Producing with Legends: Dan Kaplow on Spielberg, Dick Clark & WTF Moments; S3 E-13

What happens when a kid obsessed with Spielberg grows up to produce for Hollywood’s biggest names? In this episode of The Producers Lounge Podcast, veteran producer Dan Kaplow joins us to share his wild ride through the film and television industry. From early inspirations and surreal career milestones to oddball requests from Dick Clark, Kaplow gives us a rare, behind-the-scenes look into what it really takes to survive—and thrive—behind the camera. Whether you’re an aspiring producer or a die-hard fan of The Haunting of Hill House, this episode is packed with insider gems, laugh-out-loud stories, and genuine inspiration.🎙️ Tune in for industry secrets, career advice, and tales that could only come from decades in the trenches.#TVProduction #DanKaplow #SpielbergInspired #HollywoodInsider #ProducersLoungePodcast #FilmIndustryDan Kaplow is an award-winning television and film producer with over two decades of experience and more than 50 credits to his name. Known for his work on critically acclaimed series such as The Haunting of Hill House, United States of Tara, Apples Never Fall, and Lady Dynamite, Kaplow has built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s go-to producers for genre-defying, character-driven storytelling. His projects span major networks and streaming platforms, including Netflix, NBC, Showtime, and HBO Max.Starting his career inspired by the works of Steven Spielberg, Kaplow has collaborated with top-tier talent and helped bring to life some of the most unique and ambitious shows in recent television history. A true behind-the-scenes powerhouse, he’s also known for his sharp humor, adaptability, and ability to manage chaos on set—often with unforgettable results.Credits Include...Cherry starring Tom HollandUFO starring Ella PurnellThe Nightmare Room starring Shia LaBeoufRoom 33 starring Chad Michael CollinsPlease like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot.You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “What Brands Can Learn from Great Directors Like Spielberg, Scorsese, and Coppola” at https://greaterandgrander.com/what-brands-can-learn-from-great-directors-like-spielberg-scorsese-and-coppola/Music is Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod.Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander.Follow Us on Social Media!Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander  Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander  Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/  Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794Artist: http://incompetech.com/Support the show