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The Business

So, You Wanna Be a Producer? Plus, Best in Show at the TCA's

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner Aug. 22, 2006 Entertainment
This week, on The Business, we attempt to answer the age-old question: What exactly does a producer do?  Larry Turman, the man behind such films as -The Graduate,- will explain it all for you.  Plus, the TV networks trot out their new shows for the entertainment press, with hilarious results.
This week, on The Business, we attempt to answer the age-old question: What exactly does a producer do? Larry Turman, the man behind such films as -The Graduate,- will explain it all for you. Plus, the TV networks trot out their new shows for the entertainment press, with hilarious results.

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Claude Brodesser-Akner

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