"The Americans" and CIA

[tamara_russo]

So apparently the CIA has to read through and approve every script of "The Americans" before the film it, due to it being based partly on real notes a Russian defect-ee took while working for the KGB and the CIA actually used during the Cold War.

How awesome is that?

Comments

[tamara_russo]

Wow, thanks! I will definitely check it out.

BTW, how on earth did you find me?

[jae]

I periodically do a search on who's said things about the show in public posts and invite them to join us. It's a bit obsessive, yes, but it totally works, and it's really helped make the comm a friendly place, too. :)

-J