Movie and TV writer Andy Breckman

By Randy Cohen

Published February 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM EST

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Movie and TV writer Andy Breckman, creator of “Monk,” shares his love for public radio, tells us about Ken Freedman and his place, his local movie theater. Tune in to hear Breckman’s stories and how he has a show on his public radio station.

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