Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus S01E01 - Johnny Paycheck

Episode Overview

Johnny Paycheck, a country music outlaw, not only sold 40 million records and delivered hits like “She’s All I Got” and “Take This Job and Shove It,” but also lived a life full of controversy. His reputation was shaped by his music, car thefts, drug use, and multiple jail sentences. In a dramatic turn during his peak fame, he shot a man over a dispute regarding a turtle soup recipe, resulting in a highly publicized trial and a prison sentence, which ultimately inspired one of his most memorable songs, “Old Violin.”