Randy Newman's Oscar Run; White Producer of Urban Comedies
The Business · KCRW
February 21, 201130m 0s
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<p>Composer-singer-songwriter <strong>Randy Newman</strong> has had 20 Oscar nominations and one win. This year he's nominated in the Best Song category for "We Belong Together" from <em>Toy Story 3</em>. But despite his success he says he wishes he was really good. Then, <strong>David Friendly</strong>, the producer behind the <em>Big Momma's House </em>franchise, talks about being a white guy in the urban comedy business.</p>