Discover the incredible journey of Eddie Feldmann from his family’s deli to becoming a five-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer. Eddie shares insights from his early days, including his transition from stand-up comedy to writing for shows like 'Dennis Miller Live' and 'The Showbiz Show with David Spade'. He reveals behind-the-scenes stories from 'The Chevy Chase Show' and discusses the differences between writing for talk shows and scripted series. His journey also includes leveraging a Criminal Justice Degree for a script writing opportunity on 'Law and Order' and his long-standing collaboration with Dennis Miller. My guest, Eddie Feldmann, and I discuss:
- Introduction: Introduce Eddie Feldmann, highlighting his unique journey from working in his family's deli to becoming a renowned comedy writer and executive producer.
- Deli Days: Discuss Eddie's early life working at his family deli, including fun anecdotes and his views on sandwiches and mayo usage.
- Comedy Roots: Explore Eddie's transition from a comedian to a comedy writer and executive producer, detailing his work on shows like "Dennis Miller Live," "The Orlando Jones Show," and "The Showbiz Show with David Spade."
- The Chevy Chase Show: Delve into Eddie's experiences writing for "The Chevy Chase Show" and share behind-the-scenes stories of this short-lived show.
- Genre Shifts: Discuss the differences and challenges between writing for talk shows versus scripted shows.
- Utilizing a Criminal Justice Degree: Talk about how Eddie leveraged his Criminal Justice Degree to secure a writing position on "Law and Order."
- Meeting Dennis Miller: Share the story of how Eddie met Dennis Miller and the ensuing collaboration on Miller's first three post-SNL shows: "The Dennis Miller Show," "Dennis Miller Live," and "Dennis."
- You Don't Know Jack: Reflect on Eddie's experience working on "You Don't Know Jack" with host Paul Reubens, recorded before Reubens' passing.
- Collaboration with David Spade: Share anecdotes and experiences from working with David Spade on "The Showbiz Show."
- Award-Winning Talent: Highlight Eddie's remarkable achievement of winning 5 Emmy Awards and delve into more stories from his illustrious career.
You're going to love my conversation with Eddie Feldmann
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