In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Brian Levant Reflects on The Beaver, The Flintstones, and Jingle All The Way
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From the golden age of sitcoms to the family-favorite films that defined childhoods, Brian Levant has done it all. In this in-depth conversation, he reflects on his decades-long career across television and movies—sharing heartfelt memories from Happy Days, wild behind-the-scenes stories from Beethoven and Jingle All the Way, and the extraordinary journey of bringing The Flintstones to life. With passion, humor, and a touch of sentimentality, Brian reminds us why the classics never fade.
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Episode Highlights:
- A nostalgic journey through Brian Levant’s Hollywood legacy from live-action Bedrock to rebooting Beaver.
- Directed the most successful show in Disney Channel’s early history: The New Leave It to Beaver
- Reveals the real reason he took over directing Beethoven and the shocking backstory of the original director
- Shares the ambitious production secrets behind The Flintstones live-action film, including building Bedrock from scratch
- Reminisces about working with legends like Elizabeth Taylor, Phil Hartman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Talks about overlooked projects, lost opportunities, and his mission to preserve his creative legacy
You're going to love my conversation with Brian Levant
- 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
- Brian Levant IMDB
- Brian's Instagram
More Happy Days?
- Anson Williams (Potsie) - Episode 110
- Marion Ross (Mrs. C) - Episode 114
- Don Most (Ralph Malph) - Episode 116
- Linda Purl - Episode 343
- Jim Meskimen - Episode 145
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Content provided by Jeff Dwoskin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jeff Dwoskin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
From the golden age of sitcoms to the family-favorite films that defined childhoods, Brian Levant has done it all. In this in-depth conversation, he reflects on his decades-long career across television and movies—sharing heartfelt memories from Happy Days, wild behind-the-scenes stories from Beethoven and Jingle All the Way, and the extraordinary journey of bringing The Flintstones to life. With passion, humor, and a touch of sentimentality, Brian reminds us why the classics never fade.
…
continue reading
Episode Highlights:
- A nostalgic journey through Brian Levant’s Hollywood legacy from live-action Bedrock to rebooting Beaver.
- Directed the most successful show in Disney Channel’s early history: The New Leave It to Beaver
- Reveals the real reason he took over directing Beethoven and the shocking backstory of the original director
- Shares the ambitious production secrets behind The Flintstones live-action film, including building Bedrock from scratch
- Reminisces about working with legends like Elizabeth Taylor, Phil Hartman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Talks about overlooked projects, lost opportunities, and his mission to preserve his creative legacy
You're going to love my conversation with Brian Levant
- 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
- Brian Levant IMDB
- Brian's Instagram
More Happy Days?
- Anson Williams (Potsie) - Episode 110
- Marion Ross (Mrs. C) - Episode 114
- Don Most (Ralph Malph) - Episode 116
- Linda Purl - Episode 343
- Jim Meskimen - Episode 145
Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):
- Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
- The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
- Podcast website
- Podcast on Instagram
- Join my mailing list
- Subscribe to my Youtube channel
- Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show
Ways to support the show:
- Buy me a coffee (support the show)
- Dashery/TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
- Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
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