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Confessions of a Casting Director with Joel Thurm

Published: June 5, 2023, 4 a.m.

Embark on a captivating journey through Joel Thurm's memoir, "Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director," where he unveils the inner workings of the casting industry and his contributions to many movie and TV classics.


My guest, Joel Thurm, and I discuss:

  • Explore Joel Thurm's Memoir: "Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director"
  • Unveiling Casting 101 Secrets with Joel Thurm
  • David Hasselhoff and Joel Thurm's Role in Shaping His Career
  • Ted Neeley's Journey and Joel Thurm's Influence
  • Joel Thurm's Impact on Ted Danson's Career
  • Casting 3 iconic movies: Airplane!, Grease, and Rocky Horror Picture Show -
  • Iconic TV Shows and Joel Thurm's Casting Contributions: The Bob Newhart Show, Cheers, and Taxi
  • Inside the World of Spelling-Goldberg: Joel Thurm's Castings for Starsky and Hutch, Fantasy Island, and The Love Boat
  • Unforgettable Stories from the Set of Grease!: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John through Joel Thurm's Eyes
  • The Facts of Life Rescued: Joel Thurm's Remarkable Intervention and Impact
  • A Journey through Joel Thurm's Extraordinary Career: Captivating Anecdotes and Insider Experiences await you.


You're going to love my conversation with Joel Thurm


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