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Our fifth season is Decoding John Ford, a seven-episode series about cinema's most mysterious auteur. Using scores of never-before-heard archival interviews, host Ben Mankiewicz strips back John Ford's self-spun mythology to reveal his brilliance behind the camera – alongside the often ugly, uncomfortable truths about his life and movies, asking whether we can ever truly separate art from the artist. Decoding John Ford starts June 6.
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I’m starting season 3 right now!
Thank you!
I may have to listen to Lucy again I enjoyed it so much.

I would love to see a movie about her life from childhood. it's fascinating!
I ❤ all things TCM, including this podcast. Ben Mankiewicz is a great narrator. Great stories!
This is wonderful!
I can't wait for the new season with Lucille Ball!
Absolutely fantastic.
Bogdanovich's memories of the production of the movies and decisions made are vastly different than Polly Platt's. You can hear Platt's perspective (with archival interviews) on the current season of the You Must Remember This podcast.
This season of The Plot Thickens from TCM will be hard to beat in future seasons. And there must be future seasons. it is without question the best podcast I have ever heard (and I love podcasts). The TCM team deserves every listener, every award they pick up.
Excellent, excellent podcast, but I guess we can expect that from TCM and Ben. I highly recommend it.
he sings I'll be seeing you in the most lovely way.
This is a great series of podcasts. The host does a great job and the stories that are told are so interestibg!
Enthralling! Listened to all 3 episodes today.
Captivating.