William Katz joins Mark to discuss his job as talent coordinator on The Tonight Show in NY, Johnny’s discipline, receiving a bizarre phone call from Gloria Swanson, attempting to book Betty Grable, and discovering David Brenner at an audition.
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Rob Kates
October 8, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Your interviews with the talent coordinators/segment producers are some of your best podcasts. They seem to have great stories about the guests and Johnny, Ed, etc.
Mark Malkoff
October 14, 2017 at 10:08 am
Thanks so much! Yes, the talent coordinators, Howard Papush, Ginny Stevenson, Bob Shayne, Pat Bradford, and of course William Katz had fascinating stories.
Eenusch
October 25, 2017 at 11:33 pm
Wow! This was so great. Mr. Katz was a terrific guest with so many wonderful stories. It was a joy listening to him.
Mark Malkoff
October 30, 2017 at 9:55 pm
Yes, William Katz was a wonderful guest!
Chuck Hollander
October 31, 2017 at 4:10 pm
This one (like all of the other ones that I have heard) was a pleasure to listen to. You’re a talented interviewer with a litany of great guests. I really enjoy your podcast. Thanks!
Mark Malkoff
March 11, 2018 at 8:09 pm
Thanks so much, Chuck! Glad you enjoyed the episode!