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Westworld - November 21, 1973

Nov 21, 2022

Every studio in Hollywood took a pass on Michael Crichton's story about a theme park that turns deadly. Then MGM came along and launched a franchise when "Westworld" debuted on this day in 1973. Hear the story on Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ashley Thomas

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