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Classic Conversations
Jeff Dwoskin
Categories: TV & Film
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Bill Scheft takes us on a journey through his illustrious career in comedy and writing. From his early stand-up days to becoming a key writer for David Letterman, Bill's stories are filled with humor and insight. He discusses his books, his love for classic music, and his recent work in documentaries, providing a well-rounded view of his contributions to the entertainment world.
Show Highlights:
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- Early Career and Comedy Clubs: Bill shares anecdotes from his early days in comedy, including his time performing at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Detroit, a favorite spot for many comedians.
- Transition to Writing: Insight into how Bill transitioned from stand-up comedy to writing for television, including his initial experiences and challenges.
- Working with Legends: Stories about working with comedy greats like David Letterman, and his interactions with other iconic figures in the industry.
- Bill’s Books: Discussion about Bill's novels, including the stories behind their creation and the themes he explores.
- Band and Music: Bill talks about his band, The Truants, which only plays music from 1967 or earlier, and how it connects to his novel, "Time Won't Let Me."
- Documentary Work: Bill’s involvement in documentaries, including the award-winning "Take My Nose… Please!" and his ongoing projects.
- Bill Hicks on Letterman: Bill Scheft shares an insightful and poignant story about the late, great comedian Bill Hicks. Bill recounts how his wife, Adrienne, played a crucial role in getting Hicks on the Letterman show. He also delves into the controversial moment when Hicks' final performance on Letterman was cut, and the emotional aftermath of Hicks' untimely death.
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- Website
- The Truants
- Staff Fav Moments (Letterman)- Bill Scheft
- Book: Time Won't Let Me
- Tommy Dash - Audio Book
- My Bill Scheft on Amazon
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- Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show
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Previous episodes
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329 - Behind the Late Night Curtain with Bill Scheft Mon, 15 Jul 2024
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328 - Behind the Scenes with Dan Bakkedahl star of Dinner with the Parents Mon, 08 Jul 2024 - 0h
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327 - On The Road with Comedian Marc "Skippy" Price from Family Ties Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 0h
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326 - Tonya Todd on Writing, Filmmaking and Inclusion Mon, 24 Jun 2024 - 0h
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325 - The Hidden Rose of Napoleon Dynamite: Darci Monet Mon, 17 Jun 2024 - 0h
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324 - Napoleon Dynamite 20th Anniversary and A Disturbance in the Force with Jeremy Coon Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 0h
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323 - Ami Dolenz is Out of Control Mon, 03 Jun 2024 - 0h
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322 - Unmasking Dr. Doom: Joseph Culp on Roger Corman's Fantastic Four Mon, 27 May 2024 - 0h
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321 - The Untold Story of Roger Corman’s Fantastic Four with Rebecca Staab Mon, 20 May 2024
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320 - Artifacts and Tales: Exploring Hidden Museum Stories with Bob Eckstein Thu, 16 May 2024 - 0h
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319 - Vision to Reality: The Evolution of 'Beyond the Rush' Mon, 13 May 2024 - 0h
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318 - Justin Flom on Creativity and Viral Success Mon, 06 May 2024 - 0h
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317 - Breakfast with the Beatles and Chris Carter Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 0h
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316 - Michaela Watkins star of Dinner with the Parents Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 0h
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315 - Jon Beckerman is having Dinner with the Parents Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 0h
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314 - That's Gold, Steve Hytner, Gold Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 0h
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313 - Navigating Sitcom Space with Larry Joe Campbell: From 'According to Jim' to 'The Orville' Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 0h
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312 - Laughing All the Way to the Emmys with Marsha Posner Williams Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 0h
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311 - The Timeless Tunes of TV - A Deep Dive with Marc Myers Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 0h
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310 - Sea Monsters and a Family Affair with Johnny Whitaker Mon, 18 Mar 2024
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309 - How Stan Zimmerman Turned His Dream Into Reality Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 0h
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308 - Laugh-in with George Schlatter Mon, 04 Mar 2024
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307 - CHEERS to Phoef Sutton Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 0h
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306 - Illeana Douglas Discusses Connecticut in the Movies Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 0h
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305 - Spiraling into Comedy with Leah Rudick Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 0h
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304 - Dinah Manoff's Real True Hollywood Story Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 0h
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303 - Kathy Coleman on Life in and Beyond Land of the Lost Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 0h
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302 - Comedy Legends Unleashed - John DeBellis and Steve Mittleman Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 0h
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301 - Celebrating The Munsters with Butch Patrick Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 0h
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300 - Deanne Smith's Comedic Journey Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 0h
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299 - Comedian Rhonda Hansome Unplugged: A Life in Laughter Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 0h
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298 - Monique Reymond's Foley Artistry: The Hidden Symphony of Film and TV Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 0h
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297 - The Secret Sauce: Unwrapping McDonald's Mysteries with Chef Mike Haracz Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 0h
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296 - Crossing the Streams Trusts No One (Bonus Ep84) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 0h
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295 - Behind the Scenes with Ann Moses: A Tiger Beat Tell-All Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 0h
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294 - The Crossing the Streams Bubble (Bonus Ep83) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 0h
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293 - Mina Starsiak Hawk is Transforming Spaces and Airwaves Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 0h
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292 - The Crossing the Streams Afterparty (Bonus Ep82) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 0h
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291 - Plunging 1000 feet to the Land of the Lost with Wesley Eure Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 0h
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290 - Sal Saves Christmas and Crossing the Streams (Bonus Ep81) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 0h
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289 - John Barbour the creator of Real People discusses Lenny Bruce, Bob Hope and the Assassination of JFK Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 0h
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288 - Crossing The Streams is not Guaranteed (Bonus Ep80) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 16 Nov 2023 - 0h
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287 - Writing His Way to the Top: Eddie Feldmann’s Emmy-Winning Career Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 0h
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286 - Untold: Crossing The Streams (Bonus Ep79) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 0h
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285 - Saul Rubinek and Five People from France Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 0h
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284 - Getting Indecent with Kiki Andersen Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 0h
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283 - Comedian Glen Tickle Against the World Crime League Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 0h
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282 - Crossing The Streams with The Boys (Bonus Ep78) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 0h
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281 - Jay Towers Celebrates Christopher Reeve's legacy as Superman Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 0h
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280 - Anatomy of Crossing The Streams (Bonus Ep77) – Great TV binge watching suggestions! Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 0h
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