Fish's Call Sheet

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Michael Fishman shares a behind the scenes view of the entertainment industry, celebrating the talented people who make film, television, and streaming production possible. 

  1. 1d ago

    Simone Finch: Writing Truth, Sobriety, and the Power of Single Drunk Female

    In this episode of Fish’s Call Sheet, Michael sits down with writer, creator, and showrunner Simone Finch, the creative force behind the acclaimed series Single Drunk Female. With credits that include Madam Secretary, Homeland, Roseanne, and The Conners, Simone has built a career writing characters who are complicated, funny, flawed, honest, and deeply human. Together, Michael and Simone explore the craft behind the page: how stories are shaped, how writers’ rooms function, how lived experience becomes art, and what it takes to create work that feels both personal and universal. At the heart of the conversation is Simone’s powerful journey through sobriety and the creation of Single Drunk Female, a beloved and socially impactful series that gave audiences a fresh, funny, vulnerable look at recovery, accountability, family, identity, and starting over. This is a conversation about writing with courage, creating from truth, and using television not only to entertain, but to help people feel seen. Honest, insightful, funny, and deeply meaningful — this episode is for anyone who loves storytelling, values recovery, or believes great television can change the way we understand each other. More on Simone Finch:  Socials - @SimoneFinch Single Drunk Female @SingleDrunkFemale IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5984133/ Creative Screenwriting - https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/life-on-lifes-terms-tv-writer-simone-finch-on-single-drunk-female New Yorker Article - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/what-happened-when-i-stopped-drinking You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    1h 6m

  2. Jun 9

    Tom Werner: The Sitcom Empire, the Sports Dynasty, and a Conversation 40 years in the Making

    In this extraordinary episode of Fish's Call Sheet, Michael Fishman sits down with legendary television producer Tom Werner, co-founder of Carsey-Werner and on of the most influential creative forces in modern television. Werner's work helped shape generations of comedy and culture through iconic series including The Cosby Show, Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, 3rd Rock from the Sun, That '70s Show, The Conners, and many more. His career goes beyond a list of hit shows. It is a blueprint for understanding how television can reflect families, challenge audiences, launch careers, and become part of America's shared memory. But this conversation goes far beyond the credits. Nearly 40 years after Michael Fishman first became part of the world Tom helped build, the two reconnect for a deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation about television, timing, leadership, loyalty, risk, legacy, and the evolving entertainment industry. Tom shares his perspective on what makes great storytelling last, how the business has changed, and what still matters in an industry constantly reinventing itself. Together Fish and Tom explore his remarkable journey beyond Hollywood as part of Fenway Sports. With connections to some of the most beloved sports institutions in the world, including the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Personal, reflective, and rich with history, this episode is a rare conversation between two professionals connected by one of television's most iconic shows. They unpack and share nearly four decades of life, growth, and perspective. This is not just an interview with a legendary producer. It is a conversation 40 years in the making You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    53 min

  3. Jun 9

    Back on the Call Sheet - Michael Fishman & Michael Johnson

    For the relaunch of Fish's Call Sheet, the tables turn. In this powerful episode, Michel Fishman steps out of the host chair and into the hot seat as his business partner, Michael Johnson, leads an honest, revealing, and deeply personal conversation about the life behind the credits. From growing up on television as D.J. Conner on Roseanne and The Conners, to building a career across acting, directing, writing, producing, coaching, entrepreneurship, and humanitarianism, Fish opens up about the professional lessons, personal losses, defining relationships, hard-earned wisdom, and behind-the-scenes experiences that shaped him. This is more than a career retrospective. Led by his closest friend it is a deeper look at the human being behind the work: the child Actor, the Father, the builder, the survivor, the leader, the storyteller, and the main still learning how to turn life's hardest moments into purpose. Honest. Authentic. Transparent. Powerful. This is the beginning of a new chapter for Fish's Call Sheet. A show dedicated to the people, stories, work, and wisdom behind the entertainment industry. You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    1h 33m

  4. 06/23/2021

    Fish's Call Sheet - Danny Zuker - Executive Producer

    Five time Emmy winner Danny Zuker is one of the leading executive producers in the entertainment industry. Notably a leading creative force on Modern Family, Zuker has had a truly illustrious career. Beginning as a writer on The Arsenio Hall Show, his incredible writing credits include Evening Shade, Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, Just Shoot Me, Jesse, Norm, Off Centre, Coupling, Stacked, The Unusuals, and Modern Family. Rising through the industry he has written, created, executive produced, and consulted on countless award winning shows. Know for his quick wit, powerful one liners, and timely jokes, Danny Zuker has helped create some of the most iconic characters and episodes in television history. Follow our show at : Twitter:  @Fishscallsheet Instagram:  @Fishscallsheet Facebook: @Fishscallsheet   For Danny Zuker: Twitter: @DannyZuker Podcast: Doin It! with Danny and Jenny https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doin-it-with-danny-and-jenny/id1237964898?mt=2 For Michael Fishman: Instagram: @ReelMFishman Twitter: @ReelMFishman Facebook: @ReelMFishman Attributions: Media provided by: Danny Zuker  (Guest) Michael Fishman (Host) https://www.facebook.com/ReelMFishman You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    54 min

  5. 06/02/2021

    Fish's Call Sheet - Jada Ford - Story Producer

    Story Producer and Black Vintage Media founder Jada Ford is an inspirational force in the entertainment industry. Jada began her career as an intern at Maryland Public Television. After college she followed her dreams to Los Angeles quickly landed her first job in Production on VH1's Surreal Life. After over a decade of experience producing commercials, news and unscripted series for internet, cable and network television, she has founded Black Vintage Media. Jada Ford established herself as excellent Story Producer on productions including Big Brother, Hell's Kitchen, Black Ink Crew, Big Freedia, Tia and Tamera, Bad Girls Club, and Dance Mom, among many others. She has contributed to various television networks, to include ABC, CBS, FOX, VH1, OXYGEN, DISCOVERY ID, E!, FUSE, LIFETIME, TV ONE, NEWS CHANNEL ASIA and more. Motivated by a desire to increase inclusion, diversity, and representation both on camera and behind it, Jada Ford is developing groundbreaking projects through Black Vintage Media, where she collaborates with production companies and media professionals to bring audiences the best content around.    Follow our show at :  Twitter:  @Fishscallsheet  Instagram:  @Fishscallsheet  Facebook: @Fishscallsheet     For Jada Ford:  Instagram: @BlackVintageMedia  Website: https://www.blackvintagemedia.com/    For Michael Fishman:  Instagram: @ReelMFishman  Twitter: @ReelMFishman  Facebook: @ReelMFishman    Attributions:    Media provided by:  Jada Ford  (Guest) https://www.blackvintagemedia.com/  Michael Fishman (Host) https://www.facebook.com/ReelMFishman You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    1h 9m

  6. 05/26/2021

    Fish's Call Sheet - Randy Miller - Composer

    World renowned composer has created timeless music to enhance countless film, television, and video game productions. Music sets the tone for successful entertainment, moving audiences viscerally, with resonance, and tonality. From the Marvel Experience, to films like Hellraiser, The Heart of Nuba, and his latest Love in Country, Randy Miller creates moving one of a kind musical masterpieces. His career has spanned decades, with his work featured across all genres of entertainment. Randy Miller specializes in creating stirring musical accompaniments, empowering each and every project he works on. Randy Miller takes us behind the process of being a professional composer, arranger, and conductor. He shares secrets of great sound, how to prepare your space at home, and how the business has changed through the decades. Randy Miller has collaborated with such notable filmmakers as Robert Towne, Zhang Yimou, Oliver Stone, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tom Cruise, Jerry Rees, and Robert Dornhelm. In addition to working in recorded medium, Miller has composed the music for live immersive entertainment, including The Marvel Experience. Miller has created a career that features acoustic and orchestral music that is emotional, richly thematic and sophisticated as well as dynamic in scope. His music is an artistic blend of many styles – both modern and classical – mixing a commanding orchestral foundation with cinematic boldness or intricate delicacy. A few of Miller’s early career composing highlights include: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (Clive Barker), Dreamrider (James Earl Jones), Darkman II: The Return of Durant (Sam Raimi) and the acclaimed TV series The Outer Limits (Pen Densham). His score for Without Limits, directed by Robert Towne and produced by Tom Cruise, was singled out by The Hollywood Reporter as a “rousing, pulse-quickening score.” Miller’s collaboration writing additional music for the Golden Globe-winning Best Original Score of Oliver Stone’s Heaven and Earth led to further collaborations with Kitaro, including co-composing for the Grammy nominated Impressions of the West Lake (directed by Zhang Yimou) and co-composing for the Chinese epic The Soong Sisters (Winner of Best Original Film Score at the Hong Kong Film Festival and Golden Horse Film Festival). Miller’s credits also include the mini-series Spartacus, Amargosa (Oscar finalist in the documentary category), and the award-winning Disney children’s series Handy Manny. In addition, Miller wrote string arrangements for the last six albums of Michael Franti and Spearhead, as well as composing and arranging for Disney Animation Magic (Walt Disney Imagineering THEA award winning interactive show). Follow our show at : Twitter:  @Fishscallsheet Instagram:  @Fishscallsheet Facebook: @Fishscallsheet   For Randy Miller: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005985341499 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user5723730 Website: http://www.randymiller.com/ For Michael Fishman: Instagram: @ReelMFishman Twitter: @ReelMFishman Facebook: @ReelMFishman Attributions: Media provided by: Randy Miller  (Guest) http://www.randymiller.com/ Michael Fishman https://twitter.com/reelmfishman​​ (Host) You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    1h 31m

  7. 05/12/2021

    Fish's Call Sheet - Ken Levine - Writer & Director

    Ken Levine has been entertaining audiences around the world for decades. He has written on some of the most memorable characters on iconic television shows in history. As a writer his credits include: The Jeffersons, The Tony Randall Show, M*A*S*H, Mary, The Simpsons, Cheers, Big Wave Dave’s, Wings, Almost Perfect, Becker, Frasier, and more. Be began his career as a writer before transitioning into a Producer. He has also directed shows like Pearl, Fired Up, Almost Perfect, Lateline, Dharma & Greg, Everybody Loves Raymond, Becker, and Frasier. As well as being a well known Major League Baseball announcer, entertainment podcaster, author and blogger. Writing history making characters on M*A*S*H, Cheers, and Frasier, Ken Levine has a multitude of knowledge and takes us behind the scenes, and into the writers room, as we explore his career. To learn even more from Ken Levine please check out his podcast Hollywood and Levine https://hollywoodandlevine.libsyn.com/ or his blog at http://kenlevine.blogspot.com/ Follow our show at : Twitter:  @Fishscallsheet Instagram:  @Fishscallsheet Facebook: @Fishscallsheet For Ken Levine: Twitter: @KenLevine Instagram: @HollywoodandLevine_Ken_Levine For Michael Fishman: Instagram: @ReelMFishman Twitter: @ReelMFishman Facebook: @ReelMFishman Attributions: Media provided by: Ken Levine (Guest) https://hollywoodandlevine.libsyn.com/ Michael Fishman https://twitter.com/reelmfishman​​ (Host) You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    1h 23m

  8. 05/05/2021

    Fish's Call Sheet - John Simmons - Director of Photography

    Entertainment industry trailblazing cinematographer, world renowned photographer, and accomplished artist John Simmons specializes in capturing iconic moments. His illustrious credits include iCarly, Family Reunion, Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given, No Good Nick, Roseanne, The Ranch, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Dog with a Blog, Men at Work, Good Luck Charlie, Pair of Kings, All of Us, The Tracy Morgan Show, and Married with Children.  A pioneer in the American Society of Cinematographers, John Simmons helped create the Vision committee to help  ensure the entertainment industry accurately represents the world as a whole. Our conversation dives into diversity on set and how inclusion is necessary to propel our business forward.  Follow our show at : Twitter:  @Fishscallsheet Instagram:  @Fishscallsheet Facebook: @Fishscallsheet For John Simmons ASC: Instagram: @JohnSimmonsASC Website: www.JohnSimmonsASC.com For Michael Fishman: Instagram: @ReelMFishman Twitter: @ReelMFishman Facebook: @ReelMFishman Attributions: Media provided by: John Simmons (Guest) www.johnsimmonsasc.com Michael Fishman https://twitter.com/reelmfishman​​ (Host) You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show

    1h 2m
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Michael Fishman shares a behind the scenes view of the entertainment industry, celebrating the talented people who make film, television, and streaming production possible. 

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  • Creator
    Michael Fishman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
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