tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193366752024-03-16T22:53:28.102-07:00By Ken LevineThe world as seen by a TV comedy writerBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger6885125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73046509442708671032023-05-30T12:28:00.004-07:002023-05-30T12:28:30.456-07:00Episode 326: The WGA Strike<iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="352" loading="lazy" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3qcGw8n09swcGc5DHuW2xT?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="100%"></iframe>
<p>One by one, Ken goes over the many issues the WGA is fighting for and why they’re important. He also gives an overview of the situation and how it might play out.
More podcasts at WAVE: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target=blank>Click here!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-16337447047491895632023-05-17T21:09:00.003-07:002023-05-30T12:23:21.848-07:00EP325: In honor of James Corden “Signing Off”<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2r126ygECLuVALWl0sROUt?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>Ken wrote a one-act play about a late night host “signing off” that was performed by EST Los Angeles at the Atwater Theatre starring Nick Ullett and Clayton Ferris, directed by Tony Pasquilini. As James Corden exits his late night show, we reprise that play. To be enjoyed anytime of the day.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-22603797930899326652023-05-10T21:06:00.002-07:002023-05-11T10:28:55.738-07:00EP324: More with Preston Beckman and the state of TV<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/39ZLaRAkmTzfVLvZJjoq8I?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>As the television business continues to change on a daily basis, longtime media exec, Preston Beckman, gives you an overview of just where things currently stand.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep324-more-with-preston-beckman-and-the-state-of-tv?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-52182371592813364442023-05-03T21:06:00.004-07:002023-05-09T07:53:35.295-07:00EP323: The current (for now) state of Television<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2m7EKuJUU1MeTB0bMiljc2?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Preston Beckman is a longtime media executive who has helped shape what you’ve watched for over 35 years. He’s back to discuss the current state of TV — its evolution, various platforms, and recent developments. Part one of two.<br /> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep323-the-current-for-now-state-of-television?tdest_id=461300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-9434164604321575092023-04-26T21:32:00.002-07:002023-05-09T07:54:32.926-07:00EP322: More with Nicholas Meyer<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3QCBtkOXcdZZ4BCU6MS7NI?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>Several movies that Nicholas Meyer directed are spotlighted this week including the incredible story of how STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KAHN came together. Oh, and Ken’s film, VOLUNTEERS is also discussed. Great stories from a great guest.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep322-more-with-nicholas-meyer?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34561904581154146582023-04-19T21:17:00.002-07:002023-05-09T07:55:25.713-07:00EP321: Meet award-winning writer/director, Nicholas Meyer<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3QCBtkOXcdZZ4BCU6MS7NI?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>The multi-talented Nicholas Meyer has written such novels as “the 7% Solution” and has directed such great movies as “Time After Time” and for my money, the single best Star Trek movie — “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn.” And those are just a few of his many credits. Now he can add “fascinating guest.”</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <p> </p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep321-meet-award-winning-writerdirector-nicholas-meyer?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-10353922179590856862023-04-12T21:10:00.002-07:002023-05-09T07:56:17.314-07:00EP320: Ship of Fools<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/4uypZeNGBHSWOBgggvzHMX?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>Ken describes the hilarious misadventure of his first family cruise on the floating trailer park that is Carnival cruise lines. It’s an amusing and cautionary tale.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep320-ship-of-fools?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54748164212028859822023-04-05T21:13:00.002-07:002023-05-09T07:57:11.052-07:00EP319: Meet actress/writer Penny Peyser<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/4P6cHOhtVoamn9D5fgeoFj?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>The ups and downs of being a working actor in Hollywood. Being in one of the funniest movies ever made and being in an Oscar winner despite Robert Redford wanting her off the picture are just two of the many stories this week with Penny Peyser. And she throws in some sonnets! A fun episode to be sure.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep319-meet-actresswriter-penny-peyser?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72277299572004352612023-03-30T05:58:00.002-07:002023-05-09T07:58:10.474-07:00EP318: Take Two with Director, Pam Fryman<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3HQXocrG43EEV4OOyq1H5n?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>More with one of the top sitcom directors in television, Pam Fryman. Among the topics this week: dealing with actors and notably stars, dealing with showrunners, and directing live television. And how I pulled a prank on NBC while directing my first episode. </p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <p> </p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep318-take-two-with-director-pam-fryman?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74672560883311578902023-03-22T21:07:00.002-07:002023-05-09T07:58:51.083-07:00EP317: Meet Sitcom Director, Pam Fryman<iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/4WjaBR0xbb5CEQvGNh785S?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe><br /><p>This week and next, Ken talks to one of the premier sitcom directors in television. 34 episodes of FRASIER, 95 episodes of JUST SHOOT ME, and 196 episodes of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER are just some of her many credits. Learn sitcom directing from one of the masters.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep317-meet-sitcom-director-pam-fryman?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21329595871856166192023-03-15T21:06:00.001-07:002023-03-15T21:06:35.548-07:00EP316: Meet Cool Bobby Backman<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26239419/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>Bob Backman is a fascinating guy who lives two lives — a highly respected broadcast executive and a rock n’ roll disc jockey (one of the last). It’s an episode about the value of passion and hustle and how to succeed in any field.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <p> </p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep316-meet-cool-bobby-backman?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66802241400820143722023-03-09T00:53:00.000-08:002023-03-09T00:53:09.970-08:00You're invited to my play reading -- it's THIS SATURDAY<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLJT_KhylZlUSBP4VeB1UijabaHvrxgliQ-KB5_6idUxy-e43OnhMKRlwbuPvOLqdl-kMWzbDKUVAl88lo4LEuD_3Ozk7IgDpUeI-j-Un4mjsNXs8NW40v60Rh3PTEEjBfubaOlK2ZjFs5cxMyjK6Zyxn6PyBFd2gZWsoBiLQ5C0H3EC5_Q/s4032/IMG_9371.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLJT_KhylZlUSBP4VeB1UijabaHvrxgliQ-KB5_6idUxy-e43OnhMKRlwbuPvOLqdl-kMWzbDKUVAl88lo4LEuD_3Ozk7IgDpUeI-j-Un4mjsNXs8NW40v60Rh3PTEEjBfubaOlK2ZjFs5cxMyjK6Zyxn6PyBFd2gZWsoBiLQ5C0H3EC5_Q/s320/IMG_9371.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>For LA peeps and those willing to fly in:<p></p><p>I'm having a reading of my new full-length comedy, LOVE AND TEAR GAS this Saturday at 4 pm at the Atwater Theatre in Atwater (of all places). It's set in the turbulent 60s and is a comedy that actually wants to get laughs. Lots of them. Above is my cast. A few tickets still remain. Pay what you want. </p><p><a href="https://www.estlosangeles.org/event-details/love-and-tear-gas-by-ken-levine" target="_blank"><br />Here's the link. Click here to order your tickets. </a></p><p> There will be a talkback after. For me, it's a great chance to meet my blog readers and podcast listeners. Hope to see you Saturday. Thanks.</p><p>Ken</p><p><br /></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71261372973551855192023-03-08T21:07:00.001-08:002023-03-08T21:07:47.119-08:00EP315: Misadventures in Rewriting<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26167965/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>The wild ride that was rewriting JEWEL OF THE NILE starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. It’s a crazy and typical Hollywood story.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep315-misadventures-in-rewriting?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45590466708740720692023-03-01T21:09:00.001-08:002023-03-01T21:09:44.341-08:00EP314: More answers to your questions<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26009133/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>Ken answers listener questions involving writing, directing, the industry, and more. If you have a question, email it to <a href= "mailto:HollywoodLevine@outlook.com">HollywoodLevine@outlook.com</a>.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <p> </p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep314-more-answers-to-your-questions?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29238845326607059042023-02-27T18:22:00.002-08:002023-02-27T18:22:28.119-08:00Come to my play reading<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEFg-kuxmuYbTFHwfvQFM9u393RXdThB1yATyZyOrzK1Mtvc3d31l_7CLJjehCT7ajaUAphfN6iD0jSzyepuHyz1_LPZ162ts46aC5joO9px5rqMBbuWMtX6DbWYPO6Q9_oTC6xCWgwSRLHQtYY9ey0oohdz2K2ti33iTZxEuE32pHDHDhg/s800/Prog6A%20WF23%20Square%20Mar%2011%20R1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEFg-kuxmuYbTFHwfvQFM9u393RXdThB1yATyZyOrzK1Mtvc3d31l_7CLJjehCT7ajaUAphfN6iD0jSzyepuHyz1_LPZ162ts46aC5joO9px5rqMBbuWMtX6DbWYPO6Q9_oTC6xCWgwSRLHQtYY9ey0oohdz2K2ti33iTZxEuE32pHDHDhg/s320/Prog6A%20WF23%20Square%20Mar%2011%20R1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I’m having a reading of my new full-length comedy, LOVE AND TEAR GAS on Saturday, March 11th at 4 PM at the Atwater Theatre as part of EST’s Winterfest 2023. I had a reading of this play last December that went extremely well. And I’ve revised it since then to hopefully make it better and funnier. Same great cast. Elizabeth Saydah, Dino Shorte, Chris Reiling, Harry Murphy. There will also be a talkback where you can ask “what the hell was I thinkin’?" Seating is very limited (only 45 seats). It’s “pay what you want.” Just go to this email to reserve your seats. Thanks, and I hope to see you there.<br /><br /><p></p><div class="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br class="" /></div><div class="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><a class="" href="mailto:rsvp@estlosangeles.org">rsvp@estlosangeles.org</a> </div><div class="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br class="" /></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><br /><p></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-7851040120813827642023-02-22T21:07:00.001-08:002023-02-22T21:07:05.274-08:00EP313: Celebrity guests on CHEERS<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26009010/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <p> </p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep313-celebrity-guests-on-cheers?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6416899527991594072023-02-15T21:06:00.001-08:002023-02-15T21:06:41.368-08:00EP312: Comedy Misdirection<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25930518/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep312-comedy-misdirection?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90058152617233452712023-02-08T21:13:00.001-08:002023-02-08T21:13:30.122-08:00EP311: Another Free Association Podcast<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25869102/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep311-another-free-association-podcast?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11524196815538324372023-02-01T21:07:00.001-08:002023-02-01T21:07:11.006-08:00EP310: Getting feedback<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25769040/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep310-getting-feedback?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41700853528567195162023-01-25T21:07:00.001-08:002023-01-25T21:07:29.757-08:00EP309: Location shooting in LA<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25722162/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep309-location-shooting-in-la?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-63623811150363593912023-01-19T10:23:00.003-08:002023-01-19T10:23:31.440-08:00You're invited to me free play reading!!<p> </p><div><div class="" dir="auto"><div class="x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi xjkvuk6 x1swvt13" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_5"><div class="x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u"><div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">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. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">YOU'RE invited and it's FREE!!!</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">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 <span><a tabindex="-1"></a></span>season already?</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">I’ve put together a GREAT cast that includes Lynne Stewart, Harry Murphy, Elizabeth Saydah, Mark Hoffmeier, Leah Knauer , Arman Hovsepian, and Nancy Linari. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">If you would like to go, please reserve seats by going to this email address:</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">farcedayofchristmas@gmail.com</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Here’s the theatre’s address:</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles 90045.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">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?</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Thanks much. Hope to see you on Feb. 5. And you people from Europe, I really appreciate you flying in for this. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Ken</div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-31436968776020285802023-01-18T21:06:00.001-08:002023-01-18T21:06:36.121-08:00EP308: I Sang That<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25628895/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep308-i-sang-that?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-60455673996327638592023-01-11T21:14:00.001-08:002023-01-11T21:14:27.852-08:00EP307: The singer you’ve heard a thousand times but don’t know<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25547346/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep307-the-singer-youve-heard-a-thousand-times-but-dont-know?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54537526461078128572023-01-04T21:12:00.001-08:002023-01-04T21:12:41.453-08:00EP306: January Questions<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25482846/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>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.</p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep306-january-questions?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-5113701470597542202022-12-14T21:07:00.001-08:002022-12-14T21:07:04.909-08:00EP305: Remembering Kirstie Alley<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25319541/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/tdest_id/461300/render-playlist/no/custom-color/9d6b03/" height="360" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br /><p>Ken’s tribute and loving memories of working with the wonderful, talented, and somewhat kooky Kirstie Alley for six years on CHEERS. </p> <p>More podcasts at WAVE: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426</a></p> <br /><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://sites.libsyn.com/90747/ep305-remembering-kirstie-alley?tdest_id=461300">Listen to the Hollywood & Levine podcast!</a></p>By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.com0