Like Professors in a Laboratory

8.7/10 · 211 votesJul 16, 202130 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin discuss musical experimentation and The Beatles’ drive to break boundaries. The episode features segments on Ringo Starr and “fifth Beatle” producer George Martin.

Season 1 Episodes6

E1 9.1

These Things Bring You Together

E2 8.8

The Notes that Like Each Other

E3 8.9

The People We Loved Were Loving Us!

E4 8.7Now viewing

Like Professors in a Laboratory

E5 9.0

Couldn't You Play it Straighter?

E6 9.0

The Long and Winding Road

Cast10

Paul McCartney

Self

Rick Rubin

Self

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)

George Martin

Self (archive footage)

Jimi Hendrix

Self (archive footage)

Édith Piaf

Self (archive footage)

Little Richard

Self (archive footage)

Roy Orbison

Self (archive footage)

Crew2

Mark Monroe

Writer

Zachary Heinzerling

Director

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Episode Summary

"Like Professors in a Laboratory" is episode 4 of McCartney 3, 2, 1 season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 211 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.9). Directed by Zachary Heinzerling and written by Mark Monroe, it aired on July 16, 2021.

Like Professors in a Laboratory

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Season 1 Episodes6

Cast10

Crew2

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Episode Summary