What if I told you there was a woman who in the early days of television wrote 11,000 scripts, and starred in her own TV network hit sitcom for six years and no one has ever heard of her? Meet Peg Lynch. This is a remarkable true story you will not believe. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
Pilot development is always nuts. From concept to completion so much can go wrong. It’s a wonder when one good one escapes and gets on the air. This is one of Levine & Isaacs’ craziest pilot assignments. Enjoy the insanity. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
More with Suzanne Stone who spent 38 years working at JEOPARDY. This week we center on the contestant process, audience reaction to the various hosts, and miscellaneous categories. It’s the episode to hear if you want to get on the show and win $1.2 million (and who couldn’t use a spare $1.2 million?) Get Honey for FREE at https://joinhoney.com/levine More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
JEOPARDY has become a nation obsession. This week and next Ken talks to head researcher Suzanne Stone who was with the show for 38 years. Go behind-the-scenes and learn how the questions are assembled, the contestants are chosen, what happens during production, etc. It’s a show and podcast for smart people (y’know, like YOU). More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
If you want to be a TV comedy writer you have to write a pilot on speculation. In this episode Ken will tell you just how to do that. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
A new podcast series called “The Big Lie” starring Jon Hamm drops this week. We’ll meet the creators and learn what goes into creating an entire world based only on sound and your imagination. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
What writer hasn’t faced this? Ken offers tips and reassurance to overcoming this annoying or even crippling problem for writers. Get Honey for FREE at https://joinhoney.com/levine More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
More with 35-year network and media vet, Preston Beckman. The future of sitcoms, networks, streaming services, the Super Bowl, various platforms — all discussed right here. The ever-changing world of television is changing ever-faster these days. Stay on top of it with Ken & Preston Beckman. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426
Ken’s guest is Preston Beckman, a major force in network programming for 35 years and currently a media consultant. He discusses all things TV including broadcast networks, cable, streamers, sports, comedy, license fees, research, and where things might be heading. Television is constantly changing. Stay on top of it with Preston Beckman. Part 1 of 2.
Television is facing a shortage of qualified showrunners. Ken discusses why and offers advice on how to be an effective showrunner. This is a must episode for anyone in TV. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426