It Happened In Hollywood
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★ - 193 ratingsOn this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, takes you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth gives listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD!
Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone
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Walter Murch: 'Return to Oz'
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutesThe Oscar-winning editor of ‘Apocalypse Now’ stops by to recount writing and directing his dark, brilliant tale of Dorothy Gale’s journey back to Oz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Walter Murch: 'Return to Oz
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutesThe Oscar-winning editor of ‘Apocalypse Now’ stops by to recount writing and directing his dark, brilliant tale of Dorothy Gale’s journey back to Oz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stockard Channing: 'Six Degrees of Separation'
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutesThe Oscar-nominated actress relives the making of the 1993 film about a brilliant young con man played by Will Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Phillips, Tony Bill and David S. Ward: ‘The Sting’
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourSeth is visited by the screenwriter and producers of the Oscars-sweeping classic that turned cons and Ragtime music into box-office gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen Frears: 'Dangerous Liaisons'
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutesSex! Deception! Gossip! It’s all there in the delectable ‘Dangerous Liaisons.’ Director Stephen Frears joins the podcast to relive the making of the classic 1988 film and winner of three Oscars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Mottola: 'The Daytrippers'
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutesThe ‘Superbad’ director joins the podcast to talk about his first film, ‘The Daytrippers,’ starring Hope Davis, Stanley Tucci, Parker Posey and Liev Schreiber and made on a $60,000 budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephan Elliott: 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert'
February 21, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutesJoin us for a desert holiday as writer-director Stephan Elliott reveals all the secrets of making his 1994 indie comedy smash from Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ed Zwick: 'The Last Samurai'
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutesThe podcast returns for a fifth season with Ed Zwick, writer-director of 2003’s Tom Cruise war epic, THE LAST SAMURAI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jerry Zucker: ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Ghost’
July 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourShirley, we are completely serious. The writer-director stops by for a rare interview about the making of two classics — one, a broad comedy, the other a supernatural romance that made pottery and the afterlife hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steven Lisberger: ‘TRON’
June 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourThe visionary writer-director of 1982’s TRON reveals how he brought all those Light Cycles, Solar Sailors and glowing neon circuitry to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard O’Brien: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show
June 21, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesIt’s astounding — time is fleeting: It’s 50 years since ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ debuted on a cramped London stage and launched a phenomenon. Composer and star Richard O’Brien joins Seth to retrace every step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard O’Brien: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show'
June 21, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesIt’s astounding — time is fleeting: It’s 50 years since ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ debuted on a cramped London stage and launched a phenomenon. Composer and star Richard O’Brien joins Seth to retrace every step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Julie Taymor: 'Across the Universe'
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourPrepare to be transported to a world of psychedelic wonder as visionary filmmaker Julie Taymor takes us behind the scenes of her 2007 masterpiece 'Across the Universe', revealing the intricate and mind-bending creative process that brought this unforgettable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gregg Araki: 'The Doom Generation'
June 07, 2023 10:47 - 1 hourStep into the mind of director Gregg Araki as he takes us on a wild ride through the making of his cult classic film "The Doom Generation", sharing stories about the film's creation and its lasting impact on the world of edgy and provocative queer cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matthew Broderick: 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourGet ready to take a nostalgic trip back to the '80s as Seth sits down with the iconic star of 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' to uncover the untold secrets and behind-the-scenes stories of this beloved John Hughes masterpiece that continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of viewers worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penelope Spheeris: 'Wayne's World'
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourSeth is joined by the director of 'Waynes World' who shares her experience making her first studio film with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Cox: 'Repo Man'
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutesSeth is joined by the writer and director of the 1984 movie 'Repo Man' which stars Harry Dean Stanton and Emilio Estevez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terry Gilliam: 'Brazil'
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourIn the debut episode of season 4, Seth is talking with Terry Gilliam about the making of his 1985 dystopic sci-fi film 'Brazil'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 4 is Coming on May 10th
May 03, 2023 10:00 - 59 secondsIt Happened In Hollywood is back for a 4th season and we didn't hold any punches. Watch the classics and listen to the creators talk about how they came to be. This season we will talk with the people that brought you 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' 'Repo Man,' 'Wayne's World' and much more. It all kicks off with Terry Gilliam talking about his dystopian black comedy 'Brazil.' The season debuts on May 10th, so subscribe on your podcast app of choice. Learn more ab...
Julian Fellowes: 'Gosford Park'
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThe creator of 'Downton Abbey' and HBO's 'The Gilded Age' joins Seth to talk about writing 2001’s 'Gosford Park,' which won him an Oscar and jumpstarted his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Sayles: 'The Brother from Another Planet'
November 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThe writer and director of the 1984 sci-fi film 'The Brother from Another Planet' joins Seth to talk about the making of the Harlem-based story that follows a mute alien with six toes being chased by Men in Black. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Griffin Dunne: 'After Hours'
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutesSeth is joined by the star of 'After Hours' to talk about the making of Martin Scorsese's ninth film which follows a man just trying to get home from SoHo in the 80s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edward Packard: 'Choose Your Own Adventure'
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutesSeth is joined by the mastermind behind the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book series that has helped influence many different types of TV, film, and games over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Lehmann: 'Heathers'
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThe Director of 'Heathers' joins Seth to talk about how the cult classic, starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, helped to predict violence in schools and laid the groundwork for movies such as 'Mean Girls.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Shelton: 'Bull Durham'
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutesWriter-Director Ron Shelton joins Seth to discuss the sports classic 'Bull Durham' which almost didn't get made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Randal Kleiser: 'Grease'
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThe director of the blockbuster musical 'Grease' joins Seth to reminisce about the late Olivia Newton-John and share stories about the making of an iconic film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Walter Hill: 'The Warriors'
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutesWriter-Director Walter Hill joins Seth to share the making of the 1979 neon-colored classic, 'The Warriors.' Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Susan Seidelman: 'Desperately Seeking Susan'
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourDirector Susan Seidelman recounts the making of one of Madonna's most memorable acting roles in 'Desperately Seeking Susan.' Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Figgis: 'Leaving Las Vegas'
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourMike Figgis joins Seth to retell the process of making the gritty and dark 16mm film that gave Nicolas Cage his Oscar, 'Leaving Las Vegas.' Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 3 Is Coming!
September 20, 2022 00:06 - 1 minuteWe are back for the third season of 'It Happened In Hollywood'! This season will include many more episodes covering projects from some of Hollywood's iconic past including 'Grease,' 'Heathers,' 'The Warriors,' 'Bull Durham,' 'Leaving Las Vegas,' 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' 'After Hours,' and more. Stay tuned for the premiere on October 4th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach Galifianakis: 'The Hangover'
March 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourThe brilliant Zach Galifianakis is Seth and Chip’s very special guest for the Season 2 finale, an uproarious hour about his unlikely path to superstardom in the 2009 comedy smash “The Hangover.” Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Donner: 'Superman'
March 07, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutesHe’s the man who made the world believe a man can fly. Legendary blockbuster director Richard Donner joins Seth and Chip for a retelling of the making of the seminal super hero flick — 1978’s ‘Superman.’ Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Garlin: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
February 29, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutesThis episode isn’t just good — it’s prettay, prettay, prettay good, as the hilarious Jeff Garlin stops by to recount how a lunch with his office neighbor Larry David turned into HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Gilroy: 'Nightcrawler'
February 22, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutesStalk L.A. like a hungry coyote as writer-director Dan Gilroy tells all about the making of his Oscar-nominated ‘Nightcrawler’ starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Stanton: 'WALL-E'
February 15, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutesHitch a ride to the stars as Pixar co-founder Andrew Stanton reveals the inspirations — binoculars! Amazon boxes! iPhones! — behind his 2008 animated masterpiece WALL-E. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nathan Lane: 'The Birdcage'
February 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourComedy giant Nathan Lane details his path to stardom in 1996’s ‘The Birdcage’ — and pulls back the curtain on the difficulties of being a gay man in Hollywood. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rae Dawn Chong - 'Commando'
February 01, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOn this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, and Chip Pope, an Emmy-winning TV writer and comic, take you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth and Chip give listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by:...
Rae Dawn Chong: 'Commando'
February 01, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutesBuckle up: Trailblazing ‘80s screen icon Rae Dawn Chong sits in to share memories of making the 1985 action classic “Commando” with Arnold Schwarzenegger — plus many more! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peter Bogdanovich - 'The Last Picture Show'
January 25, 2020 18:14 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, and Chip Pope, an Emmy-winning TV writer and comic, take you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth and Chip give listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by:...
Peter Bogdanovich: 'The Last Picture Show'
January 25, 2020 18:14 - 47 minutesWe stan a legend. Director Peter Bogdanovich stops by to regale the podcast with tales of Hollywood’s second Golden Age and the making of his masterpiece, “The Last Picture Show.” Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harry Hamlin - 'Clash of the Titans' & 'Making Love'
January 18, 2020 17:16 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOn this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, and Chip Pope, an Emmy-winning TV writer and comic, take you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth and Chip give listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by:...
Harry Hamlin - 'Clash of the Titans' and 'Making Love'
January 18, 2020 17:16 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOn this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, and Chip Pope, an Emmy-winning TV writer and comic, take you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth and Chip give listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by:...
Harry Hamlin: 'Clash of the Titans' and 'Making Love'
January 18, 2020 17:16 - 50 minutesHarry Hamlin recounts his days as Hollywood’s reigning It-boy, starring as Perseus in the campy Greek myth adventure “Clash of the Titans” before risking it all on the gay drama “Making Love.” Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Mamet - 'Oleanna'
January 11, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, and Chip Pope, an Emmy-winning TV writer and comic, take you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth and Chip give listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by:...
David Mamet: 'Oleanna'
January 11, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutesPlaywright, screenwriter and directing giant David Mamet stops by to discuss his prophetic "Oleanna," in a lively discussion that covers sexual politics, acting techniques and the secret behind his staccato dialogue. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Betty Thomas: 'Private Parts'
January 04, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutesFrom Second City to director of blockbuster comedies, Betty Thomas has had a remarkable career. In the season opener, she recounts directing Howard Stern in the 1997 biopic that made him an unlikely movie star. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All new season starts on January 4th!
December 28, 2019 11:00 - 50 seconds - 781 KBOn this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, and Chip Pope, an Emmy-winning TV writer and comic, take you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth and Chip give listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by:...
John Cameron Mitchell: 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
May 31, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutesIn the electric first season finale, Seth and Chip raise a glass to all the misfits and losers — with John Cameron Mitchell, the brilliant writer, director and star of the phenomenal glam-rock musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Learn about Hedwig’s real-life inspiration, go deep into your favorite lyrics and learn about his new podcast musical out now. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more a...
Tommy Chong: 'Up in Smoke'
May 03, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutesThe inventor of stoner comedy Tommy Chong stops by to regale us with tales of the origins of Cheech & Chong; the making of their cult-classic first movie; the rift that broke them up; and his nine-month stint in prison. It’s our most 420-friendly episode ever! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura Harring: 'Mulholland Drive'
April 05, 2019 12:00 - 51 minutesSilencio! Por favor. Take a trip back to the strange, beautiful dreamscape of Mulholland Drive as star Laura Harring stops by to reveal all about the making of David Lynch’s Oscar-nominated film noir from 2001. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices