Lucky Penny

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4.7 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2020

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

A son tries to make contact with his dad deteriorating in the throes of dementia. He makes new connections and discoveries, and as he says goodbye to his father, he is granted a long-awaited wish. Written and performed by David Deblinger. With Maggie Burke, Tomoko Miyagi, Neil Tyrone Pritchard, Louis Kornfeld, and David Aaron Baker. Music by Fred Johnson. This episode is based on a stage production originally created at Labyrinth Theater Company, directed and developed by Ben Snyder. This episode is part of a network-wide project to welcome Over the Road, Radiotopia’s newest show, into the family. CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes strong language. The Truth Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode of the Truth Contains Strong Language and Drug Use.
0:30.0	The day speaks at a morale.
0:38.6	My father can no longer come you know day.
0:46.0	Because he has dementia.
0:51.8	I don't want to.
0:53.4	I really don't want to, but I go.
0:59.0	I go to the facility where he lives.
1:10.0	Sorry, can't smoke that there.
1:12.0	Sorry.
1:13.0	So she's not offering me a hit.
1:15.0	Are you kidding?
1:17.0	You can't see a parent.
1:18.0	My dad, yeah.
1:19.0	What's his name?
1:21.0	Goldfetter?
1:22.0	Jack.
1:23.0	Yes.
1:24.0	He's hilarious.
1:25.0	Oh yeah, well now he's a little...
1:27.0	I told you to stay with Mrs. Kramer.
1:30.0	Is he a son?
1:31.0	Yeah, another eight keeps an eye on him.
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