Glitter and Might

For 50 years, Lew Wasserman ruled Hollywood from the shadows, a symbol of ruthless power in a dark suit, oversized eyeglasses, and a permanent tan. He oversaw seismic innovations in actors' earnings, in the rise of television, in blockbuster movies, in the transformation of film studios into theme parks. The mogul was a critical figure in ending the famed labor strikes of 1960 and 1981. Even more, Wasserman connected Hollywood to political power in a way that endures to this day. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians.In Glitter and Might, an Audacy original documentary, film historian and best-selling author Shawn Levy unpacks this mystery man's extraordinary life and legacy - and how his impact is still felt today.

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Loudize

Needs Remixing

I think the podcast needs to be de-essed. Great content be harsh to listen to.
JayTrotter2

A Must For Film History Lovers

This is a great telling of Lew Wasserman’s story, a man who ruled Hollywood though most people outside of the industry likely had never heard of him. Great Hollywood history and a little bit of mafia too. Something for everyone!
dynamiteham

A voice NOT made for podcasting

Mr. Levy may be a highly esteemed critic, journalist et al., but I don’t understand how he’s a viable broadcaster. His narration, for me, deadens the intriguing biography of his subject with a spoken pedantic ploddery through his own prose. Over-enunciating each word just incase you’re 150 years old, there’s a generic cornball situation with the background music which again, pulls down the listenable quality of the cast. I was excited to start the show but I doubt I’ll finish it. Shame.
davedotcom2013

Such a great binge listen

Fascinating story, super well-told.
Love theVibe

Top-notch podcast.

Wonderful writing—really everything one expects from a professionally produced podcast. That said I find only one thing missing: Lew Wasserman’s charitable side. He really, really was an exceptional person. Los Angeles misses him hugely.
rayj710

Great podcast

I had a great time binging this series. Super interesting
Quiet Merry

Worth a listen

Levy is passionate and really seems to love this story. Great interviews that are just the right length. The story of modern Hollywood and its place in our lives told through the brilliance of the ultimate mogul and power broker.

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