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Robin Williams' “Popeye” was the most 'coked-up film set,' exec recalls: 'Everyone was stoned'
As it turns out, Robert Altman's 1980 film adaptation of the beloved cartoon Popeye starring Robin Williams and Shelley ...
‘Popeye’ with Robin Williams was the most ‘coked-up film set,’ according to exec Barry Diller
We are just now learning that the 1980 movie “Popeye” had more going on during filming than has previously been revealed.
Set of Robin Williams’ ‘Popeye’ was “snowed with cocaine”, movie boss reveals
In 1980, a young Robin Williams played Popeye in 'Popeye' the musical. Now, the ex-studio boss has revealed that the set of ...
Robin Williams’ Beloved '80s Classic Featured an Eye-Opening Production Process
N o, the recently released gory slasher Popeye's Revenge isn't the incarnation of the sailor with the most chaotic production ...
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Robin Williams’ ‘Popeye’ Had the ‘Most Coked-Up Film Set’ and ‘Everyone Was Stoned,’ Says Former Studio Boss: ‘They Were Shipping’ Cocaine in Film Canisters
Everyone was stoned.” Robin Williams starred as the title character in “Popeye,” which marked the comedian’s first big-screen acting role after making a name for himself on hit television ...
Robin Williams' 'Popeye' movie swapped spinach for cocaine
Popeye is a well-known character in popular culture. The sailor develops superhuman strength by eating spinach, which allows ...
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‘Popeye’ with Robin Williams was the most ‘coked-up film set,’ according to exec Barry Diller
This is a movie that runs at 78 RPM and 33 speed.” The musical comedy starred Robin Williams in the title role of the cartoon character and Shelley Duvall as that character’s famous love ...