# @thirteenwnet on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Th-zElf_sIM
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-16T12:00:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** THIRTEEN (@thirteenwnet) — https://gondola.cc/thirteenwnet

## Caption

Go behind the scenes with director and producer Garry Marshall as he reflects on his legendary career in television and film. From creating TV classics like "Happy Days," "Mork & Mindy," and "The Odd Couple" to directing Hollywood hits like "Pretty Woman," "Beaches," and "The Princess Diaries" franchise, Marshall shares candid stories from his decades in Hollywood. He dives into his early life in the Bronx, how he gave stars like Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, and Robin Williams their big breaks, how to turn a dark script into a romantic comedy, and why making audiences laugh is so important to him.

THIRTEEN presents "Hollywood's Best Film Directors." Discover the journeys of leading Hollywood directors, from their early influences and first films to the blockbuster projects that made their reputations. Through behind-the-scenes insights, they reveal the challenges of filmmaking, from developing scripts and securing funding to casting talent and working with major stars and share the secrets behind great movies.

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- **Views:** 1,528
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## Tags

juliaroberts, theprincessdiaries, filmmaking, hollywoodhistory, screenwriting, happydays, garrymarshall, prettywoman, pbs, directorinterview, wnet, thirteen

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