Dave Hackel is the creator of BECKER, and worked for years on FRASIER, WINGS, and many other shows. This week he talks about breaking into the business on game shows and has a hilarious Truman Capote story (who doesn’t?). Also, some great things he learned along the way coming up through the ranks of sitcom writing and producing. You’ll laugh and shudder.

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EP246: Meet comedy writer Dave Hackel

Hollywood & Levine looks at the world of entertainment, pop culture, screenwriting, and life, and takes none of it seriously.  The point is to make you laugh, although useful information might accidentally slip through.  Hosted by Emmy-winning writer/baseball announcer/talk show host, Ken Levine, Hollywood & Levine will feature commentary, war stories on Ken’s career (MASH, Cheers, Frasier, Simpsons), interviews, writing advice, movie reviews, snarky award show recaps, tall tales from his baseball and radio career, segments from old broadcasts, improv sketches, answering listener questions, and more.   It’s a fun, fast-paced hour of humor, nonsense, and God knows what.

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After 72 years on the air, JEOPARDY is really having its moment. Ken shares random observations about this game show stalwart including his thoughts on host Ken Jennings, erstwhile host Mayim Bialik, the Masters Tournament, and a possible way producers could influence a game.  

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EP377: All things JEOPARDY

Ken shares a One-Act Play he wrote then plays it again, stopping it periodically to explain his thought process and why he made certain decisions. If you’re a student of writing this episode is for you! 

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EP376: How to write a One-Act Play

New York Times Best Selling Author, Tom Straw just released a terrific new thriller, THE ACCIDENTAL JOE. He discusses the process and art of writing a novel. Great advice lies within this episode.  

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EP375: Tom Straw and the art of writing a novel

Media Consultant, Preston Beckman, discusses the current state and future of streamers, cable networks, and all other platforms known to man (at this moment). 

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EP374: The state of all other platforms

Ken welcomes back media consultant, Preston Beckman for an inside look on how the broadcast networks are faring in these days of audience erosion and multiple viewer options.

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EP246: Meet comedy writer Dave Hackel

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