April 9, 2026

Take 151 - Showrunner, Writer Courtney Lilly, Black-ish, Everyone Hates Chris

Take 151 - Showrunner, Writer Courtney Lilly, Black-ish, Everyone Hates Chris

We have the impressive Courtney Lilly on the show. He talks about the state of Hollywood, being in the same storm but a different boat and the luck it takes to succeed. We hear about his start as a journalist, showrunning on a show created by someone else and the importance of Morpheus. Why Black-ish was a success, talented actors over good writing and the importance and value of diversity. A fascinating and insightful interview full of self-reflection, nuggets of wisdom and candour.

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We have the impressive Courtney Lilly on the show.

He talks about the state of Hollywood, being in the same storm but a different boat and the luck it takes to succeed.

We hear about his start as a journalist, showrunning on a show created by someone else and the importance of Morpheus.

Why Black-ish was a success, talented actors over good writing and the importance and value of diversity.

A fascinating and insightful interview full of self-reflection, nuggets of wisdom and candour.