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July 30, 2025 85 mins

In Memory of Peter Engel June 30, 1936 - March 4, 2025In this classic rerelease episode, Legendary TV producer Peter Engel joins Barry Katz to share wild stories from his career, spanning his early days around Saturday Night Live to creating the iconic TV hits like Saved by the Bell, California Dreams, and City Guys. Engel reveals how he discovered stars like Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley, and Mario Lopez, and talks about working with Jay Mohr on Last Comic Standing, where he scored a deal that made him more money than the network. He also recalls hilarious casting mishaps, including Kathy Ireland’s guest role, and the near-launch of The Imposter. Plus, Engel shares personal memories of growing up in New York with Bernie Brillstein and a surprising elevator ride with John F. Kennedy.Blueprint for Successhttps://barrykatz.com/blueprintAre you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience!Barry Katz Entertainmenthttps://barrykatz.com

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