Episode 91
Bruce Vilanch: What Makes an Oscars Host Funny?
The iconic comedy writer on his long history in Hollywood.
The Sam Sanders Show · KCRW
March 10, 202623m 39s
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Show Notes
<p dir="ltr">It’s almost Oscars weekend, so we’re hanging out with the man behind some of the wildest moments in the ceremony’s history.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Comedian Bruce Vilanch spent 25 years writing for the Oscars. He crafted jokes for legendary hosts like Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal and more. He spoke with Sam last year about his experiences in the job and his advice for aspiring comedy writers. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Bruce Vilanch’s book is called: <em><a href="https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/it-seemed-like-a-bad-idea-at-the-time-products-9780914091929.php">It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote</a></em></p>
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