The Plot Thickens
By TCM
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Subscribers: 1362
Reviews: 4
Episodes: 71
Watson. Watson
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Dec 7, 2025
and enthusiasm:
The Plot Thickens is fantastic!
Ben Mankiewicz once again showcases his storytelling talent, drawing the listener in as he uncovers the backstories and hidden gems behind each stoyline.
As someone who loves classic films, this podcast delivers exactly what I’m looking for—rich stories told with insight, warmth, and a genuine appreciation for old Hollywood.
A Podcast Republic user
Dec 25, 2024
Bon
Jul 6, 2021
UPDATE! .. Season Two is 🔥
Fascinating story! Well researched, well put together, and humorous. Can't wait for the next
Ryan Peck
Aug 25, 2020
I am really interested in Peter Bogdanovich and it's great to hear his own words and impressions, but then Ben Mankowicz awkwardly inserts a name drop from his family, which comes off as pathetic.
Description
| Episode | Date |
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Ben Answers Your Cleopatra Questions
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Ask Ben Your Cleopatra Questions!
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Wildly Successful and Much Maligned
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Mankiewicz vs. Zanuck
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Le Scandale
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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The Girl is on Salary
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Joe
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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London Slog
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Season 6 Trailer: Cleopatra
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The Legend
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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The Mythmaker
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Monument Valley
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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The Search
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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The Commander
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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The Araner
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Go West, Young Man
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Season 5 Trailer: Decoding John Ford
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Introducing: Talking Pictures from TCM and Max
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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From American Masters: Creative Spark: John Waters on the Fine Art of Bad Taste
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May 01, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Donald Bogle and Racquel Gates
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Bob Minor & Jadie David
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Jacqueline Stewart
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Quentin Tarantino
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Ms. Jackie Brown
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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I’m Gonna Die For Paul Newman
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Looking Good
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Bonus: Pam Grier in Italy
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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The Queen of Blaxploitation
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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An Actor Prepares
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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I'm Not From Here
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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The Black West
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Season 4 Trailer: Here Comes Pam
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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From Revisionist History: Star Struck
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: J.K. Simmons
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Carol Burnett, Kate Flannery and Kate Micucci
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Aaron Sorkin
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode: Lucie Arnaz
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Twilight
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Boss Lady
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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The End of Desilu
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Red Scare
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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I Love Lucy
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Desilu
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Desi
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Hollywood
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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New York City
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Jamestown
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Season 3 Trailer: Lucy
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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The Devil’s Candy Bonus Episode
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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You’ve Got to be a Genius to Make a Movie This Bad
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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The Best Movie We Ever Made
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Hollywood Heat
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Wire Without a Net
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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The War Zone
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Reaching for the Stars – and Paying the Price
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Lighting the Fire
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Season 2 Trailer: The Devil's Candy
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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The Plot Thickens Returns This Summer
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May 05, 2021 |
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The Plot Thickens Virtual Event
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Henry Fonda, John Wayne and James Stewart
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Alfred Hitchcock
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Howard Hawks
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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I’m Still Peter Bogdanovich
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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Dorothy
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May 26, 2020 |
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Bogdanovich, The Misunderstood
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May 19, 2020 |
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Babe Ruth Just Bunted
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May 12, 2020 |
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Cybill
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May 05, 2020 |
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Target: Hollywood
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Bugs
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Bonus Trailer: I'm Still Peter Bogdanovich
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Introducing The Plot Thickens
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Mar 26, 2020 |