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Hollywood & Levine looks at the world of entertainment, pop culture, screenwriting, and life, and takes none of it seriously. The point is to make you laugh, although useful information might accidentally slip through. Hosted by Emmy-winning writer/baseball announcer/talk show host, Ken Levine, Hollywood & Levine will feature commentary, war stories on Ken’s career (MASH, Cheers, Frasier, Simpsons), interviews, writing advice, movie reviews, snarky award show recaps, tall tales from his base ...
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After almost 8 years, Ken has decided to end his podcast. In this final episode he explains why and reflects on 20 years of blogging and podcasting. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Ken does a deep dive into TV writing rooms. The dynamics, the pressure, the fun. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP385: Behind the Scenes at the Academy Awards
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This week stage manager, Dency Nelson pulls back the curtain and explains what really goes on backstage at the Oscars. And later — the Grammys. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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EP384: Meet TV Stage Manager, Dency Nelson
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Dency Nelson has been the Stage Manager for the David Letterman Show, the Academy Awards (25 years), the Grammys, the Emmys, Late Night with Craig Ferguson, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the Miss USA Pageant. This week we talk about his unique career path and working with David Letterman. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwo…
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You never know what Ken is going to talk about because Ken doesn’t know what he’s going to talk about. It’s another Free-Association episode where one topic leads to another and another. Feeling adventurous? Tune in. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…
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More with iconic writer/director Kevin Smith — one of Ken’s most fascinating guests. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP381: Meet writer/director Kevin Smith Part One
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Ken replays one of the best interviews in the eight years of H&L. Writer/director Kevin Smith. In Part One Kevin discusses writing versus directing, how he broke in, directing other people’s work, and more. It’s the fastest half hour in podcasting. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19…
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It’s the summer and travel season and you gotta eat, right? This week Ken gives you restaurant recommendations around the country based on his life as a Major League Baseball announcer. Great food, not particularly healthy. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…
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More with writer Tom Straw. Show running a Bill Cosby Show, head writer for Craig Ferguson’s late night show, becoming a novelist, and ghostwriting the Castle novels are just some of the topics explored this week. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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EP378: Prerequisite for being a sitcom writer: Be a DJ and TV weatherman
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Ken continues his conversation with writer Tom Straw who has had a long and winding very successful career in many fields. Find out what they are and how he did it. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…
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After 72 years on the air, JEOPARDY is really having its moment. Ken shares random observations about this game show stalwart including his thoughts on host Ken Jennings, erstwhile host Mayim Bialik, the Masters Tournament, and a possible way producers could influence a game. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Pri…
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Ken shares a One-Act Play he wrote then plays it again, stopping it periodically to explain his thought process and why he made certain decisions. If you’re a student of writing this episode is for you! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …
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EP375: Tom Straw and the art of writing a novel
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New York Times Best Selling Author, Tom Straw just released a terrific new thriller, THE ACCIDENTAL JOE. He discusses the process and art of writing a novel. Great advice lies within this episode. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…
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Media Consultant, Preston Beckman, discusses the current state and future of streamers, cable networks, and all other platforms known to man (at this moment). Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…
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EP373: The Current State of Broadcast Television
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Ken welcomes back media consultant, Preston Beckman for an inside look on how the broadcast networks are faring in these days of audience erosion and multiple viewer options. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…
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Ken tells the tale of his first venture writing for the theatre. He and partner, David Isaacs, wrote a night of one-act plays that got produced above a pizza parlor in a neighborhood you don’t invite friends. It’s a fun saga… looking back. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…
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EP371: Remembering Comedy Writing Legend, Bob Ellison
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Bob Ellison, one of TV's greatest comedy writers passed away recently at age 91. Ken was fortunate enough to sit down with Bob several years ago and discuss his amazing career. Enjoy meeting one of Ken's idols. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…
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