S2 E117: Author Sam Wasson talks Chinatown, Nicholson, Polanski, Robert Evans and more

Dennis is joined by author Sam Wasson, who discusses his latest book, "The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood" about the making of the film "Chinatown" which was made at a time when Jack Nicholson, director Roman Polanski, producer Robert Evans and screenwriter Robert Towne were all at the heights of their abilities. Dennis also talks about a time he met Roman Polanski, and they also discuss some of the other books he's written, including one on Audrey Hepburn, Paul Mazursky and Bob Fosse. They also discuss reading Woody Allen's memoir. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: Blinkist SkyLight (Code: MILLER) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices