If you've ever wondered how directors convince stars to appear in their films, or what they do when an actor committed to a lead role suddenly starts throwing up roadblocks, you can ask Ed Zwick. He's a writer, director and producer who's been making TV and movies for decades. His new memoir is Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood. Also, we'll hear from Eugene Levy. He's appeared in dozens of films, including four satirical movies by Christopher Guest, which he co-wrote. He also starred in the hit comedy series Schitt's Creek. Levy currently stars in The Reluctant Traveler, a series in which he visits distant lands and tastes exotic foods that aren't exactly in his comfort zone. David Bianculli will review the new documentary about Paul Simon. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
On the Ted radio hour, linguist Ann Curzan says she gets a lot of complaints about people using the pronoun they to refer to one person.
I sometimes get into arguments with people where they will say to me, but it can't be singular.
And I will say, but it is.
The history behind words causing a lot of debate.
That's on the Ted radio hour from NPR.
From why y in Philadelphia, this is fresh air weekend.
I'm Dave Davies.
If you've ever wondered how directors convinced stars to appear in their films or what they do when an actor committed to a lead role suddenly starts throwing up roadblocks, you can ask our guest Ed Zwick.
He's a writer, director and producer who's been making tv and movies for decades.
His new memoir is hits, flops and other illusions.
Also, we hear from Eugene Levy.
He's appeared in dozens of films, including four satirical movies by Christopher Guest, which he co wrote.
He also starred in the hit comedy series Schitt's Creek.
That's s c h I t t s creek.
Levy currently stars in the reluctant Traveler, a series in which he visits distant lands and tastes exotic foods that aren't exactly in his comfort zone.
And David B.
And Cooley will review the new documentary about Paul Simon that's coming up on Fresh Air weekend.
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