Legendary broadcaster and stage and screen producer Julian Schlossberg returns to the studio mic in 2024 with three exciting ventures: a guest interviewer appearance on Turner Classic Movies, a new podcast, and the audiobook release of his recent memoir, Try Not to Hold It Against Me: A Producer’s Life.
Julian Schlossberg, special guest host for TCM’s “A Night With Elaine May,” January 26 at 8PM
On January 26, Schlossberg will appear on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) as a special guest interviewing Elaine May during program of films featuring or written by the legendary artist. First at 8PM, the Schlossberg-produced documentary Nichols and May: Take 2 (1996); at 10:15PM, A New Leaf (1971); at 12:15AM, Mikey and Nicky (1976); and at 2:15AM, Ishtar (1987).. Leading into each film, Schlossberg sits down with May, in a rare interview appearance, to discuss her storied career as a performer, screenwriter and director.
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents classic films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting “where then meets now.”
“Julian Schlossberg’s MovieTalk,” the long-running syndicated radio show, is now a podcast
Fans of Schlossberg’s nationally syndicated radio program, “MovieTalk” can, at last, look forward to a reboot. Starting January 31, “Julian Schlossberg’s MovieTalk” returns as a new podcast produced by Audivita Studios, a podcast and audiobook production company. The podcast is a unique series featuring interviews with stars, writers, directors, producers. Insights into the world of entertainment. In 1974, while working as an entertainment executive, Schlossberg began hosting “MovieTalk,” a nationally syndicated radio program on WMCA and, subsequently, on WOR. Over the next nine years, he interviewed hundreds of stars (many of whom rarely did interviews).
For the podcast reboot, listeners can look forward to Schlossberg’s signature, in-depth interviews with guests including Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham; President of Sony Classics Michael Barker; acclaimed actor and film director Richard Benjamin; two-time Emmy Award winner Carol Kane; Award winning actor and comedian Robert Klein; four-time Emmy Award winner Marlo Thomas; legendary Casting Director Juliet Taylor, and iconic model, actress, and singer Twiggy.
Starting January 31, listeners can subscribe or access new episodes at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other popular podcasts websites. New episodes will be released weekly, every Wednesday.
For those who want even more Julian Schlossberg podcast in their playlist, subscribe to “Tales From Hollywoodland.” Co-hosted by Hollywood vets Arthur Friedman, Steven Jay Rubin and Schlossberg, this fast-paced weekly show business podcast focuses on all genres of movies; classic to current, as well as Broadway, TV, Cable, and Streaming.
Julian Schlossberg records audiobook of his recent memoir
Try Not To Hold It Against Me: A Producer’s Life
Julian Schlossberg records audiobook of his recent memoir
Try Not To Hold It Against Me: A Producer’s Life
Following a successful book release in January 2023, Julian Schlossberg stepped into the studio to record the audio book of his recent memoir, Try Not to Hold It Against Me: A Producer’s Life (published, January 2023). The new audiobook, produced by Audivita Studios, is now available from Amazon and other popular online audiobook stores.
A must-read (and now a must-listen) for film, television, and theater enthusiasts alike, Julian Schlossberg’s Try Not to Hold It Against Me is a one-of-a-kind autobiography by one of entertainment’s true insiders. He has negotiated deals with the likes of Al Pacino, Burt Reynolds, and Lillian Hellman. Schlossberg has partied with Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli. He has experienced the paranormal with Shirley MacLaine and Betty Hill. He has produced for Bruce Springsteen, Elia Kazan and Woody Allen, Sid Caesar and Orson Welles. He has interviewed legends including Bette Davis, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, Bob Hope and George Burns. He once testified against The Beatles, yet Mike Nichols called him “the nicest man in show business.”
With a foreword by Academy and Tony Award winner Elaine May, Schlossberg’s memoir tells the story of a boy from the Bronx who makes it to Broadway and beyond. Written with engaging humor and self-deprecation, Try Not to Hold It Against Me gives readers a behind-the-scenes pass to Cannes and Las Vegas, the lives and homes of the stars, and the rarely seen but crucial work of the producer in the midst of it all. Schlossberg takes us through the trials and triumphs of work and play in his roles as a Broadway, Off-Broadway, film and TV producer; a radio and TV host; and documentarian.
