• Flying Squid@lemmy.worldOP
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    3 months ago

    Carrie: The Musical was also around that time. It was one of the biggest flops in Broadway history. I would not be at all shocked if cocaine played a big role in Stephen King okaying a musical based on Carrie.

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      3 months ago

      Cocaine “Hey Stephen.”

      Stephen King “Yeah, cocaine?”

      Cocaine “You like musicals, right?”

      Stephen King “I do now.”

      Cocaine “You know how people are trying to get Carrie turned into a Broadway musical?”

      Stephen King “Yeah…”

      Cocaine “You should a okay and use the money.”

      Stephen King “What should I buy?”

      Cocaine “More cocaine.”

      Stephen King “Damn good idea.”

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      3 months ago

      King pretty famously gave the thumbs up to pretty much anyone who wanted to adapt certain stories. It was the “Dollar Baby” program and it ran from the late 70s/early 80s to about 8 months ago.

      Plus, you know, cocaine.