Willing to Be Lucky: Adventures in Life and Television
Emmy-nominated television producer Andy Friendly will discuss his new memoir, taking readers behind the scenes of the TV and movie business, beginning with his iconic father Fred Friendly’s pioneering work in television news with the legendary Edward R. Murrow through the film and television career of his wife, Golden Globe-winning actress Pat Crowley as well as Andy’s own dramatic and at times hilarious adventures working with many of the most talented names in the business from Richard Pryor, George Clooney, Jimmy Cagney, and Paul McCartney to news and talk legends Tom Snyder, Tim Russert, Dan Rather, Oprah Winfrey, and Vin Scully, among dozens of other top stars.
Along the way he shares moving stories of family and friendship, with unique strategies for surviving and prospering in the rough-and tumble world of film and television. Andy Friendly is an Emmy nominated producer, writer, director, and programming executive who has worked with television legends Tom Snyder, Tim Russert, Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Dan Rather, and dozens more. He is currently on the board of councilors of The USC Shoah Foundation and is a past President and current board member of The Saban Community Clinic and the Hollywood Radio & Television Society. He has taught as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, the actress Pat Crowley and their family.