Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they welcome back prolific writer, director, producer, and actor Stan Zimmerman. Known for his work on iconic female-driven comedies like 'The Golden Girls,' 'Roseanne,' and 'Gilmore Girls,' Stan shares insights from his illustrious career and discusses his new book, The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore. <br /><br />From recounting behind-the-scenes moments with Betty White, Bea Arthur, and other legends, to addressing the challenges of being a gay writer in Hollywood, Stan's stories are both entertaining and enlightening. Tune in for a journey through 80s TV history, writing partnerships, and lessons learned along the way.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome<br />00:43 Introducing Stan Zimmerman<br />01:51 Stan's Writing Journey<br />02:37 The Personal Side of Writing<br />03:36 Journaling and Reflection<br />05:13 Challenges and Resilience<br />10:18 Golden Girls Insights<br />14:30 Writing Partnerships and Hollywood Politics<br />17:27 Spec Scripts and Early Career<br />25:50 Golden Girls Episodes and Legacy<br />36:50 Pitching Jokes to Soap and Benson Writers<br />37:39 Evolution of the Writer's Room<br />39:04 Golden Girls and Changing Times<br />42:23 Stories from the Book: Celebrity Encounters<br />50:59 Theater and Making a Difference<br />56:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Hollywood<br />01:00:41 Friendship with Lily Tomlin<br />01:10:45 Reflections on Writing for Golden Girls<br />01:12:19 Conclusion and Podcast Shoutouts<br /><br /><b>AUDIOOGRAPHY</b><br />Find more about Stan at <a href="https://www.zimmermanstan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ZimmermanStan.com</a><br />Book Recommendation: The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore by Stan Zimmerman.<br />Get it at <a href="https://indigoriverpublishing.com/books/the-girls-from-golden-to-gilmore/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indigo River Publishing</a>. Or at <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-girls-stan-zimmerman/1144024910" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barnes and Noble</a>.<br /><br />The Golden Girls Streaming:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.hulu.com/series/the-golden-girls-962057d1-e62a-4131-9f93-c90a187b5a1b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Hulu</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-golden-girls/38LwKx4eGq6a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Disney+</a>,<a href="https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NDU0NTk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Philo</a><br />Purchase:<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-golden-girls/umc.cmc.5685zdd91u9xjy9fa44h1q6xa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple TV</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/show/UCRV7L00f7tOQe_R41Vd_lGA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> YouTube (for rent/purchase)</a>, on DVD, and more.<br /><br />Get Involved in Your Community<br />Indivisible: Find a group near you and get involved at<a href="https://www.indivisible.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> indivisible.org</a><br />Contact Your Representatives: Check out<a href="https://5calls.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Five Calls</a> to quickly and easily call your representatives.<b><br /></b><br /><br /><br /><br />Visit <a href="https://www.80stvladies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a> for more info.<br /><br />Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies <a href="http://eepurl.com/h1YPWH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mailing list</a>!<br />Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes and exclusive content on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80sTVLadies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PATREON</a>.

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Stan Zimmerman: From Golden Girls to Gilmore Girls - A Writer's Journey Through 80s TV

OCT 29, 202574 MIN
80s TV Ladies

Stan Zimmerman: From Golden Girls to Gilmore Girls - A Writer's Journey Through 80s TV

OCT 29, 202574 MIN

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Join hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they welcome back prolific writer, director, producer, and actor Stan Zimmerman. Known for his work on iconic female-driven comedies like 'The Golden Girls,' 'Roseanne,' and 'Gilmore Girls,' Stan shares insights from his illustrious career and discusses his new book, The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore. <br /><br />From recounting behind-the-scenes moments with Betty White, Bea Arthur, and other legends, to addressing the challenges of being a gay writer in Hollywood, Stan's stories are both entertaining and enlightening. Tune in for a journey through 80s TV history, writing partnerships, and lessons learned along the way.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome<br />00:43 Introducing Stan Zimmerman<br />01:51 Stan's Writing Journey<br />02:37 The Personal Side of Writing<br />03:36 Journaling and Reflection<br />05:13 Challenges and Resilience<br />10:18 Golden Girls Insights<br />14:30 Writing Partnerships and Hollywood Politics<br />17:27 Spec Scripts and Early Career<br />25:50 Golden Girls Episodes and Legacy<br />36:50 Pitching Jokes to Soap and Benson Writers<br />37:39 Evolution of the Writer's Room<br />39:04 Golden Girls and Changing Times<br />42:23 Stories from the Book: Celebrity Encounters<br />50:59 Theater and Making a Difference<br />56:01 Challenges and Triumphs in Hollywood<br />01:00:41 Friendship with Lily Tomlin<br />01:10:45 Reflections on Writing for Golden Girls<br />01:12:19 Conclusion and Podcast Shoutouts<br /><br /><b>AUDIOOGRAPHY</b><br />Find more about Stan at <a href="https://www.zimmermanstan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ZimmermanStan.com</a><br />Book Recommendation: The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore by Stan Zimmerman.<br />Get it at <a href="https://indigoriverpublishing.com/books/the-girls-from-golden-to-gilmore/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indigo River Publishing</a>. Or at <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-girls-stan-zimmerman/1144024910" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barnes and Noble</a>.<br /><br />The Golden Girls Streaming:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.hulu.com/series/the-golden-girls-962057d1-e62a-4131-9f93-c90a187b5a1b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Hulu</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-golden-girls/38LwKx4eGq6a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Disney+</a>,<a href="https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NDU0NTk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Philo</a><br />Purchase:<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-golden-girls/umc.cmc.5685zdd91u9xjy9fa44h1q6xa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple TV</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/show/UCRV7L00f7tOQe_R41Vd_lGA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> YouTube (for rent/purchase)</a>, on DVD, and more.<br /><br />Get Involved in Your Community<br />Indivisible: Find a group near you and get involved at<a href="https://www.indivisible.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> indivisible.org</a><br />Contact Your Representatives: Check out<a href="https://5calls.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Five Calls</a> to quickly and easily call your representatives.<b><br /></b><br /><br /><br /><br />Visit <a href="https://www.80stvladies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a> for more info.<br /><br />Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies <a href="http://eepurl.com/h1YPWH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mailing list</a>!<br />Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes and exclusive content on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80sTVLadies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PATREON</a>.