About this episode
The episode is a trailer for a fully-scripted audio drama based on the life of Sidney Buchman, who faced accusations of communist ties during his career.
Based on a true story. Sidney Buchman was nominated for four Oscars, but his career came to a screeching halt when he was accused of communist ties. In a wild true story of art imitating life, Sidney, who wrote "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington", would have his own face-off with Washington, when he was pressured to name names of other suspected communists, or face being blacklisted. Experience Sidney's story in this fully-scripted audio drama, starring Sidney's grandson (an accomplished actor and writer himself), playing Sidney (Michael B. Silver). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Voyage Media, Sidney Buchman
Guest: Michael B. Silver
Topics covered
- true story
- Hollywood
- communism
- blacklisting
- audio drama
Keywords
- Sidney Buchman
- Oscar nominee
- communist ties
- blacklist
- audio drama
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
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