Lloyd J. Schwartz

About this episode

Lloyd Schwartz discusses his extensive career in television, including his role on The Love Boat and insights into The Brady Bunch.

Lloyd Schwartz, sitcom royalty, boards the Love Boat Podcast for a conversation that spans decades of television history. From his behind-the-scenes role as the network liaison on The Love Boat to the untold stories behind the casting of The Brady Bunch, Lloyd pulls back the curtain on a dynasty that began with his father writing radio for Bob Hope and never stopped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, Jill Whelan

Guest: Lloyd Schwartz

Topics covered

• television history
• sitcoms
• casting stories
• behind-the-scenes
• family legacy

Keywords

• Lloyd Schwartz
• The Love Boat
• The Brady Bunch
• television history
• sitcom royalty
• casting
• Bob Hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Love Boat Podcast

Books & works: The Love Boat, The Brady Bunch

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