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TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television brings you lively conversations every week with the stars, writers, directors and other creative people behind the scenes of some of America's most popular shows. An engaging blend of talk and entertainment, TV Confidential often compares today's programs with those of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s.

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TVC 730.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with two-time Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Robert Illes (The Carol Burnett Show, Sanford and Son, Fernwood Tonight, Lily, Silver Spoons, Sister, Sister). Bob's memoir, Funny is Money... more

TVC 730.5: Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Robert Illes talks to Ed about working with producer Alan Thicke behind the scenes of Fernwood Tonight; writing for Toni Tennille, Daryl Dragon, and John Byner on the Captain and Tennille variety seri... more

TVC 730.6: Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Robert Illes talks to Ed about meeting and sometimes writing for many of the iconic performers that he grew up watching on TV as a kid; working on his own for the first time after a twenty-five year p... more

TVC 729.1: Ed welcomes two-time Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Robert Illes (The Carol Burnett Show, Sanford and Son, Fernwood Tonight, Lily, Silver Spoons, Sister, Sister). Bob's memoir, Funny is Money, is a humorous, irreverent, deeply per... more

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Toni Tennille
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Episode: Robert Illes, Carol Burnett, and Captain and Tennille
Robert Illes
Two-time Emmy Award-winning writer and producer
Independent writer/producer
Episode: Robert Illes, author of Funny is Money
Joe Franklin
Mr. Nostalgia, America's first talk show host and the man behind Joe Franklin's Memory Lane
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Episode: A Century of Joe Franklin
Rich Little
Guest on TV Confidential
Episode: The Infectious Personality of Barry Morse
Barbara Bain
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Episode: The Infectious Personality of Barry Morse
Rich Podolksy
Author and commentator on Don Kirshner and Aldon Music
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Episode: Neil Sedaka and Aldon Music
James Rosin
Actor, author, and resident expert on the cultural history of Philadelphia
Documentary filmmaker (Philly Hoops)
Episode: The Rise of Pro Basketball in Philadelphia
Jim Rosin
Actor, author, writer and producer of Philly Hoops
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Tony Ficcarola
Guest, remembered life and career of Rob Reiner
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Episode: Rob Reiner, The Smothers Brothers, and The Rockford Files

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Ed Robertson
Host of TV Confidential, known for insightful interviews with industry professionals.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Smart TV Talk

    This is TV and the TV business discussed with knowledge and insight. Ed Martin is a complete pro, giving us insider access combined with genuine enthusiasm. Wonderful guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Medusa1954
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show!

    If you enjoy classic TV and stories from industry insiders, this is the show for you. I think it’s great to hear these legends being interviewed by such a knowledgeable and respectful host. The sound quality is great and there is no yelling or cussing, a classy show about classic TV!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Time traveler 420
    United States3 years ago
  • Yes

    Love the distraction playlist...perfect thank you

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    United States5 years ago
  • Love this!!

    This podcast is great

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    United States5 years ago
  • One of the best!

    I have been listening to this.

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Robert Illes, author of Funny is Money
Q: What was the role of mentors and networks in advancing your career?
Mentors like Digby Wolfe and connections with producers and agents helped secure first opportunities, with a pattern of relationship-building that continued to drive work across multiple shows.
Robert Illes, author of Funny is Money
Q: How did you get started in television after your early radio experience?
A breakthrough came from early writing for a Tennessee Ernie Ford special after Digby Wolfe invited student writers; Illes and his partner pitched a monologue, sent it in, stayed persistent, and ultimately were hired, which launched their TV careers.
Neil Sedaka and Aldon Music
Q: What made Aldon Music different from other publishers at the time?
Aldon was a nurturing, hands-on publisher that actively recruited teenage songwriters, signed them to long-term contracts, provided a supportive “home” environment, and paid weekly stipends while they developed; their approach focused on shaping talent rather than merely buying songs.
The Love Letters of Barry Morse and Sydney Sturgess
Q: How did knowing Morse and Sturgess personally influence how you dramatized their letters and experiences?
Their direct words supplied the backbone of the drama; the authors edited and tightened their own words to form a cohesive narrative without inventing dialogue, ensuring authenticity.
The Love Letters of Barry Morse and Sydney Sturgess
Q: Was it difficult to narrow it down to the ones you chose to include in both the book and the play that is within the book, Two for the Road?
They selected the material by focusing on high points and a through line that creates an emotional journey, pruning mundane details while preserving the drama of the relationship and professional life.

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Engaging discussions center around the world of television, exploring stories and insights from the stars, writers, and directors who have shaped America's most beloved shows. The conversations not only touch upon contemporary television but frequently reflect on the evolution of TV through the 1950s to the 1980s, providing listeners with rich historical context and entertaining anecdotes. The format combines entertainment with a deep dive into the industry, making it ideal for television enthusiasts and industry insiders alike, particularly those interested in the evolution of storytelling and production in the television realm.

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2. Robert Illes
3. Joe Franklin
4. Rich Little
5. Barbara Bain
6. Rich Podolksy
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