237: The Dream is Over with Dan Richter

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He’s known to millions, in the words of Arthur C. Clarke, as “The most famous unknown actor in the world.” Richter was a mime (and a poet) during the 1960s, but also gained cinematic immortality as “Moonwatcher” in the iconic “Dawn of Man” sequence in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. This in itself would be enough to stir our interest, but Dan was also intimately involved with John and Yoko as a personal assistant for five years, during which time he helped manage their film and recording projects while kicking his heroin habit. He tells his story in compelling detail in his book, The Dream is Over: London in the 60’s, Heroin and John and Yoko.

Joining the conversation is guest co-host Ian McNabb (see SATB 234). The conversation covers Dan’s time with the Lennons, as well as work on 2001 with Stanley Kubrick.

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9 responses to “237: The Dream is Over with Dan Richter”

  1. Clay Banes

    Another superb episode in the can. I do hope The Dream Is Over finds a new publisher.

  2. Kevin Mattocks

    Great episode! Where can I find the Child of Nature/On the road to Rishikesh take with the Jealous Guy arrangement ? It sounded amazing.

    1. Us

      Produced by the amazing Lord Reith!

      https://youtu.be/-WSZqtMiEzs

  3. Greg Benson

    This is perhaps the finest and most engrossing episode yet. That version of “Cold Turkey:” Love it! Is it a demo?

    1. Us

      Just an alternate take I was playing around with!

      1. I was about to ask the same. I fell in love with that version of Cold Turkey. Any chance to find it online ?
        Thanks. And well done !

        1. Us

          Here you go, Max!

          hXXps://drive.google.com/file/d/16nuAlEjueDYGcpXuCg_x9C1DTS4hre4Y/view?usp=sharing (change XX to tt)

  4. Kevin Mattocks

    Amazing ! Thank you so much!

  5. A big thank you !
    I really like it and hadn’t understood that you made it yourself for the show. Cheers !

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