On Story

Season 9

2019 · 17 episodes

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

Episodes

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   1. A Conversation with Larry Wilmore

   13 Apr 2019

   Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.

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   2. A Conversation with Linda Woolverton

   20 Apr 2019

   Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent."

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   3. Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely

   27 Apr 2019

   Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast and multiple storylines.

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   4. Script to Screen: A Quiet Place

   4 May 2019

   "A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dialogue.

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   5. Portals to the Past

   11 May 2019

   "Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story conflicts with authenticity and crafting a world that mirrors the past.

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   6. A Conversation with Peter Hedges

   18 May 2019

   Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Ben Is Back."

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   7. A Conversation with Tony Gilroy

   25 May 2019

   Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers including the Bourne franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Michael Clayton. In this episode, Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.

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   8. A Conversation with Ali LeRoi

   1 Jun 2019

   Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for television.

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   9. The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber

   8 Jun 2019

   Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.

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    10. A Conversation with Roger Corman

    15 Jun 2019

    Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film credits.

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    11. Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way

    22 Jun 2019

    Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."

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    12. Deconstructing Nora Ephron

    29 Jun 2019

    Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on their own work.

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    13. A Conversation with Graham Yost

    6 Jul 2019

    Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."

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    14. A Conversation with Pamela Ribon

    13 Jul 2019

    Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the television show "Samantha Who?".

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    15. A Conversation with Kevin McDonald

    20 Jul 2019

    Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.

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    16. A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata

    27 Jul 2019

    Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."

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    17. A Conversation with Dana Gould

    3 Aug 2019

    Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evil."