Fish's Call Sheet – Details, episodes & analysis

In this extraordinary episode of Fish's Call Sheet, Michael Fishman sits down with legendary television producer Tom Werner, co-founder of Carsey-Werner and on of the most influential creative forces in modern television.

Werner's work helped shape generations of comedy and culture through iconic series including The Cosby Show, Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, 3rd Rock from the Sun, That '70s Show, The Conners, and many more.

His career goes beyond a list of hit shows. It is a blueprint for understanding how television can reflect families, challenge audiences, launch careers, and become part of America's shared memory.

But this conversation goes far beyond the credits.

Nearly 40 years after Michael Fishman first became part of the world Tom helped build, the two reconnect for a deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation about television, timing, leadership, loyalty, risk, legacy, and the evolving entertainment industry.

Tom shares his perspective on what makes great storytelling last, how the business has changed, and what still matters in an industry constantly reinventing itself.

Together Fish and Tom explore his remarkable journey beyond Hollywood as part of Fenway Sports. With connections to some of the most beloved sports institutions in the world, including the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Personal, reflective, and rich with history, this episode is a rare conversation between two professionals connected by one of television's most iconic shows. They unpack and share nearly four decades of life, growth, and perspective.

This is not just an interview with a legendary producer.

It is a conversation 40 years in the making

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For the relaunch of Fish's Call Sheet, the tables turn.

In this powerful episode, Michel Fishman steps out of the host chair and into the hot seat as his business partner, Michael Johnson, leads an honest, revealing, and deeply personal conversation about the life behind the credits.

From growing up on television as D.J. Conner on Roseanne and The Conners, to building a career across acting, directing, writing, producing, coaching, entrepreneurship, and humanitarianism, Fish opens up about the professional lessons, personal losses, defining relationships, hard-earned wisdom, and behind-the-scenes experiences that shaped him.

This is more than a career retrospective. Led by his closest friend it is a deeper look at the human being behind the work: the child Actor, the Father, the builder, the survivor, the leader, the storyteller, and the main still learning how to turn life's hardest moments into purpose.

Honest. Authentic. Transparent. Powerful.

This is the beginning of a new chapter for Fish's Call Sheet.

A show dedicated to the people, stories, work, and wisdom behind the entertainment industry.

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World renowned location scout and location manager Leann Emmert reveals the secret of captivating locations that bring productions to life. The first thing that defines Films and Television shows is the location. Locations transport viewers into the storied world, setting the tone for believability, authenticity, and character impact.

This episode of Fish’s call sheet reveals the details behind scouting, selecting, and managing a location from concept through completion. Leann shares her unique journey and perspectives that have helped make her an industry leader. 

If you want to know the secrets behind The Dark Knight, Kong Skull Island, Django Unchained, Transformers, and even the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong, you won’t want to miss a moment of this episode.

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Jesse Martinez Carlos is the man you see in countless productions throughout Hollywood, he joins Michael Fishman to share the secrets behind being a background actor and Stand-In. 

This episode of Fish's Call Sheet delves into the world of working actors. The various levels of participation, how Jesse Martinez Carlos rises through the ranks to be featured on television, movies, and commercials. 

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Amazing talent and wisdom fills every production. On this episode of Fish's Call Sheet the guest Elda Lopez, shares her experience as a Dialogue Coach. Elda and Michael discuss her original role on Roseanne as Fish's Stand-In.

Along with her entertainment background, Elda Lopez is the author of The (In)Fidelity Factor. Her book shares in-depth perspectives about relationships, personal responsibility, self awareness and building trust. 

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Famed Cameraman Vito Giambalvo has built a legacy in the entertainment industry that spans the most historic shows in television history. As a camera operator, Associate Director, Director, Writer, and Stand-Up Comic Vito Giambalvo's work has influenced the fabric of entertainment.

Vito and Fish take an in-depth look into camera angles, coverage, and the technology used throughout their careers. The conversation reveals decades of technical prowess and first hand experience that spans over five decades. From Norman Lear's One Day at a Time, through The Jeffersons, to  his current work on The Conners, few people love the business with this kind of passion.

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From design, to production, to presentation the sets used in television and movies establish a world for our imaginations to enter. Art Director and Production Designer Jerry Dunn joins Michael Fishman to walk us through the process from start to finish. Jerry Dunn reveals the secret stories behind the creation of The Roseanne / The Conners set, and how things have changed through the decades. 

Check out the video version to see never before seen behind the scenes pitches, schematics, and architectural plans.

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Mixed-ish Executive Producer Randall Winston joins Michael Fishman to discuss production from start to finish. They dive into the complex world of producing, the types, styles, and categories of producing.  Randall Winston shares his career, and the secrets behind Spin City, Scrubs, and Mixed-ish, before diving into development.

Through the interview Randall Winston, with guidance from Michael Fishman shares editing, producing, directing, developing and diversity in entertainment with humor, and parental candor.

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Brian Schnuckel has been nominated for multiple Emmy's for his world renowned editing. He currently works as the editor of The Conners  on ABC. In this episode we explore the modern editing, what Brian Schnuckel looks for, along with the history of editing and his career. 

Michael Fishman helps explain how Brian Schnuckel shapes shows through editing, and explores the technical side of the creative process. He also shares his role as a mentor, and the post production workflow.

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Famed Director Gail Mancuso has been at the helm for iconic television. The two time Emmy award winner shares how she got started in the entertainment industry, and traces her career from Roseanne, through Friends, 30 Rock, Community, and Modern Family. 

Gail Mancuso shares insights on how she frames, plans blocking, and a key piece of advice she got from Amy Sherman-Palladino on Gilmore girls for single camera. Michael Fishman and Gail Mancuso have a truly candid talk about the behind the scenes world on set.

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