Ep. 94 - The 'Twilight Zone' Tragedy
Dec 02, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 94
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Episode description
On July 23, 1982, a tragic accident on the set of Twilight Zone: The Movie claimed the lives of actor Vic Morrow and two child actors, Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen, when a helicopter crashed during filming. The devastating event cast a shadow over the film's legacy and became a defining moment in Hollywood, prompting stricter safety regulations and a reevaluation of on-set practices to better protect cast and crew.
Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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