EPISODE · Dec 20, 2023 · 1H
Cold Turkey (1971)
from Ruined Childhoods · host Dan Wiener and Jon Richardson
When deciding to cover the 1971 satire Cold Turkey, Dan and Jon had no idea that its director, Norman Lear, would pass days later. In honor of the late, great, television legend, Ruined Childhoods celebrates the film that came before all of the Norman Lear classics that made him a legend. This film also stars TV and cinematic legend Dick Van Dyke, who turned 98 the week before this episode's release.Next episode: The Wizard of Oz (1939) • KansasSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as IowaContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods
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When deciding to cover the 1971 satire Cold Turkey, Dan and Jon had no idea that its director, Norman Lear, would pass days later. In honor of the late, great, television legend, Ruined Childhoods celebrates the film that came before all of the Norman Lear classics that made him a legend. This film also stars TV and cinematic legend Dick Van Dyke, who turned 98 the week before this episode's release.Next episode: The Wizard of Oz (1939) • KansasSee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as IowaContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods
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Cold Turkey (1971)
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