Danny Baram - KISS - The Universal Back Lot - TV Scripts

A Page in History

In 2005, he embarked on an unforgettable experience as a West Coast Page, a position that opened doors to the exhilarating world behind the scenes of television.

But before being an NBC Page, he worked for Late Night with Conan O'Brien! He'll explain how he got that gig!

As a Page, he'll recount the time he led a group into the Tonight Show dressing room of none other than Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger himself!

You'll hear what it was like to have his tour hijacked by none other than the irrepressible Carrot Top.

He'll reveal what it was like to witness legendary bands rehearsing for The Tonight Show and the unforgettable encounters with die-hard fans of Days of Our Lives.

Our guest will share some hair-raising moments, like when he opened Jay Leno's mail during post-9/11 anthrax scares and the absurd letters he would receive.

He'll even talk about all the chatter when Conan gave The Tonight Show a go!

From pre-show Page meetings to the various Page positions, he'll give us a glimpse into the exhilarating life of an NBC Page.

Imagine the thrill of working outside with eager fans waiting to enter, the nerve-wracking presence of the secret service during Laura Bush's appearance, and the intense excitement surrounding a tribute show to the legendary Johnny Carson. He’ll talk about it all!

Prepare to be amazed as he shares anecdotes about encounters with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Avril Lavigne and the unforgettable highlight of seeing the legendary band KISS!

And let's not forget his time working with Dennis Miller and spotting Dennis himself in the commissary.

Our guest will take us through the Old West set on the Universal lot, where special screenings unfolded, and reveal his experiences witnessing the birth of new pilots, including iconic shows like The Office and Surface.

And don't miss the heart-pounding competition among Pages for the coveted Development assignment, with each one vying for a chance to shape the future of television.

As our guest delves into his time in NBC Primetime Development, he'll unveil the electrifying atmosphere, the thrill of reading scripts, and the fascinating projects being developed at that time, including future hits like Heroes and The Walking Dead.

Discover how he found his place to become a Senior Manager on the Digital Distribution Release Planning team at NBCUniversal.

This is an episode you don't want to miss as we unravel the exhilarating history of television through the eyes of a true industry insider. Get ready for laughter, surprises, and a journey like no other; please enjoy the show with Danny Baram!