About this episode

Tim Conway discusses gambling mishaps and filmmaking with guest Billy Ray.

Hour 4 (9.08) Screenwriter and director Billy Ray joins Tim for a wide-ranging conversation about friendship, filmmaking, sports, and his upcoming movie  Animals  starring Ben Affleck. Plus, Tim recounts a Las Vegas gambling mishap and checks out LA's newest transit link to LAX.  9:05 PM   Tim spent the weekend in Las Vegas and accidentally locked away his gambling money in a hotel safe, creating an unexpected challenge. He also delivers a public-service announcement for drivers headed to and from Vegas: the left lane is for passing.  9:20 PM   A rainy stop in the Antelope Valley gives Tim another chance to try his luck before heading home. He also looks at the LAX/Metro Transit Center, which connects Metro rail service to the airport area and expands public transit access for travelers.   9:35 PM   Writer and director Billy Ray joins Tim in studio to discuss growing up together, the differences between male and female friendships, and the discipline required to build a successful writing career. Ray also previews  Animals , the upcoming Ben Affleck thriller that he co-wrote.   9:50 PM   Billy Ray…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Conway

Guest: Billy Ray

Topics covered

• gambling
• filmmaking
• friendship
• public transit
• sports
• storytelling

Keywords

• gambling money
• Las Vegas
• Billy Ray
• Animals
• public transit
• LAX
• sports
• friendship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Metro

Books & works: Animals

Places: Las Vegas, Antelope Valley, LAX, West Point

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