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Hollywood & Levine

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 acc... Read more

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Episode 23: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith

Episode 23: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith

Ken interviews filmmaker Kevin Smith, who has produced dozens of movies including Dogma, Clerks, and Mallrats. They disc... Read more

8 Jun 2017

30mins

Ranked #2

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EP83: The Making of CHEERS

EP83: The Making of CHEERS

Ken walks you through the process of producing an episode of CHEERS from start to the finish. From the writers room to t... Read more

2 Aug 2018

34mins

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EP131: Meet Director Jim Burrows Part 1

EP131: Meet Director Jim Burrows Part 1

On this week's Hollywood & Levine, Ken interviews 10-time Emmy winner, Jim Burrows, who has directed over 1000 episo... Read more

11 Jul 2019

31mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 24: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith Part 2

Episode 24: Interview w/ Filmmaker Kevin Smith Part 2

Kevin discusses his directing process, the incredible story of getting CHASING AMY made, the even more incredible story ... Read more

15 Jun 2017

45mins

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Ranked #5

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EP63: Ben Mankiewicz, The Voice of TCM

EP63: Ben Mankiewicz, The Voice of TCM

Ken interviews TCM host Ben Mankiewicz. They discuss TCM, how the network works, how he works, classic movies, his caree... Read more

15 Mar 2018

38mins

Ranked #6

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EP69: Celebrity Fist Fights

EP69: Celebrity Fist Fights

Ken tells stories about various altercations he has had in his career – none were his fault. Okay, maybe one. He also pl... Read more

26 Apr 2018

31mins

Ranked #7

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EP85: Meet Peri Gilpin of FRASIER

EP85: Meet Peri Gilpin of FRASIER

Peri Gilpin, who played Roz on FRASIER talks about the possible FRASIER reboot, working with that cast, her career, and ... Read more

16 Aug 2018

33mins

Ranked #8

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EP56: How SEINFELD Got On the Air

EP56: How SEINFELD Got On the Air

 … and other tales of TV programming.  Ken interviews Preston Beckman (aka the “Masked Scheduler”) who scheduled program... Read more

25 Jan 2018

29mins

Ranked #9

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EP146: This week’s guest: ME Part 2

EP146: This week’s guest: ME Part 2

Entertainment reporter Arlen Peters continues his interview with Ken – interacting with actors, learning to direct, brea... Read more

24 Oct 2019

40mins

Ranked #10

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EP138: Meet Corporal Klinger – Jamie Farr

EP138: Meet Corporal Klinger – Jamie Farr

Jamie Farr talks about his long career, his experiences on MASH, and a harrowing story that took place in Korea. Other t... Read more

29 Aug 2019

36mins

Ranked #11

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EP132: Legendary Director Jim Burrows, Part 2

EP132: Legendary Director Jim Burrows, Part 2

This week in part two of the interview, Ken and Jim Burrows discuss the technical aspects of directing, the challenges o... Read more

18 Jul 2019

26mins

Ranked #12

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EP68: Meet Nancy Travis

EP68: Meet Nancy Travis

Ken talks with actress Nancy Travis about her career, her process, her ups and downs, and lots of fun stories along the ... Read more

19 Apr 2018

42mins

Ranked #13

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EP162: Meet FRASIER co-creator David Lee

EP162: Meet FRASIER co-creator David Lee

David Lee was a showrunner on THE JEFFERSONS and CHEERS and co-creator of WINGS and FRASIER. He’s an Emmy winning writer... Read more

20 Feb 2020

28mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 10: The Making of FRIENDS

Episode 10: The Making of FRIENDS

FRIENDS has become a phenomenon. But what about the early days? The making of the pilot was anything but smooth. Ken sha... Read more

9 Mar 2017

25mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 3: Take Me To Your Pilot

Episode 3: Take Me To Your Pilot

Ken Levine has been through his fair share of pilot seasons, and if you're not in Hollywood you might not know about the... Read more

19 Jan 2017

30mins

Ranked #16

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EP152: Crazy Casting Stories

EP152: Crazy Casting Stories

This week on Hollywood and Levine Podcast, Ken shares some stories of horrible casting suggestions, and inspired casting... Read more

5 Dec 2019

27mins

Ranked #17

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EP92: The History of Sitcoms

EP92: The History of Sitcoms

Ken discusses how sitcoms are made and how the process has changed over the last eighty years. The history and evolution... Read more

4 Oct 2018

31mins

Ranked #18

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EP112: Ken’s Annual Bitchy Snarky Oscar Review

EP112: Ken’s Annual Bitchy Snarky Oscar Review

Once again, comedy writer Ken Levine watches the 2019 Academy Awards so you don’t have to, and files his opinionated, ho... Read more

25 Feb 2019

19mins

Ranked #19

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EP147: Hollywood Horror Stories for Halloween

EP147: Hollywood Horror Stories for Halloween

Your worst nightmare. The chilling and terrifying tale of what it’s like to be on a TV show that’s an abject failure. Li... Read more

31 Oct 2019

21mins

Ranked #20

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EP48: Dishing The Dirt On Celebrities - Part 1

EP48: Dishing The Dirt On Celebrities - Part 1

Ken grills entertainment reporter Arlen Peter who has interviewed hundreds of major Hollywood stars.  In Part 1 they dis... Read more

30 Nov 2017

32mins

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