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“In five years, pop has grown like The Blob, from a label for what appeared to be a minor. “It has captivated the Great Society, thrived on its prosperity and exploited its restlessness.” America’s fascination with the pop culture phenomenon—“anything, basically, fun”—is as strong today as it was during the ’60s with Netflix’s recent debut of . The six-episode docuseries explores the iconic pop artist’s personal life alongside his professional career, revealing the origins of the mastermind behind the art.

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