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This person died in 2008, age 66. He changed his major from English to anthropology after a professor’s harsh critique, graduating summa cum laude from Harvard in 1964. He earned a medical degree five years later, then walked away from clinical science altogether. He used fiction to explore the moral and political problems posed by modern technology and scientific breakthroughs. His books sold in the tens of millions and almost routinely became movies, many of them blockbusters like "Jurassic Park", "The Lost World," as well as "Rising Sun." He juggled roles as a novelist, screenwriter, director, and producer in both film and TV. Today’s dead celebrity is Michael Crichton.
If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy Episode 97 "Time Pilgrim" (Kurt Vonnegut) and Episode 74 "Masterclass Act" (Philip Seymour Hoffman).
Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Michael Osborne. This episode features guest co-host John Watts and is produced by Evan Sherer.
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Transcript of this episode
NYT obituary for Michael Crichton
2007 Charlie Rose interview
1970s Dick Cavett appearance
1992 TED Talk
1999 Predictions about the future
Dead or Alive quiz game
Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads
Famous & Gravy official website
The podcast Famous & Gravy traces the arc of Michael Crichton's influence and legacy as part of a obituary-based storytelling and known for dead celebrity podcast, by analyzing contradictions, legacy-building, and public image. This entry frames legacy not as a fixed point, but as an ongoing negotiation. This celebrity podcast explores what makes a life worth remembering and contributes to rethinking celebrity legacies.
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This person died in 2008, age 66. He changed his major from English to anthropology after a professor’s harsh critique, graduating summa cum laude from Harvard in 1964. He earned a medical degree five years later, then walked away from clinical science altogether. He used fiction to explore the moral and political problems posed by modern technology and scientific breakthroughs. His books sold in the tens of millions and almost routinely became movies, many of them blockbusters like "Jurassic Park", "The Lost World," as well as "Rising Sun." He juggled roles as a novelist, screenwriter, director, and producer in both film and TV. Today’s dead celebrity is Michael Crichton.
If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy Episode 97 "Time Pilgrim" (Kurt Vonnegut) and Episode 74 "Masterclass Act" (Philip Seymour Hoffman).
Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Michael Osborne. This episode features guest co-host John Watts and is produced by Evan Sherer.
LINKS:
Transcript of this episode
NYT obituary for Michael Crichton
2007 Charlie Rose interview
1970s Dick Cavett appearance
1992 TED Talk
1999 Predictions about the future
Dead or Alive quiz game
Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads
Famous & Gravy official website
The podcast Famous & Gravy traces the arc of Michael Crichton's influence and legacy as part of a obituary-based storytelling and known for dead celebrity podcast, by analyzing contradictions, legacy-building, and public image. This entry frames legacy not as a fixed point, but as an ongoing negotiation. This celebrity podcast explores what makes a life worth remembering and contributes to rethinking celebrity legacies.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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