bonafide Classic: </strong><em><strong>Singin’ in the Rain</strong></em><strong> (1952)</strong>We begin with the film that launched Debbie Reynolds into stardom. The team discusses her incredible energy, the iconic &quot;Good Morning&quot; sequence, and how she held her own alongside dance legends Gene Kelly and Donald O&#39;Connor.</p></li><li><p><strong>Hidden Gem: </strong><em><strong>How the West Was Won</strong></em><strong> (1962)</strong>Sharon selects this sprawling epic as a showcase for Reynolds&#39; versatility. We explore the film’s unique Cinerama three-camera process and follow Debbie&#39;s character, Lilith Prescott, through multiple generations of the American frontier.</p></li><li><p><strong>Carrie Fisher’s Breakout: </strong><em><strong>Shampoo</strong></em><strong> (1975)</strong>Moving to Carrie Fisher, we look at her sharp screen debut in this 1970s satire. The hosts discuss how her &quot;fiesty&quot; and &quot;hard-edged&quot; presence was evident even at the age of 20, long before she became a cultural icon in <em>Star Wars</em>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Exception to the Rule: </strong><em><strong>When Harry Met Sally...</strong></em><strong> (1989)</strong>To round out the tribute, we look at Fisher’s brilliant supporting role in what Tosin calls the &quot;best romantic comedy ever made&quot;. We highlight her scene-stealing performance as Marie and her enduring wit both on and off-screen.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> Due to licensing restrictions, the iconic musical tracks featured in this episode—including &quot;Good Morning&quot; and the <em>Star Wars</em> theme—have been edited out of this recording.</p><p><strong>Join us as we celebrate the legacy of two of cinema’s most beloved stars.</strong></p>