FrontRow Classics
Podcast: FrontRow Classics Present Bruce Vilanch
By Brandon
July 23, 2026
Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome comedy writer & actor Bruce Vilanch. Brandon and Bruce discuss his life in show business from his early days as a child actor to becoming one of the most sought-after comedy writers in the business. Bruce has worked with some of the most beloved entertainers of the last 50 years, from Bette Midler to Robin Williams & Billy Crystal to Dolly Parton. We also chat about his time on Hollywood Squares and his role as head writer for the Oscars.
His book, “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time is currently available from Chicago Review Press, wherever books are sold.
