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Barry Diller revealed that the filming of the 1980 movie 'Popeye' was extremely chaotic and drug-fueled, with claims that the set was 'coked-up' and involved drug shipments via film cans, making it one of the most chaotic film sets he has experienced.
Former Paramount CEO Barry Diller revealed that the set of the 1980 film 'Popeye' was the most 'coked-up' film set he visited, with reports of cocaine being shipped in film cans and everyone being stoned, highlighting the drug culture on the set of Robin Williams' first major film role.
Former Paramount CEO Barry Diller revealed that the set of Robin Williams' 'Popeye' was the most coked-up film set he ever visited, with reports of cocaine being shipped in film cans and everyone being stoned during production.
Robin Williams' 1980 film 'Popeye' was reportedly made on a heavily drug-affected set, with Barry Diller describing it as the 'most coked-up' film set he's visited, where everyone was allegedly stoned and film cans were used to ship cocaine.
Nearly a century after his debut, Popeye remains an effective spinach salesman, with his legend celebrated on National Spinach Day in the United States. The gruff but noble comic-strip hero fueled his super-human strength by consuming spinach, leading to a significant increase in spinach consumption in the 1930s. Despite the unrealistic portrayal of spinach's effects, Popeye's impact on the public's perception of spinach has been far-reaching, connecting a healthy food with a popular figure. Today, spinach is considered a superfood loaded with essential nutrients, and experts emphasize the importance of a balanced diet for overall strength and well-being.
A new live-action Popeye film is in development, marking the first revisit of the character in this format since the 1980 movie starring Robin Williams. The iconic sailor, who celebrated his 95th anniversary this year, will be the subject of a big-budget feature with screenwriter Michael Caleo attached. Popeye's enduring popularity is evident in his continued influence on pop culture, from fashion to self-made movie trailers, and producers are currently seeking a studio partner for the project.