Bruce Vilanch: podcast appearances and interviews

Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor born on November 23, 1948. He has received two Emmy Awards for his work in television. Vilanch is known to the public for his role as a celebrity participant on the television game show Hollywood Squares, where he also served as the head writer behind the scenes. In addition to his television appearances, he performed off-Broadway in a self-penned one-man show titled Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous, in 2000. Vilanch has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry as a writer for major award shows including the Oscars, where he was the head writer from 2000 to 2014 after previously co-writing the program for ten years. He has also contributed as a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys, and Emmys, establishing himself as a prominent figure behind the scenes of American televised entertainment.