What does it take to cast some of Hollywood's biggest movies and television shows? This week on We Tawk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo welcome legendary South Florida casting director Ellen Jacoby, whose remarkable career has helped shape Hollywood for nearly four decades. From casting iconic productions like Miami Vice, The Birdcage, The Truman Show, Rock of Ages, Striptease, and countless other films and television shows, Ellen shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories about working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. But that's just the beginning. Ellen opens up about her fascinating life outside of casting—from becoming one of the world's top professional backgammon players and befriending Lucille Ball, to meeting Johnny Carson, touring NASA with Jim Carrey, wrestling an alligator with the Seminole Tribe, and helping fight to bring the film industry back to Florida. As always on We Tawk Funny, the conversation is filled with laughs, unbelievable stories, and unforgettable moments. Ellen Jacoby's journey into Hollywood castingBehind-the-scenes stories from Miami Vice, The Birdcage, The Truman Show, Rock of Ages, and moreWorking with Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Jim Carrey, Tom Cruise, Mike Nichols, and other Hollywood legendsEllen's friendship with Lucille BallCelebrity backgammon tournaments and unexpected adventuresThe fight to bring film production back to FloridaAdvice for actors looking to break into HollywoodWhy social media has changed casting foreverAvoiding casting scams and industry pitfallsFunny, heartfelt, and unbelievable stories from one of Hollywood's most accomplished casting directorsIf you love Hollywood, classic movies, celebrity stories, and conversations that are equal parts hilarious and fascinating, you won't want to miss this episode. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share for more unforgettable guests, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs on We Tawk Funny! In This Episode:
