Best Laura Dern Podcasts (2024)

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Dax Shepard 51:53

38m ago51:53

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This week the “sexy” and “dazzling” Dax Shepard drops in on Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson. They talk about Dax’s journey into podcasting, the power of recovery groups, Dax’s Cheers fandom, and how junior high weirdly prepared him for celebrity. Bonus: the guys revisit the era when Woody was a budding movie star, which happens to unearth an old gru…

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Josh Brolin 51:09

7d ago51:09

51:09

This week Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are joined by someone they both love, Josh Brolin! Josh talks growing up among the “Cito Rats,” doing George W. Bush’s accent, finding family on the set of “No Country for Old Men,” and the reason he chose sobriety. Bonus: Woody has a question about Josh’s relationship history. Like watching your podcasts? V…

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Jon Burlingame 1:00:11

7d ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Jon Burlingame knows everything worth knowing about music for film and television. He teaches the subject at USC’s Thornton School of Music, keeps up with current events and newcomers to the field for Variety, and has just published his seventh book, Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir (BearManor Media). Like all of his wo…

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BONUS: Rick Rubin 1:18:53

7d ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Woody Harrelson is going solo for our first bonus episode as he’s joined by famed music producer and friend Rick Rubin! They recently connected in Italy, where Woody asked Rick about his journey of becoming an artist and the major chapters of his career, including his work with LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Johnny Cash. For ex…

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Tom Selleck 1:22:05

9d ago1:22:05

1:22:05

Acting great and gentleman Tom Selleck joins Ted Danson for his first-ever podcast appearance! Tom talks to Ted about his Magnum, P.I. days, that time he auditioned for Mae West, and how Leonard Nimoy saved “Three Men and a Baby.” Bonus: they address those persistent ghost rumors. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to se…

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Haley Joel Osment 47:00

14d ago47:00

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Haley Joel Osment should need no introduction to moviegoers of any age. He made an indelible impression in The Sixth Sense 25 years ago and became an overnight star, working with the likes of Michael Caine and Robert Duvall in Secondhand Lions and Steven Spielberg on A.I. Articifial Intelligence. After a break from filmmaking he returned to the sce…

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Rob Lowe 54:32

16d ago54:32

54:32

Ted Danson and Rob Lowe finally sit down after years of missing each other! Ted asks the “Unstable” star about a contradiction he’s spied in his work. Rob tells Ted about his childhood epiphany that took him from Dayton, Ohio to Hollywood, his secret to staying married, his feelings about the Brat Pack phenomenon, and helping others through recover…

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Heather Graham 48:29

20d ago48:29

48:29

Our guest has been acting for most of her life and her credits include such memorable movies as Swingers, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Boogie Nights, Bowfinger, and The Hangover. In her latest film (which debuts today on demand), Place of Bone, she plays a tough, implacable frontier woman who wields a rifle with authority and intends to p…

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Jeff Goldblum 53:41

28d ago53:41

53:41

There really is no other Jeff Goldblum on Earth, and his conversation with Ted Danson is out of this world! Jeff seizes his chance to talk to Ted about some things weighing on his mind including where they first met, their acting methods and influences, and their longtime mutual admiration. Bonus: Jeff’s catchy ditty about Ted. Like watching your p…

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Emmy Nominees Michael Minkler and Jack Whittaker 44:03

27d ago44:03

44:03

If you don’t think sound editing and mixing is a creative process, think again! Our guests are both nominated for Emmy Awards for their work on the Apple+ miniseries Masters of the Air—and they might be identified as Masters of the Ear. They have created a soundscape that is the equal of a major Hollywood feature, as you’d expect in a high-profile …

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George Wendt 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

It’s Cheers’ most loyal patron, NORM! Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are stoked to be joined by Cheers colleague George Wendt as they reminisce about their on-set misadventures, how George got cast as Norm Peterson, their chaotic televised send-off—even the infamous time they got caught in a storm while playing hooky (mushrooms were involved). Bonu…

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Colm Meaney 31:32

1M ago31:32

31:32

Colm Meaney makes a vivid impression whenever he appears on stage, screen, or television. (His latest, Duchess, debuts on digital today, August 9.) More people probably know him from the two Star Trek series in which he appeared—The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine—but we remember him best as the father in The Commitments and its follow-ups The …

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Flea 48:11

1M ago48:11

48:11

Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers drops in on his good friend Woody Harrelson and new friend Ted Danson! They’re going deep: creativity and spirituality, overcoming substance abuse, the words from Flea’s daughter that changed his life, his relationship with Los Angeles, and much more. Bonus: Flea hints at some compromising footage of Woody. Like watchi…

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Jim Cummings 1:04:19

1M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

You’ve been entertained by Jim Cummings at some point over the last forty years whether you know it or not: he is the voice of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, the Tasmanian Devil, and countless other cartoon characters. And like his hero Mel Blanc, he is not merely “doing” voices—he’s acting and singing his heart out. Leonard and Jessie are…

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Lisa Kudrow 1:10:04

2M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Like many of us, Ted Danson had never seen anyone like Lisa Kudrow when she first burst onto the scene. He asks her about her memorable appearance on Cheers, navigating Friends fame, being a trailblazer for quirky people, and how evolutionary biology was actually her first love before acting and comedy. Bonus: Ted reveals his early struggles playin…

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Raphael Sbarge 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

If his face is familiar, that’s because Raphael Sbarge has been working since he was a boy—in theater, television and film. His credits range from Murder, She Wrote and Risky Business to Fear the Walking Dead. More recently he has moved behind the camera, crafting documentaries like Only in Theaters, the story of Los Angeles’ beloved Laemmle Theate…

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Laura Dern 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are feeling the Dern! Their good friend Laura Dern is here, and the guys are talking to her about how she fell in love with acting as a child, writing a book with her mom, the time a panicked Woody wanted to dial her for acting advice, and how she and her mom made history with their respective Oscar nominations (and l…

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Alan K. Rode 1:12:32

2M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

If you enjoy watching classic films you’re probably acquainted with Alan Rode, prolific author, commentator (on numerous DVDs and Blu-rays), and host (with Eddie Muller) of the Noir City Festival, an annual event in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He also hosts and programs the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival every year in Palm Springs, Ca…

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Eric Andre 1:06:50

2M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Ted Danson is a little nervous about being pranked as he sits down with the uniquely talented actor and comedian Eric Andre. Eric is the mastermind behind riotous and absurd projects such as Bad Trip and The Eric Andre Show, and Ted is curious to know what goes on in that head of his. They discuss the humanity that runs throughout Eric’s work as we…

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Introducing WikiHole — hosted by D’Arcy Carden! 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

D’Arcy Carden invites her best pals and collaborators Ted Danson, Rashida Jones and Mike Schur to fall down a WikiHole that starts with trivia about Bruce Springsteen. But how does one of D’Arcy’s favorite musicians connect to the US Olympic Equestrian team, and why do they end up answering every question wrong on purpose? Listen to find out!…

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Martin Short 1:06:58

2M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Ted Danson goes solo today as he’s joined by the formidable Martin Short! They talk about Martin’s experience of loss at a young age, his Canadian upbringing, his SNL tenure, and what it was like working with some of the funniest people in the world, including Larry David. Bonus: Ted and Martin compare notes about aging in comedy. Like watching you…

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Michael Westmore 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

An Oscar winner (for Mask in 1985) and multiple Emmy winner (for various incarnations of Star Trek), Michael Westmore carries a name that is synonymous with makeup in Hollywood. He’s proud of his heritage, which began with his grandfather in the silent-film era and flourished in the 1930s, when his father and uncles ran the makeup departments at vi…

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Jane Fonda 1:04:25

3M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are joined by a hero of theirs, Jane Fonda! Jane is a master of third acts, and the guys are curious about how she manages to keep going full speed in her life and activism (though she insists she’s just getting started). They also get into the time Ted and Jane got arrested, her experience in Vietnam, and how she bec…

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Conan O'Brien 58:26

3M ago58:26

58:26

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are turning the mic on their podcast boss, Conan O'Brien! The guys ask Conan about where his self-deprecating humor comes from and what his kids think of his work. Conan offers some wisdom he's learned from his many years as both a TV and podcast host. Bonus: Conan and Woody share a genuine moment while Ted's out of e…

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Mark Feuerstein 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

After starring in the TV series Royal Pains for eight seasons and appearing in recurring roles in shows ranging from Ally McBeal to The West Wing, Mark Feuerstein is ready to explode his good-guy image in the new MGM+ crime drama Hotel Cocaine. He’s never been so sleazy as this onscreen but as Jessie and Leonard quickly learned, in real life he’s a…

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Kristen Bell 1:06:17

3M ago1:06:17

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Ted Danson is thrilled to introduce Woody Harrelson to his dear friend Kristen Bell! Woody is curious about her anti-aging methods plus her fateful meet cute with hubby Dax Shepard. Kristen shares how she juggles a schedule filled with family, an acting career, and jiu-jitsu badassery. Bonus: Ted and Kristen trade tips on how to deal with difficult…

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Nick Stahl 50:27

3M ago50:27

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Nick Stahl has been working in front of the camera since he was 13 years old and winning young admirers like Jessie because he’s so believable in every part he tackles. Mel Gibson chose him to costar in The Man Without a Face, which put him on a fast track to success. His widely varied credits include The Terminator 3, In the Bedroom, The Thin Red …

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Taylor Tomlinson Reveals the Comedy Advice She Got From Stephen Colbert – And Her Therapist 36:16

3M ago36:16

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During this episode of “UnWrapped,” Taylor Tomlinson breaks down her journey from stand-up comedian to late night talk show host and what it means to be the only woman currently in late night television. Whether she’s seeking joke advice from her therapist or Stephen Colbert, the “After Midnight” host is just trying to navigate life as a 30-year-ol…

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More Emmy Contenders 40:21

3M ago40:21

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This week we introduce you to two more Emmy contenders for their exceptional work. Cian O’Clery directed, executive produced and photographed) the heartfelt documentary seriesLove on the Spectrum, which shows how people with autism search for love just like all of us. Mac Quayle is a busy composer of music for film and television who has become a f…

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Will Arnett 56:26

3M ago56:26

56:26

Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson are reunited, and it feels so... nerve-wracking? For their first episode, the guys are joined by one of the funniest people they know, Will Arnett. Will gives them some podcasting tips from his gilded perch as co-host of the mega-hit podcast Smartless. They also get into Will's extreme Cheers fandom and his winding jo…

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BEHIND THE SCENES: ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE 1:08:36

3M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

This week, we’re meeting more fascinating people who are Emmy contenders for their work on high-end television, which nowadays has the production quality of feature films. An Emmy contender in the realm of limited series, All the Light We Cannot See has been adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by the brilliant writer Steven Knight. It draw…

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Rebecca Ferguson Talks ‘Silo,’ ‘Dune’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ 29:16

4M ago29:16

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On this episode of UnWrapped, “Silo” star and executive producer Rebecca Ferguson takes us behind the scenes of the AppleTV+ series – from stealing props and epic on screen entrances to studying trauma and what’s in store for season two. Ferguson also discusses her work in the “Dune” franchise and why she left “Mission: Impossible.”…

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BEHIND THE SCENES: RIPLEY 1:09:30

4M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

The brilliant writer-director Steven Zaillian (Searching for Bobby Fischer) is a strong Emmy contender for his eight-part adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley novels, along with the collaborators we spoke to: composer Jeff Russo (an Emmy winner for Fargo), Oscar-nominated production designer David Gropman, and editors David Rogers and Joshua L…

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Ted Danson leaks a bit of the first episode 2:51

4M ago2:51

2:51

Ted Danson couldn’t wait to introduce you to their first podcast guest. Follow and subscribe to “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” to hear the whole episode with his co-host Woody when it releases on June 12th!By Team Coco

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Avy Kaufman 53:31

4M ago53:31

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Avy Kaufman’s name should be familiar to anyone who reads credits, as we do. She has cast scores of films and television series, from The Ice Storm to Succession, and launched many a career along the way. You can hear the pride in her voice when she recounts how she brought young Haley Joel Osment to meet the star and director of The Sixth Sense. R…

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Mira Sorvino 1:00:13

4M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

There’s only one Mira Sorvino—Oscar winner for her unforgettable performance in Woody Allen’s Mighty Aphrodite, costar of the enduringly popular Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion, Harvard grad (cum laude), mother of four, and daughter of the celebrated actor and singer Paul Sorvino.credentials are pretty amazing; then you talk to her and disc…

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Abbott Elementary's Janelle James Reveals Quinta Brunson's Teleportation Skills and How She Built Ava 34:58

4M ago34:58

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On this episode of “UnWrapped,” Emmy-nominated actress Janelle James takes us behind the scenes of “Abbott Elementary”– from her iconic “Back That Azz Up” dance to the season three wrap party. James also reminisces on her past jobs that prepared her for this role including working at her father’s restaurant and how her career in stand-up comedy hel…

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Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson Are Back Together! 2:13

4M ago2:13

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Ted Danson couldn’t be more excited to tell you about his brand new podcast with his old pal and co-host Woody Harrelson. Follow and subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts to hear the first episode when it releases on June 12th!By Team Coco

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Melissa Benoist Talks Voting & Reproductive Rights 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

In an election year, actress Melissa Benoist is taking her activism to the screen, and begging voters to, well, vote. “The Girls on The Bus” star also talks women’s rights, motherhood and therapy. She also takes a walk down memory lane reminiscing on past projects such as “Glee” and “Supergirl.”

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Marc Wanamaker 57:53

5M ago57:53

57:53

Marc Wanamaker is a walking encyclopedia of Hollywood legends and lore. He grew up in the community and soon realized there was history all around him. He began to amass a collection of rare photographs which eventually numbered in the thousands. Marc has been an invaluable resource for authors, scholars, documentarians, and even the movie studios …

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Revisiting Clint Howard 44:11

5M ago44:11

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If you only think of Clint Howard as Ron Howard’s kid brother, it’s time to reassess. He and his older sibling recently wrote a joint autobiography called The Boys which explains their loving relationship and points to their actor-parents as lifelong role models. Early on, Clint embraced his destiny as a young-ish character actor. There’s almost no…

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Brittany Snow Digs In on Making Her Directorial Debut With ‘Parachute’ and the Emotions That Came With It 36:23

5M ago36:23

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On this episode of “UnWrapped,” actress Brittany Snow opens-up about reliving her experience with an eating disorder and self-harm while directing her new film “Parachute.” Snow talks about creating a safe environment on set and what she is working on with her therapist to take care of her mental health. The “John Tucker Must Die” actress also disc…

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Frank Marshall 59:13

6M ago59:13

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Frank Marshall’s chance meeting with Peter Bogdanovich launched a career that led to him producing Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Jurassic Park movies, among many others, often in partnership with his wife Kathleen Kennedy. Now he’s released a record album that returns him to the world his father Jack Marshall inhabited: a long-forgotten session feat…

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Jacqueline West 1:01:48

6M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Our guest is a five-time Oscar nominee for Best Costumes—most recently for Killers of the Flower Moon, although she is equally lauded for her work on Dune, parts 1 and 2. Her background in the fashion world, and as an art history major, gives her unique credentials for someone who provides costumes for movies. She also has world-class stories to sh…

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Laura Dern and Jayme Lemons Talk “Palm Royale,” Nepotism and Taylor Swift 31:51

6M ago31:51

31:51

On this episode of WrapWomen’s “UnWrapped” Podcast, “Palm Royale” star Laura Dern and her producing partner Jayme Lemons discuss their new series “Palm Royale,” career highlights and the joys of their work. Dern also opens up working with her father Bruce Dern on the new AppleTV+ series and discusses her friendship with Taylor Swift, including her …

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Isabella Rossellini 32:11

6M ago32:11

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Internationally renowned actress, model, and individualist Isabella Rossellini is charm personified. She has a supporting role in Alice Rohrwacher’s new import La Chimera,which opens in theaters March 29, and recently completed two seasons of Julia, playing Julia Child’s longtime friend and cooking colleague. She also carries with her the torch lit…

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Frank Oz at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas 1:01:16

6M ago1:01:16

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His alter egos are world-renowned, but Leonard and Jessie didn’t focus on Miss Piggy or Yoda in this conversation, recorded in front of a live audience at Esther’s Follies in Austin. The main topic was directing movies, which Oz has done so well for so many years: The Muppets Take Manhattan, Little Shop of Horrors, In & Out, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels…

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Revisiting Keith Carradine 59:55

6M ago59:55

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In honor of the Academy Awards, we’re revisiting our 2017 interview with Keith Carradine, who won his Oscar for writing and performing the song “I’m Easy” in Robert Altman’s masterpiece Nashville (1975). Since we spoke, the actor has remained a familiar face on television as he and his siblings carry on the acting tradition that began with his prol…

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Camila Mendes on Latinx Community Support, Mental Health, Producing and Stepping Into Her 30s 25:31

7M ago25:31

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“Upgraded” star and executive producer Camila Mendes opens about the support she feels from Hollywood’s Latinx community, how she prioritizes mental health and what she’s looking forward to in her 30s – including taking on more roles behind the camera.

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Revisiting James L. Brooks 57:58

7M ago57:58

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Originally published Jun 10, 2021 From The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi to such movies as Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News and As Good as It Gets, writer-director-producer James L. Brooks has created quality entertainment for decades and has no intention of slowing down. He has served as mentor to the likes of Cameron Crowe and Wes Anderson an…

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