Whatcha Know Joe?
Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other. Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth. Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link. Come and Meet the Joe! And soon, you'll know what "the Joe" knows. Whatcha' Know Joe? More than you might think, baby...
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In this episode Joe reminisces on Hollywood days long lost with Ted Zachary the former head of MGM and TriStar. They give us a peek behind the curtain to days when making movies was more fun.
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In this episode, Joe continues his discussion with Jonathan Sanger about his producing the Elephant Man. The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick, known as the Elephant Man. This movie has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. Here is the story of how it got made.
For those interested in Jonathan's book, here is the link.
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In this episode, Joe speaks with friend Jonathan Sanger about his producing the Elephant Man. The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick, known as the Elephant Man. This movie has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. In 1978, producer Jonathan Sanger received a screenplay from two unknown writers about a hideously disfigured man who refused to fall victim to despair and instead exemplif...
We've all been charmed by Joe's Brooklyn accent, but did you know that a surprising amount of famous people were also born in Brooklyn? In this episode Joe pays homage to his "hometown."
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In this episode Joe pays tribute to Grace a "shrink" who saved his life even after her death. He also discusses his first job in show business at the tender age of 18.
This episode contains true stories that some might find objectionable. Listener discretion is advised.
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Joe reminisces with long time Hollywood friend Ted Zachary about working with Burt Lancaster, Burt Reynolds and Jimmy Cann. Another must listen for Hollywood fans, historians and effecianatos.
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Joe has had a special connection to the Dodgers almost since the day when they were "dodging" trolley cars in Brooklyn. Did you know that's where the team got their name? It just seems that wherever the Dodgers dodge, Joe ends up there! Or is it the other way around? In this episode Joe tells us about both the Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his love affair with baseball!
In this episode Joe takes us on a wonderful ride as he re-lives some of the amazing, and maybe a bit kooky side of growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Three wonderful stories, and one sadder more mysterious one that you don't want to miss.
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Joe shares three life lessons, one from the beaches near Malibu and two from his days living in Brooklyn, New York, (including the secret to why the Coney Island, New York Ferris Wheel was so popular with teenage boys), one about what NOT to do at the very famous Katz Deli, and the never before heard story of the events just one day before Joe started producing the popular T.V. series Knots Landing.
During the turbulent 60s, in New York, Joe found himself "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong friend and the wrong haircut!" In this highly entertaining episode of Whatcha' Know Joe? Joe takes us into the dreaded "tombs" of the New York City Jail to give us a peak at what life was like in the Great City. This is an episode not to miss!
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In the 1970s after working with Walter Matthau in Maine, Joe returned to New York tired but with a pocket full of money. Soon after he bought the "White Cloud." After much begging, he has agreed to tell the "Story of the White Cloud" one last time, you lucky people, you.
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In this episode Joe interviews his lifelong friend Michael Hertzberg.
Michael Hertzberg was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an assistant director and producer, known for such Hollywood A-List films as Entrapment (1999), Blazing Saddles (1974) and The Producers (1967).
This episode was previously released and was produced by Vince Gonzalez of VinPix Productions.
In this episode Joe gives us more "-ism" from his 60 years in film. When in doubt, grab a Joe-ism and film on!
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Over his lengthy career in professional Hollywood, Joe came up with a list of "Joe-ism" that never failed when a good -ism was needed. When he moved into education teaching safety and production to the student's of the world's most famous film school, Joe taught his -isms for decades, before long he was affectionately known as "Chairman Joe!" Here is part one of his immortal -isms.
Part 3 of the Master Class on planning productions by one who has done it all! In this episode Joe tackles the difference between managing a production and Production Management.
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In this episode Joe offers a master class in filmmaking (and for free)! Have you ever heard "critical assumptions"? No? You want to make a film but don't know where to begin? You start right here! Whatcha now 'bout that!? Soon you will! Let's get going!
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