374 episodes
Hollywood & Levine Brain Candy Laugh & Learn
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4.7 • 27 Ratings
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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 baseball and radio career, segments from old broadcasts, improv sketches, answering listener questions, and more. It’s a fun, fast-paced hour of humor, nonsense, and God knows what.
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EP374: The state of all other platforms
Media Consultant, Preston Beckman, discusses the current state and future of streamers, cable networks, and all other platforms known to man (at this moment).
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EP373: The Current State of Broadcast Television
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.
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EP372: So you wanna be a Playwright…
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.
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EP371: Remembering Comedy Writing Legend, Bob Ellison
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.
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EP370: The Latest Insult to TV Writers
Streamers have begun giving writers notes based on the “second screen.” What is that and why does it matter? Ken goes on a rant this week.
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EP369: The Magic of Bruce Kalver
In this encore episode Ken talks to master magician Bruce Kalver. Learn about the world of magic and how to get out of handcuffs. It’s a fascinating and fun look at the artists who amaze and delight us. No rabbits or doves were harmed during this interview.
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Customer Reviews
Witty, informative, surprising
Ken’s a Hollywood insider, having worked on M*A*S*H, Cheers and Frasier to name just a few. But his podcast highlights the people behind the scenes - critics, writers, producers - who make it all happen. He’s a genial host, who gets the most out of his guests and has a few choice anecdotes of his own. A superb listen.
Hollywood legend (giving back to Ken)
Ken Levine has decades of experience in Hollywood that he distills into a witty and insightful podcast.
He and his partner David Isaacs are screenwriting legends with astonishing credits for landmark programs: MASH, Cheers, The Simpsons, Frasier.
As a fan of his blog for over a decade, the podcast has added so much to his engaging, educative and illuminating style.
I was not paid for this effusive review. I’m a genuine fan from England who loves the podcast and the man, and wants to give back in the least onerous way possible - a nice review.
One of the best podcasts out there!
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Every episode is interesting and Ken has a warm and engaging style. As someone who loved US TV in the 70s, 80s and 90s this is a treasure trove of stories!
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