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I am the author or co-author of nine books, including: Built From Scratch (with the founders of The Home Depot); Mean Business (with Albert J. Dunlap); The Profit Zone (with Adrian J. Slywotzky); and Will Eisner: A Spirited Life. I have written thousands of newspaper and magazine articles and currently produce the Mr. Media podcast. Read more of my work for fun or to hire me at http://www.andelman.com . And thanks for your support!
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All the air escaped my lungs at the end of Ray Schlogel’s independent film, "For Love & Stacie." I was angry, petulant… and then the credits rolled and I was reminded that it was a drama, not a documentary.
Published Oct 8, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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I make my living as a writer—books, magazine articles and, of course, introductions to Mr. Media Radio interviews. But I can’t say I have any experience with writer’s block.
Published Oct 5, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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My sense is that Deborah Calla, who produced and co-wrote the new indie film A Beautiful Life, feels a strong connection to the lead character of Maggie.
Published Oct 2, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Bai Ling stands out among American actresses for so many reasons: she’s Chinese, fand she reads lines differently than her counterparts, a little softer here, a little louder there. She stars in the film A Beautiful Life.
Published Oct 1, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Doug Savant’s real wife, Laura Leighton, is floating lifeless in the pool over at Fox’s new “Melrose Place.” Meanwhile, his TV wife, Felicity Huffman on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” is expecting twins, again.
Published Sep 28, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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From what I’ve read, the opening 10 minutes of the NBC drama “Trauma”—and say that five times fast—is the greatest introduction to a TV show ever. It cures cancer, tames global warming and reveals the secrets behind “Lost.”
Published Sep 28, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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If I were running a major American movie studio, I’d want to make Matthew Krentz’s apprenticeship as an indie filmmaker short. In other words, I’d want to be in business with this handsome, talented young auteur.
Published Sep 24, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Sports
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I’m a believer in the wonders of SyFy’s new series, “Warehouse 13.” Oh, I won’t lie to you: there were a few moments in the early episodes where my wife, my daughter and I weren’t sure how much longer we’d stick with it.
Published Sep 22, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Kathy Ireland is among the biggest names joining the cast of “Dancing With The Stars” this season, which kicks off on Monday, September 21.
Published Sep 21, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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By BOB ANDELMAN
(Originally broadcast October 21, 2007) Cheryl Hines has one of the most challenging acting jobs on television: she plays Larry David’s long-suffering TV wife on the HBO comedy “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” now in its sixth season.
Published Sep 20, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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By BOB ANDELMAN
Harmony and Me, Bob Byington’s new film about a young man struggling to make sense of being dumped by his girlfriend, is being promoted as a slacker comedy. But the term that struck me—and it may be seriously dated—is “sad sacker.
Published Sep 19, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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When I was a freshman at the University of Miami back in 1978, Animal House was all the rage and the coolest guys on campus wanted to be like “Otter,” played by Peter Riegert. He knew all the girls, glided through school and was envied by all the guys
Published Sep 19, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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As “Brennan,” Jay Karnes makes life miserable for Michael Weston on USA Network’s cool spy show, “Burn Notice.” He’s the first recurring bad guy to make an impact opposite the show’s regulars and it seems likely we haven’t seen the last of
Published Sep 18, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Some how, some way, Christian Finnegan has managed to scrape out a unique identity for himself as a stand-up comedian. He’s the guy who, on first glance, you think maybe he’s gay. But he’s not. Ask him about his father-in-law, if you have any doubt.
Published Sep 14, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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CNBC anchor and reporter David Faber is my guest today. He’s the author of a new book, "And Then the Roof Caved In: How Wall Street's Greed and Stupidity Brought Capitalism to Its Knees."
Published Sep 11, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Business
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I’m a little worried about A.J. Jacobs. His latest book, The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment, takes the social tests and reveals a funny, introspective man who may be in danger of becoming a caricature of himself.
Published Sep 10, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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I figure I’ve got 60 seconds to interest you in today’s interview with Ken Blanchard.
If you have to ask why 60 seconds, you obviously don’t know my guest’s work. He’s best known as the author of The One-Minute Manager.
Published Sep 9, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Business
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This should be an interesting show. We have a guest who is allergic to beer and a host who never touches the stuff. Naturally, the subject is… beer!
Published Sep 8, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Business
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I am old enough to remember what a sensation Stan Lee and John Buscema caused back in 1978 when the book, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way, was published.
Published Sep 5, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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As I’m saying this, I can’t help wondering if, by the time you hear this, I won’t be obsolete.
Think I’m kidding? I’m not.
Published Sep 2, 2009 by ■ Bob Andelman in Technology
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