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Selects: How the Escape from Alcatraz Worked

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Oct 5, 2024
In 1962, three inmates transformed from criminals to folk heroes with their daring escape from Alcatraz. The hosts analyze the ingenious planning behind this legendary breakout, detailing how makeshift tools and lifelike busts were used to outwit guards. They also discuss the cultural fascination with escape narratives, contrasting real-life events with their cinematic portrayals. Mysteries still linger about the escapees' fate, fueling speculation and humorous anecdotes about survival against all odds.
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Wilder's Willy Wonka

  • Gene Wilder explained his iconic Willy Wonka entrance.
  • The somersault with the cane was designed to make the audience distrust Wonka immediately.
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  • Josh Clark learned that Conan O'Brien and Dennis Leary are cousins.
  • This was revealed during a Jeopardy question.
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Anglin Brothers' Crimes

  • The Anglin brothers were career criminals known for bank robberies, including one with a toy gun.
  • They received 25-year sentences, avoiding a potential death penalty.
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