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This is a 3 part mini Casting Director series, sponsored by Casting Networks.Tara Rubin started her company, Tara Rubin Casting in 2001 after working at Johnson-Liff Casting for fifteen years. During that time she cast for Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Guys and Dolls, and the daytime drama Another World.At Tara Rubin Casting she continued those associations and cast other Broadway productions, including Mamma Mia!, The Producers, Bombay Dreams, Spamalot, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, School of Rock, Aladdin, A Bronx Tale, Dear Evan Hansen, The Band's Visit, Six, Here Lies Love, and The Outsiders. Current Broadway shows include Six, Aladdin, Death Becomes Her, Boop: The Musical, Dead Outlaw, and Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. She recently cast the film Here Today and the Apple + series Before both starring Billy Crystal.Tara serves on committees for the Entertainment Community Fund and the Noel Coward Foundation. She is an honors graduate of Boston University, a member of the Casting Society and recipient of the Hoyt Bowers Award for excellence in casting and outstanding contribution to the casting profession. She has taught classes at New York University and Sarah Lawrence College. In 2025 Tara Rubin Casting rebranded as the TRC Company.In this episode, we talk about all things ACTORS including:• How she casts a replacement for a show, particularly the balance between the individuality of the actor vs what the original performer did• How long does an actor have to rehearse before replacing another person in the role• The process of casting a Broadway show ensemble, with the makeup of one including understudies and skilled dancers• How many actors get submitted for a role and how many actors she brings in that she knows vs who she doesn't know• Process of casting a show from workshop to regional to Broadway• Booking the room vs the part - and how talent and imagination makes actors stands out to her in an audition• What has she noticed in actors that book a lot • How do you stay in touch or keep on her radar• Advice for new actors about starting on BroadwayGuest:Company Website IMDb PlaybillCasting Networks Sponsor:For a limited time, we're offering listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership. Use the code “MENTORSMIC”at checkout. Or if you're not ready to commit, take advantage of our 14-day free trial, which unlocks full access to all Casting Networks features so you can start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/ to learn more.Steps on how to redeem: Visit www.castingnetworks.comClick on the ‘Join Now' button Complete the Talent Registration form and follow the steps to verify your email and create your profile Proceed to checkout, leaving the' ‘Pay Yearly' option selectedEnter ‘MENTORSMIC' in the promo code field, click “Apply” to complete checkout.Don't wait! This offer expires soon!Host:Instagram:@MentorsontheMic@MichelleSimoneMillerTwitter:@MentorsontheMic@MichelleSimoneMFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemicWebsite: www.michellesimonemiller.com and www.mentorsonthemic.comYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelleIf you like this episode, check out:Close Up with Casting Director Paul Schnee (Barden/Schnee casting: "Pitch Perfect," "Sisters," "Palm Royale," "Winter's Bone")Becoming Casting Director Erica Hart ("THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE," "GODFATHER OF HARLEM," "THE BOLD TYPE")Becoming... award-winning Casting Director Bernie Telsey ("The Color Purple," "The Idea of You," "Hamilton," "SMASH," "Wicked," "The Gilded Age"
"Comedy writers learn early on that we have a high degree of anonymity," writes podcast guest Alan Zweibel in his memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier. "Our words are spoken publicly by others who often have famous faces. Or by unknown people on their way to having famous faces." As one of the founding writers on Saturday Night Live, Alan's words were given voice by a cast of virtual unknowns, all on their way to becoming famous faces, eventually earning worldwide acclaim as some of the most iconic comic performers of their generation. Over the course of his 50-year career, he has penned jokes for dozens of Borscht Belt comedians and written for some of SNL's most memorable characters (such as Gilda Radner's "Roseanne Rosannadanna," John Belushi's "Samurai," and Garrett Morris's "Chico Escuela"), and helped to craft SNL producer Lorne Michaels's now-legendary appeal to invite the Beatles to appear on the show for the standard artist fee of $3,000. Alan is the recipient of five Emmy Awards for his work in television, which in addition to SNL also includes "It's Garry Shandling's Show" (which he co-created and produced), "The Late Show with David Letterman," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He is the author of 11 books, including the 2006 Thurber Prize-winning novel The Other Shulman, and Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner—A Sort of Romantic Comedy, and six off-Broadway plays. He also collaborated with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning play "700 Sundays," and with Martin Short on his Broadway hit "Fame Becomes Me," and co-wrote the screenplays for the films "Dragnet," "North," "The Story of Us," and "Here Today." He joins us on the podcast to reflect on a singular career as one of our leading comedy writers and humorists—and a wickedly funny body of work that has earned him an honorary Ph.D. from the State University of New York, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Writers Guild of America, East. Learn more about Alan Zweibel: Website Facebook Instagram Bluesky Please support the sponsors who support our show: John Kasich's Heaven Help Us (now available for pre-order) Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount
Alan Zweibel Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Live from the Zoom Room, it's Alan Zweibel! It was so great to jump back in with the fabulous, funny, and fun Emmy Winner. Alan took us back to his earliest days in the biz, how he made his way in, the first joke he sold, still funny! The Catskill Mountains, Morty Gunty, Freddie Roman, Rodney Dangerfield, maybe his first collaborator… with whom Alan comes full circle, presently. Doing standup with Billy Crystal, leading to years of collaboration, being discovered by Lorne Michaels… SNL, Alan's game changer. Gilda, a partnership made in heaven - how Roseannne Roseannadanna and Emily Latella came to be, Belushi, Ackroyd, the current film, Saturday Night, where it felt right, where liberties were taken, how it felt to have someone play him. Co-creating It's The Garry Shandling Show with Gary, how they worked together. Writing Lunatics with Dave Barry, long distance, For This We left Egypt with Dave and Adam Mansbach, and a great story about how that friendship and collaboration began. Broadway with Billy and with Martin Short, and the cute, sweet note after their encounter at the SNL 50th reunion. Alan's current collab with Barry Levinson, how that started and where it is today, that full circle Rodney story coming to fruition currently… and through it all, Robin. Alan's love and wife since the early SNL days… and his most fruitful collaborator. Alan's devotion to his family is what stories are made of, as is his work ethic, resiliency, tenacity, and talent. His storytelling is what good conversations are made of, served up with laughs, lots of them. What an inspiration! Loved every minute of this. And I sure did need the eggs. Alan Zweibel Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 5/14/23, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live Links in the comments Replay on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1uvKClTYdY
Episode Notes S6E16 - Join us as we sit down with Justine Yildiz & Jeffrey Sitcov from Doors of Change. They will be talking about breaking the cycle of our homeless youths and more. Justine Yildiz, who was homeless from 12 to 16, is the most recent youth to beat the odds having survived a life of physical abuse and dealing with severe depression on the streets. Justine has herself become a true life "ROCKY STORY,” bringing hope to other homeless youth, as she graduates this past week from the College of Law in Santa Barbara as an attorney. Jeffrey Sitcov, Founder & President of Doors fo Change, remarked “We are so proud of her. With help from the community, more homeless youth can achieve their own goals and become role model's for many other teens, as proof that the cycle can be broken." HELPFUL LINKS: VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at overdoseawareness0831@gmail.com Follow our guest https://doorsofchange.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k51MapGILQA Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: As the numbers only appear to be growing, we ask you to consider speaking with Founder and President of DOORS OF CHANGE, Jeffrey Sitcov, who has done amazing job raising 5.9 million for homeless youth and securing support from members of the entertainment community. In addition to the enlisting the charities celebrity spokespersons, Lucie Arnaz (The Lucy Show / Here's Lucy) and Anson Williams (Happy Days), Sitcov has received support (Past and present) from music legends, including Elton John, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, Ringo Starr, Shania Twain, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Diana Crawl, Elvis Costello, Chris Isaak, Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana, Etta James, Tony Bennett, BB King, Ziggy Marley, Doobie Brothers, Los Lobos, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and Three Dog Night, as well as comedians such as Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Jerry Seinfeld, and the late Robin Williams, to seven of TV's most Iconic moms, including Marion Ross (Happy Days), Jane Kaczmarek (Malcom in the Middle, Karen Grassle (Little House on the Prairie), June Lockhart, Lassie/Lost In Space), Ilene Graff (Mr Belvedere), Dee Wallace (ET/The New Lassie) and Michael Learned (The Waltons), as well as former San Diego Homeless youth turned Miss Universe/Attorney, Nikki Johnson-Huston, Esq. Tens of thousands more youth in the U.S. were homeless in 2023 compared with 2022 as high costs of living pushed some of the most vulnerable into shelters and the street. Homelessness shot up by more than 12% in the last year. The numbers represent the sharpest increase and largest unhoused population since the federal government began tallying totals in 2007. The population of American youth experiencing unsheltered homelessness, who are particularly at risk of violence and criminalization increased, as well as the number of people living in shelters. � New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! � Find out more at https://still-toking-with.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/still-toking-with/9db3a1b9-8e05-4c57-b1eb-a8f2fa85dbbc
Bruce talks about stumbling into writing and finding a home. His feud with Barbra Streisand, writing for Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Lily Tomlin. He talks about how being your own weird self is the best marketing and he discusses his new book “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote” He talks about t-shirts, Elmo, Hollywood Squares, The Star Wars Holiday Special and surviving as a writer forever no matter what he's asked to write.Bio: Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor who has won two Emmy Awards for his work on the Annual Academy Awards. He is also known for his appearance as a celebrity participant and head writer on Hollywood Squares for four years. Here are some facts about his life and career: He was born on November 23, 1948, in New York City and was adopted by Jonas and Henne Vilanch, an optometrist and a housewife. He started his career as an entertainment writer for the Chicago Tribune, where he interviewed celebrities and wrote about the industry culture. He moved to Los Angeles and wrote for various shows and artists, such as The Donny & Marie Show, The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Lily Tomlin, Billy Crystal, Roseanne Barr, Rosie O'Donnell, Paul Reiser, Elizabeth Taylor, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith. He wrote the lyrics for the farewell song that Bette Midler sang to Johnny Carson on his final broadcast of The Tonight Show, which won him an Emmy Award. He was a panelist and the head writer for Hollywood Squares from 1998 to 2002, where he sat next to his friend and client Whoopi Goldberg. He was the head writer for the Oscars from 2000 to 2014, after being a co-writer for the previous ten years. He collaborated with hosts such as Whoopi Goldberg, David Letterman, and Billy Crystal. He also acted in several movies and TV shows, such as The Ice Pirates, Law & Order, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, and Celebrity Fit Club. He performed off-Broadway in his self-penned one-man show Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous in 2000. He played the role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway musical Hairspray in 2005. Within the last several years, he has written the book for 2 jukebox musicals. He is openly gay and has been involved in various philanthropic causes, such as AIDS awareness, gay rights, and animal welfare
Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 138 Sam is joined by film writer and producer Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick). Emily has chosen Throw Momma From The Train (88 mins), Danny Devito's feature directorial debut. Released in 1987, the film stars Devito, Billy Crystal, and Anne Ramsey. Sam and Emily discuss her podcasting career with Kumail Nanjiani on The Indoor Kids, falling in love with Throw Momma From The Train on HBO, and what she would do if she ever met Danny Devito. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you! You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky: @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Tweet: @90MinFilmFest We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Emily V. Gordon. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.
In this episode we discuss the seventieth Best Picture winner, Titanic, the many records it broke on its way to winning eleven Academy Awards, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's win for Best Original Screenplay, and Billy Crystal's continued hosting duties. We also explore the making of Titanic, the ever-expanding budget of the most expensive film to date in 1997, and James Cameron's obsession with deep-sea diving. --Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcastX: https://www.twitter.com/thankacademypodEmail us your thoughts: thanktheacademypod@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/thanktheacademy/
following on from the frivolity of episode 100, the trio get down with some serious movie discussion, about models of cars, Terrifier 3, Billy Crystal, and Ghosts.
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Host Pina Crispo welcomes Canadian TV personality and friend Jennifer Valentyne for a long-overdue catch-up, reflecting on their shared history in radio and the unexpected paths their lives have taken since. They talk honestly about friendship, loyalty, and the value of staying connected. The conversation touches on everything from navigating menopause and motherhood to ancestry, true crime obsessions, and travel stories. More About Jennifer Valentyne: Jennifer Valentyne is a widely recognized Canadian television personality, who is best known for her long-term role on Breakfast Television in Toronto, Valentyne has been the host of The Bachelor & Bachelorette Canada After Show on W Network, and a co-host on a popular morning radio show program. Over the course of her career, Jennifer has interviewed celebrities such as Sir Richard Branson, Billy Crystal, Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, and Harrison Ford, but her passion has always been people in the community. In 2017, Jennifer Valentyne launched the Mother Daughter Date online community with her daughter, Georgia and they host The Mother Daughter Date podcast together. Connect with Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/jennifervalentyne/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifervalentyne Connect with Pina: https://chicmamma.ca/ https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/not-that-mom/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hyperion to a Satyr - The Fire and Water Podcast Network's Hamlet Podcast - continues Siskoid's scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare's masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act 5, Scene 1, Part 1, Hamlet returns from his exile and encounters clownish gravediggers hard at work. Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Credits: Theme: "Fanfare" from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with a clip from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 1980 Hamlet, starring Derek Jacobi; and the 1996 Hamlet, starring Kenneth Branagh. Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh and Billy Crystal; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Stanley Holloway; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Tim Wylton, Derek Jacobi and Robert Swann; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Jeffrey Wright; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring David Thompson, Alexander Fodor and William Bellchambers; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring David Tennant and Mark Hadfield; and "Le cimetière" by Johnny Hallyday. Leave a comment, I love to read!
This week on The Video Store Podcast, I'm recommending four offbeat cop films that have stuck with me over the years. These films can be funny, gritty, offbeat, and sometimes kind of chaotic in the best way possible. So what movies am I recommending?Running Scared (1986) – Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines as two wisecracking Chicago detectives. This one's got a great mix of comedy and action, and it leans into that mid-80s buddy cop energy without taking itself too seriously. Michael McDonald's “Sweet Freedom” is on the soundtrack, which feels like a time capsule in itself.Miami Blues (1990) – Alec Baldwin in a role that's kind of hard to pin down. He plays a violent conman who ends up impersonating a cop. It's based on a Charles Willeford novel and keeps that oddball tone where you're not always sure if you're supposed to laugh or be disturbed. Fred Ward is great in it too, playing the worn-out detective trying to catch him.Freebie and the Bean (1974) – This one's messier than most cop movies, but it's intentional. Directed by Richard Rush, who also did The Stunt Man, it's full of reckless driving, dark humor, and strange tonal shifts. Alan Arkin and James Caan play the leads, and they're either chasing criminals or arguing with each other. It kind of laid the groundwork for a lot of buddy cop films that came later.Stakeout (1987) – Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez as partners on a surveillance detail that doesn't stay professional for very long. There's a good balance of suspense and comedy, and Madeleine Stowe holds her own in her first major role. It was directed by John Badham, who also did WarGames and Short Circuit, so the pacing is solid.If you're in the mood for movies where different type of cops break rules, hunt odd suspects or drive their car on the track of an elevated train, I think you will find something here you will like.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
Walker Kimberly Brandt is not only a personable and engaging woman; she's also a remarkable actress who has shared Hollywood movie screens with legends like Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton in "Dante's Peak" and Billy Crystal in "City Slickers." Her TV appearances include a memorable role in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" alongside Patrick Stewart. Walker is also a model, an international Best-selling author, and a coach whose transformative journey is deeply inspiring. Walker's candidness and vulnerability are compelling as she shares her upbringing in a toxic household steeped in challenges that nearly led to her suicide. She recalls her path to turning historic family trauma into a relationship with nature and with herself. Walker's proud that at age 16, she became an emancipated minor. Her story is a testament to harnessing inner strength and stepping into one's power, no matter the difficulties.
Recuerdo la primera vez que probé el Toyota Prius, allá en el lejano 2001… no me convenció. La idea me parecía interesante pero la ejecución fallida. Y ni mucho menos imagine que este coche cambiaria el mundo del automóvil tal y como lo ha hecho. Sin duda, y de lejos, el coche más influyente del Siglo XXI, por su técnica… y también por su marketing. Y que puede morir a manos de los SUV... La idea era buena: Para pasar de 0 km/h a, pongamos unos 50 km/h consumes energía. Y cuando tienes que parar, por ejemplo, en un semáforo, esa energía la “tiras” en forma de calor a la atmósfera… en vez de aprovecharla para producir electricidad que luego te ayuda a mover el coche. Leí la información técnica de la marca y pensé “¡qué gran idea!” Luego bajé a probar el coche y lo primero que pensé fue, ¿un híbrido tiene se ser feo? Y es que os recuerdo que los primeros híbridos, todos japoneses, como por ejemplo el Honda Insight aparecido muy poco después, estéticamente estaban cortados por el mismo patrón. Y luego fui a probarlo… lo primero chocante, que ahora no le es tanto, es que dabas al contacto y el motor térmico no arrancaba… acelerabas suave y el coche se movía en silencio y a las pocas decenas de metros o antes si acelerabas más arrancaba el motor. Era un coche torpe, pues el motor de gasolina ofrecía poco más de 70 CV y los 45 CV extras del motor eléctrico no siempre estaban disponibles… esto para un coche que se acercaba a los 1.300 kg, era poca cosa. También chocaba que no se “sincronizaban” las revoluciones del motor térmico, que solo las intuías o oído, con la velocidad, fruto del cambio CVT y de la ayuda eléctrica. Había que tomarse las cosas con calma. El coche era amplio, silencioso, confortable, pero anodino… nada seductor… algo que sucede en muchos Toyota, pero más en este. Pero todo cambiaba cuando observabas los consumos, sobre todo en ciudad: ¡Eran extraordinariamente bajos. En 2003 llega la segunda generación supuso un paso adelante enorme. Desde luego en estética, pero también en eficiencia, pues se anunciaba que era capaz de recorrer 35,5 km por litro… una cifra optimista, pero lo cierto es que mejoraba en mucho al anterior. Confieso que al volante mis impresiones cambiaron y pensé “pues me temo que esto de la hibridación ha llegado para quedare… este coche va muy bien”. Y así era. Y además se convirtió en la viva imagen del ecologismo lo cual le convirtió en… … una estrella de Hollywood. California es la cuna del cine occidental y uno de los estados históricamente con normas más estrictas en lo que a emisiones se refiere. Y de pronto, el Prius se convirtió en un coche símbolo del ecologismo y todos los famosos y estrellas de cine que querían presumir de ecologistas, tenían que conducir uno. No puedo citar todos, pero no me resisto a incluir una pequeña lista… por que os aseguro que es pequeña: Alicia Silverstone, Billy Crystal, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Harrison Ford, Jack Nicholson, Kirk Douglas, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robin Williams, Salma Hayek, Susan Sarandon, Tom Hanks y Will Ferrell, entre otros muchos… una verdadera constelación de estrellas. La tercera generación el Prius aparece en 2009 y en realidad era una puesta al día de la anterior… pero ¿solo eso? Pues no, porque con ello llegó la segunda revolución de los híbridos. En 2012 se lanza el híbrido enchufable que yo probé a primeros del año siguiente. Lo tuve una semana. En esos tiempos trabajaba a unos 15 kilómetros de mi casa. Lo use para ir y venir, para darme algún paseo que otro por la sierra y un viajecito de fin de semana de unos 400 km de ida y vuelta. En total unos 800 km. Lo enchufaba cada día y esa semana, todo incluido, gasté… ¡unos 20 litros de gasolina! Una media de menos de 3 litros… y es que gran parte de los recorridos los hacia sin que el motor térmico llegase a arrancar. La cuarta generación se lanza en 2015 y ofrece una gran cantidad de mejoras, pero no en su sistema de hibridación, sino en el resto del coche. Se mejora la rigidez, la aerodinámica, se baja el centro de gravedad y se modifica la suspensión sobre todo la trasera, para hacer del Prius un coche más agradable de conducir. Lo cierto es que la hibridación del Prius ya si iba extendiendo a toda la gama de Toyota hasta el punto de que muchos decían si existiendo, por ejemplo, un Corolla Híbrido, el Prius tenía sentido… Pues de eso, los españoles, no nos vamos a enterar. ¿Por qué? La Quinta generación del Prius es un salto de gigante, solo nos basta ver su estética. Es una declaración de intenciones de que el Prius quiere tener identidad propia. Pero al menos de momento, no llegará a España. ¿Cuál es el motivo? Resulta cuando menos curioso que en coche tan innovador y tan rupturista se vea perjudicado, hasta desparecer en algunos mercados, por otra nueva moda… ¡lo has adivinado! ¡Los SUV! Una pena porque el nuevo híbrido, en la línea estética marcada por el eléctrico con nombre de agente secreto bZ4X, desde luego es algo muy diferente, por fuera y por dentro. Es un modelo que pretende tener unas ciertas cualidades incluso deportivas, con una potencia total de 223 CV y que puede montar un techo con placas solares… ideal para nuestro mercado, pero insisto no vendrá a España… al menos de momento. Conclusión. Venga o no a España esta última generación, e incluso aunque desapareciese por completo de la gama Toyota en todo el Mundo, el Toyota Prius ha marcado un verdadero cambio. No solo yo, nadie lo vio venir, nadie pensó en el comienzo de los años 2000 que en 2025 uno de cada tres coches vendidos en Europa iba a ser híbrido, en España casi uno de cada dos. Nadie lo vio venir. Y tal como están las cosas, creo que ese porcentaje en vez de bajar, a favor de los eléctricos, va a subir… y todo comenzó con el primer Prius, bastante feote, que no me acabó de convencer… pero que inicio un nuevo camino. Coche del día. En un vídeo sobre futuros clásicos dije que el primer Prius se podría convertir en un clásico… tiene en contra su elevada producción, pero a su favor ser un coche que casi nadie está conservando y que, como os he dicho, cambio el Mundo.
Bruce Vilanch wrote for countless TV variety shows dating back over 50 years. Sometimes, those shows turn out great! Think of Billy Crystal at the Oscars! The stuff that's not so great, you can read about in his new book: It Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote. Vilanch tells Bullseye stories from behind the scenes of the Oscars, The Brady Bunch, and the Star Wars Holiday Special.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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This week, we're grabbing a courtside seat and catching a flight back to Forget Paris. There's the often-comedic chaos of married life, the clever friends-at-a-restaurant framing device, and that signature Billy Crystal charm. Is it a funny, insightful look at making love last beyond the honeymoon phase—or does the reality of career clashes make you want to, well, forget Paris? Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Want even more? Get bonus content and connect with us directly by supporting the show on Patreon. For additional episodes and exclusive insights, head to www.30podcast.com. And if you love what you hear, leave us a glowing review on your favorite podcast app—especially Apple Podcasts. Your support keeps the show going!
In 2025, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan reprised their roles from When Harry Met Sally for a Superbowl commercial and co-presented at the Academy Awards, also referencing their movie together. What makes the legacy of this almost 36-year old film endure and how do we look at that legacy differently in what some scholars refer to as a "post-romantic" age? Suzanne monologues, Hannah encourages, and they both get a little sad about the state of millennial romance. Suzanne's film recommendationsSleeping With Other People (2015) - aka WHMS where the attraction is explicitPlus One (2019) - aka WHMS with more millennial angst (and Meg Ryan's son!)Rye Lane (2023) - aka WHMS as strangersMax and Molli in the Future (2024) - aka WHMS in spaceWant to give us some dollars? We'll allow it. Link goes to a donation platform on our website. Come say hello on our socials (but be nice): InstagramCheck out additional resources on our website.Over These Walls by Hope and Social is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
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When middle aged men start to question aspects of their lives, they look to escape. In the case of Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern and Bruno Kirby, it's to the country to do something out of their norm. There, they meet Jack Palance and some shenanigans ensue, but also some thinking takes place. It's part comedy, part introspective, but fun at the same time!
Initially an actress ('Les Miserables', 'Aspects of Love', et al.), Merri found herself out West some years back where she quickly made a name for herself at Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting, then Liberman/Patton Casting, working on such shows as Seinfeld, Party of Five, HBO's Band of Brothers, the feature film My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the Miramax feature film "Playing By Heart", starring Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie. In 2000, Merri moved to Dreamworks Studios as the Casting Executive in charge of TV Pilots and Series- including "Spin City", “Freaks and Geeks” and the critically acclaimed "The Job", starring Denis Leary. She was then offered a position as the Director of Casting for Dramas and Movies at ABC Television, overseeing the casting of the series "Alias", "NYPD Blue", "The Practice" and the made for television movies "Gilda Radner - It's Always Something" and "The Music Man", starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth, to name just a few. Merri then returned to the East Coast to teach and coach actors – something she still does (and loves) as time permits, when Tara Rubin offered her a Senior Casting Director position where she's been happily ensconced ever since, working on, among many others - the Broadway, touring and international companies of THE WHO'S TOMMY, COMPANY, AIN'T TOO PROUD, JERSEY BOYS,THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, SCHOOL OF ROCK, MISS SAIGON, A BRONX TALE, CLUELESS the Musical, TREVOR the Musical (2023 Artios Award) and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (2024 Artios Award) The TRC office is also responsible for the casting of Billy Crystal's series “Before” for Apple TV and the Broadway productions of The Outsiders, SIX and Death Becomes Her, just to name a few Merri also casts for many theaters regionally – including The Papermill Playhouse, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Old Globe, Seattle Rep, The Goodman and The La Jolla Playhouse. She is the very proud Casting Director of the critically acclaimed web series SUBMISSIONS ONLY and also boasts having cast many other independent TV & film projects, workshops and readings. In 2024, Merri took on some passion projects on the side, as well. These include the highly acclaimed and starry concert production of “FOLLIES” at Carnegie Hall for Transport Group's annual benefit gala, and a reading of a new play at The Actors Studio written by Lyle Kessler (“Orphans”) and directed by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco – starring Chazz Palminteri, Tim Blake Nelson and Gina Gershon. In addition, Merri is now also the Casting Director at The South Carolina New Play Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jess is joined by beloved go-to comedy writer BRUCE VILANCH! Topics: Bette Midler at the Continental Baths, Barbra Streisand being too cheap to pay him, writing punch-ups for Cher in "Burlesque," writing The Oscars (Ellen difficulty, Anne Hathaway & James Franco hosting, Billy Crystal's opening medleys), starring in "Hairspray" on Broadway & more! IG: @jessxnyc Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island: Finding Fire Island
What do, an infamous mobster who seeks therapy to deal with his anxiety, and a criminal informant who is relocated to the suburbs, have in common?This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION:KC Watched: "ANALYZE THIS" (4:54) (Directed by, Harold Ramis. Starring, Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...)Jacob Watched: "MY BLUE HEAVEN" (31:40) (Directed by, Herbert Ross. Starring, Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, Joan Cusack...)Talking points include:Mobsters, but make it funnyHits and misses of Steve MartinRecast it...but with dogsand more!!Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on InstagramRate and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out more reviews from Jacob on LetterboxdCover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
CNN, HBO MaxLegendary US singer Dionne Warwick 2025 Inductee Class in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe news came shortly after the 82-year-old star became one of the latest recipients of a Kennedy Center Honor, alongside comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah.The Don't Make Me Over tour will begin its UK leg at Gateshead's The Glasshouse on Sunday 5 May, 2024, with tickets going on sale via Ticketmaster. In 2023, we saw the debut of her Documentary that aired on CNN New Year's Day featuring Legendary Music Icons like the late Burt Bachrach, Jerry Blavat, Chuck Jackson, as well as Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, & Smokey Robinson. She began singing professionally in 1961 after being discovered by a young songwriting team, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. She had her first hit in 1962 with “Don't Make Me Over.” Less than a decade later, she had released more than 18 consecutive Top 100 singles, including her classic Bacharach/David recordings, “Walk on By,” “Anyone Who Had a Heart,” “Message to Michael,” "Promises Promises,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “This Girl's in Love With You,” “I'll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Reach Out For Me,” and the theme from “Valley of the Dolls. ”Together, Warwick and her songwriting team of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, accumulated more than 30 hit singles, and close to 20 best-selling albums, during their first decade together.Warwick received her first GRAMMY® Award in 1968 for her mega-hit, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and a second GRAMMY® in 1970 for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall in Love Again.” She became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. This award was only presented to one other legend, Miss Ella Fitzgerald.In 1970, Warwick received her second GRAMMY® Award for the best-selling album, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again,” and began her second decade of hits with Warner Bros. Records. In 1974, she hit the top of the charts with “Then Came You,” a million-selling duet with The Spinners. She then teamed up with Isaac Hayes for a highly successful world tour, “A Man and a Woman.”In 1976, Warwick signed with Arista Records, beginning a third decade of hit-making. Arista Records label-mate Barry Manilow produced her first Platinum-selling album, “Dionne,” which included back-to-back hits “I'll Never Love This Way Again,” and “Déjà vu.” Both recordings earned GRAMMY® Awards, making Warwick the first female artist to win the Best Female Pop and Best Female R&B Performance Awards.Warwick's 1982 album, “Heartbreaker,” co-produced by Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees, became an international chart-topper. In 1985, she reunited with composer Burt Bacharach and longtime friends Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder to record the landmark song “That's What Friends Are For,” which became a number one hit record around the world and the first recording dedicated to raising awareness and major funds (over $3 Million) for the AIDS © 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy: https://tinyurl.com/BASAud
Voici une comédie romantique phare des années 80 et du début des années 90, une comédie qui montre à lʹécran les errances sentimentales et amicales de Harry et de Sally. Réalisé par Rob Reiner, sur un scénario de Nora Ephron, When Harry met Sally, sort en 1989. Impertinent, ouvertement sexuel, sans vulgarité, le film est surtout connu pour ses répliques bien ficelées et pour la scène dʹextase et dʹorgasme de Meg Ryan dans un diners new-yorkais, face à un Billy Crystal embarrassé par cette jouissance impromptue, improvisée et bruyante. Campé sur des personnages touchants et attachants, par ailleurs, très inspirés de la vie du réalisateur Rob Reiner et des histoires personnelles de la scénariste, le film rencontre un succès considérable et lance la carrière de Meg Ryan qui devient la nouvelle coqueluche dʹHollywood tandis que tous les journaux et les magazines sʹinterrogent : Les hommes peuvent-ils être amis avec les femmes, sans arrière-pensée dʹordre sexuel ? Et quʹen est-il de lʹorgasme féminin ? Ca fait les gros titres et la matière des pages psychologie des magazines. Dans Travelling cʹest lʹhistoire dʹHarry et de Sally que nous vous racontons grâce à des anecdotes, des archives, des extraits.
The Not Ready for Prime Time Podcast: The Early Years of SNL
My SNL Story is back and we're talking with Gary Kroeger. Recruited by the show in the fall of 1982, just weeks prior to the start of Season 8, Gary was a cast member on SNL for three seasons, helping close out the Dick Ebersol era. Gary offers an insider's perspective on one of the most underappreciated and less talked about eras in the show's history, sharing stories about how Saturday Night Live came to him, being asked to “light a fire” under Eddie Murphy, and what it was like competing for airtime with the likes of Martin Short, Billy Crystal, and Christopher Guest. In addition, we discuss many of his memorable sketches & characters, how he ingratiated himself with the “all stars” of S10, his favorite (and perhaps not-so-favorite) hosts, and the lasting lessons he's carried with him from his time on the show. And yes...we also talk about a certain “viral” moment that has sparked a lot of discussion from the SNL50 celebration.---------------------------------Subscribe today!Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProjectBluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.socialInstagram: nr4ptprojectFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com
Please join me in welcoming one of the most talented comics of a generation, Tom Dreesen, who's appeared on Carson over 60 times, toured with Sinatra for nearly 15 years, was half of the comedy team Tim and Tom (with Tim Reid), and has written a best-selling book, “Still Standing...My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra,” that talks about it all, including when he found out he was Italian because who he thought was his dad, actually wasn't! There's so much to cover in our interview, including how he started along the Sunset Strip, appearing with comics such as Billy Crystal and Leno, performing with Sammy Davis Jr., and so much more. We're so honored to have Tom join our show and share his many experiences about life and career. Please join us and invite your friends, too. It's a pleasure to have you here, and share one of the greatest entertainment stories of a generation, and particularly about Tom's life as an Italian American, too. You'll find our show on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I'm thrilled to have you here with us.
In this bonus edition of the Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac is joined by Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast to discuss Conan O'Brien's standout performance as the host of the Oscars. The conversation covers Conan's unique approach, the collaborative efforts with his team, and his seamless transition from TV to podcasting. Mike also shares behind-the-scenes insights into the production, the significance of Conan's long-time collaborators, and the comparisons to previous Oscar hosts like David Letterman and Billy Crystal. The episode dives into key moments from the Oscars, including Conan's musical performance, interactions with celebrities, and real-time improvisational skills, as well as speculation on Conan's future in hosting major events.00:25 Conan O'Brien's Oscar Hosting Performance01:23 Conan's Unique Style and Audience Interaction04:31 Conan's Monologue and Opening Jokes05:46 Conan's Comfort Level and Audience Engagement14:22 Adam Sandler's Audience Bit16:53 Nick Offerman as the Oscar Announcer19:11 Conan's Musical Performance20:24 Conan's Hosting Style: A Deep Dive21:21 The Legacy of Late Night Hosts22:46 Conan's Future in Entertainment23:27 The Art of Hosting Live Shows26:59 Balancing Comedy and Sensitivity28:36 Reflections on Conan's Career36:41 Upcoming on the Letterman PodcastUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Bruce Vilanch has worked on over 25 Academy Awards, winning two writing Emmys in the process, and has been nominated for seven more. He has co-written for the Tonys, Emmys, Grammys, People's Choice, American Comedy Awards, TV Land Awards, SAG Awards, and many more...His new book is entitled “IT SEEMED LIKE A BAD IDEA AT THE TIME: The Worst TV Shows in History and other Things I Wrote”Bruce talks:-Host Conan O'Brien's Oscar prep -How the evening wears on, the room fills up with losers-His FAVORITE host for the Academy Awards and why -They did 5 shows a day (2 after lunch) for Hollywood Squares and drank WINE before the last two shows -The WORST tv shows he's written (hello - Star Wars Holiday Special) To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here
Johnny Mac previews the 97th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien. Conan shares insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his extensive press week, including his excitement about wearing a custom tuxedo, getting advice from former hosts Billy Crystal and Jimmy Kimmel, and his nostalgic reasons for hosting. The episode discusses Conan's preparations, including bringing in 10 writers and trying out material at LA clubs. The hosts will thread the needle between acknowledging political climates and celebrating cinema and craftsmanship. Additionally, Oscars producer Katie Milan and writer Bruce Valanche provide their takes on this year's show and what makes a great Oscar host. 00:16 Conan O'Brien Hosts the Oscars00:29 Conan's Preparation and Press Tour01:40 Advice from Past Hosts03:25 Conan's Unique Hosting Style04:07 Balancing Humor and Politics05:45 Behind the Scenes 10:51 Industry Insights and 16:20 Upcoming EpisodesUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John's free substack about the media: Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.
Bruce Vilanch has written monologues for Oscars hosts like Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, David Letterman, and more. And in this episode, he not only shares some of his favorite jokes, but also reveals which of the many hosts he worked with over more than two decades gave him the most trouble. As the 97th annual Academy Awards approach this weekend, Vilanch walks through the highs and lows of his illustrious Oscars career, from nearly blowing it his first time out with the disastrous Rob Lowe and Snow White opening, through the game-changing Billy Crystal years, to the Anne Hathaway and James Franco-hosted year that marked the unfortunate end of his long run. Along the way, he also shares some shocking stories about Oscar presenters, including his jaw-dropping theory about the origins of that Richard Gere gerbil rumor—and reveals why he turned down the opportunity to write for the very first season of ‘Saturday Night Live.' And Vilanch, whose new book ‘It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time' chronicles his biggest failures as a writer, takes us inside the most infamous bomb of his career: ‘The Star Wars Holiday Special.' ‘It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time' on AmazonFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review!This week, we're taking a journey into one of the most beloved fantasy films of all time—The Princess Bride. A perfect blend of adventure, romance, comedy, and swashbuckling action, this 1987 classic continues to capture the hearts of audiences across generations.Directed by Rob Reiner and based on William Goldman's novel, The Princess Bride is a fairy tale that refuses to be ordinary. It delivers heartfelt romance, thrilling action, and razor-sharp wit, making it one of the most enduring films in cinema history.The story begins with a sick boy (Fred Savage) reluctantly listening to his grandfather (Peter Falk) read a fairy tale. But as the adventure unfolds, the boy—and the audience—quickly becomes engrossed in a tale that defies expectations.The story follows Westley (Cary Elwes), a farmhand who transforms into the daring Dread Pirate Roberts. His mission? To rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright), from an unwanted marriage to the scheming Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Along the way, he faces countless obstacles, from duels with a vengeful swordsman, Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), to a battle of wits with the cunning Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), and even a wrestling match with the lovable giant Fezzik (André the Giant).The Princess Bride is a film that transcends generations. Whether you first saw it as a child, a teenager, or an adult, it offers something new with every viewing. It's a perfect introduction to adventure films for younger audiences, packed with humor and excitement that the whole family can enjoy.So grab your swords, prepare for adventure, and join us as we revisit one of the most charming, quotable, and endlessly entertaining films ever made. As you wish!
Can Men and Women (Baboons) Really Just Be Friends?In the romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally,” the central premise, as Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan's characters stay friends throughout the years, is, can men and women really just be friends?In the movie, the answer is no, not really. Spoiler alert: They do get together in the end. But what if we take that concept and bring it to the animal kingdom, specifically to primates?The Kinda baboon is known for its distinct social behaviors. Individuals form long-term, social bonds, and those relationships are seen, uniquely, between male and female baboons. Over nine years, researchers studied the Kinda baboon, a kinder, gentler species of baboon, to learn more about their social lives. Kindas are unique among baboons because they're the least sexually dimorphic: males and females are close to the same size, making them a better analog for us humans.So can male and female baboons really be just friends? Much like the movie, long friendships do happen between Kindas—but there also appears to be a benefit during mating season.Joining Host Flora Lichtman to talk about her work with these baboons is Dr. Anna Weyher, founder of the Kasanka Baboon Project in Zambia. Weyher has studied Kinda baboons for over a decade.The Best Bear Deterrent May Be DronesWhat do you do when a bear keeps coming too close to people, and doesn't take the hint to stay away? It's a serious problem, because human-wildlife conflict can be dangerous for both the people and animals involved. Wildlife managers have for years used a collection of deterrents, including firecracker noises, rubber bullets, and trained dogs, to try to chase bears away from human habitations.Writing in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science, former Montana bear management specialist Wesley Sarmento claims that a high-tech approach may be more effective: drones. Sarmento joins Host Flora Lichtman to discuss his experiences with hazing stubborn bears.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
Vic Kaplan's career is a masterclass in entertainment history. From producing some of the most iconic comedy specials to working alongside legends like Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and George Carlin, his behind-the-scenes experiences offer a rare look into Hollywood's golden era. Starting at Dick Clark Productions, he played a pivotal role in shaping comedy and music television, from Fridays and Ellen to HBO stand-up specials and Comic Relief. His stories bring to life the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of television production. Episode Highlights: Producing legends – Worked with Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, and Larry David Fridays vs. SNL – The rise and fall of ABC's late-night sketch show featuring Michael Richards and Andy Kaufman Behind the Moonwalk – The night Michael Jackson stunned the world on the American Music Awards Robin Williams, unfiltered – The chaotic brilliance of An Evening at the Met and how it almost didn't happen Ellen's coming-out episode – The intense process behind one of the most groundbreaking sitcom moments ever Building HBO's comedy empire – Producing specials for Richard Lewis, Bob Saget, and Dennis Miller Zendaya before the superstardom – How a chance meeting led to producing K.C. Undercover From Dick Clark to Disney – A career spanning decades of entertainment innovation You're going to love my conversation with Vic Kaplan IMDB Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
Happy Valentine's Day from The B-Side! Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we appreciate one of the great, under-appreciated Hollywood directors: Peter Hyams! Our B-Sides include Peeper, Hanover Street, The Star Chamber, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, and Running Scared. Our guest is Mike Ryan, great writer, interviewer, and deep fan of Hyams' eclectic body of work. Sudden Death is a favorite, along with 2010. We discuss the auteur versus the “workman director,” why some filmmakers gather an intense following and others don't, and the lasting effect many of Hyams' films have had on the culture as well as other filmmakers. There's much talk about Hyams' ability as a cinematographer, and how rare it is to be a director that films their own movies. Mike makes the case that 2010 is more watchable than 2001: A Space Odyssey, Conor attempts to get over how corrupt Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines are as cops in Running Scared, and Dan sings the praises of Hyams' Narrow Margin. There's extended conversation about Robert Blake, co-star of Hyams' debut Busting, an appreciation of director John Badham (specifically Blue Thunder), and a reflection on the enormity of the production of End of Days. Be sure to give us a follow on social at @TFSBSide. Also enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.
Ryan and Dustin are back with a jam-packed episode of "No Credentials Required," diving into the highs and lows of Super Bowl 59! They break down the Eagles' commanding performance against the Chiefs, spotlighting Jalen Hurts' MVP-worthy game and the relentless Eagles defense. Then, it's all about the Super Bowl commercials: from the quirky Pringles mustache ad to the nostalgic Hellman's Mayo spot with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. Plus, they share their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, pondering the evolution of these performances and calling for more variety in the future. But that's not all! The duo also reveals their favorite athletes to don the number 12 jersey. And don't miss their exciting announcements about upcoming content, including a special 250th episode and a potential contest revolving around Alexander Ovechkin approaching Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record. No Credentials Required is part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Righteous Felon: Save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | www.righteousfelon.com Follow us on social media: Twitter/Instagram: @nocredsreq Facebook: www.fb.com/nocredsreq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nocredsreq MERCH! Show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Join our Discord for more sports talk: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we're diving into a listener's question about the new artificial intelligence chatbot on the scene. Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s AI model is said to be more cost-effective, less complex, and in some ways, just plain better than OpenAI's ChatGPT. We’ll explain why the stock market’s freaking out and what it means for the U.S.-China AI race. Plus, we’ll share a story about a historic test flight that’ll have aviation nerds smiling. And the iconic “When Harry Met Sally” diner scene is recreated 35 years later. IYKYK. Here's everything we talked about today: “How DeepSeek Went From Stock Trader to A.I. Star” from The New York Times “Chevron Wants to Tap Into A.I. Boom by Selling Electricity to Data Centers” from The New York Times “DeepSeek's AI Model Just Upended the White-Hot US Power Market” from Bloomberg “DOE Releases New Report Evaluating Increase in Electricity Demand from Data Centers” from the Department of Energy “China's DeepSeek Ends the Party for U.S. Energy Stocks” from Heatmap News “Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan Return as Harry and Sally in Hellmann's Super Bowl Spot” from The Hollywood Reporter Video: “Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier on historic test flight” from Space Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
Today, we're diving into a listener's question about the new artificial intelligence chatbot on the scene. Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s AI model is said to be more cost-effective, less complex, and in some ways, just plain better than OpenAI's ChatGPT. We’ll explain why the stock market’s freaking out and what it means for the U.S.-China AI race. Plus, we’ll share a story about a historic test flight that’ll have aviation nerds smiling. And the iconic “When Harry Met Sally” diner scene is recreated 35 years later. IYKYK. Here's everything we talked about today: “How DeepSeek Went From Stock Trader to A.I. Star” from The New York Times “Chevron Wants to Tap Into A.I. Boom by Selling Electricity to Data Centers” from The New York Times “DeepSeek's AI Model Just Upended the White-Hot US Power Market” from Bloomberg “DOE Releases New Report Evaluating Increase in Electricity Demand from Data Centers” from the Department of Energy “China's DeepSeek Ends the Party for U.S. Energy Stocks” from Heatmap News “Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan Return as Harry and Sally in Hellmann's Super Bowl Spot” from The Hollywood Reporter Video: “Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier on historic test flight” from Space Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
Today, we're diving into a listener's question about the new artificial intelligence chatbot on the scene. Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s AI model is said to be more cost-effective, less complex, and in some ways, just plain better than OpenAI's ChatGPT. We’ll explain why the stock market’s freaking out and what it means for the U.S.-China AI race. Plus, we’ll share a story about a historic test flight that’ll have aviation nerds smiling. And the iconic “When Harry Met Sally” diner scene is recreated 35 years later. IYKYK. Here's everything we talked about today: “How DeepSeek Went From Stock Trader to A.I. Star” from The New York Times “Chevron Wants to Tap Into A.I. Boom by Selling Electricity to Data Centers” from The New York Times “DeepSeek's AI Model Just Upended the White-Hot US Power Market” from Bloomberg “DOE Releases New Report Evaluating Increase in Electricity Demand from Data Centers” from the Department of Energy “China's DeepSeek Ends the Party for U.S. Energy Stocks” from Heatmap News “Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan Return as Harry and Sally in Hellmann's Super Bowl Spot” from The Hollywood Reporter Video: “Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier on historic test flight” from Space Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
We know what Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan's new project is, BOOB TUBE BONANZA: "RHONY" reunion mess and a JoBro Christmas movie, and watch out, Punxsutawney Phil -- there are more animals who are better at predicting the weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We know what Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan's new project is, BOOB TUBE BONANZA: "RHONY" reunion mess and a JoBro Christmas movie, and watch out, Punxsutawney Phil -- there are more animals who are better at predicting the weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about the Wild getting pounded by Utah last night, the crew chats about singular team names and some of the worst of all time. Plus the Twins and Loons are starting at home way too early, and any moves in the works for the Twins this offseason?- KSTP's Chris Egert shares news on sports betting being brought back to the floor of the Minnesota house in efforts to have it passed again, plus some other local headlines from the day!- Bob Sansevere weighs in on a new pizza flavored cereal, previews the two major NFL games this weekend as the Chiefs, Bills, Commanders, and Eagles battle it out for a trip to the Super Bowl, plus some other sports chatter heading into the weekend.- Tim Lammers shares his review of the new film "The Brutalist" starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones. The film garnered 10 Oscar nominations and is now hitting theaters with its over 3-hour run time. How does the film stack up on the Lamma-meter?- Kristyn Burtt tells the crew about the current season of Traitors and informs about how people can watch on Peacock every Thursday. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are teaming back up for something "iconic" which ended up just being a Super Bowl commercial for Helman's Mayo instead of When Harry Met Sally 2. Chatter about another Kardashian scandal, and a conversation about attempts to get production back into the LA area.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about the Wild getting pounded by Utah last night, the crew chats about singular team names and some of the worst of all time. Plus the Twins and Loons are starting at home way too early, and any moves in the works for the Twins this offseason? - KSTP's Chris Egert shares news on sports betting being brought back to the floor of the Minnesota house in efforts to have it passed again, plus some other local headlines from the day! - Bob Sansevere weighs in on a new pizza flavored cereal, previews the two major NFL games this weekend as the Chiefs, Bills, Commanders, and Eagles battle it out for a trip to the Super Bowl, plus some other sports chatter heading into the weekend. - Tim Lammers shares his review of the new film "The Brutalist" starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones. The film garnered 10 Oscar nominations and is now hitting theaters with its over 3-hour run time. How does the film stack up on the Lamma-meter? - Kristyn Burtt tells the crew about the current season of Traitors and informs about how people can watch on Peacock every Thursday. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are teaming back up for something "iconic" which ended up just being a Super Bowl commercial for Helman's Mayo instead of When Harry Met Sally 2. Chatter about another Kardashian scandal, and a conversation about attempts to get production back into the LA area. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about crime around the radio station, making condensed soup without water, how many single women would be attracted to you in a room, strong new wildfire in California, winter storm in the south, man in Florida tried doing donuts on snow covered road and crashed, police used pepper balls to stop snowball fight at FSU, Boston travelers returning home from snowy Florida, cop accidentally shot driver in leg, squatters move into home being built, update on lady who found weed in kid’s Burger King bag, couple says U-Haul lost their moving pod, world’s oldest choir, guys busted selling fake autographed Jason Kelce merch, update on mayor who misspelled Eagles, predictions that Aaron Rodgers will retire, fan threw nachos onto ice at hockey game, Olympic medals are deteriorating, kid finds rare sports card, Chris Brown suing over documentary, a lot of local weather forecasters fired, Amy Schumer says she’s never had an orgasm with penis inside her, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite, Ryan Seacrest knocked to ground by Wheel Of Fortune contestant, one armed man stabs relative, man used his twin’s identity when he was arrested, man arrested after hitting someone with e-bike, naked man arrested by SWAT team, someone in demon mask on Ring doorbell cam, X-ray shows man’s body invested with tapeworm eggs, mom who works at restaurant caught old man stealing tip, drunk man tried to rob store with toy gun, Instacart driver shot because wife didn’t tell husband she placed an order, mother thinks kids ate grandpa’s ashes, typo declares woman dead, man accused of injecting counterfeit Botox, rats eating drugs in police department evidence room, pocket Velveeta, soup drops, Post Malone Oreo, old man rescued after U-Haul goes into lake, guy shot by man robbing brother’s place, guy woke from coma and fell in love with speech therapist, TikTok still not on app stores, telling kids that veggies can give you super powers, champagne sales down, cow barged into barber shop, undercover cop at pickle park, and more!
7a-8a The new White Lotus, Oprah on GLP drugs, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal might be reuniting, people selling their phones for thousands for the TikTok app, and what things might not be around in 2075.
MUSICApparently, Sean “Diddy”Combs is “throwing tantrums” about the attention fellow inmate Luigi Mangionehas taken away from him inside their notorious New York City lockup. Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park picked out what he'dlike to eat as his last meal for Mythical Kitchen. The Field & StreamMusic Fest just announced its lineup and it is stacked. The festival willtake place in Winnsboro, South Carolina and run from October 3rdto the 5th, so there's plenty of time to plan your trip. A 76-year-old woman inGeorgia is out thousands of dollars after "Alan Jackson" asked for aloan. It obviously wasn't the real Alan Jackson. TVThe California wildfiresare still raging, and TMZ reports that property owned by Billy Crystal, JohnGoodman, and Eugene Levy have burned down. TikTok is set to bebanned in the U.S. in a few weeks unless an American buys the social mediaplatform. MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS:Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalizedtheir divorce on Monday 59-year-old Brooke Shields is releasing a memoir onTuesday called "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughtson Aging as a Woman" AND FINALLYBillboard ranked the Top Artists of the 21stCentury, based on their performance on the Hot 100 and Album 200 chartsfrom 2000 to 2024. Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MUSIC Apparently, Sean “Diddy” Combs is “throwing tantrums” about the attention fellow inmate Luigi Mangione has taken away from him inside their notorious New York City lockup. Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park picked out what he'd like to eat as his last meal for Mythical Kitchen. The Field & Stream Music Fest just announced its lineup and it is stacked. The festival will take place in Winnsboro, South Carolina and run from October 3rd to the 5th, so there's plenty of time to plan your trip. A 76-year-old woman in Georgia is out thousands of dollars after "Alan Jackson" asked for a loan. It obviously wasn't the real Alan Jackson. TV The California wildfires are still raging, and TMZ reports that property owned by Billy Crystal, John Goodman, and Eugene Levy have burned down. TikTok is set to be banned in the U.S. in a few weeks unless an American buys the social media platform. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalized their divorce on Monday 59-year-old Brooke Shields is releasing a memoir on Tuesday called "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman" AND FINALLY Billboard ranked the Top Artists of the 21st Century, based on their performance on the Hot 100 and Album 200 charts from 2000 to 2024. Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In need of a laugh? This episode is just what you need! Actor, author and producer Josh Gad joins Kelly to discuss his Spaceballs sequel and what it was like working with the legendary Mel Brooks. Josh gives an update on his Chris Farley biopic, what happened to his script for a Twins sequel, and he does amazing impressions of Billy Crystal, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Jeff Goldblum throughout the episode. Plus Josh shares how Covid and a luxury hotel stay spawned his new children's book PictureFace Lizzy.
People have been throwing around allegations that the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight was rigged, so we touch on the fight a bit to tease our interview later in the hour with our old friend, Rosie Perez. Then our Agent of Chaos, Billy Gil, is here with another installment of Bet The Senate and this time they've got a real ringer. This Senator has been putting smiles on the faces of our friends above the border for more than 30 years, and he's got a big pick for this week's game between Notre Dame and USC, which may or may not be important. That leads us into a discussion about the implications of this week's college football games, and whether we could see a three-loss team in the playoff. Then, Rosie joins us to discuss her experience on the broadcast for the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight, the Serrano-Taylor fight that preceded it, her nerves while making her Broadway debut and working with Billy Crystal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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