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Back by Popular Demand: Howard Storm and Steve Stoliar: Next on TVC
Television director Howard Storm, voice artist Steve Stoliar, and Emmy nominated comedy writer Jim Abell will join us this weekend for an encore presentation of TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing July 15-17 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and … Continue reading →
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 545.1 with guest Jim Abell is available for listening on demand
The Cultural Impact of Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In Original Airdates: July 9-11, 2021 TVC 545.1: Part 2 of the conversation that began on our last program with Emmy Award-nominated comedy writer Jim Abell (Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, Love, American Style), … Continue reading →
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 544.1 with guest Jim Abell is available for listening on demand
Inside the Writers Room of Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In Original Airdates: June 25-27, 2021 TVC 544.1: Ed, Tony, and Donna welcome Emmy nominated comedy writer Jim Abell. Jim spent three years as a staff writer for Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In … Continue reading →
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Inside the Writers Room of Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: Next on TVC
Emmy-nominated comedy writer Jim Abell will join us, plus we’ll play Part 2 of our conversation with author and nationally known ad writer Michael Shevack, this weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing June 25-27 at the following times and venues: WBRT … Continue reading →
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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Emmy nominated writer JIM ABELL takes us inside the writing room of ROWAN & MARTIN’s LAUGH-IN, plus he’ll talk about writing material for Lily Tomlin (including her album AND THAT’S THE TRUTH), Ann-Margret, Sammy Davis Jr., Cass Elliot, The Doobie Brothers and other artists
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