Ken Kwapis on his book But What I Really Want to Do Is Direct: Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera

(10/29/20)The career of Ken Kwapis reads like a top five list of iconic TV series. The casts of The Larry Sanders Show, Freaks and Geeks, The Office, The Bernie Mac Show and Parks and Recreation have all praised his famously light touch as a director. Ken’s new memoir But What I Really What to Do Is Direct: Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera is a rollercoaster ride of brawls with the top brass, clashes over budgets and the passion that made it all worthwhile. Join us for a look at what it takes to succeed in show business on your own terms in this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI.