Just a quick word of appreciation to fans and friends of the "Mr. Media Interviews" podcast from host and producer Bob Andelman. February 1, 2019 is the 12th anniversary of the first Mr. Media podcast! The first show recorded was with TV showrunner David Simon, creator of "The Wire," "Homicide: Life on the Street,"... Continue Reading →
Rhymes With Orange? Hilary Price cracks up Mr. Media! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Hilary Price, cartoonist, "Rhymes with Orange" Things I learned about “Rhymes With Orange” syndicated cartoonist Hilary Price by reading her blog: • She wears a size 40 shoe—by Euro measures. • She went to Cuba with several cartoonists recently. The trip was organized by Jeannie Schulz, widow of “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles Schulz.... Continue Reading →
Pearls Before Swine ratted out by cartoonist Stephan Pastis! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Stephan Pastis is a big fan of Ricky Gervais, creator of "The Office" and "Extras," and Larry David, co-creator of "Seinfeld" and creator of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He also loves him some Cheryl Hines. As a matter of fact, I think the only reason I landed him on the show today is because I... Continue Reading →
Cartoonist Mort Walker on creating Beetle Bailey, Hi and Lois! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Mort Walker is the dean and -- in some ways -- the curator of American cartoonists. Best known for his long-running strips “Beetle Bailey” and “Hi & Lois,” Walker, 84, is also a bedrock member of the National Cartoonists Society, and he’s the founder and energy behind the National Cartoon Museum. This is the... Continue Reading →
1 Cartoonist Mark Tatulli tattles on his weird kid, LIO! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Mark Tatulli, daily cartoonist creator, "LIO," "Heart of the City." (EDITOR'S NOTE: This was the very first Mr. Media® Interviews podcast, recorded January 19, 2007. We've improved the sound a bit and hope you'll enjoy discovering it!) "LIO" is the creation of Mark Tatulli, and he’s a fresh brand of weird and... Continue Reading →