Circle Gets A Square with Bruce Vilanch

The legendary Bruce Vilanch joins me to discuss how he followed his own path to success. If you've laughed in the past 30 years one of those jokes was likely written by Bruce Vilanch. Also Star Wars fans, Bruce wrote the original Star Wars Holiday Special and we dive into that story a lot. 

One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary “Get Bruce!” (1999) and his one-time stint as a regular on “Hollywood Squares” (1998). 

We chat about the writing process, Paul Lynde & Paul's Halloween Special, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Donny and Marie, Comic Relief, Billy Crystal, The Academy Awards (specifically Jack Palance), and of course the Star Wars Holiday Special. 

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