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The Business

Fundraising in Hollywood; (Re)Visiting the Spin Doctor

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner Aug. 06, 2007 Entertainment
We talk to former studio chief and super fundraiser Tom Sherak
about getting the big shots to share their kibble in a dog-eat-dog
industry.  Plus, on the occasion of Lindsay Lohan's re-arrest, we
re-visit celebrity spin-doctor Mike Sitrick.

We talk to former studio chief and super fundraiser Tom Sherak about getting the big shots to share their kibble in a dog-eat-dog industry.  Plus, on the occasion of Lindsay Lohan's re-arrest, we re-visit celebrity spin-doctor Mike Sitrick.


Note: Because of our subscription drive, only the first segment of this show will air live on KCRW.

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Fundraising in Hollywood; (Re)Visiting the Spin Doctor

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Host:

Claude Brodesser-Akner

Producer:

Matt Holzman

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