Monday, February 27, 2023
Come to my play reading
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
EP313: Celebrity guests on CHEERS
Many celebrities stepped into the bar. Here are some of the stories about those appearances. Celebs included Johnny Carson, “Data,” Alex Trebek, Ethel Kennedy, Kevin McHale, an Oscar winner, the Speaker of the House, two presidential candidates, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a future FRIEND and more.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
EP312: Comedy Misdirection
Ken discusses a comedy trope that, if constructed correctly, can result in every sentence getting a laugh. Also included is an example — one of Ken’s ten-minute plays.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2023
EP311: Another Free Association Podcast
Ken just riffs about anything. Starting with his thoughts on NIGHT COURT and ending with the Boston Strangler… with stories about TV and radio and whatnot in between. It’s the podcast for people who like variety or have short attention spans.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023
EP310: Getting feedback
Writing 101 is back in session. Ken discusses getting feedback — the who, what, and when of it. Valuable tips for making your script/play/novel/shopping list better.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
EP309: Location shooting in LA
After a recent Eddie Murphy car chase and crash outside his house, Ken decided to devote an episode to location shooting in Los Angeles. It’s one of the perks and curses of living in LA.
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
You're invited to me free play reading!!
The Westchester Playhouse (conveniently located near LAX) is considering a full production of my holiday play, ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS and has arranged for a reading of it on Sunday, February 5th at 7 pm.
YOU'RE invited and it's FREE!!!
Unlike some of my other plays where I weave in social commentary and existential dilemmas, this one has none of that. I’m just trying to cram in as many laughs as I can in 90 minutes. And seriously, who isn't longing for the holiday season already?
I’ve put together a GREAT cast that includes Lynne Stewart, Harry Murphy, Elizabeth Saydah, Mark Hoffmeier, Leah Knauer , Arman Hovsepian, and Nancy Linari.
If you would like to go, please reserve seats by going to this email address:
farcedayofchristmas@gmail.com
Here’s the theatre’s address:
Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles 90045.
There will also be free snacks and beverages, a talk-back after, and we’ll raffle off three copies of James Burrow’s book. And it’s a Sunday night. What the hell else ya got going?
Thanks much. Hope to see you on Feb. 5. And you people from Europe, I really appreciate you flying in for this.
Ken
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
EP308: I Sang That
More with session singer, Sally Stevens. Among the topics discussed: touring and writing with Burt Bacharach, thoughts on Karen Carpenter, a great Steven Spielberg story, singing for THE SIMPSONS, twenty years on the Oscars, and singing a duet with Frank Sinatra, which you will hear.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
EP307: The singer you’ve heard a thousand times but don’t know
Ken’s guest is Sally Stevens, a “session singer” who has sung on hundreds of hit songs, movie soundtracks, TV shows, the Grammys, the Oscars, commercials, and more. What’s it like to work with Sinatra? And get ready for a bizarre Danny Kaye story.
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Wednesday, January 04, 2023
EP306: January Questions
The podcast version of Ken’s popular blog feature, “Friday Questions.” Ken answers questions posed by the listeners. Topics include TV, writing, music concerts, and Neil Simon… along with some opinions on the current state of comedy.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
EP305: Remembering Kirstie Alley
Ken’s tribute and loving memories of working with the wonderful, talented, and somewhat kooky Kirstie Alley for six years on CHEERS.
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022
EP304: More with Levine & Emerson
More with the writing/husband and wife team of Annie Levine & Jonathon Emerson. This week focuses on topics such as the writers room — in person and on Zoom — the current state of comedy, working for Netflix, the enduring popularity of Golden Girls and much more.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
EP303: Meet Levine & Emerson
Ken chats with Annie Levine & Jonathon Emerson, the Executive Producers of THE UPSHAWS — the hit Netflix comedy starring Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, and Kim Fields, going into its third season. Lots of topics on the table including how to break into the business and nepotism (Annie is Ken’s daughter). It’s an informative and very fun discussion.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
EP302: The 5th Annual Turkey Show
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with some of the worst, cringe worthiest, hilarious songs ever unleashed upon the world. Enjoy if you can!
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
EP301: More with writer David Isaacs
Ken and his longtime writing partner, David Isaacs discuss breaking into the business, the dynamics of a good partnership, and tips for making you a better staff writer.
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022
EP300: Episode 300!
In this special episode Ken reunites with his longtime writing partner, David Isaacs, to discuss the future of comedy.
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Wednesday, November 02, 2022
EP299: 555-GIVE
As an experiment, Ken and his writing partner, David Isaacs once wrote a short one-person play. Writing a 20 minute monologue is quite an exercise. Hear the result and hopefully get some laughs.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
EP298: The Most Hated Script We Ever Wrote
Ken Levine & David Isaacs once wrote a script that the studio president hated so much he tried to get them booted off the lot. Another delightful feel-good Hollywood story.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
EP297: Another Free Association Podcast
From the new FRASIER reboot, to curing the common cold, old movies, and selling a pilot CBS had no intention of making — Ken starts off with one topic and just begins free associating. God knows what else is in this episode. Find out.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
EP296: Brian Wilson Part Two
Ken continues his discussion with author/filmmaker, David Leaf on the amazing life of musical genius, Brian Wilson. Lots of good and bad vibrations. If you heard part one I guarantee you’ll listen to part two.
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