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The Netflix Documentary American Manhunt O.J Simpson Is Something To See

Author Bob Bronson
LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 8: O.J. Simpson (L) and his attorney Gabriel Grasso talk during Simpson's preliminary hearing at the Clark County Regional Justice Center November 8, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Simpson is appearing in court on charges which include burglary, robbery and assault following an attempted robbery at a Las Vegas hotel in September. (Photo by John Locher-Pool/Getty Images)

If you haven’t a chance to check out the Netflix documentary 4 part series American Manhunt, O.J. Simpson, then you should put in your watchlist.

It’s been 30 years since the sensational story gripped America and the world. If you are not old enough to remember how huge a story it was, then you will be in shock as to how it gripped the nation and caused a large divide between those who thought he was guilty and those that didn’t.

If you were around in 1995 and on the particular the day you heard about the deaths of Nicole Brown, Simpson and Ron Goldman, it is imprinted in your memory. Then of course you also know where you were on the day that O.J. Simpson was in the back of his white Ford Bronco as his longtime friend and associate Al Cowlings drove up and down the freeways of Southern California.

The most memorable date of course is October 3, 1995 when all the world was glued to their televisions and radios (the internet was still in its infancy so you didn’t go online for your news) to hear the verdict being read.

The verdict? Not Guilty

If you thought he was guilty then you were shocked and upset to say the least because the overwhelming amount of evidence pointed firmly at Simpson. If you thought he was not guilty, then it was a day of rejoicing. A great portion of the country celebrated his not guilty verdict. While others were left, speechless by what they considered a miscarriage of justice.

The verdict on the Netflix documentary on O.J. Simpson

My wife and I watched the four part Netflix documentary about the murder and the subsequent trials. It brought back memories of those days when everybody in the country talked about the case. Whether you thought he was guilty, or not guilty, you have an opinion.

I highly recommend watching the documentary, even though you might be frustrated to re-live a lot of the aspects of the trial and the subsequent not guilty verdict for OJ Simpson. It is well done it takes you inside the minds of the prosecution, the police department, and of course his legal defense team.

My daughter is 26 years old and was born three years after the trial, and was absolutely fascinated by the documentary. She walked away feeling like a lot of Americans did after the trial. She was convinced without a doubt that O.J. Simpson was guilty of murder and literally got away with murder.

Nonetheless , she found it fascinating, and watched it even before we did and gave it a high recommendation. She is a graduate of the Newhouse School of Film and Television study at Syracuse University. So she has a keen eye when it comes to good documentaries. It was interesting to hear her thoughts on a subject that happened 30 years ago.

Whether or not you were alive at the time won’t dampen your fascination with the story that once upon a time was on everybody’s minds.

Bob is a native New Englander, growing up (sorta) in Maine where his love for radio started at a young age. While in high school he hosted radio shows on a local radio station, and he has never looked back. Bob joined the US Navy and served onboard the Sixth Fleet Flagship as a radio and TV host. After serving for 3 years, it was off to Emerson College in Boston. Bob hosted shows in Boston on WMEX, WVBF and WSSH in the 80’s and 90’s before heading to radio stations in Raleigh, NC, Manchester, NH, and New York City. Bob has been married for almost 25 years to Carolyn, a Woburn gal and they have 3 daughters, Nicole, Taylor, and Bridget. Bob and Carolyn are proud first-time grandparents to baby Caroline, who they plan to spoil every chance they get! “I started my career in New England and could not be happier to come back to Boston where I can root for all the Boston sports teams and eat lots of lobster rolls and clam chowder (okay not lots)… It is an honor to host the WROR morning show with LBF and wake up the World’s Greatest City!” Bob writes about recipes and restaurants, pop culture and trending topics.

5 Underappreciated Episodes Of 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee'

Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee is an incredibly popular show. However, some of the best episodes have gone underappreciated!

Some of the biggest comedians in the world have appeared on the hit show that’s currently streaming on Netflix. There’s an episode that reunited Jerry with former collaborator Larry David and comedy legends like Martin Short, Dave Chappelle, and Eddie Murphy. However, some of the episodes with comedians you might not be as familiar with are some of the best and most underappreciated episodes of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.

5 Underappreciated Episodes Of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee

When an episode features one of the best comedians in the game, like Ricky Gervais or Chris Rock, you go into it knowing it’s going to be a good episode. These guys are the best of the best! They aren’t going to come on the show and miss. It’s not happening—and it doesn’t.

Likewise, when Jerry reunites with his former Seinfeld co-stars or collaborators, you know you’re going to be in for a treat. The episode with Julia Louis-Dreyfuss is one of the best in the series, and nothing incredibly funny even happens! The 2 of them just have such great chemistry all these years later that it’s still gold when they start riffing together. They even share some behind-the-scenes moments from Seinfeld, and it’s a fantastic episode. The ones with Larry David and Michael Richards are great as well. Larry is in his purest form during the episode, he’s one of few people I’ve seen appear on the show and not drink coffee, opting for tea, instead. He tells a never shared joke during the episode about the Hunchback of Notre Dame that is laugh out loud funny. Larry is one-of-a-kind.

According to Deadline, there were 84 episodes of the show made, and that’s a lot to choose from! It can be difficult to choose which ones you want to watch next once you’ve gone through all your favorite comedians and the big names. So, let me help you out! I feel like I’ve seen almost all of them and while very few are duds, some rise to the top compared to others. It was very difficult to narrow it down to only 5 underappreciated episodes of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.

So, before we get to the list, I have to share some Honorable Mentions. First, there’s Jon Stewart in Season 4 Episode 5. Jon is so relatable and is one of the more likable humans to appear on the show. He’s just like a friend all of us have, only he’s incredibly hilarious and successful. I came out of that episode liking him much more. Zach Galifianakis (Season 10 Episode 1) was adorable. The episode ended with a special Between Two Ferns that was hilarious at at Jerry’s expense. Finally, as a massive Seth Rogen fan obviously, I enjoyed his episode (Season 11 Episode 2). Ready for the list? Let’s get to it!

5 Recommended Episodes Of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee

  • Bob Einstein (Season 1 Episode 6 & Season 9 Episode 6)

    https://youtu.be/TIqaKGAnLdQ?si=GVXYVUTue-J-4k2y Bob Einstein’s episodes of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee are must-sees. He was the first guest to be brought back for a second appearance and after you see the first one, you’ll certainly understand why. He’s so funny! You might recognize him from playing Marty Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm or as satirical stuntman Super Dave. His back and forth with Jerry is one-of-a-kind. They might be my favorite episodes of the show, even better than the ones featuring my personal favorite comedians! May he Rest In Peace.

  • Barack Obama (Season 7 Episode 1)

    https://youtu.be/WY1JcIoV72k?si=CxvQ4hhqK5cF8Mae Regardless of how you feel about politics, Barack Obama was an incredibly interesting guest on the show. He was funny, courteous, and not afraid to give Jerry some digs. It was so cool to see a U.S. President on the show and getting a sense of who he is as a person outside of politics. He seems like a relatable guy and it was a fantastic episode. It kind of brought out a different Jerry that you don’t see with the comedians on the show. For once, Jerry isn’t the one in charge. It’s different but it’s great.

  • Tina Fey (Season 3 Episode 5)

    https://youtu.be/UvCnI2tMY2o?si=MWduqGU-1AY8Jm2K Tina Fey is a national treasure. If Mean Girls wasn’t enough to prove that, or her performance as Liz Lemon on 30 Rock, then this episode of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee should do the trick. I want to be friends with her! I think we’d get along! She’s hilarious and comes off as relatable and human. It sounds like she loves food as much as she loves comedy. I might be in love with her.

  • Will Ferrell (Season 7 Episode 6)

    https://youtu.be/DCYUClhHgkk?si=4bVJecAGTPg7kfMC Of course Will Ferrell was great on Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. Despite not being known as a stand-up, he cut his teeth in sketch comedy and made a name for himself on SNL. He and Jerry appear on the same wave-length throughout the episode and often don’t need words to understand what each other is thinking. Including an awkward moment with a waitress that they both immediately recognize as strange, but are too nice to really say anything about. It’s hilarious. He shares the story of his audition on Saturday Night Live and seems like a guy anybody would get along with.

  • Norm MacDonald (Season 9 Episode 2)

    https://youtu.be/smJLBIF-HW8?si=s146JkQoHOHxdEiT Norm MacDonald’s passing was one that hit me hard. He was always one of my favorite comedians and there’s truly nobody else like him. Many comics try to replicate it but will never be able to accomplish that. He’s truly one-of-a-kind. In the episode, he shows that unique perspective he’s known for. Nobody can straddle the proverbial line quite like Norm. In the episode, he shares his thoughts on the Cosby ordeal which ended up going viral. Without a doubt, it’s one of the best episodes of the show. It was so good they should have just done every episode together and I would have been fine with that. Rest In Peace, Norm.

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