How Lucy Channeled Buster Keaton
Original Airdates: Nov. 20-22, 2020
TVC 517.1: Ed welcomes Emmy-nominated writer, producer, actor and playwright Billy Van Zandt (I Love Lucy: The Very First Show, Martin, The Hughleys, Newhart). Billy’s memoir, Get in the Car, Jane! Adventures in the TV Wasteland, not only provides a front row seat to the absurdity that often goes on behind the scenes of network TV sitcoms, but provides useful tips on how to deal with the day-to-day frustrations of your job, no matter what you do for a living.
Why Martin Lawrence and Jerry Lewis are Similar Comedians
Original Airdates: Nov. 20-22, 2020
TVC 517.2: Emmy-nominated writer/producer Billy Van Zandt (I Love Lucy: The Very First Show, Martin, The Hughleys, Newhart) talks to Ed about the similar approach that Martin Lawrence and Jerry Lewis had as comedians; why the production of Martin reminded him of his experience behind the scenes on Newhart; and why working with Don Rickles on Daddy Dearest remains his favorite experience in television. Billy’s memoir, Get in the Car, Jane! Adventures in the TV Wasteland, is available in paperback and as an eBook.
