At the heart of the series is Shannon O’Brian, a self-described “modern-day clown” whose neon-pink lipstick, twangy Texas accent, and ever-present pom-poms make her an unforgettable comedic force.

I vividly recall my heart pounding as I stood in the famous Big Pink basement and watched him slowly descend the staircase and soak in a room he hadn’t occupied in nearly five decades.