Episode Appearances
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Jan 31, 2026
Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara
“Creator of Veep who encouraged improvisation and script-free scenes during rehearsals”
Improvisation and the 'yes, and' principle in comedy and lifeGender pay equity and idea attribution in 1980s televisionPre-internet vs. social media era comedy development
View AnalysisWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Dec 17, 2025
Presenting: Julia on Good Hang with Amy Poehler
“Creator of VEEP; wrote character of Selena Meyer specifically for Julia after initial concept meetings”
Women in Comedy: Breaking Barriers and Building CultureSNL Cast Dynamics and Workplace Culture in EntertainmentSeinfeld Development and Network Pressure on Creative Vision
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Dec 9, 2025
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
“Creator of Veep; wrote role of Selena Meyer specifically for Julia after initial concept meetings”
SNL Cast Dynamics and Workplace CultureSeinfeld Development and Character EvolutionVeep Production and Ensemble Chemistry
View AnalysisWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Sep 10, 2025
Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O'Hara
“Creator of VEEP; allowed actors to improvise and deviate from script during rehearsals”
Improvisation techniques and the 'Yes, and' principle in comedyGender pay equity in 1980s-90s entertainment industrySecond City Chicago vs. Second City Toronto comedy training
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