A Podcast for the Ages!
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TAKE FOUNTAIN is a conversation podcast about all things entertainment. Showbiz insider recollections, mostly fact with a dash of fancy...
Hosts:
- Bill Geddie, Former Producer of THE BARBARA WALTERS SPECIALS, Co-Creator, former Producer of THE VIEW
- Thom Mount, former Universal Studios Worldwide President and Producer of such films as BULL DURHAM, TEQUILA SUNRISE, and FRANTIC.
On upcoming episodes, the guys discuss the creation of movies like BULL DURHAM, ANIMAL HOUSE, and FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, along with the iconic morning show, THE VIEW. There are interviews with GOOD MORNING AMERICA'S first host, David Hartman, Writer/Director, Ron Shelton, former DEA Agent and Film Technical Advisor, John Marcello, Actor and Comedian, Mario Cantone, former Executive Producer of GOOD MORNING AMERICA and THE BARBARA WALTERS SPECIALS, Phyllis McGrady and Jennifer Pryor, widow of Comedian Richard Pryor, along with many others.
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Thom & Bill interview recently retired Senior DEA Agent and motion picture consultant, John Marcello about his adventures in law enforcement and his relationship with Hollywood as a Technical Advisor on such films as SCARFACE, BEVERLY HILLS COP and HEAT.
Thom & Bill discuss the origins of Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Jeff Spicoli, Brad, Stacy, Mike, Rat and of course, Mr. Hand. And remember, learn it, know it, live it.
This week the guys discuss Bull Durham, one of the greatest sports movies ever made! And remember "The only church that truly feeds the soul, day in and day out, is the church of baseball" Annie Savoy...
Bill & Thom interview the former Executive Producer of ABC's Good Morning America, 20/20, Primetime Live and The Barbara Walters Specials, Phyllis McGrady. Phyllis was also Senior Vice President of Early Morning, Primetime and News Program Development at ABC, but most of all, she has the distinction of recommending our own Bill Geddie to Barbara Walters as her successor as producer of the legendary Barbara Walters Specials!
Smokey and the Bandit, Part 2; This week Bill & Thom welcome Producer Mort Engelberg to Take Fountain. The guys dig deeper into the making of the '70's Blockbuster!
Following up on last week's Part 1 of the Richard Pryor story, this week Thom & Bill interview Richard Pryor's widow, Jennifer Pryor. Jennifer was Richard's fourth and seventh wife. Learn what life was like living with a comedy legend, divorcing him and then marrying him for a second time! Jennifer took care of and was with Richard until his death in 2005.
Thom & Bill discuss the legendary career of comedian Richard Pryor. Thom talks about his relationship with Pryor, having worked with him on several films and developing a lifelong friendship. Next week, the story continues; Thom and Bill interview Richard's widow, Jennifer. #richardpryor #carwash #movies #comedy #jenniferpryor #genewilder #silverstreak #stircrazy #thewiz #blazingsaddles #takefountain
