The comedy titan stops by to sing an R-rated duet with Paul and discuss his directorial debut, 'Old Dads.' He also opens up about his triumphant homecoming as the first comedian to ever play Boston's Fenway Park, how the mean streets of Bean Town made me an expert at handling hecklers, what it was like to have legendary author David Foster Wallace as a teacher, and how conspiracy theories helped spark an unusual hobby: flying helicopters. 

The comedy titan stops by to sing an R-rated duet with Paul and discuss his directorial debut, 'Old Dads.' He also opens up about his triumphant homecoming as the first comedian to ever play Boston's Fenway Park, how the mean streets of Bean Town made me an expert at handling hecklers, what it was like to have legendary author David Foster Wallace as a teacher, and how conspiracy theories helped spark an unusual hobby: flying helicopters.

Music icon Paul Anka and business visionary Skip Bronson are dear friends, and together they boast two of the greatest Rolodexes in Hollywood. Now they're inviting their famous friends to sit down for intimate chats about their lives and work. You'll get to know icons of film, music, television, sports and technology in a whole new way.

Music icon Paul Anka and business visionary Skip Bronson are dear friends, and together they boast two of the greatest Rolodexes in Hollywood. Now they're inviting their famous friends to sit down for intimate chats about their lives and work. You'll get to know icons of film, music, television, sports and technology in a whole new way.

Our Way with Paul Anka and Skip Bronson

Bill Burr

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Paul and Skip have an audience with a man who’s films have racked up an astonishing 47 Oscar noms over the course of his incredible career. During his long tenure at Warner Brothers, he helped bring classics like Goodfellas, JFK, Unforgiven, Heat, L.A. Confidential, and Twister to the big screen before embarking on an ultra-successful run as an independent producer. His reputation as a Hollywood visionary stems from the fact that he’s seen it all. During this candid interview, Gerber recounts his youth as a showbiz kid, rubbing shoulders with Paul’s Rat Pack friends alongside his agent father. He shares tales from his early days in the music industry, working with rock legends like Joni Mitchell and Neil Young as well as developing acts like Devo and The Cars in the burgeoning post-punk and New Wave scene. Gerber also shares rare insights into his decades-long creative alliance with Clint Eastwood, and explains the long journey to get the blockbuster ‘A Star Is Born’ off the ground. 

Paul and Skip have an audience with a man who’s films have racked up an astonishing 47 Oscar noms over the course of his incredible career. During his long tenure at Warner Brothers, he helped bring classics like Goodfellas, JFK, Unforgiven, Heat, L.A. Confidential, and Twister to the big screen before embarking on an ultra-successful run as an independent producer. His reputation as a Hollywood visionary stems from the fact that he’s seen it all. During this candid interview, Gerber recounts his youth as a showbiz kid, rubbing shoulders with Paul’s Rat Pack friends alongside his agent father. He shares tales from his early days in the music industry, working with rock legends like Joni Mitchell and Neil Young as well as developing acts like Devo and The Cars in the burgeoning post-punk and New Wave scene. Gerber also shares rare insights into his decades-long creative alliance with Clint Eastwood, and explains the long journey to get the blockbuster ‘A Star Is Born’ off the ground.

Bill Gerber: The Super-Producer Behind 'A Star Is Born' and 'Gran Torino'

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Acting legend Robert Wagner stops by the ‘Our Way’ virtual studios shortly after the 80th anniversary of D-Day so he and Paul can trade memories of making the epic war drama ‘The Longest Day.’ Wager recalls the glorious days during the Golden Age of Hollywood, from getting his big break as Clark Gable’s caddy at the Bel Air Country Club, to getting acting tips from Spencer Tracy — and even acting opposite Marilyn Monroe during her first screen test. Wager also recalls his hilarious turns in two of the funniest movies of all time: 'The Pink Panther' and 'Austin Powers.'

Acting legend Robert Wagner stops by the ‘Our Way’ virtual studios shortly after the 80th anniversary of D-Day so he and Paul can trade memories of making the epic war drama ‘The Longest Day.’ Wager recalls the glorious days during the Golden Age of Hollywood, from getting his big break as Clark Gable’s caddy at the Bel Air Country Club, to getting acting tips from Spencer Tracy — and even acting opposite Marilyn Monroe during her first screen test. Wager also recalls his hilarious turns in two of the funniest movies of all time: 'The Pink Panther' and 'Austin Powers.'

Robert Wagner

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Paul and Skip have an audience with music royalty: Mr. Clive Davis. The legendary label exec and current Sony chief reflects on getting his start in rock by signing Janis Joplin, laughs about giving tips on stage craft to a young Bruce Springsteen, and recalls the emotional night Whitney Houston sang for him for the first time. Davis also reveals what he looks for when signing new artists, the act he regrets NOT signing, and his favorite song. 

Paul and Skip have an audience with music royalty: Mr. Clive Davis. The legendary label exec and current Sony chief reflects on getting his start in rock by signing Janis Joplin, laughs about giving tips on stage craft to a young Bruce Springsteen, and recalls the emotional night Whitney Houston sang for him for the first time. Davis also reveals what he looks for when signing new artists, the act he regrets NOT signing, and his favorite song.

Clive Davis

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