Jon Turteltaub has show business coursing through his veins. Jon’s father was the well known Saul Turteltaub. The Producer-Writer behind a numerous number of hit television shows like, “Sanford and Son”, “The Carol Burnett Show”, “What’s Happening” and so much more. Jon himself, is no slouch. He is one of Hollywood’s top directors. He’s not shy about telling you that himself. He has directed a slew of box office hits, like “While You Were Sleeping” with “Sandra Bullock” and “National Treasure” with “Nicholas Cage”. This is just a modest amount of his cinematic prowess. Jon Turteltaub’s theatrical accomplishments has made him a national treasure. But to me Jon is more than just a google page of achievements. This podcast conversation reveals Jon’s true heart. He comes off as a kind hearted empathetic earnest soul. He gives us a glimpse of the man only his wife, his kids and a few close friends get to meet. This person is who I experienced Jon to be from working with him on the set of one of his earliest hits, “Cool Runnings” staring “John Candy”.
In this conversation, Jon blends candidness with a dash of honesty. One cannot help but feel his childlike excitement, passion and love for his profession as a director. His enthusiasm is palpable as he strings his words together like a necklace, dripping with pearls of wisdom.
