The Return of Bruno
Type: Media
As of November 2026, The Return of Bruno has been mentioned in one podcast episode on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026). An audience member notes the director also directed The Return of Bruno, prompting discussion of Bruce Willis' music project.
The Return of Bruno is a 1987 comedic film, originally aired as a one-hour special on HBO and later released on VHS. The mockumentary stars Bruce Willis as his fictitious alter-ego Bruno Radolini, a legendary blues singer/musician who influenced, as the story goes, a number of other famous musicians. Written by Paul Flattery, Bruce V. DiMattia, and Kenny Solms, it was produced by Paul Flattery, directed by Jim Yukich, and narrated by Dick Clark.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made? |
| Format | 1987 comedic short film |
Who talks about The Return of Bruno on podcasts?
The Return of Bruno came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made?.
- Double Dragon LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026)
What is The Return of Bruno mentioned alongside?
The Return of Bruno is most often mentioned alongside Jack in the Box, Martial arts and Jason Manzoukas.
Mentioned together: Jack in the Box, Martial arts, Jason Manzoukas, The Karate Kid, Post-apocalyptic society, Dystopian nightmare, Gangland warfare, Spinach torture, The Big One, Christian name