{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Television's Most Prolific Director: Alan J. Levi","description":"Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Alan J. Levi began his filmmaking career at age 15 when he produced and directed a half-hour 16mm black-and-white comedy entitled "Keep Your Spirits High" while a sophomore in high school. Finding no one who would hire this aspiring director, he organized his own company, "Petite Productions," which was financed entirely by his fellow schoolmates, and with a grand total of $256 in operating costs, he began his career as a Director\/Producer.  Since those humble beginnings, Alan has directed over 350 hours of prime-time network television over the past nearly 30 years.  This informal interview is a living lesson on how to build an incredible career as a Hollywood Television Director. ","author_name":"Where Hollywood Hides: Screenwriting | Television | Movies | Music | Show Business | Writing | Producing | Directing | Acting","author_url":"http:\/\/www.wherehollywoodhides.com","html":"