Cars, Guitars, and a 1967 Chevy Impala Named “Baby"

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Hollywood has a rich legacy of memorable picture cars.  And one of the most beloved on television in the last decade is “Baby,” the midnight black 1967 Chevy Impala made famous by the Winchester Brothers - Sam and Dean, in the hit TV show "Supernatural."

For 15 seasons, Jeff Budnick was the Picture Car Coordinator for "Supernatural," and his job was to ensure “Baby” and all of the other cars on the show were ready when needed.  In this episode, Jeff takes us through the chance meeting that launched his career on "X-Files," where he had the good fortune to work with highly regarded TV director Kim Manners.  Once X-Files ended, Jeff transitioned to the show "Supernatural," beginning with the very first episode.  Jeff describes the Impalas that he received from the pilot filming, and how he added to the various show cars over the years. He shares stories from the hectic first season, including his favorite episode, “Route 666.”  And he explains what the P.O.S cars are, and details some of them used in the series.  Jeff shares personal stories of the crew, how they formed a band called “The Impalas,” and what he has been doing during the time TV production was shut down due to the pandemic.  We also go through the challenges in filming the episode "Baby," where the whole episode was filmed from the POV of the car.  Jeff then tells us stories of Jensen Ackles's affection for the car, and why he received "Hero car #1."  And Jeff explains where the other "Hero" cars ended up.  He recounts some of the fan cars used in episodes and events.  And in an emotional send-off, Jeff details taking the cars he worked with for 15 seasons to the tractor-trailer for their final journey to the end of the road.     

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