EP104: Meet Tracy Newman – Emmy-winning writer, musician, show runner, improviser, and wizard with playing cards.

EP109: The Art of Magic, w/ Bruce Kalver: 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. by Hollywood & Levine

38 min listen

EP34: The TV Pilot from Hell: Ken shares the saga of a pilot he and his partner once did for NBC where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. Spectacularly. If comedy is “tragedy plus time” I think even Levine & Isaacs can now laugh at this... by Hollywood & Levine

35 min listen

EP104: Meet Tracy Newman – Emmy-winning writer, musician, show runner, improviser, and wizard with playing cards.: Hope for older writers: Tracy Newman broke in when she was 46. She also had other careers. She’s a fascinating Renaissance Woman who once lived with the great Ricky Jay, guested on THE TONIGHT SHOW, and wrote the famous... by Hollywood & Levine

53 min listen

EP111: “And the Loser is…” Academy Award Trivia: Getting you ready for the Oscars, Ken has compiled lots of fun facts about the Academy Awards including people who never won. This interesting and fact packed episode contains many surprises! A must listen for all movie lovers! by Hollywood & Levine

18 min listen

EP100: We Made It! EPISODE 100!: Ken looks back at the insanity of over 60 hours of podcast material and reprieves his favorite three stories one from TV, one from radio, and one from baseball. Thanks to everyone for listening and subscribing. On to the next 100! by Hollywood & Levine

35 min listen

EP103: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown… and Everyone: In this holiday-themed episode, Ken explains how one of the most successful TV specials in history almost didn’t get on the air, the fascinating backstory of a Christmas classic, and you’ll hear a one act Christmas play that Ken wrote. Ho ho ho. by Hollywood & Levine

25 min listen

EP130: Writing Musicals for Broadway… and the U.S Army: Ken discusses what he learned writing the book for a musical and also shares an insane story of writing a musical for the United States Army. Hint:It was less successful than “Hamilton.” by Hollywood & Levine

26 min listen

EP107: More with writing partner, David Isaacs: Ken and David share lessons they learned in comedy writing, both good and bad – along with discussions on casting, directing, the series they developed for Mary Tyler Moore, and David’s year working on MAD MEN by Hollywood & Levine

34 min listen

EP101: Product Placement or how Coca Cola almost destroyed our movie career.: Ken explores the various forms of product placement in films and TV. And how a scene he and his partner wrote involving Coca Cola caused a huge stink. by Hollywood & Levine

31 min listen

EP105: 129 Ways to Get a Husband and 1 Way to Get a Wife: Ken shares a hilarious and jaw dropping article from 1958 on how to get a husband. You won’t believe some of these tips. And finally, a prank Ken pulled on his writing partner to get him a wife. You won’t be alone after listening to this podcast. by Hollywood & Levine

24 min listen

EP83: The Making of CHEERS: Ken walks you through the process of producing an episode of CHEERS from start to the finish. From the writers room to the stage to the editing bay you’ll be there step by step. by Hollywood & Levine

34 min listen

EP172: Bringing Live Theatre to YOU: Ken shares a one act play he wrote called SIGNING OFF. It’s about a late night talk host who’s put out to pasture meeting his young replacement. It’s a comedy/drama, performed last year at the Atwater Theatre in Los Angeles starring Nick Ullett... by Hollywood & Levine

28 min listen

EP127: Meet Kara Mayer Robinson: celebrity journalist: Kara Mayer Robinson has written for the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Hollywood Reporter, and has her own podcast, “Really Famous.” She and Ken discuss the world of celebrity interviews with a little gossip and goofy banter along the way. by Hollywood & Levine

29 min listen

EP113: Meet Bruce Miller and learn the story behind “Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs.”: Bruce Miller has composed and conducted the music for many TV series including FRASIER. He tells the inside story of what “Tossed Salads & Scrambled Eggs” really means along with other fascinating tales. Plus, a huge treat for FRASIER fans –... by Hollywood & Levine

32 min listen

EP60: The Art of Improv Comedy: Becoming a better comedian using improvisation by Hollywood & Levine

34 min listen

EP110: TV in the age of Ageism: Ken discusses the realities of the television industry and how he has faced and learned to cope with ageism. It’s a candid personal look into longevity in Hollywood. by Hollywood & Levine

30 min listen

EP124: In defense of Multi-Camera Shows: Multi-camera shows shot in front of a studio audience are much maligned, unfairly so. 99% of our classic sitcoms are multi-camera. Ken explains what it takes to do a good one and why many fall short. If you’re a fan of TV... by Hollywood & Levine

25 min listen

EP126: “Movin’ on Up” – selling our first script: What’s it like to break in and sell your first script? Ken tells his experience when “the Jeffersons” hired him and partner David Isaacs. It was quite a learning experience as you will hear. by Hollywood & Levine

44 min listen

EP106: Ken’s writing partner, David Isaacs defends himself: Ken welcomes his long-time writing partner, David Isaacs to the podcast. We discuss how we broke in, how we work, writing together vs. separately, script problem solving, and David tells his side of the prank I pulled on him. by Hollywood & Levine

30 min listen

EP135: Meet Writer/Director/Playwright/Novelist Howard Michael Gould: Not what you’d call an under-achiever -- Howard Michael Gould has been a TV writer, a screenwriter, showrunner, TV and film director, copywriter, playwright, and novelist. A varied background with great stories about running Cybil... by Hollywood & Levine

31 min listen

EP119: NBC’s Al Michaels Part 1: In the first of two parts, NBC sportscaster Al Michaels, who has called 10 Super Bowls, numerous World Series, and will be forever known for his “Miracle on Ice” call, joins Ken for an in depth discussion. In Part 1 Al talks about his... by Hollywood & Levine

33 min listen

EP116: “How did I get talked into this?” Embarrassing stories during the course of my career.: We all get talked into doing stupid things. These are two of Ken’s. by Hollywood & Levine

26 min listen

EP108: What’s it like to be an Extra in Hollywood?: A great entry-level job in the industry is becoming an extra – the background people you see in movies and TV shows. Ken explores that world, the requirements, pay, future, how to get one of those jobs along with some stories including who was... by Hollywood & Levine

37 min listen

EP102: Short Attention Span Podcast: Ken tackles a variety of unrelated, but hopefully humorous, topics. You’ll learn the amazing thing Mary Tyler Moore said in his living room, a discussion of actors not saying their lines, and Ken’s handy tips for how to create a hit procedural.... by Hollywood & Levine

24 min listen

EP115: Meet Dennis Palumbo, writer/therapist: Dennis Palumbo is a licensed therapist and also co-wrote the comedy classic, MY FAVORITE YEAR. He talks about common problems writers face and offers invaluable advice. Also he discusses his fascinating career. From TV... by Hollywood & Levine

39 min listen

EP142: Meet radio star Shotgun Tom Kelly: How many disc jockeys have a star on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame? Okay, several, but Shotgun Tom is one of them. Currently on Sirius/XM’s 60’s on 6 channel he’s had a colorful career in an industry that used to be really fun and now... by Hollywood & Levine

35 min listen

EP136: Howard Michael Gould Part 2: Ken and Howard discuss their writing process and how it applies to teleplays, features, stage plays, and novels. And probably whatever task you’re undertaking. by Hollywood & Levine

32 min listen

EP118: More Celebrity Dish w/ Arlen Peters: Entertainment reporter Arlen Peters is back with more tasty inside stories and profiles of celebrities, famous writers, and iconic movies. You know you love this stuff! by Hollywood & Levine

38 min listen

EP156: Analyzing Comedy with David Isaacs, Part 1: On this week's Hollywood and Levine podcast, Ken’s writing partner David Isaacs returns for a lively discussion on comedy – theories, genres and romcoms. It’s a fascinating study of what it takes to evoke laughter. by Hollywood & Levine

29 min listen

EP132: Legendary Director Jim Burrows, Part 2: This week in part two of the interview, Ken and Jim Burrows discuss the technical aspects of directing, the challenges of filming a live show, and the unique requirements of sitcom pilots. They also discuss some very interesting stories about the huge... by Hollywood & Levine

26 min listen

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