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Don't Be Alone with Jay KogenBruce Vilanch Tells Jay He Needs To Market Himself BetterBruce talks about stumbling into writing and finding a home. His feud with Barbra Streisand, writing for Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Lily Tomlin. He talks about how being your own weird self is the best marketing and he discusses his new book “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote” He talks about t-shirts, Elmo, Hollywood Squares, The Star Wars Holiday Special and surviving as a writer forever no matter what he’s asked to write.Bio: Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy...2025-05-0647 min
Bullseye with Jesse ThornBruce Vilanch is proud of all the awful TV he madeBruce Vilanch wrote for countless TV variety shows dating back over 50 years. Sometimes, those shows turn out great! Think of Billy Crystal at the Oscars! The stuff that's not so great, you can read about in his new book: It Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote. Vilanch tells Bullseye stories from behind the scenes of the Oscars, The Brady Bunch, and the Star Wars Holiday Special.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2025-04-1141 min
Fixing Famous People with Chris DeRosa & Dominick PupaFeaturing Famous People: Bruce VilanchIn our first of many spcial Featuring Famous People episodes, Dominick and Chris talk with LIVING LEGEND Bruce Vilanch about The Star Wars Holiday Special, writing for The Oscars, what producing TV was like back in the day, and how Dominick and Chris were probably both turned gay by different versions of Hollywood Squares.You can find Bruce's podcast here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2025-04-0456 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 168.90 Bruce Vilanch and #MaxFunDrive Amnesty Weekend!This show is supported by our beloved MaxFun Members! To become one yourself as part of the #MaxFunDrive, go to maximumfun.org/join and set up a recurring monthly contribution (or an annual prepay) for as little as $5 a month. Help us make our goal to unlock even more gifts … for YOU!It’s only $1/month to BOOST your membership too – every little bit helps!Bruce Vilanch was a guest on episode 124. Some guests struggle to give us three topics they love that they’re willing to be quizzed on. And then there’s Bruce. In this fu...2025-03-2935 min
Reasonably Happy with Paul OllingerBruce Vilanch: Hollywood Stories | Reasonably Happy🎭 Hollywood stories, comedy legends, and the pursuit of happiness! 🎭In this episode of Reasonably Happy, host Paul Ollinger sits down with the legendary Bruce Vilanch—Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and one of the funniest minds behind Hollywood’s biggest events. Bruce spills the tea on outrageous celebrity encounters, wild award show moments, working with Joan Rivers, and the unpredictability of writing for some of the craziest actors in showbiz.From behind-the-scenes gossip to his personal philosophy on finding joy in a world of chaos, Bruce brings his signature wit, wisdom, and unfiltered Hollywood insider knowledge....2025-03-1250 min
The Sewers of ParisBeauty in Trash (Ep 309 - Bruce Vilanch)With the Oscars this weekend, we’ve reached the culmination of the year’s awards season. And for this week’s Sewers of Paris we’re diving into the archives for a chat with an awards show legend: Bruce Vilanch, who's been slipping sly queer comedy into our entertainment since before some of us were even born. Starting out as a joke writer for great divas of the 1970s and then moving on to variety shows, the Academy Awards, and a notorious holiday special, Bruce provided a subtle queer infusion into American showbiz for decades. We’ll have that co...2025-03-061h 03
Gays Reading | A Book Podcast for EveryoneCharlotte McConaghy (Wild Dark Shore) feat. Bruce Vilanch, Guest Gay ReaderHost Jason Blitman talks to Charlotte McConaghy (Wild Dark Shore) about Charlotte's journey from writing fantasy epics to exploring real-world themes, environmentalism and human connection in her recent works, and the challenges and joys of depicting complex, authentic characters. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Bruce Vilanch who shares amusing anecdotes from his vast career in entertainment, including his experiences with celebrities and the most memorable—and infamous—projects he's worked on. Charlotte McConaghy is the author of the international bestseller MIGRATIONS, a TIME Magazine Best Book of t...2025-03-041h 08
The Gracious TwoThe Gracious Two - LIVE Show 074 - Bruce VilanchThe Gracious Two, Chad Gracey & John Rotolo start the podcast with a discussion about the Eagles’ Super Bowl win and their fans’ behavior. The conversation then shifts to Bruce Vilanch’s upbringing in Paterson, New Jersey, and his experiences with the city’s diverse population and decline. Vilanch also shares his views on LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the impact of the coming-out movement on achieving equality.Elton John’s career faced challenges when he came out as bisexual, leading to a decline in radio play and a strategic rebranding. Bruce, a writer, re...2025-03-0358 min
Pete McMurray ShowBruce Vilanch on Writing for the Oscars & Conan O'Brien's nerves: "I think everybody's crazy nervous because they know it's a huge gig and anything you do on the Oscars will live with you probably for the rest of your career!"Bruce Vilanch has worked on over 25 Academy Awards, winning two writing Emmys in the process, and has been nominated for seven more. He has co-written for the Tonys, Emmys, Grammys, People's Choice, American Comedy Awards, TV Land Awards, SAG Awards, and many more...His new book is entitled “IT SEEMED LIKE A BAD IDEA AT THE TIME: The Worst TV Shows in History and other Things I Wrote”Bruce talks:-Host Conan O'Brien's Oscar prep -How the evening wears on, the room fills up with losers-His FAVORITE host for the Academ...2025-03-0113 min
The Last LaughOscars Legend Bruce Vilanch Tells All!Bruce Vilanch has written monologues for Oscars hosts like Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, David Letterman, and more. And in this episode, he not only shares some of his favorite jokes, but also reveals which of the many hosts he worked with over more than two decades gave him the most trouble. As the 97th annual Academy Awards approach this weekend, Vilanch walks through the highs and lows of his illustrious Oscars career, from nearly blowing it his first time out with the disastrous Rob Lowe and Snow White opening, through the game-changing Billy Crystal years...2025-02-2650 min
Arroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentIt Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time From Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch"Bruce Vilanch, a storyteller without peer, has written a tell-all . . . on himself! And it's hilarious! He's finally coming clean and owning up to his part in creating some of the worst television of the twentieth century, and that's saying a lot. There's no one like him. As they've been saying since I discovered him as a cub reporter at the Chicago Tribune, when you're in a pinch . . . Get Bruce!" -BETTE MIDLER Bruce Vilanch is known as a go-to comedy writer for award shows, sitcoms, and top-heavy variety specials, but he has also been responsible for quite a few of th...2025-02-2309 min
Arroe Collins Like It's LiveIt Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time From Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch"Bruce Vilanch, a storyteller without peer, has written a tell-all . . . on himself! And it's hilarious! He's finally coming clean and owning up to his part in creating some of the worst television of the twentieth century, and that's saying a lot. There's no one like him. As they've been saying since I discovered him as a cub reporter at the Chicago Tribune, when you're in a pinch . . . Get Bruce!" -BETTE MIDLER Bruce Vilanch is known as a go-to comedy writer for award shows, sitcoms, and top-heavy variety specials, but he has also been responsible for quite a few of th...2025-02-2309 min
Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally UncutIt Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time From Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch"Bruce Vilanch, a storyteller without peer, has written a tell-all . . . on himself! And it's hilarious! He's finally coming clean and owning up to his part in creating some of the worst television of the twentieth century, and that's saying a lot. There's no one like him. As they've been saying since I discovered him as a cub reporter at the Chicago Tribune, when you're in a pinch . . . Get Bruce!" -BETTE MIDLER Bruce Vilanch is known as a go-to comedy writer for award shows, sitcoms, and top-heavy variety specials, but he has also been responsible for quite a few of th...2025-02-2109 min
Arroe Collins Unplugged and Totally UncutIt Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time From Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch"Bruce Vilanch, a storyteller without peer, has written a tell-all . . . on himself! And it's hilarious! He's finally coming clean and owning up to his part in creating some of the worst television of the twentieth century, and that's saying a lot. There's no one like him. As they've been saying since I discovered him as a cub reporter at the Chicago Tribune, when you're in a pinch . . . Get Bruce!" -BETTE MIDLER Bruce Vilanch is known as a go-to comedy writer for award shows, sitcoms, and top-heavy variety specials, but he has also been responsible for quite a few of the w...2025-02-2109 min
After Hours with Defo and LubieComedy Writing Legend Bruce Vilanch Dishes on His Worst WorkToday on After Hours Lubie talks with comedy icon a man who was a Hollywood Squares regular, who won multiple Emmy awards, Bruce Vilanch.
Bruce has also been involved with some of the most infamous tv ever, that is why he wrote the new book IT SEEMED LIKE A BAD IDEA AT THE TIME: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote.
Bruce talks about what brought him to write a tale of his wrongs, and how he decided to just lean into it!
Plus he discusses the world of...2025-02-1814 min
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastBruce Vilanch Encore GGACP marks National Book Blitz Month and celebrates the recent release of Bruce Vilanch’s memoir, “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time” by presenting this ENCORE of a 2018 interview with the legendary writer-performer. In this episode, Bruce looks back at the “golden age” of TV variety shows and specials, including “Donny & Marie,” “The Brady Bunch Hour,” “The Star Wars Holiday Special” and “The Paul Lynde Halloween Special.” (all written or co-written by Bruce himself). Also, Margaret Hamilton makes her move, Robert Reed channels Carmen Miranda and Gilbert takes over the new “Hollywood Squares.” PLUS: Jack Palance! Bob Hope’s filing cabinet! “Wa...2025-01-131h 50
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1602 - Bruce VilanchBruce Vilanch is best known for his time as the head writer of the Oscars, but he is actually a vestige of a fabled era of show business. Bruce talks with Marc about how he went from being a child actor to working at newspapers to writing jokes for Bette Midler. His skill at writing in other people’s voices led him to countless jobs as a joke-writer-for-hire, doing punch up for famous comedians like Lily Tomlin, George Carlin, Joan Rivers and others, as well as for many beloved and detested TV variety shows. Sign up here for WTF+ to...2024-12-231h 21
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1602 - Bruce VilanchBruce Vilanch is best known for his time as the head writer of the Oscars, but he is actually a vestige of a fabled era of show business. Bruce talks with Marc about how he went from being a child actor to working at newspapers to writing jokes for Bette Midler. His skill at writing in other people’s voices led him to countless jobs as a joke-writer-for-hire, doing punch up for famous comedians like Lily Tomlin, George Carlin, Joan Rivers and others, as well as for many beloved and detested TV variety shows. Sign up here for WTF+ to ge...2024-12-231h 26
Özel masallah podcastEpisode 1602 - Bruce VilanchBruce Vilanch is best known for his time as the head writer of the Oscars, but he is actually a vestige of a fabled era of show business. Bruce talks with Marc about how he went from being a child actor to working at newspapers to writing jokes for Bette Midler. His skill at writing in other people’s voices led him to countless jobs as a joke-writer-for-hire, doing punch up for famous comedians like Lily Tomlin, George Carlin, Joan Rivers and others, as well as for many beloved and detested TV variety shows. Sign up here for WTF+ to ge...2024-12-231h 25
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and KatyaBruce Vilanch's New Hyundai Has a Blind Spot with TrixieIf one were to print out all of Bruce Vilanch's writing, acting, and producing credits on a dot-matrix printer and lay that continuous piece of paper on the ground, it would encircle the world approximately one hundred and eighty seven times. From The Brady Bunch Variety Hour to the famously infamous Star Wars Holiday Special starring Bea Arthur and Harvey Korman to too many awards shows to count, two-time Emmy-Winner Bruce Vilanch is a walking, talking encyclopedia of Hollywood history. Come join us for an exceedingly charming chat with a true living legend.To pre-order Bruce's brand-new...2024-12-1049 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonBruce Vilanch Live On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonBruce Vilanch Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
We were Live with 6x Emmy Winner, Bruce Vilanch, even though he only stakes genuine claim to 2 of them, he’s got 6. Well, he was awarded 6, he gave one to his mother, one to his manager, one to his business manager, and he’s got 2 in his possession. They all still count, Bruce. And they’re all deserved. This human has brought so much joy, and so much laughter to audiences around the globe for decades.
Bruce has written for 24 Oscar broadcasts, was head writer for 14 of them, and collaborated with hosts...2024-12-0550 min
Around the SunArea 51 (Bruce Vilanch & Taylor Purdee)A cadet's oath to defend personal freedom is challenged by a superior's desire to protect the homeland against all things alien. Starring Two-time Emmy winner Bruce Vilanch (Get Bruce) and singer/songwriter Taylor Purdee. Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-2910 min
Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents:CARLISLE CULT CINEMA CLUB PRESENTS: BRUCE VILANCH IN CONVERSATION (STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL)Send us a textCARLISLE CULT CINEMA CLUB PRESENTS:BRUCE VILANCH IN CONVERSATION STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL. Welcome to the latest episode of Carlisle Cult Cinema Club Presents! In this episode, we have a special guest - the very funny and talented writer, Bruce Vilanch. During our conversation, Bruce takes us back to his early days as a child model and shares fascinating stories about how he crossed paths with the iconic Bette Midler, leading to his journey as a writer for her. We also div...2024-05-241h 06
Pop Culture Retro PodcastPop Culture Retro interview with legendary comedy writer, Bruce Vilanch!Send us a textJoin Disney's Ike Eisenmann, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary comedy writer, Bruce Vilanch!Bruce discusses writing for Bette Midler, working on the Paul Lynde Halloween Special, behind the scenes stories from The Brady Bunch Variety Hour and The Donny and Marie Show, helping create the Star Wars Holiday Special, & much more!Support the show2024-01-241h 09
Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon MovieTHE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL with Bruce Vilanch (Part 2)OMG OMG OMG Bruce Vilanch! Okay, now that that is out of the way... Part two of the Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special has arrived, and it has brought with it not frankincense and myrrh, but definitely two wise men in Sam Pancake and THE legendary Bruce Vilanch. We just had to include him in any conversation revolving around the Star Wars holiday special as he was one of the writers of this "timeless" classic. 😉 Bruce also touches on some of the other greatest hits of his career, such as Mahogany, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, and a p...2024-01-0153 min
What’s The Buzz Popcast®Emmy Award Winning Writer/Actor Bruce Vilanch (Hollywood Squares)
BRUCE VILANCH
Bruce Vilanch was born a long time ago in a land far away called New York City. He is a writer and actor, performance artist and sometimes Christmas elf. He is universally regarded as a writing genius and Best known for the films "You Don't Mess with the Zohan", "The Ice Pirates" and his writing collaboration for Comic Relief V a show in which he appeared with his friend Billy Crystal.
He's witty, charming, dashingly handsome, and has one hellova tee shirt collection. Join me as I welcome 2 Time Emmy Award...2023-10-1459 min
Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"Be Our Guest with Gabriel Barre, Tricia Paoluccio & Bruce Vilanch (Here You Come Again)Gabriel Barre is an American director and actor. Best known for creating original musicals, his work has been seen on Broadway, throughout the United States, and across four continents internationally.
Gabriel directed the Broadway production of Amazing Grace, which also toured the country and was a sit-down production at the new Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC in 2019. In New York City, he is known for his off-Broadway work: he directed the original production of Andrew Lippa’s, The Wild Party at the Manhattan Theatre Club starring Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs, Brian Darcy James and Julia Murney...2023-10-1427 min
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyDocumentarian Marc Saltarelli & Gay Icon Bruce Vilanch (Studio One Forever): "Think Mark Zuckerberg With An Afro and a Large Penis"Dennis is joined via Zoom by Marc Saltarelli, the director of the new documentary Studio One Forever, about the legendary Weho disco Studio One. Dennis is also joined by writer-performer Bruce Vilanch, who appears in the film and was a regular at the club back in the day. The pair discuss the colorful and sometimes controversial history of the club, the club's treacherous back stairs, and how Studio One is often thought of as a rip-off of Studio 54 but it's actually the other way around. They also talk about the club's founder Scott Forbes whose vision didn't always include...2023-07-1431 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 124: Bruce Vilanch & Josefina LópezThank you to all of our new, upgrading, and boosting MaxFun Members who contributed in the name of Go Fact Yourself! We’ll have more information on some special rewards YOU unlocked in this episode.Sing a song and survive at sea – it’s a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Bruce Vilanch is an Emmy award-winning comedy writer and game show icon. He’ll tell us about what may be his greatest achievement yet: writing a new musical with Dolly Parton. Bruce is also happy to celebrate his career low-lights as well. He’s got an u...2023-04-071h 10
Travel through the 80s with the 80s KidsEpisode 30: Spotlight Interview - Bruce VilanchWhen you think of great comedy, many names come to mind, but if the name, Bruce Vilanch, doesn't come to mind, then you don't really know comedy. Bruce is a writer of some of the most memorable comedy classics of all-time, and you may not even know it. On this special Spotlight Episode of Travel Through the 80's with the 80's Kids, we sit down with the legendary comedy writer and actor, and discuss his start in the industry when he was recruited by, none other than, Bette Midler. And you won't believe his connection with such Bette Midler...2023-03-2650 min
The Loud Spot with SebastianEp #338 Bruce Vilanch Talks South Park, Ice Pirates, and More!Bruce Vilanch Talks South Park, Ice Pirates, and More with Producer Sam! On this episode Sam plays a South Park clip where Bruce Vilanch is mentioned by Eric Cartman. It is hilarious. Sam and Bruce Vilanch also discuss Ice Pirates, comedy skits, writing and more. Check it out on The Loud Spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-loud-spot-with-sebastian--6219635/support.2023-03-0840 min
Check Your BrainBruce Vilanch - From Hollywood to DollywoodTony Mazur and the Check Your Brain podcast welcomed writer, author, performer, and occasional actor Bruce Vilanch to his Check Your Brain Podcast. Bruce talked about the days of working with Paul Lynde, writing for Golden Age performers such as Bob Hope and George Burns, the infamous 1989 Oscars, his Dolly Parton musical, and a classic Joan Crawford/David Niven story.
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Tony is also on Locals! Visit CheckYourBrain.locals.com and...2023-03-0857 min
The Amber Live! InterviewsBruce Vilanch! Bruce tells ALL, past, present, and future... including talking about his Gay Porn Movie, GAYRACULA!The incredible Bruce Vilanch stops in for a chat with Amber! You do not want to miss this incredible live interview where Bruce answers all Amber's questions! Brought to you by the drag queen comedy talk show, Amber Live! Bruce Vilanch is a comedy writer, songwriter and actor. He is a two-time Emmy Award-winner, best known for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant while behind the scenes he was head writer for the show. From 2000 to 2014, Vilanch was the head writer for the Oscars, after being an Oscar program co-writer for the previous ten years. He is a...2022-08-3042 min
Ira's Everything BagelNoshing With Bruce Vilanch – July 28, 2022Comedy writer, songwriter and actor
This week, host Ira Sternberg welcomes the one and only Bruce Vilanch! In this hilarious and wide-ranging episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Bruce dives into his remarkable career, from his early days connecting with the legendary Catskills comedians to his rise as a Hollywood powerhouse.
Bruce Vilanch Hollywood Squares stint gained him public recognition as a celebrity participant. Behind the scenes, he served as the show’s head writer. In 2000, he showcased his talent in the off-Broadway one-man show, Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous, which he wrote himself.
From...2022-07-2827 min
As Told ToEpisode 20: Bruce VilanchTwo-time Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch has written jokes for Bob Hope, Lily Tomlin, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and virtually every Hollywood star to grace the Academy Awards stage from 1989 – 2014. As one of the entertainment industry’s most sought-after joke writers, the actor, comedian and songwriter was perhaps best-known to audiences for his work behind-the-scenes at the Oscars, supplying one-liners to hosts and presenters. (Oscar-watchers are still talking about the year Jack Palance did push-ups on the stage, and the time Rob Lowe went rolling down the river with Snow White – two moments that left Br...2022-06-071h 12Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastGGACP Classic: Bruce VilanchTo celebrate the start of Pride Month, GGACP revisits this memorable 2018 interview with legendary comedy writer-performer Bruce Vilanch. In this episode, Bruce looks back at the “golden age” of TV variety shows and specials, including “Donny & Marie,” “The Brady Bunch Hour,” “The Star Wars Holiday Special” and “The Paul Lynde Halloween Special.” (all written or co-written by Bruce himself). Also, Margaret Hamilton makes her move, Robert Reed channels Carmen Miranda, Jack Benny does “The Match Bit” and Gilbert takes over the new “Hollywood Squares.” PLUS: Jack Palance! Bob Hope’s filing cabinet! “Wayne Newton at SeaWorld”! Bruce hangs with Tallulah Bankhead! And the Oscar jo...2022-06-021h 51
What’s The Buzz Popcast®HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHT BRUCE VILANCH
BRUCE VILANCH
Bruce Vilanch was born a long time ago in a land far away called New York City. He is a writer and actor, performance artist and sometimes Christmas elf. He is universally regarded as a writing genius and Best known for the films "You Don't Mess with the Zohan", "The Ice Pirates" and his writing collaboration for Comic Relief V a show in which he appeared with his friend Billy Crystal.
He's witty, charming, dashingly handsome, and has one hellova tee shirt collection. Join me as I welcome 2 Time Emmy Award...2022-05-1259 min
Dystopia Tonight With John PoveromoDay 155 - Bruce VilanchNine times out of ten if there’s someone you love who is funny, Bruce Vilanch made them funnier.
Bruce is a two time Emmy winning comedy writer, songwriter, and actor with a four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant and head writer. Vilanch wrote for the Academy Awards from 1989 to 2014 becoming the head writer in 2000.
We talk about what got him into show business, his first writing gig, the current state of the Oscars, Same Elliot, The Power Of The Dog, Comedy, Comedians, Robin Williams, Hollywood Squares, and more!
We al...2022-04-191h 19
The Process of HealingBruce Vilanch Surviving HollywoodSend us a textBruce Gerald Vilanch (born November 23, 1948) is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor.[1] He is a two-time Emmy Award-winner. Vilanch is best known to the public for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant; behind the scenes he was head writer for the show.[2] In 2000, he performed off-Broadway in his self-penned one-man show, Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous.Support the show2022-04-1442 min
Wake Up with KCReplay:How TV/Film and Broadway has changed since the 70's and 80's to the present with Bruce VilanchBruce Gerald Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor. He is a six-time Emmy Award-winner. Vilanch is best known to the public for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant; behind the scenes he was head writer for the show. In 2000, he performed off-Broadway in his self-penned one-man show, Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous.From 2000 to 2014, Vilanch was the head writer for the Oscars, after being an Oscar program co-writer for the previous ten years. He is a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys, and Emmys.You can watch it here:2022-02-1640 min
Calling Old HollywoodBruce VilanchUndoubtably one of the funniest humans alive, Bruce Vilanch is my guest on Calling Old Hollywood this week.Bruce and I discuss everything under the Hollywood sun from influences like Lucille Ball to his work with Bette Midler, The Village People, The Comedy Store, Hollywood Squares, methods for writing, the hit tunes he co-wrote, Johnny Carson, favorite classics, and much, much more.2022-01-261h 00
The Bill Alexander ShowS1 E23 Guests - comedy writer Bruce VilanchOn this episode of 1 on 1 with Bill Alexander, Bill talks with comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. Bruce talks about his career.
Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, best known for writing the Oscar Awards ceremony between 1989 and 2014. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Bruce had theatrical aspirations ever since he was a kid. He began working as a child model when he was little kid and acted in many theatrical productions as an actor, upon growing up. He began his writing career in the mid-1970s when he began writing articles for the...2022-01-0800 min
The Bill Alexander ShowS1 E23 Guests - comedy writer Bruce VilanchOn this episode of 1 on 1 with Bill Alexander, Bill talks with comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. Bruce talks about his career.Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, best known for writing the Oscar Awards ceremony between 1989 and 2014. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Bruce had theatrical aspirations ever since he was a kid. He began working as a child model when he was little kid and acted in many theatrical productions as an actor, upon growing up. He began his writing career in the mid-1970s when he began writing articles for...2022-01-0757 min
The Bill Alexander ShowS1 E23 Guests - comedy writer Bruce VilanchOn this episode of 1 on 1 with Bill Alexander, Bill talks with comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. Bruce talks about his career.
Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, best known for writing the Oscar Awards ceremony between 1989 and 2014. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Bruce had theatrical aspirations ever since he was a kid. He began working as a child model when he was little kid and acted in many theatrical productions as an actor, upon growing up. He began his writing career in the mid-1970s when he began writing articles for the...2022-01-0759 min
The Bill Alexander ShowS1 E23 Guests - comedy writer Bruce VilanchOn this episode of 1 on 1 with Bill Alexander, Bill talks with comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. Bruce talks about his career.
Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, best known for writing the Oscar Awards ceremony between 1989 and 2014. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Bruce had theatrical aspirations ever since he was a kid. He began working as a child model when he was little kid and acted in many theatrical productions as an actor, upon growing up. He began his writing career in the mid-1970s when he began writing articles for the...2022-01-0759 minThe Bill Alexander ShowS1 E23 Guests - comedy writer Bruce VilanchOn this episode of 1 on 1 with Bill Alexander, Bill talks with comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. Bruce talks about his career.
Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, best known for writing the Oscar Awards ceremony between 1989 and 2014. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Bruce had theatrical aspirations ever since he was a kid. He began working as a child model when he was little kid and acted in many theatrical productions as an actor, upon growing up. He began his writing career in the mid-1970s when he began writing articles for the...2022-01-0759 min
The Bill Alexander ShowS1 E23 Guests - comedy writer Bruce VilanchOn this episode of 1 on 1 with Bill Alexander, Bill talks with comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. Bruce talks about his career.
Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, best known for writing the Oscar Awards ceremony between 1989 and 2014. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Bruce had theatrical aspirations ever since he was a kid. He began working as a child model when he was little kid and acted in many theatrical productions as an actor, upon growing up. He began his writing career in the mid-1970s when he began writing articles for the...2022-01-0759 min
The Random Kristian Showthe Random Kristian Show w/ Bruce Vilanch Funny Guy ExtraordinaireEmmy award winning comedy writer/actor/songwriter Bruce Vilanch takes time from his crazy schedule to hang out on the almost 45 year anniversary of his more infamous productions, The Star Wars Christmas Special!! That's right Bruce wrote that and many others that we discuss as well as being on the Hollywood Squares, acting on Broadway, working with greats like Bette Midler, and his involvement in so many aspects of hollywood!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therandomkristianshow/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therandomkristianshow/supportBecome a supporter o...2021-12-172h 01
Feast of Fun: Gay Talk ShowBruce Vilanch on The Paul Lynde Halloween SpecialOne of the strangest shows ever broadcast on TV is the Paul Lynde Halloween Special. The musical variety show featuring a campy highway pile-up of the top stars of the day with Margaret Hamilton reprising her Wicked Witch from the Izard of Oz aired only once on ABC in 1976. Today comedy writer Bruce Vilanch, best known for writing for the Oscars and for his appearance on Hollywood Squares joins us to talk about being a head writer for the Paul Lynde Halloween Special.ACCESS THOUSANDS OF LEGENDARY FEAST OF FUN SHOWS
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Wake Up with KCBroadway and TV from the past, present, and future with special guest Bruce Vilanch joins us!Bruce Gerald Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor. He is a six-time Emmy Award-winner. Vilanch is best known to the public for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant; behind the scenes he was head writer for the show. In 2000, he performed off-Broadway in his self-penned one-man show, Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous.From 2000 to 2014, Vilanch was the head writer for the Oscars, after being an Oscar program co-writer for the previous ten years. He is a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys, and Emmys.You can watch it here...2021-10-1140 min
Thriving After 40058 - Bruce Vilanch - Comedy Writer, Songwriter, Actor and 6 time Emmy Award WinnerBruce Vilanch - Comedy Writer, Songwriter, Actor and 6 time Emmy Award WinnerBruce Vilanch talks about the impact Bette Midler had on his career, his experience with adoption and his various projects in Hollywood and on Broadway. Bruce is a comedy writer, songwriter, actor and a six time Emmy Award winner. Bruce is well known by the public for his years on Hollywood Squares as a celebrity participant. Bruce was also the head writer for the show, he wrote for the Academy Awards and he was the head writer for the Oscars from 2000 to 2014. He has been...2021-10-101h 05
Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Genius Comedy Writer Bruce VilanchHarvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Genius Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch About Harvey's guest:Widely considered to be the King of Comedy, Bruce Vilanch has written uproariously funny material for everyone from Bette Midler to Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and dozens more of your favourite stars. For decades, he’s written material for every major award show including the Oscars, the Emmies, the Tonies, and the People’s Choice Awards, and he’s won 6 Emmy Awards. He even wrote the Star Wars Holiday Special. You’ve seen him in many movies, incl...2021-09-1257 min