From the golden age of sitcoms to the family-favorite films that defined childhoods, Brian Levant has done it all.   In this in-depth conversation, he reflects on his decades-long career across television and movies—sharing heartfelt memories from Happy Days, wild behind-the-scenes stories from Beethoven and Jingle All the Way, and the extraordinary journey of bringing The Flintstones to life. With passion, humor, and a touch of sentimentality, Brian reminds us why the classics never fade.

Episode Highlights:

• A nostalgic journey through Brian Levant’s Hollywood legacy from live-action Bedrock to rebooting Beaver.
• Directed the most successful show in Disney Channel’s early history: The New Leave It to Beaver
• Reveals the real reason he took over directing Beethoven and the shocking backstory of the original director
• Shares the ambitious production secrets behind The Flintstones live-action film, including building Bedrock from scratch
• Reminisces about working with legends like Elizabeth Taylor, Phil Hartman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Talks about overlooked projects, lost opportunities, and his mission to preserve his creative legacy

 

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• Brian's Instagram

More Happy Days? 

• Anson Williams (Potsie) - Episode 110
• Marion Ross (Mrs. C) - Episode 114
• Don Most (Ralph Malph) - Episode 116
• Linda Purl - Episode 343
• Jim Meskimen - Episode 145

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