The Plot Thickens: I’m Still Peter Bogdanovich - Episode 1: Bugs

Introducing the first podcast from Turner Classic Movies: The Plot Thickens. Episode one features a young film buff named Peter Bogdanovich grows up in New York, learning to obsess over the movies the way his father obsesses over art. With his sights set on acting, Peter lies his way into the most prestigious acting class in the world. That’s where he unexpectedly finds his calling as a director - by sparring with one of the biggest TV stars of all time.
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[@nonosays]

Absolutely riveting.
Hard to believe Bogdanovich is 80!
He sounds like the coolest, youngest octogenarian in history.
What a story!
Told by a truly legendary storyteller.

[@richieprimoretro]

Peter is always interesting to listen to. Having Orson Welles as a mentor and friend is fine food for the mind.

[@slc2466]

I waited on Bogdanovich once at an airport and saw him introduce a film years later, and he didn't disappoint as, with a pronounced ascot (or so I thought) and an urbane, calm demeanor, he was the Peter Bogdanovich you'd hope to see.

[@lynnturman8157]

I could listen to Peter Bogdanovich tell stories all day.

[@January.]

and Orson Wells too

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Me too

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Jeffrey Donaldson you stupid bastard

[@sinseudonimo1885]

I would not he was a pretentious fool.

[@stardust_memories2260]

Just heard about his passing. Thanks for leaving us with your great vision in filmmaking. 🎥✨

[@rosalindamartinez5237]

I love storytellers, and peter is the best.

[@minx2528]

I'm snowed in, cozy infront of a fire, listening to this brilliant documentary completely entranced..
Absolutely, riveting..

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I love him I've always have. Brilliant. Flawed. Strong. How touching he and Cybill still care for each other.

[@1dbanner]

Amen

[@angelar1500]

Just two buds chattin' it up and I'm eavesdropping at the next table. Awesome

[@stephaniestanley8041]

A strong man to be admired

[@gmaureen]

16:00 Peter's father obviously bought into the early (1900's) Listerine marketing campaign, it was first advertised as a cure for dandruff. Eventually it evolved into a cure for bad breath. Someone once said, "if at first you don't succeed...."

[@Callen77]

Fascinating content with one of my favorite movie makers. Thanks for bringing it to TH-cam.

[@Mr.BeastFacts]

We’ve lost one of the greatest minds in filmmaking. ❤️

[@santosr.vasquez392]

This is great -- Thank You !!! Looking forward to hearing more -- more of this !!!
I saw Peter give a talk on The Searchers in the 1990's -- it was so good... The man is a great story teller.. Does a great Marlena Dietrich also...

[@bostonbeatsyankees]

It would be so great if we could see the interview with Peter.

[@johnellerbrock730]

Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I am enchanted

[@jasonraschen1109]

Great first episode. Looking forward to the next one.

[@joankrieger2673]

Thankyou for this excellent episode!

[@scottmandu8316]

Thanks for this fascinating look

[@carterlegrand6698]

I wish somebody would add a slide show to this fine work...I don't know how or I would

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

May he rest what a life what a career i see why so many liked him was with several beautiful girls i know thats not the most important thing but it don't hurt especially cybill. I love audio commentaries and he was one of the first ones i heard do one so thank you peter..

[@January.]

I cry at the same things too

[@marchess7420]

This is great. A connection to the golden and silver ages of hollywood. Looking forward to hearing about john ford

[@aristereno260]

Wonderful interview

[@anitastratton842]

I finally got around to this. Wow it’s great!

[@chitown1782]

R.I.P. Peter bogdanovich!🙏

[@Soundofsilence-j4d]

I LIKE HIS FIRST MOVIES. VOYAGE WOMAN OF PRESTORIC PLANET. HIS FOOTAGE. I LOVE WHATS UP DOC.

[@marikatsigianis9127]

Liking what I'm hearing!

[@DrBrianKlinge]

MOST INTERESTING, COULD KEEP LISTENING!!

[@debrastanich1798]

Love love love

[@tasctablet9510]

Dub a lot Philippines vickens is one of the best things I have ever heard especially thespecially the 1st season with with pizza bondana ridge He's wonderful calastic tone directors that are still alive and we need to learn as much from him as we can

[@CommieGobeldygook]

Wish he had made that Lonesome Dove movie

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Rest in peace Peter bogdanovich

[@Soundofsilence-j4d]

Great stuff

[@1dbanner]

God rest you, Peter

[@krispy6796]

R.I.P.

[@qmagnificent2529]

When the next one

[@scottmandu8316]

Early on like uh, Orson 😮

[@divadevincent711]

❤️

[@hectorsalcido4106]

Always thought he was arrogant and a tight ass. Always blamed Hugh Hefner for his girl friend's death .

[@MG-ud6ci]

He was unabashedly arrogant during his early years.

[@January.]

I've noticed highly intelligent people usually are

[@carolynkingsley4421]

Peter's had an interesting, but tragic life, with a few good times along the way. But that's true for all of us.

[@minx2528]

He wasn't arrogant, he was confident..🤫

[@hannahgarfield4046]

Enough has been said about a man whoss major successes were largely due to Polly Platt; enough has been said about this deeply misogynistic person, who was notorious for his fetishism of very young women. How about you do a series on Polly Platt, or the countless women geniuses who were cast off and overshadowed by men who owe their success to them.
Of course not.