A Foolish Gamble
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Aug 16 • 11M
A Foolish Gamble
Rob Long survived UPN, and other bygone showbiz brands. Now he begs our overlords struggling with streaming to just say 'sorry'
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Rob Long
When you’re filming a movie or a television show, when it’s the last shot of the day, the first assistant director will call out, “This is the Martini Shot!” I call these stories “Martini Shots” because they’re exactly the kinds of stories we tell — and lessons we learn — after we’ve wrapped for the day. - Rob Long
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This week, Rob Long turns his thoughts to the industry’s storied movie lots, where he once occupied space at Paramount held by both Preston Sturges and Desilu. Other faded Hollywood brand names of yore? RKO, DuMont Television Network, Golan Globus, Famous Players-Lasky, to name just a few. You see, studios, networks, production companies come and go. Which reminds us of where we are now: saddled with a glut of under-loved streaming services. But, notes Rob, it’s hard to extract oneself from slow-moving disaster even when you know you’re wrong. Just ask Edgar.
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A Foolish Gamble
My dear Rob, as a huge fan of yours, and as someone with a lifelong disability and a 32 yr. career as an advocate and promoter of performers and creatives with disabilities in the entertainment industry, I was thrilled to hear that Edgar taught you a very important lesson. Love ya' man! Vince Staskel
A great listen/read, as ever. Meeting you at a dinner in Larchmont back in 2005 remains a highlight of my time in Hollywood. Seriously. Your books on my shelf are well thumbed and full of 'YES' in the margins. Thank you! HB