41 episodes

On this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, takes you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth gives listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD!

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It Happened In Hollywood The Hollywood Reporter

    • TV & Film
    • 4.3 • 191 Ratings

On this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, takes you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth gives listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD!

Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone

    Jerry Zucker: ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Ghost’

    Jerry Zucker: ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Ghost’

    Shirley, we are completely serious. The writer-director stops by for a rare interview about the making of two classics — one, a broad comedy, the other a supernatural romance that made pottery and the afterlife hot.
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Steven Lisberger: ‘TRON’

    Steven Lisberger: ‘TRON’

    The visionary writer-director of 1982’s TRON reveals how he brought all those Light Cycles, Solar Sailors and glowing neon circuitry to life.
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Richard O’Brien: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    Richard O’Brien: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    It’s astounding — time is fleeting: It’s 50 years since ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ debuted on a cramped London stage and launched a phenomenon. Composer and star Richard O’Brien joins Seth to retrace every step.
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    • 58 min
    Julie Taymor: 'Across the Universe'

    Julie Taymor: 'Across the Universe'

     Prepare to be transported to a world of psychedelic wonder as visionary filmmaker Julie Taymor takes us behind the scenes of her 2007 masterpiece 'Across the Universe', revealing the intricate and mind-bending creative process that brought this unforgettable 
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    • 1 hr 32 min
    Gregg Araki: 'The Doom Generation'

    Gregg Araki: 'The Doom Generation'

    Step into the mind of director Gregg Araki as he takes us on a wild ride through the making of his cult classic film "The Doom Generation", sharing stories about the film's creation and its lasting impact on the world of edgy and provocative queer cinema.
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Matthew Broderick: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

    Matthew Broderick: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

    Get ready to take a nostalgic trip back to the '80s as Seth sits down with the iconic star of 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' to uncover the untold secrets and behind-the-scenes stories of this beloved John Hughes masterpiece that continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of viewers worldwide.
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    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
191 Ratings

191 Ratings

evan8484848 ,

Outstanding

Informative, intelligent, and funny. My new favorite podcast!

Scott Kilkenny ,

Watch out

Some people are saying Seth is like the Marshal McLuhan of movie discourse.

HeadlessGal ,

Perfect For Curious Film Fanatics

I just found this podcast 2 weeks ago and have been marathoning episodes ever since. Love the little tidbits re behind the scenes mini-dramas and aspects of producing.

I have a request and hope they see this:
I'd love to hear them do episodes on my 2 favorite films...

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