#18579
Mentioned in 2 episodes

It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time

Book • 2025
In this memoir, Bruce Vilanch delves into his extensive career in comedy, highlighting his experiences with both successful and notoriously failed projects.

The book covers his work on shows like 'The Star Wars Holiday Special', 'The Brady Bunch Variety Hour', and the 1989 Oscars opening number with Rob Lowe and Snow White.

Vilanch shares lessons learned and the comedic aspects of his time in show business, providing insights into how some of these infamous productions came to be.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by
undefined
Bruce Vilanch
as the title of his upcoming book about his experiences writing for some of television's campiest specials.
22 snips
But His Mom's Emails feat. Louis Virtel
Mentioned by Glenn Weldon as a book that looks back on his career in television writing.
12 snips
Summer Guide
Mentioned by
undefined
Bruce Vilanch
as a book about how he wrote some of the worst TV shows in history.
Episode 1602 - Bruce Vilanch

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app