As we kick off our second season of "A Page in History," we have a special guest leading things off with a two-part episode!
From his early days as an NBC Page, selling tickets for the Tour, he went on to superstardom to craft scripts for iconic shows like "3rd Rock from the Sun," "That '70s Show," and "King of the Hill," this guest's talent knows no bounds. He also wrote for shows on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, and Amazon Studios.
This guest holds a very special place in my heart because we shared the assignment for Saturday Night Live.
But let's rewind a bit – before he rubbed elbows with Hollywood's finest, he had unforgettable encounters. Imagine chatting with Wayne, the legendary Wayne from Wayne's World, at the urinal! But after they both did their business, he was asked to rehearse lines with the man behind the character comedy genius Mike Myers!
Our guest has also had encounters with comedy legends like Dana Carvey and the late great Chris Farley, and he confirms that Tom Hanks truly lives up to his reputation as the nicest man in Hollywood.
But hold on; things took a magical turn when Teller, the famously silent half of Penn & Teller, cast a spell on him – while he was naked! Teller, not this next guest! You must hear this story!
And once, things got scary as he was chased by what he thought could have been a stalker! And then another time, he was "stalked" by the beloved Al Roker on the New York City subway.
His love of sports led him to work with the chairman of NBC Sports, Dick Ebersol! Who happens to love a great cigar?
He also got a glimpse of a TV pilot of a little new show called "Law & Order," yes, that legendary series, but he wasn't sure it would work.
And he was asked to escort a female actress from LA Law to a major event where he introduced her to Johnny Carson, James Garner, and the gracious at the time, Bill Cosby, who bestowed upon him a unique nickname. This guest's life is better than a TV drama!
And wait, there's more! Ever wondered how to get Letterman tickets? Our guest once advised an alleged porn star on that, leaving his co-pages blushing FOR him!
But through it all, the most fulfilling part of his journey was the family of pages he shared his time with. The bond and camaraderie among these pages made his experience truly memorable and heartwarming.
Please enjoy Part One of this fun and exciting episode with someone I hold dear to my heart – the one and only Mr. Dave Schiff!
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