# James L. Brooks

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Podcast: [Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-everybody-knows-your-name-with-ted-danson-and-woody-harrelson-sometimes-6904724)
Published: 2025-12-10T05:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Legendary director/producer James L. Brooks and Woody Harrelson talk with Ted Danson about working together on Jim’s first feature film in 15 years, "Ella McCay." Jim shares about the family turmoil that influenced the script, how he got his first break in the news business, casting “Broadcast News,” the time he lit a fire under Ted on “Taxi,” memories of John Cassavetes, and more. Ella McCay hits theaters on December 12th. Like watching your podcasts? Visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco to see full episodes.

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