Ron Howard and Brian Grazer: ‘Splash’

About this episode

Ron Howard and Brian Grazer discuss the competition between Hollywood's mermaid movies and the rise of Tom Hanks.

The Imagine duo relay the David-vs.-Goliath tale of Hollywood’s dueling mermaid movies — minting a superstar out of Tom Hanks in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Ron Howard, Brian Grazer

Topics covered

• Hollywood
• mermaid movies
• Tom Hanks

Keywords

• Splash
• David vs. Goliath
• film history

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Books & works: Splash

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