Sex, Drugs, and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director

In this episode, acclaimed casting director Joel Thurm shares stories from his remarkable career in Hollywood, chronicled in Sex, Drugs, and Pilot Season. From discovering John Travolta and the Phoenix family to shaping iconic TV shows like Cheers, Taxi, The Love Boat, and The Golden Girls, Thurm offers a witty and irreverent insider’s view of the entertainment industry. He also recounts his work on classic films including Grease, Airplane!, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, giving listeners a backstage pass to the boardrooms and executive suites where show-business history was made. Moderator Lou Liberatore, Tony- and Drama Desk-nominated actor known for Broadway, off-Broadway, and television work, guides the conversation and highlights the stories behind Thurm’s unforgettable career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices