re: #61 MandyManners

Is that when the studio system was busted up?

The studios had run out of steam. At the same time, there was this incredible generation of actors and directors waiting impatiently in the wings. After the success of “Easy Rider”, the studios began to give them the opportunity to work. It saved the studio’s collective ass. Other factors came to bear later on which led to the progressive dismantlement of the studios. If I can find the references to that documentary, you might want to take a look: it’s surprisingly good.