Mike Robe

Mike Robe, a talented producer and director known for adapting Ben Bradley Jr.'s works into engaging TV movies, dives deep into the intertwining worlds of the Iran-Contra scandal and Hollywood. He explores how Oliver North's testimony captivated the media and sparked Hollywood's interest. The discussion reveals the challenges of portraying North's controversial legacy in docudramas and highlights the production struggles of miniseries about him. Ultimately, Robe examines the shifting public perception of North amidst the chaos and political scrutiny sowed by the scandal.