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American Scandal uses dramatizations that are based on true events.

Some elements, including dialogue, might be invented, but everything is based on historical research.

Thank you. Everything is based on historical research. It's around 9 p.m. on July 22nd, 1982 at Indian Dunes, a film location 30 miles north of Los Angeles, California.

Actor Vic Morrow stands at the edge of a shallow river and tugs at the sleeve of his costume.

The business suit he's been wearing for weeks is wet, crumpled, and uncomfortable.

Behind him, 11 rickety,

thatched huts have been built at the base of a tall cliff. Morrow watches as a film crew moves

between them, making final preparations for the first shot of the evening. Morrow is playing the

lead role of Bill Connor and director John Landis's segment of Twilight Zone the movie. After three weeks

of shooting, this is the last night of principal photography, and Morrow is looking forward to

its end. It's been a physically demanding shoot, and Morrow is not as young as he used to be,

but that's not the only reason he's eager to be done with this job. Moro isn't happy with what he's seen on set.

He's told friends he's witnessed drinking and drug use, and he's been rattled by the use of

live ammunition in an effect shot. Still, he tells himself that he just has to get through tonight,

because if this role revitalizes his career, it'll all be worth it. He looks up and forces a weary smile as director John Landis separates from the crew and joins him by the huts.

You all ready, Vic?

Let's go through it one more time, can we?

Yeah, sure, sure.

I just want to make sure I've got all the

timings right with all these explosions, you know? I don't, I don't lose my hair. Morrow turns to the

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