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Here is the latest from The Year Was, which is that thing I do every week. We are up to episode 111. This time we examine the year 1933 as King Kong wows audiences on screen for the first time. The episode was delayed due to illness.

Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band

  

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Sources:

King Kong (1933)

King Kong (1933 film)

The History of King Kong

Movies The History of King Kong on Screen

Origin of 'Kong': The Unbelievable True Backstory of Hollywood's Favorite Giant Ape

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642927/komodo-dragon-hunt-inspired-king-kong

The Virtual Exploration Society: The Burden Expedition to Komodo Island

Willis O'Brien

King Kong 1933: How the Movie Succeeded Despite Its Clumsiness | Time

King Kong (1933 film) | King Kong Wiki | Fandom

 

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