Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Glitter and Might

Glitter and Might

Audacy Podcasts

For 50 years, Lew Wasserman ruled Hollywood from the shadows, a symbol of ruthless power in a dark suit, oversized eyeglasses, and a permanent tan. He oversaw seismic innovations in actors' earnings, in the rise of television, in blockbuster movies, in the transformation of film studios into theme parks. The mogul was a critical figure in ending the famed labor strikes of 1960 and 1981. Even more, Wasserman connected Hollywood to political power in a way that endures to this day. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians. In Glitter and Might, an Audacy original documentary, film historian and best-selling author Shawn Levy unpacks this mystery man's extraordinary life and legacy - and how his impact is still felt today.
profile image

1 Listener

bookmark
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 Glitter and Might Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Glitter and Might episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Glitter and Might 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 Glitter and Might episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Glitter and Might - It Takes a Shark

It Takes a Shark

Glitter and Might

play

08/09/23 • 29 min

For 50 years, Lew Wasserman ruled Hollywood from the shadows, a symbol of ruthless power in a dark suit, oversized eyeglasses, and a permanent tan. He oversaw seismic innovations in actors' earnings, in the rise of television, in blockbuster movies, in the transformation of film studios into theme parks. The mogul was a critical figure in ending the famed labor strikes of 1960 and 1981. Even more, Wasserman connected Hollywood to political power in a way that endures to this day. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

profile image

1 Listener

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Glitter and Might - Making Presidents

Making Presidents

Glitter and Might

play

08/09/23 • 28 min

For 50 years, Lew Wasserman ruled Hollywood from the shadows, a symbol of ruthless power in a dark suit, oversized eyeglasses, and a permanent tan. He oversaw seismic innovations in actors' earnings, in the rise of television, in blockbuster movies, in the transformation of film studios into theme parks. The mogul was a critical figure in ending the famed labor strikes of 1960 and 1981. Even more, Wasserman connected Hollywood to political power in a way that endures to this day. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

profile image

1 Listener

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Glitter and Might - The Shadow Behind the Throne
play

08/09/23 • 30 min

For 50 years, Lew Wasserman ruled Hollywood from the shadows, a symbol of ruthless power in a dark suit, oversized eyeglasses, and a permanent tan. He oversaw seismic innovations in actors' earnings, in the rise of television, in blockbuster movies, in the transformation of film studios into theme parks. The mogul was a critical figure in ending the famed labor strikes of 1960 and 1981. Even more, Wasserman connected Hollywood to political power in a way that endures to this day. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

profile image

1 Listener

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Glitter and Might - Introducing: Glitter and Might
play

08/02/23 • 2 min

In Glitter and Might, a new series exploring the intersection of show business and politics, bestselling author Shawn Levy unpacks the story of Lew Wasserman, the shadowy legend who lorded over Hollywood for half a century. He was a feared deal-maker, credited with breaking the impasse that ended the 1960 actors’ and writers’ strike. Wasserman oversaw seismic innovations in the entertainment business, but none as impressive as the way he connected it to Washington. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians.

Through original research and interviews with Wasserman's associates and the journalists who observed him, we learn how this mystery man definitively ruled many worlds.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Glitter and Might - King ‘Til You're Not

King ‘Til You're Not

Glitter and Might

play

08/09/23 • 28 min

For 50 years, Lew Wasserman ruled Hollywood from the shadows, a symbol of ruthless power in a dark suit, oversized eyeglasses, and a permanent tan. He oversaw seismic innovations in actors' earnings, in the rise of television, in blockbuster movies, in the transformation of film studios into theme parks. The mogul was a critical figure in ending the famed labor strikes of 1960 and 1981. Even more, Wasserman connected Hollywood to political power in a way that endures to this day. Every president from Kennedy to Clinton took his calls. And he was as comfortable dealing with gangsters as with politicians.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

FAQ

How many episodes does Glitter and Might have?

Glitter and Might currently has 5 episodes available.

What topics does Glitter and Might cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Glitter and Might?

The episode title 'Making Presidents' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Glitter and Might?

The average episode length on Glitter and Might is 24 minutes.

When was the first episode of Glitter and Might?

The first episode of Glitter and Might was released on Aug 2, 2023.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments