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Over My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body

Steven Kunes

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"Over My Dead Body" is the ultimate talk show featuring the most interesting and compelling people who ever lived. The fact that our guests are dead doesn't stop them from sharing details about their life and giving us their take on current events. See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, "...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It's absolutely hilarious." Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omdbtv/support
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Over My Dead Body episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Over My Dead Body for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Over My Dead Body episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

This interview is part of the Writers on Writing Oral History Collection, produced by the Writers Guild of America, and features executive producer Steven Kunes, who talks about his four-decade career in Hollywood, writing and producing network TV comedy series, and the creation of "Over My Dead Body,” a show that legendary TV producer Norman Lear calls, “...the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omdbtv/support
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Over My Dead Body - “Howard Cosell: I Never Played The Game!”
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01/30/23 • 22 min

Howard Cosell has been called the greatest TV sportscaster of all time by everybody who has ever seen him, whether he was calling a heavyweight boxing championship or during his many years hosting Monday Night Football. In his first interview since his death in 1995, Cosell shares with listeners his thoughts on his storied career, his friendship with Muhammed Ali, and how not playing the game made him the greatest player of all. Howard Cosell tells it like it is, in an “Over My Dead Body” exclusive interview! See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omdbtv/support
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Over My Dead Body - "Richard Nixon: Tricky Dick!"
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08/22/20 • 28 min

Richard Nixon opens up to “Over My Dead Body” in the first interview since his death in 1994 and sheds light on his humble beginnings, his courtship and marriage to Pat, his rise to becoming the 37th President of the United States –- and later, his spectacular fall from grace. He’ll also tell us what was on those missing tapes!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.”

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Over My Dead Body - "Mae West: When I'm Bad, I'm Better!"
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08/22/20 • 26 min

Screen legend Mae West shares with us her humble beginnings in Brooklyn, making it big on Broadway, and her rise to fame in Hollywood as a writer, producer, actress and sex symbol. She’ll also tell our listeners about her many lovers, her support of feminism and how she single-handedly saved Paramount Pictures from bankruptcy. An “Over My Dead Body” exclusive interview!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.”

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Over My Dead Body - "Steve Jobs: Reboot!"

"Steve Jobs: Reboot!"

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08/22/20 • 21 min

Silicon Valley icon Steve Jobs breaks his silence in the first interview since his death in 2011. Jobs talks to “Over My Dead Body” about his childhood, the creation of the personal computer, the formation of Apple and the iPhone, and how he changed the world. He even reads a love letter to our listeners. Here’s a rarely seen side of that brilliant man in the black turtleneck...Steve Jobs!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.”

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Over My Dead Body - "Nostradamus Returns!"

"Nostradamus Returns!"

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08/20/20 • 22 min

Legendary prophet Nostradamus breaks his silence after 500 years and talks about his storied life, corrects some misconceptions concerning his prophecies, discusses his present life including his new career as a stand-up comic, and offers us a solid look into the future. An "Over My Dead Body" exclusive interview!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, "...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember...it's absolutely hilarious."

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Over My Dead Body - "Meet Robert Kardashian"

"Meet Robert Kardashian"

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08/18/20 • 19 min

In his very first interview since his death in 1980, Robert Kardashian talks about his best friend O.J. Simpson, the birth of reality television, his famous daughters and their new "stepmother" Caitlyn Jenner, and what really was in that Louis Vuitton bag. An "Over My Dead Body" exclusive!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, "...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember...it's absolutely hilarious."

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Over My Dead Body - "Julia Child: Bon Appetit!"
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12/09/20 • 21 min

Legendary French chef and American TV icon Julia Child returns from a 16-year "hiatus" to share highlights from her amazing life. From humble beginnings in Pasadena to her days as a purported spy with the OSS...then to a love affair with Paul Child which led young Julia to France where she fell in love with French cooking and brought it with her back to America, we get a rare glimpse of this special woman in her own words, as well as her take on current events, and of course, a few secret recipes! An "Over My Dead Body" exclusive interview!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.”

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omdbtv/support
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Over My Dead Body - "Tupac Shakur: Exclusive Interview!"
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11/15/20 • 30 min

It has been 24 years since famed rapper Tupac Shakur left us for that recording studio in the sky. But he hasn’t missed a beat when it comes to keeping up with news in today’s troubled world. In the first interview since his death in 1996, Mr. Shakur talks about his childhood, how he developed into a music legend, his almost being cast in “Forrest Gump” -- and he shows us that the more things change, the more they remain the same. An “Over My Dead Body” exclusive!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.”

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omdbtv/support
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Over My Dead Body - “Phyllis Diller: Goodnight, I Love You!”
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05/11/21 • 30 min

As a housewife and mother of five, and with a husband whose ass was fused to the sofa, Phyllis Diller took her show on the road, frustrations and all, and at age 37 embarked on a stand-up comedy career that would make her a legend. She paved the way for other female comics such as Joan Rivers, Roseanne Barr and Ellen DeGeneres. With self-deprecating humor and boasts of her many plastic surgeries, Phyllis Diller earned a place in our hearts forever. In the first interview since her death in 2012, Ms. Diller offers us an overview of her life, gives us her take on current events, and provides viewers a glimpse of what she’s working on now. An “Over My Dead Body” exclusive!

See for yourself why legendary TV producer Norman Lear says, “...this is the best idea for a comedy series that I can remember. It’s absolutely hilarious.”

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omdbtv/support
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FAQ

How many episodes does Over My Dead Body have?

Over My Dead Body currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Over My Dead Body cover?

The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Over My Dead Body?

The episode title '"Richard Nixon: Tricky Dick!"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Over My Dead Body?

The average episode length on Over My Dead Body is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Over My Dead Body released?

Episodes of Over My Dead Body are typically released every 84 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Over My Dead Body?

The first episode of Over My Dead Body was released on Aug 18, 2020.

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