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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.

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.

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):

Ways to support the show:

  continue reading

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