The 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” became an American classic.

The 1962 film adaptation earned 8 Oscar nominations, 3 wins, and Atticus Finch the #1 spot on AFI’s 2003 list of greatest movie heroes.

And the Pulitzer Prize awarded to Harper Lee is believed to be one factor behind her failed friendship with Truman Capote.

In this fascinating podcast, we discuss the legacy of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and trace the long journey of this classic work.

What elements of Harper Lee’s own life are reflected in “To Kill a Mockingbird”? What does Mary Badham, who played Scout, consider her favorite memory from filming? What role did Harper Lee play in creating Truman Capote’s book “In Cold Blood,” and what caused the long-time friends to drift apart? And why has Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird” for Broadway been referred to as a ‘rethink’?

We discuss all this and more!

Thank you to Scamanda creator/investigator Nancy Moscatiello for her shout-out at the top of the episode! Be sure to check out the podcast Scamanda, available everywhere podcasts are found, along with the docuseries of the same name, exclusively on Hulu. Our coverage of the case can be found in Episodes 198, 199, 205, and 206 (September & November 2025)!

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Often referred to as “The Master of the Legal Thriller,“ John Grisham published his first book, “A Time to Kill,” in 1989, and 37 years later, he shows no signs of slowing down.

He has now written 51 consecutive #1 bestsellers that have been translated into more than 50 languages.

So what better time to celebrate the career of the acclaimed and prolific author John Grisham than the week of his 71st birthday (February 8)?

What real-life experience inspired John Grisham to write “A Time to Kill”? How did “The Firm” change the author’s life? What’s the best writing advice John ever received? How has John’s wife Renee been instrumental to his success? And just how HAS he produced more than 50 bestsellers?

The verdict is in… this podcast episode is for you!

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“You can’t handle the truth…”

If you’re a fan of the 1992 classic “A Few Good Men”-- a film is widely considered to be one of the top 10 courtroom dramas in American film history– this episode is for you!

What mystery surrounds a Marine involved in the real-life incident that inspired “A Few Good Men”? How did Aaron Sorkin’s sister (and cocktail napkins) help him create the story? Why did a TV exec question Demi Moore’s casting? And what have Jack Nicholson’s castmates said about their experience working with the legendary actor?

We discuss all this and more, including a brief tribute to director Rob Reiner.

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#OrderintheCourt #JuryDuty #Courtroom #AFewGoodMen #AaronSorkin #RobReiner #TomCruise #JackNicholson #DemiMoore #KevinPollack #KevinBacon #Film #Movies #Podcast #February