🎬 From Posters to Powerhouses: The Legacy of Andy Kuehn Through BLT’s Origins

📌 Episode Summary

In this edition of our tribute series to Andy Kuehn—widely regarded as the father of the modern trailer industry—we're joined by special co-host Benedict Coulter and iconic guests Dawn Baillie and Clive Baillie, two of the co-founders of BLT Communications. Together, they retrace the creative and entrepreneurial journey that shaped BLT, and honor the enormous influence Andy had in nurturing creative independence and cultivating Hollywood glamor.

This conversation is a deep dive into the culture and mentorship Andy built at Kaleidoscope Films, and how that environment catalyzed the formation of one of the most successful creative shops in entertainment advertising.

🕰️ Timestamps & Highlights

[00:00:00] Welcome & intro 🎙️

[00:01:00] Meet Dawn & Clive Baillie of BLT Communications

[00:02:00] Why BLT was formed: reclaiming artistry with the advent of Macs 💻🎨

[00:04:00] Clive's journey: set carpenter on Masters of the Universe to key art designer

[00:06:00] Working at Cannon Films, Seiniger and Dazu

[00:08:00] Dawn’s unconventional entry from movie extra to design star 

[00:10:00] Building BLT with Rick Lynch, and a pivotal meeting with Andy Kuehn 🤝

[00:14:00] The bold idea: artists using their own computers—pre-Photoshop!

[00:16:00] First impressions of Andy: bronzed, elegant, and unforgettable 

[00:19:00] Portfolio meets passion: BLT’s pitch wins over Andy & Kaleidoscope

[00:21:00] Benedict’s POV: how BLT raised the creative bar at Kaleidoscope

[00:24:00] Cross-medium collaborations: from Natural Born Killers to AV-Print synergy

[00:28:00] Culture as a cornerstone: open creativity at Kaleidoscope 

[00:30:00] Andy’s Hollywood home and unforgettable holiday parties 🎄🏡

[00:32:00] The essence of Andy: glamor, grace, and supportiveness 

[00:36:00] BLT reflects on the culture Andy helped build and their growth since

[00:40:00] Warm memories from Kaleidoscope’s Seward Street days

[00:43:00] Benny shares how Andy shaped his leadership style at Trailer Park

[00:47:00] Departures, transitions, and keeping Andy’s legacy alive

[00:49:00] Final reflections, laughs, and why we need to bring back Ascots 

📝 Notable Quotes

“Andy embodied that old Hollywood mystique—you wanted to be around him. You felt elevated just being in the room.” — Dawn Baillie

“We learned that the most important thing in a company is culture—and Andy created that.” — Clive Baillie

“If you support me creatively, I’ll fly. Andy gave me wings.” — Benedict Coulter

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