Insurable Interest

Silver Streak

Episode Summary

The first episode of Insurable Interest introduces the show concept and reviews Silver Streak (1976) from an insurance point of view. Claims are paid out for life insurance, workers' comp injuries, theft and huge amounts of property damage... but nobody can save Ned Beatty from having to deliver that awful pickup line to Jill Clayburgh.

Episode Notes

Where to watch:

• Streaming on Netflix (as of the time of posting)
• Available to rent or buy on Amazon Video
• Available to rent or buy on the iTunes Store

The Run-down on Silver Streak:

• Best/Worst Pickup Line: “Do you go all the way?”
• Total insured losses, less recoveries: estimated $14.25 million

Music & Sound effects credits:

• Theme: “Nintendo Vs Sega 2: Contra – Waterfall/Jungle (RAC Mix)” by Andre Allen Anjos & Remix Artist Collective. Used under Creative Commons License CC-BY.
• “Video Game Coin” by harrietniamh. Used under Creative Commons License CC-BY.
• “When You Leave” by Sergey Cheremisinov. Used under Creative Commons License CC-BY.
• “Big Horns Intro” by Jason Shaw at Audionautix. Used under Creative Commons License CC-BY.
• “Projector Sound 2” by Cooneysound. Used under Creative Commons Public Domain License CC0.
• “Cough 3” by Owlstorm. Used under Creative Commons License CC-BY.
• “tape calculator” by Tomlija. Used under Creative Commons License CC-BY.
• “Card Payment Machine 2” by PapercutterJohn. Used under Creative Commons Public Domain License CC0.