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A Wild Story About Espionage, Cults, And Self-Help
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28:55 - 34:23 (05:27)

This podcast episode tells the story of Svetlana Stalin's arrival in America in 1967, and how her journey involved KGB agents, mystics, a Frank Lloyd Wright commune, and a neurotic playwright, among other eccentric characters.

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The Star Wars Holiday Special originated from a logical desire to create a physical, variety show that doesn't require verbal communication, but unfortunately, the production team failed to step back and see the numerous problems that would converge to make an infamous holiday special.
28:55 - 29:57 (01:01)
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Star Wars
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The Star Wars Holiday Special originated from a logical desire to create a physical, variety show that doesn't require verbal communication, but unfortunately, the production team failed to step back and see the numerous problems that would converge to make an infamous holiday special.

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A Wild Story About Espionage, Cults, And Self-Help
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Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
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In 1967, Svetlana, the daughter of Joseph Stalin, fled to America for freedom.
29:57 - 32:11 (02:13)
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Cold War
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In 1967, Svetlana, the daughter of Joseph Stalin, fled to America for freedom. The televised special was initially set for an hour, but the number of advertisers increased, and it turned into a two-hour phenomenal content that drew 13 million viewers in America and several other countries.

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A Wild Story About Espionage, Cults, And Self-Help
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Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
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Follow a father on his journey to find his daughter who ran off to hop trains and the unforgettable characters he meets living outside of society along the way.
32:11 - 34:23 (02:12)
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Follow a father on his journey to find his daughter who ran off to hop trains and the unforgettable characters he meets living outside of society along the way.

Chapter
A Wild Story About Espionage, Cults, And Self-Help
Episode
Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know