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Spector

Spector
★ 6.5/10•2022•52m•TV-MA•Documentary•Crime
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The man. The music. The murder.

A four-part documentary series about enigmatic, legendary music producer Phil Spector and what happened on the fateful night of February 3, 2003 when actress Lana Clarkson was shot dead in his mansion.

Don Argott · Director

Sheena M. Joyce · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime52m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 6, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - To Know Him Was To Love HimE152m

To Know Him Was To Love Him

A frantic 911 call reporting the shooting of a woman brings police to an LA mansion belonging to eccentric, legendary music producer Phil Spector. The woman is actress Lana Clarkson, and Spector claims she committed suicide. Detectives investigate Clarkson’s rocky relationship with Hollywood looking for a suicide motive, but Spector’s long-running reputation for volatility throws suspicion on him.

Nov 6, 2022

Episode 2 - California DreamsE250m

California Dreams

As Phil Spector’s success grew, so did his paranoia. He became increasingly erratic, controlling and volatile, hindering his career. Meanwhile, Lana Clarkson’s star rose. After making a startling discovery in Spector’s castle, detectives become convinced Clarkson’s death was a homicide.

Nov 13, 2022

Episode 3 - A House of BluesE352m

A House of Blues

Lana Clarkson struggled to secure new roles as she entered her 40s. Concurrently, Phil Spector returned to the Hollywood spotlight. The two stars collided at the House of Blues where Clarkson took a job as a hostess, and the night ended in her tragic death. Spector faces trial for murder and professes his innocence to the public, making it difficult to find unbiased jurors. The prosecution presents witnesses who testify to Spector’s violent behavior while the defense relies on the lack of physical evidence.

Nov 20, 2022

Episode 4 - How Will You Remember Me?E455m

How Will You Remember Me?

Lana Clarkson’s murder case ends in a mistrial when the jury can’t reach a unanimous decision, devastating her family. However, a second trial with a new jury ends in Spector’s conviction and the iconic music producer would himself die behind bars. In the wake of his death, those left behind question Phil Spector’s legacy.

Nov 27, 2022

Actors

Phil Spector

Phil Spector

Self (Archival Footage)

Lana Clarkson

Lana Clarkson

Self (Archival Footage)

Nicole Spector

Self

Darlene Love

Darlene Love

Self

Jeff Barry

Self

Mick Brown

Self

Carol Connors

Self

Nedra Talley

Self

Don Randi

Self

Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

Self

Carol Kaye

Self

Donna Clarkson

Self

Nili Hudson

Self

Beth Karas

Beth Karas

Self

Henry Diltz

Henry Diltz

Self

Kim Gregory

Self

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