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Billy Crystal Says 'Before' Was Almost a Totally Different Show Without Him
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scrn loglineLegendary funnyman Billy Crystal reveals how his Apple TV+ series 'Before' almost went in a completely different direction without him at the helm.beat sheet- Crystal initially saw 'Before' as a behind-the-scenes look at the TV industry, but took on the starring role after the original concept fell through.
- The 75-year-old comedy icon says he never planned to be the lead, but stepped in when the show's original vision needed a last-minute overhaul.
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Billy Crystal Says 'Before' Was Almost a Totally Different Show Without Him
MovieWebStory by Matt Mahler
scrn logline
Legendary funnyman Billy Crystal reveals how his Apple TV+ series 'Before' almost went in a completely different direction without him at the helm.
beat sheet
- Crystal initially saw 'Before' as a behind-the-scenes look at the TV industry, but took on the starring role after the original concept fell through.
- The 75-year-old comedy icon says he never planned to be the lead, but stepped in when the show's original vision needed a last-minute overhaul.
call sheet
Billy Crystal, Apple TV+, Before