Hollywood Wingman: Hanging Out with Mavericks, Moguls, and Maniacs in LA Show Biz

As a college student in Southern Illinois, Joe Bucz immersed himself in two passions: the films of his favorite actors—Warren Beatty, Robert Redford, and Steve McQueen—and the careers of standout college quarterbacks like Pat Haden, Mark Harmon, and Steve Sloan. Little did he know, his aspirations of meeting his idols would soon materialize when he secured a position at the renowned talent agency, William Morris, in Los Angeles.

"Hollywood Wingman" chronicles Joe's rapid ascent in the entertainment industry, beginning as an assistant to Clint Eastwood's agent. His journey included climbing the ranks to become a script reader for the producer of "The Sting," working in the sales division for the Buss family and the Lakers, and ultimately, under the guidance of mentor Bruce Paltrow, forming a partnership with Mark Harmon at Paramount Studios. This captivating memoir offers an insider's view of Hollywood spanning from the 1970s to the early 2000s.

Joe Bucz, then a college student in Southern Illinois, had two main passions: watching the movies of his favorite actors—Warren Beatty, Robert Redford, and Steve McQueen—and following the careers of his favorite college quarterbacks like Pat Haden, Mark Harmon, and Steve Sloan. His dream of meeting his idols came true when he landed a job at the famous talent agency William Morris in Los Angeles.

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