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It Happened In Hollywood

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On this podcast, Seth Abramovitch, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, takes you behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history — with special guests who were actually there. In a town where everything old is eventually new again, Seth gives listeners a front-row seat to the way things were. Welcome to IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD! Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone

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Betty Thomas: 'Private Parts' 04.01.2020 51:35

From Second City to director of blockbuster comedies, Betty Thomas has had a remarkable career. In the season opener, she recounts directing Howard Stern in the 1997 biopic that made him an unlikely movie star. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

John Cameron Mitchell: 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' 31.05.2019 56:49

In the electric first season finale, Seth and Chip raise a glass to all the misfits and losers — with John Cameron Mitchell, the brilliant writer, director and star of the phenomenal glam-rock musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Learn about Hedwig’s real-life inspiration, go deep into your favorite lyrics and learn about his new podcast musical out now. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Pr...

Tommy Chong: 'Up in Smoke' 03.05.2019 55:07

The inventor of stoner comedy Tommy Chong stops by to regale us with tales of the origins of Cheech & Chong; the making of their cult-classic first movie; the rift that broke them up; and his nine-month stint in prison. It’s our most 420-friendly episode ever! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more...

Laura Harring: 'Mulholland Drive' 05.04.2019 51:29

Silencio! Por favor. Take a trip back to the strange, beautiful dreamscape of Mulholland Drive as star Laura Harring stops by to reveal all about the making of David Lynch’s Oscar-nominated film noir from 2001. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Jaclyn Smith: 'Charlie's Angels' 01.03.2019 33:34

Jaclyn Smith — the only Charlie’s Angel to have starred in all five seasons of the series — visits the podcast to relive all the big hair, karate chops and ‘70s “mind candy” that made the original show such iconic fun. And stick around for a surprise Charlie’s Angels reunion! Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean M...

Thora Birch: ‘American Beauty’ 29.01.2019 35:00

Thora Birch stops by to reminisce about the making of 1999 Academy Award best picture winner AMERICAN BEAUTY — and reconcile her own complicated feelings about it in light of the allegations against co-star Kevin Spacey. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Tim Blake Nelson: ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?' 03.01.2019 46:37

Join us for a fascinating peek behind the scenes of the Coen Brothers with Tim Blake Nelson, star of 2000’s O Brother, Where Art Thou? and 2018’s The Ballad of Buster Scruggs — the latest movie from the enigmatic auteurs. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Linda Woolverton: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Lion King’ 03.12.2018 42:27

Be our guest as Disney screenwriter Linda Woolverton joins Seth and Chip to reveal all about the making of two modern Disney Animation classics. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Eszterhas — Part 2: 'Showgirls' 08.11.2018 30:34

Seth and Chip track down bad-boy screenwriter Joe Eszterhas in Ohio for a two-part episode. Part Two talks about his infamous return to the screen with his cult classic 'Showgirls'. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvidal and Sean Malone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Eszterhas — Part 1: 'Basic Instinct' 01.11.2018 39:03

Seth and Chip track down bad-boy screenwriter Joe Eszterhas in Ohio for a two-part episode. Part One covers his infamous feud with former CAA head Michael Ovitz and the making of BASIC INSTINCT, the movie that made Sharon Stone a superstar. Stayed tuned for Part Two which will air next week. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Mas...

William Friedkin: 'The Exorcist' 01.10.2018 54:24

On this week's show, Seth and Chip welcome master filmmaker William Friedkin to discuss his eternal horror classic, THE EXORCIST. Was there a curse on the film? Did Jane Fonda want to star in it? Why is it still so damned popular after all these years? Find out on IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD. Hosted by: Seth Abramovitch and Chip Pope Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Theme music composed by: Paul Masvi...