Hollywood's Comedy Shift: Cost Cuts, Genre Blending, and Enduring Passion

Resources

Books

• "Comedy Nerd" by Judd Apatow - A memoir that traces his journey from a stand-up obsessed kid to one of Hollywood's most influential comedy voices.
• "Cruel Shoes" by Steve Martin - A collection of hilarious short stories, inscribed by Steve Martin to Judd Apatow.
• "Sick in the Head" by Judd Apatow - Books containing his transcribed interviews with comedians.
• "Saturday Night Live Scrapbook" - Mentioned as an inspiration for Apatow's own book.
• "Hit and Run" by Nancy Griffin - A book about how the movie business works.

Videos & Documentaries

• "J Cole" presented by Netflix - A film by academy award nominee Noah Baumbach starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler.
• "Landman" presented by Paramount Plus - A new season of a series about money, power, and politics.
• "Mel Brooks the 99 year old man" - A documentary directed by Judd Apatow about Mel Brooks.

Research & Studies

• Nielsen engagement data - Used to illustrate YouTube's leadership in video engagement.

Tools & Software

• Oracle-style technology - Mentioned by David Ellison as a potential key to making streaming a priority and building that business.

Articles & Papers

• "The Cable Guy" Anniversary Blu-ray - Released 30 years after the movie's debut, indicating its lasting popularity.

People Mentioned

• Judd Apatow - Author of the memoir "Comedy Nerd" and a prominent comedy filmmaker.
• Noah Baumbach - Academy Award nominee and director of the film "J Cole".
• Garry Shandling - Invited Judd Apatow into the writers' room for "The Larry Sanders Show".
• Steve Martin - Comedian whose house Apatow visited as a child, and who later sent Apatow an inscribed book.
• Ub Iwerks - Mentioned as an interesting interview subject of Apatow's brother.
• Adam Sandler - Actor and comedian, former roommate of Judd Apatow.
• Jason Segel - Actor who wrote a "Dracula puppet musical" which Apatow initially advised him not to show anyone.
• Adam Resnick - Co-ran "The Larry Sanders Show" with Judd Apatow.
• Leslie Mann - Actress who worked with Apatow on "The Cable Guy".
• Matthew Perry - Actor who worked with Apatow on "The Cable Guy".
• Jim Carrey - Actor whose film "The Cable Guy" is discussed.
• Ben Stiller - Director of "The Cable Guy".
• Denzel Washington - Actor mentioned in the context of high salaries for A-list talent.
• Mel Brooks - Subject of Apatow's documentary "Mel Brooks the 99 year old man".
• Glenn Powell - Actor and co-writer with Judd Apatow on an upcoming comedy.
• Richard Linklater - Co-writer with Glenn Powell on "Hit Man".
• Donna Langley - Mentioned as a studio head who bets on original ideas.
• Dave Eggers - Founder of 826, an organization that provides free tutoring and literacy programs.
• Mark Canton - Former head of Columbia Pictures, involved in the high salary paid to Jim Carrey for "The Cable Guy".
• Nancy Griffin - Co-author of the book "Hit and Run".
• Warren Beatty - Actor and director who advised Apatow on dealing with the reception of "The Cable Guy".

Organizations & Institutions

• Netflix - Sponsor of KCRW, presenting "J Cole".
• Paramount Plus - Sponsor of KCRW, presenting "Landman".
• KCRW - The radio station hosting the podcast.
• The Ringer - A podcast network with which Judd Apatow has a deal; he also does a podcast for them.
• Puck News - Where Matt Bellany and Kim Masters are partners.
• 826 - An organization founded by Dave Eggers that offers free tutoring and literacy programs.
• Columbia Pictures - Studio involved in the production of "The Cable Guy".
• Sony - Corporation discussed in relation to "The Cable Guy" and a book about the company.
• HBO - Will air the documentary "Mel Brooks the 99 year old man".
• Universal - The studio for which Judd Apatow mainly works.
• Searchlight Pictures - Sponsor of KCRW, presenting "Rental Family".

Courses & Educational Resources

• 826 - Offers free tutoring and literacy programs to kids.

Websites & Online Resources

• Netflix (December 5th) - Release date for "J Cole".
• Paramount Plus (now streaming) - Where the new season of "Landman" is available.
• KCRW.com - Where to stream "The Business" and other KCRW shows.
• IMDb - A website where Judd Apatow's page was reviewed.

Other Resources

• Fire aid - An organization that helps people in California, which Judd Apatow's book raises money for.
• Country music - The setting for a comedy movie Judd Apatow is about to direct.
• DVD - Mentioned as a revenue stream for "The Cable Guy".
• Anniversary Blu-ray - Released for "The Cable Guy" 30 years later.
• Podcast - A format Apatow feels he was inventing with his teenage radio show interviews.