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Episode Synopsis
In this episode we are joined by Scott Marshall, Garry Marshall’s son, who provides us an inside, charming and humorous look at his father’s legendary career and his exposure to all of it growing up. This is only part one of our interview as there is so much to cover. We discuss:
Garry’s upbringing in the Bronx and his family
His college days at Northwestern University
Writing for Jack Paar and Joey Bishop
Moving to LA and meeting his wife / Scott’s mother Barbara
Writing on Dick Van Dyke, The Lucy Show, and I Spy
Garry’s first series Hey Landlord
How Garry got to work on The Odd Couple; Scott’s memories being on set; Jack and Tony; the writers; casting Penny & nepotism; Albert Brooks
Other shows he worked on during The Odd Couple including the terrible Me & The Chimp.
The origins of Happy Days; Scott acting on the show; studio and network interference; his friendship with the cast.
Garry’s upbringing in the Bronx and his family
His college days at Northwestern University
Writing for Jack Paar and Joey Bishop
Moving to LA and meeting his wife / Scott’s mother Barbara
Writing on Dick Van Dyke, The Lucy Show, and I Spy
Garry’s first series Hey Landlord
How Garry got to work on The Odd Couple; Scott’s memories being on set; Jack and Tony; the writers; casting Penny & nepotism; Albert Brooks
Other shows he worked on during The Odd Couple including the terrible Me & The Chimp.
The origins of Happy Days; Scott acting on the show; studio and network interference; his friendship with the cast.
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