Brandon Stoddard Network executive
“Networks and studios shouldn’t be in a position of exercising power over creative people,” he dared to say for the record.
From This is True for 28 December 2014
entertainment
TV, Film, and Music producers, directors, actors. Writers are under writing, and magicians, dancers, and musicians are under art.
Mike Nichols Director
He was a hit with his comedy partner, but then he found directing.
From This is True for 23 November 2014
Herb Jeffries Singing cowboy
“How in the hell can I identify myself as one race or another?”
From This is True for 25 May 2014
Bernie Sahlins Comedic enabler
Sahlins had an eye for talent, and “discovered” a large number of actors.
From This is True for 16 June 2013
Jack Shea Comedy director
The frightened first-timer director rose to become the president of the Directors Guild of America.
From This is True for 28 April 2013
Frank Bank The ever-Lumpy
The show ruined Bank’s showbiz career: he was typecast.
From This is True for 14 April 2013
Mark Kamins Talent spotter
Kamins is credited with “discovering” Madonna.
From This is True for 17 February 2013
Huell Howser AMAZING California Lover
I enjoyed watching Howser’s show.
From This is True for 6 January 2013
Patrick Moore Astronomy educator
He hosted the longest-running program with the same presenter in TV history.
From This is True for 9 December 2012