Roger Corman Retrospective

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Written By Jamie Fenderson

In this episode of "The 80s and 90s Uncensored" the guys lament the loss of Roger Corman, the undisputed king of B-movies. From cult classics to the stars he launched, this episode is a nostalgic tribute to the man who turned low budgets into cinematic gold. 

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Check out this Roger Corman bio on Milo's YouTube channel, "Portraits of History"!

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