If you ever wanted to re-invent yourself, let Johnny Holliday be an inspiration. A rock n’ roll disc jockey turned sportscaster, turned musical comedy actor — Johnny Holliday has had quite a career. He is currently in his 44th season as the voice of the University of Maryland. In this episode we deal with his disc jockey days in San Francisco in the ‘60s and hobnobbing with the Beatles, Janis Joplin, and everyone in the San Francisco music scene.  

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Series finales, network politics, TERRIERS, THE UNIT, and working with David Mamet are just some of the topics explored this week as Ken continues to chat with one of his favorite TV writers, Shawn Ryan.  

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Among other things, Shawn Ryan created THE SHIELD, was the show runner on the highly underrated TERRIERS, and ran THE UNIT with David Mamet. Currently, he’s the Executive Producer of SWAT. So much to talk about that these next two weeks are supersized episodes.

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Ken delves deeper into why we laugh and why we don’t laugh. And why veteran comedy writers are still sometimes puzzled.

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This week deals with the creation of “the Lincoln Lawyer,” Michael’s writing process, and the transition into television.

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Part one of an in-depth interview with best selling author, Michael Connelly who has sold over 85 million copies of his books. This week we discuss influences, breaking in, and the creation of Harry Bosch.

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More with former NBC Page, Shelley Herman who deals the dish in her new book. Shelley went on to work in game shows, host informercials, fend off actors, and do play-by-play for monster truck rallies. All of that and more this week!

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Shelley Herman is Ken’s guest. A great way to break into TV is to become a network Page (remember Kenneth from 30 ROCK?) Shelley was an NBC page back in its glory days and has written a terrific tell-all book about it and the stars she encountered. She’s also performed comedy with Andy Kaufman, hosted monster truck rallies on ESPN, been a game show exec, and hosted eight informercials. So lots to talk about!  

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What every comedy writer strives for. Ken discusses the benefits and elusive nature of laughter. It could add eight years to your life. 

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Part two of Ken’s interview with esteemed TV critic, Maureen (“Mo”) Ryan. Among the topics this week: well-run shows, bad actor behavior, the strike, and the need for mentors. If you listened to part one it’s a safe bet you’re back for part two. Mo Ryan is a terrific guest.  

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