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episode 26: JAWS screenwriter Carl Gottlieb is Acting Crazy and Making Faces
Discover the fascinating world of Hollywood with the legendary actor, writer, director, and producer Carl Gottlieb, as he takes us on a journey through his career highlights. From co-writing The Jerk with Steve Martin to sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Jaws, Carl provides valuable insights into the entertainment industry that no movie enthusiast should miss.
- Carl Gottlieb was part of the improv team The Committee, which he discusses during the interview.
- He co-wrote The Jerk with Steve Martin, which is one of his most famous works.
- Jaws’ screenplay was also written by Carl, and he shares stories from the set and working with Steven Spielberg.
- Carl shares some valuable writing tips and insights for writers during the conversation.
- During the movie MASH, Carl acted and improvised, and he shares some of his experiences.
- The interview covers Carl’s celebrity matchmaking stories with Dan Aykroyd and Ringo Starr.
- Carl also won an Emmy writing for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, which featured comedy greats such as Rob Reiner, Steve Martin, and Bob Einstein.
- ‘The Jaws Log,’ which is considered the greatest movie-making book of all time, was written by Carl, and he discusses it during the interview.
Our Guest, Carl Gottlieb:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jawswriter/
- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331956/
- Carl's book 'The Jaws Log': https://amzn.to/3lEtUIM
- Info on The Committee: https://laughingsquid.com/the-committee-a-secret-history-of-american-comedy-documentary-about-improv-legends-of-the-1960s/
Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #JawsTaughtUs.
Social Media Tip: Jeff discusses a Baby Yoda surprise, the importance of engaging on Twitter, and a neat new IOS app called Humbly.
Featured on the show:
Hashtag Game:
#JawsTaughtUs
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