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Video: Bruce Vilanch Live With Billy Masters
By Mister D
April 25, 2025

Billy Masters LIVE (S05E1) – 4-25-25 – One of our most popular guests returns to Billy Masters LIVE. Bruce Vilanch is a writer, an actor, a personality, a raconteur, and a helluva good time. In his latest book – “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time”, he brings us behind the scenes of some of Hollywoods most misguided events – from the Academy Awards to variety shows. And he does it all with his trademark wit and candor.

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Instinct Magazine
Instinct Interview With Bruce Vilanch
By Denny Patterson
Feb 19, 2025

Hollywood comedian, actor, and writer Bruce Vilanch sat down with Instinct Magazine’s Denny Patterson to talk about his upcoming memoir, “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time,” set to release March 4.

Known for working on some of television’s biggest flops including the “Star Wars Holiday Special,” “The Paul Lynde Halloween Special,” and the short-lived “Brady Bunch Variety Hour,” “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time” dives into Vilanch’s legendary career and hilariously unpacks what went right – and oh so wrong – in the world of showbiz.

Beyond discussing the book and what inspired him to write it, Vilanch also delves into the origins of these “train wreck” shows, his astonishment at their unexpected cult followings, and how the book serves as a poignant exploration of resilience in the face of adversity.

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Bruce Vilanch Chats Incredible Career
By Mister D
May 18, 2024

Legendary writer and comedian Bruce Vilanch joins DBL to go through some of his most memorable (and occasionally infamous) TV specials, including ‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ and ‘The Star Wars Holiday Special.’ He also talks about how awards shows can get their groove back in modern time, and the impact of LGBTQ+ comedy in the Netflix documentary ‘Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution.’

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Bootleg Betty
Dave’s Gone By Interviews Bruce Vilanch
By Mister D
May 5, 2024

Dave’s Gone By Interview (5/4/2024) BRUCE VILANCH & Rabbi Sol Solomon – Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with comedy writer BRUCE VILANCH Topics include: The Oscars, Bette Midler, Johnny Carson, Dolly Parton, Judaism. The segment aired May 4, 2024, as part of the 942nd episode of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio/video podcast hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.

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Video: A Bruce Vilanch Interview With Fanacek – May 2023
By Mister D
March 2024

I had the honor and privilege of spending time with Bruce and discussing his career, the WGA strike, Star Wars, Robin Williams, and other fun stuff. Enjoy. – Fanacek

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