TV Writer and Producer Rob Long Talks about Hollywood, Cheers, Humor, and Writing on a Container Ship


July 13th, 2009

Rob LongRob Long is a TV writer and producer who wore and produced the hit show Cheers among others. He hosts a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood life radio commentary: Martini Shot. (It’s also a podcast. - iTunes link). He is also a contributing editor for the National Review and Newsweek International and others.

Rob and I talked about writing, how to book yourself onto a container ship to get some actual work done in this modern world, the TV show Cheers, humor, drinking, and how he got his start in Hollywood.

Amazon links to Rob’s books: Conversations with My Agent and Set up, Joke, Set Up, Joke. And a link to his Twitter feed.

 
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2 Responses to “TV Writer and Producer Rob Long Talks about Hollywood, Cheers, Humor, and Writing on a Container Ship”

  1. Gail Says:
    July 13th, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Jon,
    This is so cool, I listen to Martini Shot, too! I am really looking forward to the discussion on this cast.
    It occurs to me that Rob Long and Martini Shot are my link to popular culture, much like Ian Shoals (of the Duck’s Breath Theater) back in the day.

    I am so glad you thought of this interview!
    -G

  2. admin Says:
    July 14th, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Gail,
    Martini Shot is wonderful and Rob was a pleasure to talk to!

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