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Glenn Gordon Caron

Producer / Show Creator

"I think writing for television, film, particularly dialogue, is a music and you either hear it or you don't. I came to realize very quickly that I do hear it, and I got very comfortable with that."

About This Interview

In his over three-hour Archive interview, Glenn Gordon Caron talks about his first jobs, including his work at an ad agency where he learned how to write on a deadline. He speaks of writing his first teleplay, for Taxi, and recalls a number of the series for which he served as story editor in the early 1980s, including Remington Steele. He describes the creation of his own production company, Picturemaker Productions, and the exclusive deal he had with ABC. He lists the pilots that he wrote and produced under the company's banner, and outlines his signature show, Moonlighting. He talks about casting Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis, and enlisting Robert Butler as director. Caron discusses the music, the overlapping dialogue sequences, and the notorious production difficulties on the show. He describes several of Moonlighting's most creative and noteworthy episodes, such as "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice" (a black-and-white episode that featured an introduction by Orson Welles), "Atomic Shakespeare" (a retelling of "The Taming of the Shrew"), and "The Straight Poop" (a behind-the-scenes mockumentary of the show with interviewer Rona Barrett). Caron then briefly chronicles his work in feature films and on the short-lived series Now and Again and the unaired series Fling. Lastly, he discusses the production of the series Medium, the show's basis on a real-life medium, the casting, the importance of creating a realistic home life for the lead characters, and the season two episode that was broadcast in 3D. Gary Rutkowski conducted the interview on September 19, 2007 on the set of the show Medium in Manhattan Beach, CA.

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Shows

  • Emmy Awards, The (primetime and daytime)
  • Hill Street Blues
  • Medium
  • Moonlighting
  • Moonlighting: "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
  • Remington Steele
  • Taxi

People

  • Rona Barrett
  • Steven Bochco
  • James Burrows
  • Robert Butler
  • Glen Charles
  • Les Charles
  • Alf Clausen
  • Dick Ebersol
  • James L. Brooks
  • Warren Littlefield
  • Leslie Moonves
  • Orson Welles

Topics

  • Advice
  • Censorship / Standards & Practices
  • Emmy Awards
  • First Big Break
  • Media Consolidation
  • Memorable Moments on Television
  • Pivotal Career Moments
  • Pop Culture
  • TV Theme Songs
  • Technological Innovation
  • Television Industry

Professions

  • Producer
  • Writers & Show Creators

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Highlights

  • Glenn Gordon Caron on how he cast Bruce Willis on <i>Moonlighting</i> Glenn Gordon Caron on how he cast Bruce Willis on Moonlighting
    Clip begins at: 21:49, Duration: 07m 05s
  • Glenn Gordon Caron on Orson Welles introducing the classic <i>Moonlighting</i> episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"Glenn Gordon Caron on Orson Welles introducing the classic Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
    Clip begins at: 03:16, Duration: 03m 00s
  • Glenn Gordon Caron on working with director Robert Butler on <i>Hill Street Blues</i> and what he learned from himGlenn Gordon Caron on working with director Robert Butler on Hill Street Blues and what he learned from him
    Clip begins at: 12:51, Duration: 00m 48s
  • Glenn Gordon Caron on the backstory of creating <i>Medium</i>Glenn Gordon Caron on the backstory of creating Medium
    Clip begins at: 24:44, Duration: 04m 20s
  • Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette winning an Emmy for <i>Medium</i>Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette winning an Emmy for Medium
    Clip begins at: 15:12, Duration: 01m 42s

Interview

  • Part 1
  • On his childhood and early influences; on TV shows and movies that he watched as a child
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On attending SUNY Geneseo; on getting a job in advertising; on wanting to be a filmmaker and starting to write screenplays; on getting his big break at NBC
    Clip begins at: 14:08
  • On enjoying the pilot of Taxi and wanting to write for the show
    Clip begins at: 27:54
  • Part 2
  • On studying with Del Close at Second City; on moving to California to write for Taxi
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On turning down the offer to write for Hill Street Blues; on writing for and producing the TV version of Breaking Away; on having a rapport with Pierce Brosnan and writing for Remington Steele
    Clip begins at: 04:58
  • On forming his own company, Picturemaker Productions; on creating three pilots: Concrete Beat, Long Time Gone, and Moonlighting
    Clip begins at: 16:30
  • On casting Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis on Moonlighting
    Clip begins at: 21:00
  • Part 3
  • On casting Bruce Willis on Moonlighting, contd.; on coming up with the premise for the show and filming the pilot episode
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On criticisms of the show; on Moonlighting's 16 Emmy nominations and 0 wins
    Clip begins at: 13:41
  • On problems with the censors on the show; on the music of Moonlighting; on casting Bruce Willis and Allyce Beasley
    Clip begins at: 19:36
  • Part 4
  • On recurring gags, the fast dialogue, and the musical nature of Moonlighting; on the writers' room and production problems on the show
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On meeting Rona Barrett and asking her to appear on Moonlighting (as a way to get an episode when there were production problems with the show)
    Clip begins at: 13:10
  • On casting the supporting characters on Moonlighting; on the decision to have the main characters consummate their relationship; on incorporating Cybill Shepherd's pregnancy into the show
    Clip begins at: 21:48
  • Part 5
  • On how Moonlighting reflected its era; on memorable episodes of the show
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On leaving day-to-day operations of Moonlighting and his involvement with the show after that; on the legacy of Moonlighting
    Clip begins at: 11:30
  • On his feature film work; on creating the unsuccessful series Fling; on the creation of Medium
    Clip begins at: 15:14
  • Part 6
  • On casting Medium; on the character upon whom Medium is based serving as a consultant on the show
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On the dream sequences and style choices on Medium; on the structure of the show and a typical work week
    Clip begins at: 10:05
  • On the 3D episode of Medium; on the plight of being created by the parent company of one network and airing on another network; on Patricia Arquette changing her hairstyle on Medium
    Clip begins at: 20:46
  • On using his middle name for credits; on working with Katharine Hepburn
    Clip begins at: 27:08
  • Part 7
  • On not wanting Bruce Willis to do "Die Hard"; on his style and his proudest achievements; on rewriting scripts and his writing process
    Clip begins at: 0:0
  • On career regrets, advice to aspiring writers, and how television has changed since he started in the business; on how he'd like to be remembered
    Clip begins at: 13:16

Shows

  • Emmy Awards, The (primetime and daytime)
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the 16 Emmy nominations Moonlighting received, a record at the time; on his reaction to not winning any Emmys
      Clip begins at: 16:08, Duration: 03m 28s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette winning an Emmy for Medium
      Clip begins at: 15:12, Duration: 01m 42s
  • Hill Street Blues
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Steven Bochco wanting him to write for Hill Street Blues
      Clip begins at: 09:39, Duration: 00m 17s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on working with director Robert Butler on Hill Street Blues and what he learned from him
      Clip begins at: 12:51, Duration: 00m 48s
  • Medium
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the backstory of creating Medium
      Clip begins at: 24:44, Duration: 04m 20s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Patricia Arquette on Medium
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 03m 48s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the dynamic between the main characters on Medium
      Clip begins at: 03:48, Duration: 00m 51s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Jake Weber, Maria Lark, and Sofia Vassilieva on Medium
      Clip begins at: 04:39, Duration: 03m 28s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the children also having supernatural skills on Medium
      Clip begins at: 08:07, Duration: 01m 20s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the character upon whom Medium is based serving as a consultant on the show
      Clip begins at: 09:27, Duration: 00m 38s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the dream sequences and style choices on Medium
      Clip begins at: 10:05, Duration: 02m 47s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Miguel Sandoval on Medium
      Clip begins at: 12:52, Duration: 00m 24s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the main titles and music on Medium
      Clip begins at: 13:16, Duration: 01m 56s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette winning an Emmy for Medium
      Clip begins at: 15:12, Duration: 01m 42s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on violence and blood on Medium
      Clip begins at: 14:14, Duration: 02m 40s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on moving from the four to five act structure on Medium
      Clip begins at: 16:54, Duration: 00m 56s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on a typical work week on Medium
      Clip begins at: 17:50, Duration: 02m 56s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the 3D episode of Medium (which was also the first HD broadcast)
      Clip begins at: 20:46, Duration: 02m 14s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on favorite episodes of Medium
      Clip begins at: 23:00, Duration: 00m 14s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on "Detective Lee Scanlon" on Medium
      Clip begins at: 23:14, Duration: 00m 41s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on plugging "Memoirs Of A Geisha" on Medium (and the plight of being created by the parent company of one network and airing on another network)
      Clip begins at: 23:55, Duration: 01m 49s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette changing her hairstyle on Medium
      Clip begins at: 25:44, Duration: 00m 45s
  • Moonlighting
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on ABC giving him the basic premise for Moonlighting and giving it his take on the private detective genre
      Clip begins at: 19:33, Duration: 09m 21s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on wanting Cybill Shepherd for the lead for Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 21:00, Duration: 00m 49s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how he cast Bruce Willis on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 21:49, Duration: 07m 05s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how the inspiration for Moonlighting came from "The Taming of the Shrew"; on copying the classic three-act structure and feeling the "ache" of the show
      Clip begins at: 06:28, Duration: 03m 15s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on filming the pilot episode of Moonlighting with Cybill Sheperd and Bruce Willis; on making a comedic detective show
      Clip begins at: 09:43, Duration: 03m 58s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the criticism of Moonlighting being too fast; on realizing the show was a hit when it was on the cover of MAD magazine
      Clip begins at: 13:41, Duration: 03m 13s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the 16 Emmy nominations Moonlighting received, a record at the time; on his reaction to not winning any Emmys; on filming the show late to get around the censors
      Clip begins at: 16:08, Duration: 03m 28s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on tricks he used on Moonlighting to try and get around the censors; you can't say "frig" on television
      Clip begins at: 18:59, Duration: 02m 55s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how Al Jarreau came to write the Moonlighting theme song
      Clip begins at: 21:56, Duration: 01m 05s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Alf Clausen doing the music for Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 23:01, Duration: 01m 06s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the importance of music on Moonlighting; on using pop music on the show
      Clip begins at: 24:07, Duration: 01m 01s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the lack of experience Bruce Willis had when he was cast for Moonlighting ; describing him as a Lee Marvin -type
      Clip begins at: 25:08, Duration: 02m 51s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Allyce Beasley as "Agnes DiPesto" on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 27:59, Duration: 00m 33s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Bruce Willis on Moonlighting, contd.
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 03m 02s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on his learning process on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 03:02, Duration: 02m 46s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on slamming doors, the fast dialogue, and the musical nature of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 04m 41s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on shooting in cars on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 04:41, Duration: 00m 40s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on breaking the fourth wall on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 05:21, Duration: 02m 06s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the running gag of the Anselmo case, the writers, and the "Tommy Shakespeare" episode on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 07:27, Duration: 00m 52s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the writers' room and editing and directing on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 08:19, Duration: 01m 25s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on production problems and his egomaniacal behavior on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 09:44, Duration: 03m 26s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on production problems with Cybill Shepherd on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 13:10, Duration: 08m 38s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on meeting Rona Barrett and asking her to appear on Moonlighting (as a way to get an episode when there were production problems with the show)
      Clip begins at: 13:10, Duration: 04m 31s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on similarities between him and "David Addison" on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 21:48, Duration: 00m 51s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Curtis Armstrong on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 22:39, Duration: 01m 09s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on supporting characters played by Allyce Beasley and Curtis Armstrong on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 23:48, Duration: 01m 16s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Charles Rocket on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 25:04, Duration: 00m 50s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the decision to have the main characters consummate their relationship on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 25:54, Duration: 01m 40s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on incorporating Cybill Shepherd's pregnancy into the storyline on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 27:34, Duration: 02m 06s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the classic Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
      Clip begins at: 01:40, Duration: 04m 36s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how Moonlighting reflected its era; on how it portrayed relationships between men and women
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 01m 33s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Stanley Donen directing an episode of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 06:11, Duration: 02m 05s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the classic Moonlighting episode "Atomic Shakespeare"
      Clip begins at: 08:16, Duration: 00m 55s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the ending of the classic Moonlighting episode "Twas The Episode Before Christmas"
      Clip begins at: 09:11, Duration: 00m 51s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the classic Moonlighting episode "It's A Wonderful Job"
      Clip begins at: 10:05, Duration: 01m 25s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on leaving day-to-day operations of Moonlighting and his involvement with the show after that
      Clip begins at: 11:30, Duration: 01m 50s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the legacy of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 13:20, Duration: 01m 54s
  • Moonlighting: "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the classic Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
      Clip begins at: 01:40, Duration: 04m 36s
  • Remington Steele
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how he came to work on Remington Steele as a writer
      Clip begins at: 11:03, Duration: 01m 26s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on writing for Remington Steele
      Clip begins at: 13:52, Duration: 02m 38s
  • Taxi
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on enjoying the pilot of Taxi and wanting to write for the show
      Clip begins at: 27:54, Duration: 00m 43s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on moving to California to write for Taxi and not understanding how a writers' room worked
      Clip begins at: 02:34, Duration: 02m 13s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on James L. Brooks and how he rewrote people on his shows, including Taxi
      Clip begins at: 07:47, Duration: 01m 51s

People

  • Madonna
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on developing "Evita" with Madonna
      Clip begins at: 13:45, Duration: 00m 59s
  • Jennifer Aniston
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on working with Jennifer Aniston on "Picture Perfect"
      Clip begins at: 05:28, Duration: 00m 59s
  • Alan Arkin
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Alan Arkin seeing some talent in one of his scripts
      Clip begins at: 20:39, Duration: 00m 24s
  • Curtis Armstrong
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Curtis Armstrong on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 22:39, Duration: 02m 25s
  • Patricia Arquette
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on wanting Patricia Arquette for the lead of Medium
      Clip begins at: 28:50, Duration: 00m 14s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Patricia Arquette on Medium
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 03m 48s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette winning an Emmy for Medium
      Clip begins at: 15:12, Duration: 01m 42s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette changing her hairstyle on Medium
      Clip begins at: 25:44, Duration: 00m 45s
  • Rona Barrett
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on meeting Rona Barrett and asking her to appear on Moonlighting (as a way to get an episode when there were production problems with the show)
      Clip begins at: 13:10, Duration: 04m 31s
  • Allyce Beasley
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Allyce Beasley as "Agnes DiPesto" on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 27:59, Duration: 00m 33s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on supporting characters played by Allyce Beasley and Curtis Armstrong on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 23:48, Duration: 01m 16s
  • Steven Bochco
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on turning down the offer to write for Hill Street Blues
      Clip begins at: 06:23, Duration: 00m 59s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Steven Bochco wanting him to write for Hill Street Blues
      Clip begins at: 09:39, Duration: 00m 17s
  • Pierce Brosnan
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on having a rapport with Pierce Brosnan and writing for Remington Steele
      Clip begins at: 14:43, Duration: 01m 47s
  • James Burrows
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on learning from James Burrows
      Clip begins at: 13:39, Duration: 00m 13s
  • Robert Butler
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Robert Butler directing the pilot of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 10:57, Duration: 00m 32s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the criticism of Moonlighting being too fast
      Clip begins at: 13:46, Duration: 00m 34s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on working with director Robert Butler on Hill Street Blues and the impact that show had on him
      Clip begins at: 12:29, Duration: 01m 10s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how he came to work on Remington Steele as a writer - he wanted to work with director Bob Butler
      Clip begins at: 11:03, Duration: 01m 26s
  • Glen Charles
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on moving to California to write for Taxi and not understanding how a writers' room worked
      Clip begins at: 02:34, Duration: 02m 13s
  • Les Charles
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on moving to California to write for Taxi and not understanding how a writers' room worked
      Clip begins at: 02:34, Duration: 02m 13s
  • Alf Clausen
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Alf Clausen doing the music for Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 23:01, Duration: 01m 06s
  • Jay Daniel
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Moonlighting producer Jay Daniel 
      Clip begins at: 09:09, Duration: 00m 35s
  • Dennis Dugan
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on bringing Dennis Dugan on as "Maddie Hayes'" husband on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 28:31, Duration: 01m 09s
  • Dick Ebersol
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Warren Littlefield liking his scripts and meeting with NBC executives
      Clip begins at: 23:25, Duration: 03m 52s
  • Steve Gordon
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on meeting Steve Gordon and writing for Good Time Harry
      Clip begins at: 04:58, Duration: 01m 25s
  • Kelsey Grammer
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the backstory of creating Medium
      Clip begins at: 24:44, Duration: 04m 20s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Kelsey Grammer's input as a producer on Medium
      Clip begins at: 26:29, Duration: 00m 39s
  • Katharine Hepburn
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on working with Katharine Hepburn 
      Clip begins at: 27:59, Duration: 01m 51s
  • Al Jarreau
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how Al Jarreau came to write the Moonlighting theme song
      Clip begins at: 21:56, Duration: 01m 05s
  • Michael Keaton
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on working with Michael Keaton on "Clean and Sober"
      Clip begins at: 06:26, Duration: 00m 52s
  • Michael Kozoll
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on turning down the offer to write for Hill Street Blues
      Clip begins at: 06:23, Duration: 00m 59s
  • James L. Brooks
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on James L. Brooks and how he rewrote people on his shows, including Taxi
      Clip begins at: 07:47, Duration: 01m 51s
  • Barry Levinson
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on his style
      Clip begins at: 02:43, Duration: 01m 36s
  • Warren Littlefield
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Warren Littlefield liking his scripts and meeting with NBC executives
      Clip begins at: 21:03, Duration: 06m 14s
  • Leslie Moonves
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Les Moonves asking him to return to television and the creation of Now And Again
      Clip begins at: 15:58, Duration: 03m 41s
  • Charles Rocket
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Charles Rocket on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 25:04, Duration: 00m 50s
  • Cybill Shepherd
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on filming the pilot episode of Moonlighting with Cybill Sheperd and Bruce Willis; on making a comedic detective show
      Clip begins at: 09:43, Duration: 04m 00s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on production problems with Cybill Shepherd on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 13:10, Duration: 05m 59s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on production problems and tabloids about Cybill Shepherd throwing a chair at him on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 19:09, Duration: 02m 39s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on leaving day-to-day operations of Moonlighting and his involvement with the show after that
      Clip begins at: 12:42, Duration: 00m 38s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on wanting Cybill Shepherd for the lead for Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 21:00, Duration: 01m 24s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Cybill Shepherd not being sure about Bruce Willis as her co-star on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 26:11, Duration: 02m 43s
  • Brandon Tartikoff
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Warren Littlefield liking his scripts and meeting with NBC executives
      Clip begins at: 23:25, Duration: 03m 52s
  • Orson Welles
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Orson Welles introducing the classic Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
      Clip begins at: 03:16, Duration: 03m 00s
  • Bruce Willis
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the difficult process of casting Bruce Willis on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 21:49, Duration: 07m 05s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Bruce Willis on Moonlighting, contd.
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 03m 02s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on filming the pilot episode and the first four episodes of Moonlighting with Cybill Sheperd and Bruce Willis
      Clip begins at: 09:43, Duration: 04m 00s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the lack of experience Bruce Willis had when he was cast for Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 25:08, Duration: 02m 51s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Curtis Armstrong on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 23:22, Duration: 00m 26s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on not wanting Bruce Willis to do "Die Hard"
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 02m 43s

Topics

  • Emmy Awards
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the 16 Emmy nominations Moonlighting received, a record at the time; on his reaction to not winning any Emmys
      Clip begins at: 16:08, Duration: 03m 28s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Patricia Arquette winning an Emmy for Medium
      Clip begins at: 15:12, Duration: 01m 42s
  • Memorable Moments on Television
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Orson Welles introducing the classic Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
      Clip begins at: 03:16, Duration: 03m 00s
  • Pivotal Career Moments
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on getting his big break at NBC - the unaired pilot The God Squad
      Clip begins at: 21:03, Duration: 06m 14s
  • Pivotal Career Moments > First Big Break
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on getting his big break at NBC - the unaired pilot The God Squad
      Clip begins at: 21:03, Duration: 06m 14s
  • Pop Culture
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how Al Jarreau came to write the Moonlighting theme song
      Clip begins at: 21:56, Duration: 01m 05s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on Orson Welles introducing the classic Moonlighting episode "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice"
      Clip begins at: 03:16, Duration: 03m 00s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the main titles and music on Medium
      Clip begins at: 13:16, Duration: 01m 56s
  • Pop Culture > TV Theme Songs
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how Al Jarreau came to write the Moonlighting theme song
      Clip begins at: 21:56, Duration: 01m 05s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the main titles and music on Medium
      Clip begins at: 13:16, Duration: 01m 56s
  • Technological Innovation
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the 3D episode of Medium (which was also the first HD broadcast)
      Clip begins at: 20:46, Duration: 02m 14s
  • Television Industry
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on tricks he used on Moonlighting to try to get around the censors; on how you can't say "frig" on television
      Clip begins at: 18:52, Duration: 03m 02s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on plugging "Memoirs Of A Geisha" on Medium (and the plight of being created by the parent company of one network and airing on another network)
      Clip begins at: 23:55, Duration: 01m 49s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on advice to aspiring writers
      Clip begins at: 14:45, Duration: 00m 22s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how television has changed since he started in the business
      Clip begins at: 15:07, Duration: 02m 03s
  • Television Industry > Advice
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on advice to aspiring writers
      Clip begins at: 14:45, Duration: 00m 22s
  • Television Industry > Censorship / Standards & Practices
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on tricks he used on Moonlighting to try to get around the censors; on how you can't say "frig" on television
      Clip begins at: 18:52, Duration: 03m 02s
  • Television Industry > Media Consolidation
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on plugging "Memoirs Of A Geisha" on Medium (and the plight of being created by the parent company of one network and airing on another network)
      Clip begins at: 23:55, Duration: 01m 49s

Genres

  • Comedy Series
    • Glenn Gordon Caronon creating Moonlighting and casting the leads
      Clip begins at: 19:33, Duration: 09m 21s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the premise, pilot, and music of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 28m 32s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on recurring gags, the writers' room and production problems on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 29m 40s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on memorable episodes of Moonlighting, leaving day-to-day operations, and the legacy of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:01, Duration: 15m 13s
  • Cop/Detective/Mystery Series
    • Glenn Gordon Caronon creating Moonlighting and casting the leads
      Clip begins at: 19:33, Duration: 09m 21s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the premise, pilot, and music of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 28m 32s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on recurring gags, the writers' room and production problems on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 29m 40s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on memorable episodes of Moonlighting, leaving day-to-day operations, and the legacy of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:01, Duration: 15m 13s
  • Drama Series
    • Glenn Gordon Caronon creating Moonlighting and casting the leads
      Clip begins at: 19:33, Duration: 09m 21s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on the premise, pilot, and music of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 28m 32s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on recurring gags, the writers' room and production problems on Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 29m 40s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on memorable episodes of Moonlighting, leaving day-to-day operations, and the legacy of Moonlighting
      Clip begins at: 00:01, Duration: 15m 13s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Medium; on style choices on the show and a typical work week
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 27m 08s
  • Sci-Fi/Supernatural Series
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on casting Medium; on style choices on the show and a typical work week
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 27m 08s

Professions

  • Writers & Show Creators
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how he writes scripts
      Clip begins at: 09:38, Duration: 03m 38s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on advice to aspiring writers
      Clip begins at: 14:45, Duration: 00m 22s
  • Writers & Show Creators > Writer
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on how he writes scripts
      Clip begins at: 09:38, Duration: 03m 38s
    • Glenn Gordon Caron on advice to aspiring writers
      Clip begins at: 14:45, Duration: 00m 22s
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