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The Business

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

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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By Claude Brodesser-Akner • Aug 22, 2006 • 30m Listen

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

    Star-Ledger / NJ.com

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