A studio executive's "superb memoir" of his years in the industry,
filled with hilarious stories and hard-earned wisdom (Library
Journal).
From watching his colleague get shot in the testicles by a jealous
producer to running Hollywood's most successful TV studio, Harris
Katleman had a front row seat in the development of the television
industry. A classic account of the business side of entertainment, this
book shares what really happened in the early careers of Hollywood stars
and the development of iconic programs.
Through a number of funny behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Katleman shares
his journey from office boy to talent agent to television producer, and
finally to studio head at both MGM and Twentieth Century Fox. Along the
way, we meet industry giants including Rupert Murdoch, Bob Iger, Barry
Diller, Marvin Davis, Kirk Kerkorian, Mark Goodson, and Lew Wasserman.
This memoir goes beyond the story of a life in Hollywood. It is the
story of crucial developments--how motion picture film libraries were
opened for television licensing, how The Simpsons was birthed, and
much more.
"Not only does this book show his leadership in the television business,
it shows how strongly he fought for groundbreaking shows that
transformed the industry."--David E. Kelley
"A worthy entry in the lexicon of books chronicling Hollywood of
yesteryear."--Booklist
