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Games, Gab & Gossip

Lou Dennig - Emmy nominated Producer, Studio Executive and TV Station Consultantgamesgabandgossip.com
Games, Gab & Gossip: TV Before Social Media Sucked The Life Out Of Broadcasting. Meet the Creators, Celebrities, Hosts and Executives behind your favorite Syndicated TV Shows like Judge Judy, Montel and Entertainment Tonight. Host Lou Dennig, a Producer and long-time TV Executive interviews friends and colleagues who made the shows you love. Join the conversation and stay close!
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Episodes

GG&G - Ep 008 - Kathryn Sermak

Listen to Lou’s conversation with Kathryn Sermak. Kathryn worked for King World Productions in Los Angeles and New York. She helped Michael King, Ernie DeMassa, Paul Gilbert and many others including Rolonda Watts and her talk show. Kathryn’s written a book about her experiences as the personal assistant to Bette Davis. She was with the legendary Movie Star through her late career renaissance, her recovery from a debilitating stroke, a humiliating public betrayal and was bedside at the star’s de...

Dec 13, 201833 min

GG&G - Ep 007 - Mark Itkin - v1

Listen to Lou’s conversation with Super Agent Mark Itkin. Mark was Co-Worldwide head of programming for William Morris Endeavor where he packaged some of the biggest hits in syndication including PEOPLE’S COURT, AMERICAN GLADIATORS, talk shows with Ricky Lake and Vicki Lawrence, game shows with Merv Griffin and he was even Jerry Springer’s agent at one time. Mark was the architect behind some of the greatest deals in Syndicated Television. Mark is very involved with the Aids Monument project in ...

Nov 14, 201829 min

GG&G - Ep 006 - Linda Ellman & Barry Berk

Check out Lou’s conversation with two seasoned news producers, Linda Ellman and Barry Berk. They worked together at NBC Nightly News and Entertainment Tonight. Linda went on to Hard Copy, Speaking of Woman’s Health, The Rob Nelson talk show and Intimate Portraits for Lifetime. Barry helped start Access Hollywood then co-founded the successful events company BBDR Pacific where he Executive Produces Charity Events and Business Conferences. They’ve both had adventures in news gathering and that’s w...

Jul 24, 201838 min

GG&G - Ep 005 - Susan Winston

Listen to Lou’s conversation with Executive Producer Susan Winston. In her mid-20’s, Susan was put in charge of Good Morning America where, as a young Executive Producer, she turned that show into a ratings powerhouse and a cash machine just when ABC really needed the money. Susan produced innovative Olympic coverage, worked with Woody Fraiser and created The Other Half with Dick Clark, Danny Bonaduce and Mario Lopez. Now she is a Psychotherapist with a thriving practice.

Jul 02, 201839 min

GG&G - Ep 004 - Bill Carroll

Bill Carroll, Broadcasting Guru, TV Show Hit-maker and trusted Local Station expert is interviewed by Lou Dennig. Want to know what makes a show a hit? Bill Carroll knows the answer and he shares his insight on this episode.

Jun 19, 201839 min

GG&G - Ep 002 - Larry Lyttle

Meet the man who put Judge Judy, Moesha & The Parkers on TV. Larry Lyttle was the President of Big Ticket Television and through his company launched some of the biggest hits in the history of TV Syndication - Judge Joe Brown - Night Stand with Dick Dietrick all in addition to the cultural icon that is JUDGE JUDY.

May 29, 201832 min

GG&G - Ep 000 - Introduction

Games, Gab & Gossip explores the exciting world of TV Syndication with your host Lou Dennig.

May 07, 201819 min
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