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Nov 2017
38m 59s

E4: Spahn Ranch and the Beatles’ White A...

Karina Longworth
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After wearing out his welcome at Dennis Wilson’s house, Charlie Manson moves his family to Spahn Ranch, a dilapidated Western movie set where the cult starts preparing for Helter Skelter, Manson's made-up apocalypse inspired by The Beatles. Originally released in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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E5: Doris Day and Terry Melcher
Charles Manson became convinced his best chance at rock stardom was impressing Terry Melcher, a record executive who had made stars out of The Byrds, who was also Doris Day's son and Candice Bergen's boyfriend. Originally released in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
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E6: Kenneth Anger and Bobby Beausoleil
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