KCRW's Martini Shot
Summary: Veteran TV writer and producer Rob Long shares his behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood life on "Martini Shot." A contributing editor for the National Review and Newsweek International, he was a co-executive producer of "Cheers" while still in his 20s and is the co-creator of a string of (cancelled) sitcoms: "George & Leo," "Men, Women & Dogs," etc. Rob is also the author of "Conversations With My Agent," the cult classic about real life in Hollywood, as well as its recently published sequel, "Set Up, Joke, Set Up, Joke."
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- Artist: Rob Long, KCRW.com
- Copyright: KCRW 2014
Podcasts:
Rob rings in the new year with a To Don't list, which is like a To Do list -- but the opposite.
Rob tell you the four words you need to have a happy and safe 2015. Four words that can save you a lot of trouble.
Jay Z and Beyonce and the heirs to the British throne watch basketball because, as we know, all famous people know each other.
Rob tries to be grateful for the man, Bill Cosby, who reinvigorated the television comedy business and separate his accomplishments from his actions. It doesn't work very well.
Where will you be this Saturday and Sunday?
Rob gets some bad news in the worst way possible: directly, honestly, and not from his agent.
Rob gets some bad news in the worst way possible: directly, honestly, and not from his agent.
Rob gets some bad news in the worst way possible: directly, honestly, and not from his agent.
Rob gives out some advice to young writers that makes their life easier and their work better, but unfortunately costs them half of their pay.
Rob discovers the secret to long-running success: make sure your co-stars never go below their contractually-mandated weight.
The only business that’s falling apart faster than Hollywood is politics. Couldn’t happen to nicer folks.
Rob talks about how some actors give up their dreams of stardom and move out of Los Angeles, only to discover there?s more work available in Hollywood when you don?t live in Hollywood.
Rob learns the difference between new, old, and really old. It?s okay to be new and to be really old. In the middle, not so much.
Rob talks about how some actors give up their dreams of stardom and move out of Los Angeles, only to discover there?s more work available in Hollywood when you don?t live in Hollywood.
Rob manages to do something most writers in Hollywood cannot do: he actually enjoys another writer?s successful television show.
