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词条 Missing Richard Simmons
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  1. Synopsis

  2. Persons involved

  3. Episodes

  4. Reception

  5. References

  6. External links

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Missing Richard Simmons is an investigative journalism podcast hosted by journalist Dan Taberski and created by Stitcher, First Look Media and Pineapple Street Media. The first episode was released on February 15, 2017, with the following five episodes released weekly.

Synopsis

Missing Richard Simmons focuses on the sudden retirement from public life of the fitness instructor and actor Richard Simmons. After having an illustrious media career spanning over 30 years, and known for interacting with fans on a personal level, Simmons retired from the public eye in February 2014. Not only did Simmons no longer appear in the media, he also stopped teaching his regular exercise classes at his gym - Slimmons - and stopped corresponding with his friends and fans. Former producer on The Daily Show,[1] Dan Taberski sets out to find out why.

Persons involved

  • Dan Taberski - The host, a filmmaker and former Slimmons attendee
  • Richard Simmons - Fitness instructor and actor, the focus of the podcast
  • Teresa Reveles - Richard's housekeeper of over 30 years
  • Mauro Oliveira - Richard's friend and former masseuse
  • Lennie Simmons - Richard's brother
  • Gerry "GG" Sinclair - A student and friend of Richard's for over 40 years

Episodes

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}}{{Episode list		EpisodeNumber=IITitle=Stakeout2017|2|22}}m=31|s=43}}ShortSummary= Dan begins to explore the main theories about Richard’s disappearance. A lot of his friends think Richard may just be sitting in his house. So that's where the team go.LineColor=A62821
}}{{Episode list		EpisodeNumber=IIITitle=The Maid and the Masseuse2017|3|1}}m=26|s=20}}ShortSummary= The two people closest to Richard at the time of his disappearance hate each other. Plus, Dan investigates possible claims of a hostage situation and explains what’s up with Richard’s (still very active) social media presence.LineColor=A62821
}}{{Episode list		EpisodeNumber=IVTitle="Till the Day I Die"2017|3|8}}m=27|s=10}}ShortSummary= Dan heads to New Orleans, Richard’s hometown. From the food to the burlesque to the Southern religiosity, this city shaped young Dickie Simmons into the Richard that was so popular. It’s also where his brother lives. Dan tries to make contact.LineColor=A62821
}}{{Episode list		EpisodeNumber=VTitle=O Brother, Where Art Thou2017|3|15}}m=29|s=19}}ShortSummary= Dan talks to Lenny Simmons, Richard’s brother. Then he looks into some of the stranger, more personal aspects of being a Richard Simmons fan.LineColor=A62821
}}{{Episode list		EpisodeNumber=VITitle=A Day at the Beach2017|3|20}}m=30|s=59}}ShortSummary= Dan says goodbye to Richard Simmons.LineColor=A62821
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Reception

Missing Richard Simmons was met with mixed reviews from critics. Amanda Hess of the New York Times described the podcast as "morally suspect", whilst also stating it was an invasion of Simmons' privacy.[2] Similar sentiments were raised by Rolling Stone,[3] The Week[4] and Vox[5] amongst others. Despite this however, these critics would also mention the "instantly engaging" nature of the podcast,[6] with

Vulture.com calling it "the strongest narrative podcast out there."[7]Missing Richard Simmons proved popular with audiences, topping the iTunes podcast charts in the Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.[8] In the United States, the podcast spent almost three weeks in the number one spot.[9]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1841224/|title= Dan Taberski - IMDb |accessdate=December 10, 2017 |language=English}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/14/arts/missing-richard-simmons-podcast.html/|title= 'Missing Richard Simmons,' the Morally Suspect Podcast|accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/missing-richard-simmons-everything-you-need-to-know-w470516|title= 'Missing Richard Simmons' Podcast: Everything You Need to Know |accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://theweek.com/articles/684751/no-problem-missing-richard-simmons-podcast-thats-problem|title=No one has a problem with the Missing Richard Simmons podcast, and that's a problem |accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/3/21/14978658/missing-richard-simmons-controversy|title=Missing Richard Simmons: how a podcast became an experiment in privacy invasion|accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/14/arts/missing-richard-simmons-podcast.html/|title= ‘Missing Richard Simmons,’ the Morally Suspect Podcast|accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2017/03/missing-richard-simmons-podcast-review.html|title= Missing Richard Simmons Is a Brilliant Podcast – So Far|accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/artists/podcast/first-look-media-pineapple-street-media-stitcher/podcasts/missing-richard-simmons/|title=iTunesCharts.net: Missing Richard Simmons|accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/podcast/first-look-media-pineapple-street-media-stitcher/podcasts/missing-richard-simmons/|title=iTunesCharts.net: Missing Richard Simmons: American Chart Performance|accessdate=December 11, 2017 |language=English}}

External links

  • Missing Richard Simmons

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