The Story First Podcast
From award-winning podcaster and filmmaker Brian McDonald (Invisible Ink, Land of the Dead), whose work has been embraced by Pixar, HBO, and Disney. Building on his acclaimed show You Are a Storyteller, this series features high-level conversations with writers, filmmakers, and creators—real exchanges between craftspeople on how and why stories work.
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The Story First Podcast
From award-winning podcaster and filmmaker Brian McDonald (Invisible Ink, Land of the Dead), whose work has been embraced by Pixar, HBO, and Disney. Building on his acclaimed show You Are a Storyteller, this series features high-level conversations with writers, filmmakers, and creators—real exchanges between craftspeople on how and why stories work.
<p>Welcome to STORY FIRST!</p><p>Today’s guest is Treva Silverman, Emmy-winning writer and one of the first women to break through in television comedy. </p><p>From piano prodigy to sketch writer, Treva’s journey led her to the legendary Mary Tyler Moore Show, where her episodes helped define one of the most beloved sitcoms in TV history. In this conversation with Brian McDonald, Treva opens up about perfectionism, humor as survival, and the human honesty that makes comedy timeless. </p><p>She shares stories of working with Carol Burnett, creating the character of Georgette, and collaborating with icons like James L. Brooks and Alan Burns. What emerges is a portrait of an artist who combined musical genius, sharp wit, and deep humanity to change the face of television. </p><p>Let’s get started.</p>
Story First Podcast
The Story First Podcast
From award-winning podcaster and filmmaker Brian McDonald (Invisible Ink, Land of the Dead), whose work has been embraced by Pixar, HBO, and Disney. Building on his acclaimed show You Are a Storyteller, this series features high-level conversations with writers, filmmakers, and creators—real exchanges between craftspeople on how and why stories work.
