Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience that includes the marketing and janitorial staffs of world-famous Vandelay Industries … in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Some people collect bobbleheads; writers such as Peter Mehlman collect words and put them in the appropriate characters’ mouths. I... Continue Reading →
426 Dario Scardapane hopes for second life of NBC’s Trauma! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Dario Scardapane, TV writer, producer, "Trauma," "The Bridge" Dario Scardapane would like a few minutes of your time on Monday nights at 9 p.m. for the next couple weeks. Scardapane is the creator and executive producer of “Trauma,” which, I believe, is a beneficiary of The Jay Leno Show’s fabulous flameout at 10... Continue Reading →
Aimee Garcia gets used to TV Trauma! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Whoever cast the new NBC show “Trauma”—airing Monday nights at 9 p.m.—must have done some market research when it came to Aimee Garcia, at least based on what I learned about her within my own household. Besides being a beautiful, talented young actress, she is immediately recognizable among several constituencies. My 13-year-old son knows... Continue Reading →
Former journalist Dario Scardapane on NBC’s Trauma! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Dario Scardapane, showrunner, "Trauma" From what I’ve read, the opening 10 minutes of the NBC drama “Trauma”—and say that five times fast—is the greatest introduction to a TV show ever. It cures cancer, tames global warming and reveals the secrets behind “Lost.” Okay, maybe it doesn’t do the last thing, but still!... Continue Reading →
19 Kit Boss takes his Creature Comforts from animation! PODCAST INTERVIEW
BOB ANDELMAN: Kit, welcome to Mr. Media. (2012 UPDATE: Congratulations to Kit Boss, who shared an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Animated Program" as consulting producer of "Bob's Burgers" on Fox!) The confounding thing about seeing your friends become successful is that while you’re obviously happy for the good things that come their way, a... Continue Reading →