In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Legendary Producer Vic Kaplan The Man Who Helped Shape Comedy and Music As We Know It
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Vic Kaplan’s career is a masterclass in entertainment history. From producing some of the most iconic comedy specials to working alongside legends like Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and George Carlin, his behind-the-scenes experiences offer a rare look into Hollywood’s golden era. Starting at Dick Clark Productions, he played a pivotal role in shaping comedy and music television, from Fridays and Ellen to HBO stand-up specials and Comic Relief. His stories bring to life the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of television production.
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Episode Highlights:
- Producing legends – Worked with Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, and Larry David
- Fridays vs. SNL – The rise and fall of ABC’s late-night sketch show featuring Michael Richards and Andy Kaufman
- Behind the Moonwalk – The night Michael Jackson stunned the world on the American Music Awards
- Robin Williams, unfiltered – The chaotic brilliance of An Evening at the Met and how it almost didn’t happen
- Ellen’s coming-out episode – The intense process behind one of the most groundbreaking sitcom moments ever
- Building HBO’s comedy empire – Producing specials for Richard Lewis, Bob Saget, and Dennis Miller
- Zendaya before the superstardom – How a chance meeting led to producing K.C. Undercover
- From Dick Clark to Disney – A career spanning decades of entertainment innovation
You're going to love my conversation with Vic Kaplan
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Vic Kaplan’s career is a masterclass in entertainment history. From producing some of the most iconic comedy specials to working alongside legends like Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and George Carlin, his behind-the-scenes experiences offer a rare look into Hollywood’s golden era. Starting at Dick Clark Productions, he played a pivotal role in shaping comedy and music television, from Fridays and Ellen to HBO stand-up specials and Comic Relief. His stories bring to life the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of television production.
…
continue reading
Episode Highlights:
- Producing legends – Worked with Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, and Larry David
- Fridays vs. SNL – The rise and fall of ABC’s late-night sketch show featuring Michael Richards and Andy Kaufman
- Behind the Moonwalk – The night Michael Jackson stunned the world on the American Music Awards
- Robin Williams, unfiltered – The chaotic brilliance of An Evening at the Met and how it almost didn’t happen
- Ellen’s coming-out episode – The intense process behind one of the most groundbreaking sitcom moments ever
- Building HBO’s comedy empire – Producing specials for Richard Lewis, Bob Saget, and Dennis Miller
- Zendaya before the superstardom – How a chance meeting led to producing K.C. Undercover
- From Dick Clark to Disney – A career spanning decades of entertainment innovation
You're going to love my conversation with Vic Kaplan
Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):
- Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
- The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
- Podcast website
- Podcast on Instagram
- Join my mailing list
- Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!)
- Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show
Ways to support the show:
- Buy me a coffee (support the show)
- TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
- Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
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