Behind the Scenes of 'Tales from the Crypt'

Hollywood writer and producer Alan Katz joins the show today to discuss his journey in the entertainment industry, including his experiences with HBO's groundbreaking series 'Tales from the Crypt,' the cultural adjustments he faced moving from Baltimore to New York, and ultimately finding his place in Los Angeles. Katz shares insights into the creative freedom he experienced at HBO, the evolution of the Cryptkeeper character, and the challenges faced while making films based on the series.

In this conversation, Alan Katz shares the personal trauma that led to a two-decade struggle with depression and writer's block, and his eventual healing through storytelling.

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Alan Katz, A.L. Katz, Tales from the Crypt, HBO, Hollywood, screenwriting, cultural adjustment, Los Angeles, filmmaking, television history, storytelling, Bordello of Blood, trauma, healing, storytelling, podcasting, creativity, mental health, personal journey, filmmaking, empowerment

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