Cruising Modesto is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make American Graffiti, from the drunken chaotic set (thanks Harrison Ford!) to Universal refusing to release a film they didn’t understand.
 
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.
 
Podcast Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:47 - American Graffiti (1973)
01:16:56 - Shout Outs!

 
Sources:
Biography
Mythmaker: The Life and Work of George Lucas
Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas

 
Music:
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme

 
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