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Popeye's Set: Cocaine Scandal and Williams' Struggles
5/27/2025
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Story summary
- The set of Robin Williams' 1980 film "Popeye" was marred by rampant cocaine use, as revealed by former Paramount Pictures chief Barry Diller. Cocaine was smuggled in film cans, compromising production quality. Amidst this chaos, Williams battled addiction, while producer Robert Evans confronted legal troubles tied to drug trafficking.
