Bill Gerber: The Super-Producer Behind 'A Star Is Born' and 'Gran Torino'
Listen now
Description
Paul and Skip have an audience with a man who’s films have racked up an astonishing 47 Oscar noms over the course of his incredible career. During his long tenure at Warner Brothers, he helped bring classics like Goodfellas, JFK, Unforgiven, Heat, L.A. Confidential, and Twister to the big screen before embarking on an ultra-successful run as an independent producer. His reputation as a Hollywood visionary stems from the fact that he’s seen it all. During this candid interview, Gerber recounts his youth as a showbiz kid, rubbing shoulders with Paul’s Rat Pack friends alongside his agent father. He shares tales from his early days in the music industry, working with rock legends like Joni Mitchell and Neil Young as well as developing acts like Devo and The Cars in the burgeoning post-punk and New Wave scene. Gerber also shares rare insights into his decades-long creative alliance with Clint Eastwood, and explains the long journey to get the blockbuster ‘A Star Is Born’ off the ground.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Episodes
The comedy legend behind iconic characters on 'The Simpsons' is now taking on a new voice: Bruce Springsteen! Hank Azaria stops by the 'Our Way' studios to discuss his innovative new tribute act to The Boss, Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band — which is making stops at Brooklyn Bowl and The...
Published 10/30/24
Paul and Skip welcome one of the most recognizable (and hilarious) voices in the show's history, Will Arnett! The star takes us behind the scenes of his hit podcast Smartless (and his friendly rivalry with BFF Jason Bateman) before throwing it back to his early days growing up in Paul's native...
Published 09/25/24