Podcasts about mel brooks the producers

Host Ben Mankiewicz hangs out with his friend, 97-year-old legend Mel Brooks (The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein) in this often hilarious and sometimes poignant episode. Mel reminisces about Gene Wilder, David Lynch, his wife Anne Bancroft, and best friend Carl Reiner. He also recounts a tremendously funny dinner with Alfred Hitchcock. Mel Brooks has spent a lifetime watching and making movies so you don't want to miss his answers to our Super 8 questionnaire.   Films Mentioned: Blazing Saddles* Young Frankenstein The Producers High Anxiety Psycho Vertigo The Elephant Man  Eraserhead* Frankenstein (1931)  Casablanca* Swing Time Top Hat Broadway Melody of 1940  Ninotchka The Gods Must Be Crazy  It Happened One Night  Spaceballs* Random Harvest  Alexander's Ragtime Band  *Available on Max as of 2/13 (Availability of titles subject to change) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Rarified Heir, we are talking to Adam Shawn, son of the great actor, comedian and monologist Dick Shawn. On the day we taped this podcast, we had met Adam one-week prior via a mutual at an Ernie Kovacs Centennial event at the Hollywood Heritage Museum I presented. It’s strange that Adam and host Josh Mills had never met. Dick Shawn starred in two films with his mother Edie Adams, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” and  “Evil Roy Slade”. What’s more Dick Shawn was a guest on his mom’s 1964 variety show “Here’s Edie”. Additionally, he starred with Ernie Kovacs in “Wake Me When It’s Over” in 1960. Edie adored Dick Shawn. He was zany, creative and hysterically funny. He along with Phil Silvers, Jonathan Winters, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar Terry-Thomas and Buddy Hackett among others brought her out of a deep depression after the death of her first husband, Comedian Ernie Kovacs when filming began on Stanley Kramer ‘s “Mad World” film in 1963. We speak with Adam Shawn about growing up outside of Hollywood, his father’s incredible one-man show, “The Second Greatest Entertainer in the World” where Adam was stage manager and what it was like growing up where people expected you to be funny when they found out who his dad was.  Much more too. So what was it like growing up with a dad whose iconic turn in Mel Brooks “The Producers” as L.S.D. (Lorenzo St. Dubios) was one of his signature roles?  Find out now on the Rarified Heir Podcast. 

New York Post theatre columnist Michael Riedel shares his thoughts on Broadway's uncertain future, what New York theatre may look like whenever it emerges from the pandemic, and some hopeful lessons from Broadway’s dramatic recovery in the wake of the attacks on 9/11.  He says he didn't intend for the title of his new book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway to be ironic, but a tribute to boom in American theatre in the 90s and the enduring influence of one of America's greatest cultural exports.  He recalls the disastrous Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that put an end the so called British Invasion of the 80s and how a little musical called Rent took the world by storm and changed our idea of what a Broadway musical could be.  We talk about how the musical Chicago went from a flop in the 70s to a massive hit in the 90s, how revivals of classic musical comedies like Guys and Dolls paved the way for Mel Brooks’ The Producers, and the real life story of the flashy Broadway showman who turned out to be a conman! Order Michael Riedel's book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway on Amazon, Audible, or wherever books are sold.  Listen to The Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning show on W.O.R. radio in New York City, look for his column in the New York Post, and follow him on Twitter at @MichaelRiedelNY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy wife, proud mother, avid cook, lazy gardener. Certified Horticulturist. As a musical actress, Linda Griffin was an original cast member of Broadway shows Something Rotten! and The Drowsy Chaperone and can be heard on both Grammy nominated cast albums. She performed the role of Mrs. Shroeder/Narrator in Anyone Can Whistle at New York’s City Center. She has also been featured in the Broadway tours of Wicked, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Linda created the role of Propsy in the world premiere of Minsky’s at The Ahmanson Theatre in LA, and more recently The Hollywood Bowl in Mel Brooks’ The Producers. Linda has been a member of Actors Equity Association for over 30 years.Tom Griffin is a nationally recognized music director and conductor. Recent productions include Oliver, Sweeney Todd, The Music Man; West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie; the national tour of My Fair Lady… and Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of Mary Poppins. He has been recognized for the Broadway revival of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, and received the Garland Award AND Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Musical Direction. Tom was the music conductor of Disney's Beauty and the Beast on two National Tours.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgriffin-creative/https://www.facebook.com/lgriffincreativehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-griffin-78bb7983/https://www.facebook.com/tom.griffin.musicdir(Beautiful) Sound of Us - Terry Wollman (feat. Ray Jupiter & Donald Webber Jr.)https://lnk.to/4weJapWt

You may not know it, but you’ve seen Jeannine Jones’ work as a prop designer on Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, and Late Night With Seth Myers, not to mention Monty Python’s Spamalot, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, and Jersey Boys. She’s also an accomplished playwright, screenwriter, director, and a founding member of Dora Mae Productions. Watch for new Inwood Art Works On Air episodes! Live N' Local episodes drop the first Thursday of each month, and Artist Spotlight episodes drop two weeks later. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing! And please, show local artists (and us!) some love by leaving some stars and a review on Apple Podcasts. Inwood Art Works On Air is produced by Inwood Art Works. If you would like to support this this podcast by setting up a $2 to $20 monthly tax-deductible donation to Inwood Art Works please visit www.inwoodartworks.nyc/support/donate-now. If you would like to feature your small business and support Inwood Art Works On Air by sponsoring an episode, contact us. Corporate and neighborhood small business sponsorships are available; email info@inwooodartworks.nyc for more info. Inwood Art Works On Air is made possible with funds from the NYSCA Electronic Media and Film Grant Program, in partnership with Wave Farm: Media Arts Assistance Fund, and the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

We review and breakdown a Movie We both ended up loving Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit! We talk about the comedy, the drama, the style, and the writing of a Wes Anderson style film mixed with and tension of a World War 2 Movie. We also cover the topic of a comedic Hitler and compare it to Charlie Champlin's The Great Dictator and Mel Brooks The Producers.

Our brief, incomplete history of cinema’s attempts to make comedy out of Adolf Hitler brings us to the present day and writer-director Taika Waititi’s discussion-generating “anti-hate satire” JOJO RABBIT, which doesn’t share much in the way of thematic material with our last film, Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS, but does exhibit a similar eagerness to paint the führer as an object of ridicule. We discuss whether JOJO succeeds in walking the tricky tonal tightrope it sets itself on, and try to locate the precise nature of the controversy the film has invited, on our way to discussing what it shares with THE PRODUCERS not just in its depiction of Hitler, but also how both films present insecure and anxious figures under the sway of terrible mentors, and how both engage, to different extremes, with the idea of women as playthings. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about THE PRODUCERS, JOJO RABBIT, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730.  Your Next Picture Show:  • Genevieve: Taika Waititi’s BOY • Scott: Disney’s PERRI (1957) • Genevieve: Jérémy Clapin’s I LOST MY BODY Outro Music: The Beatles, “Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand” **Thanks Skillshare. Get 2 months of unlimited access at Skillshare.com/nextpicture.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this exciting new episode of Mystic Moon Cafe, June and Wendy will be talking with Dash Beardsley - The Ghostman of Galveston. With a 'guest star appearance' from Brian Treybig!ABOUT DASHGhost Tours of Galveston was founded in 1999 by owner Dash Beardsley. Dubbed “The Ghost Man of Galveston,” Dash is considered Galveston’s premier paranormal expert. Dash has been featured in a variety of television shows and magazine articles including: Texas Monthly, Disney Travel and Events, Disney Family, The Associated Press, and many others.What began as a hobby quickly blossomed into what would become Galveston’s original and most popular ghost tour experience. Dash’s passion for the supernatural, coupled with his unique knowledge of the history of the Galveston area, led him to create a number of tours designed to peak the interests of even the most casual ghost adventurer. Dash Beardsley’s Ghost Tours of Galveston has also been recognized as the number one ghost tour in America, by a third party review site.Dash has spent his entire life exploring Galveston and uncovering all of its hidden secrets. Dash’s tours have been called “enriching,” “a trip to church, while visiting the strange,” “an unveiling of the lesser known history with an air of humor,” and “one of the most historically enlightening and educational tours of Galveston Island.”Dash is currently working on his new book titled “The Ghostman of Galveston.” The book delves into the deeper mysteries and history of Galveston, as well as the author’s life.GHOST TOURS OF GALVESTON ISLANDDash Beardsley: The Ghost Man of GalvestonGhost Tours of Galveston Island: Get ready for a Ghost Tour like no other! Prepare for a walking tour and to learn the rich history of Galveston Island. Stories infused with thoroughly researched historical evidence and personal accounts of the supernatural from local residents. No Halloween Costumes or cheap tricks! This is the real thing. Our attention to detail makes the supernatural experiences of our guests much more intense, while providing a context to the story and a glimpse into the past where these restless spirits once walked.Links:Website: https://ghosttoursofgalvestonisland.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dash-Beardsleys-Ghost-Tours-of-Galveston-309732355729977/On this Episode, Brian Treybig will also be joining us from Galveston. A bit about Brian:Brian Treybig is an actor, writer, musician, public speaker, and boat fixer upper. Brian has portrayed many characters on stage such as Renfield in Dracula, Leo Bloom in Mel Brooks The Producers, the lead in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and his favorite, Sherlock Holmes. On the music side, he has played for many bands and is always writing original music in his personal studio. Hosting Dash Beardsley's Ghost Tours of Galveston for over 4 years, Brian has developed his ability as a public speaker catering to over 100 people in a single night. This work on the tours has lead him to create and host the show, Simplicity Radio which has brought over 20,000 listeners worldwide with celebrity guests, psychic readings, and insightful topics.He lives on a boat with his beautiful wife Kristina and two dog children Milo and Summer.

In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Airplane! You can also hear us on the Sherlock Holmes-themed podcast I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere to discuss our own Sherlock Holmes episodes. We appeared on Episode 160: “Adapting Sherlock Holmes,” and we hope you give their show a listen! For this episode, we watched and discussed: Airplane!, the 1980 spoof, written and directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, and starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges, and Robert Stack. Watch it on iTunes and Amazon. Zero Hour!, 1957, directed by Hall Bartlett, written by Arthur Hailey, and starring Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell, and Sterling Hayden. Watch it on iTunes. Airport 1975, 1974, directed by Jack Smight, written by Don Ingalls, and starring Karen Black, Charlton Heston, and George Kennedy. Watch it on iTunes and Amazon. Footnotes: AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs The Airport movie series: Airport, Airport 1975, Airport ’77, and The Concorde…Airport ’79 Mel Brooks’ The Producers (1967) Billy Wilder’s The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) The Kentucky Fried Movie (and Robot Chicken) The combined filmography of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker Leslie Nielsen’s screen test for Ben-Hur Side-by-side comparison: Zero Hour! (1957) Vs Airplane! (1980) CDC: Say No to Raw Dough! The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) Helen Reddy, and our episode on Pete’s Dragon You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. If you want to send us a question or comment, you can email us at adaptorperishcast@gmail.com or tweet using #adaptcast. So there.

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In his engaging and original book The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017), Harvard Professor Mihir A. Desai takes on the daunting task of explaining the world of finance through the prism of the humanities, yes the humanities. Using stories from literature, film, music, popular culture and daily life, Desai argues that rather than being an impenetrable jumble of algorithms used to strip the innocent of their money, the core concepts of modern finance can be used to understand how people make everyday decisions small and large about their lives. Diversification, leverage, risk and return, agency costs—all can be seen and explained without dense mathematical formulas. Whether you agree with this effort or not, you will never read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice or see Mel Brooks’ The Producers the same way again. Daniel Peris is Senior Vice President at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh. Trained as a historian of modern Russia, he is the author most recently of Getting Back to Business: Why Modern Portfolio Theory Fails Investors. You can follow him on Twitter @Back2BizBook or at http://www.strategicdividendinvestor.com

In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Mel Brooks’ The Producers! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The original 1967 movie, written and directed by Mel Brooks, and starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Watch on Amazon or iTunes. The Producers on Broadway (2001), written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, directed by Susan Stroman, and starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. Listen to the original cast recording on iTunes or Amazon. Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks, the 2001 documentary that followed the production of the original cast album for the initial run of the Broadway musical, with appearances by Brooks, Meehan, Stroman, and stars Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. Buy it on Amazon. The 2005 movie based on the Broadway musical, directed by Susan Stroman, and starring Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, and Will Ferrell. Watch on Amazon or iTunes. Buy the soundtrack on Amazon or iTunes. Footnotes: Robin Hood: Men in Tights & The 2000 Year Old Man Monty Python’s Life of Brian Young Frankenstein, the 2007 Broadway musical starring Roger Bart Make ‘em Laugh and the Broadway Melody Ballet from Singin’ in the Rain The brilliance of Andrea Martin You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us online at adaptorperishcast.com.

This week, we highlight a few movies where show business is a recurring theme.  From celebrating the writing craft with Joan Didion, to personal stories affected by the Hollywood machine with Film Stars don’t die in Liverpool, and we conclude this week with new documentary bringing us another side of cinema – with Hitler’s Hollywood. We also wanted to recognize, the 50th Anniversary of Mel Brooks’ The Producers, which kicked off the TCM Classic Film Festival at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood AND will have a limited theatrical run in theaters this June. What some people don’t know, is Brooks originally wrote it as a play, entitled Springtime for Hitler. Fortunately, for us, a producer advised him to convert the play into a movie script, and change the title. To see the trailers or get more info, visit us at Cause Cinema.      

It’s late August at Spoilerpiece! Hells yeah! Even though it’s the g.d. dog days of summer and there’s jack in the way of new releases, we did a new episode and we even found a new movie! Yay! But first, we step into RIEDEL’S RECAPS. Dave takes on the Monkees in HEAD (2:56) and then Edward Zwick’s GLORY (7:15), which spends a lot of time with the white cast members even though it’s about the first black soldiers fighting in the American Civil War. Evan takes over for an installment of CREWIND, featuring his take on the 2005 version of Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS (11:00). We get to a new release with KRIS spoilerpiecing SOME FREAKS (17:25), which is On Demand right now. (Demand it!) Evan and Dave then get into Steven Soderbergh’s feature film return, the glorious LOGAN LUCKY (37:15), which they enjoyed the hell out of. Finally, Kris and Dave hit up AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER (51:24), which is a movie.

Broadway and television’s Jeff Skowron (2013 Los Angeles Ovation Award Winner/Best Lead Actor in a Musical/Parade) talks about his co-starring role as Leo Bloom in 3D Theatricals’ production of Mel Brooks’ The Producers at the historic Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, CA and the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Producers co-star... musical theatre dancer/singer Hilary Michael Thompson ... also discusses her career and her portrayal of Ulla in the Mel Brooks spectacular. Let’s Misbehave: The Music and Lyrics of Cole Porter at ITC (International City Theatre/Long Beach, CA) and The Light in the Piazza at the South Coast Repertory Theatre in Costa Mesa, CA are featured in this week’s Live Arts Calendar. Skowron and Thompson recant embarrassing stories from their professional pasts.

Broadway and television’s Jeff Skowron (2013 Los Angeles Ovation Award Winner/Best Lead Actor in a Musical/Parade) talks about his co-starring role as Leo Bloom in 3D Theatricals’ production of Mel Brooks’ The Producers at the historic Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, CA and the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Producers co-star... musical theatre dancer/singer Hilary Michael Thompson ... also discusses her career and her portrayal of Ulla in the Mel Brooks spectacular. Let’s Misbehave: The Music and Lyrics of Cole Porter at ITC (International City Theatre/Long Beach, CA) and The Light in the Piazza at the South Coast Repertory Theatre in Costa Mesa, CA are featured in this week’s Live Arts Calendar. Skowron and Thompson recant embarrassing stories from their professional pasts.