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STAN ZIMMERMAN is a man of many mediums (TV, film and theatre). He’s been nominated for two WGA Awards for Best Comedy Writing – The Golden Girls and Roseanne (the infamous lesbian kiss episode). Stan’s also written and produced on Gilmore Girls, co-created the Lifetime sitcom, Rita Rocks, wrote on both Brady Bunch movies and rewrote the ABC-TV movie of Annie. Stan has a BFA-Drama from NYU/Circle-in-the-Square and has directed LA productions of The Diary of Anne Frank, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, A Tuna Christmas, Gemini, Spike Heels and his original plays -- Meet & Greet, Knife to the Heart, Have a Good One, and Yes Virginia (also at Judson Theatre - Pinehurst, NC and North Street Playhouse - Onancock, VA). Stan directed Off-Broadway’s Hyprov (Daryl Roth Theatre). TRWplays has published and licensed his works: Yes Virginia, Silver Foxes and his suicide awareness play, Right Before I Go., which he performs in across the U.S. Zimmerman & Berg wrote the Lifetime hit Christmas movie, Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas. He’s appeared on numerous podcasts, national morning shows, and as the "Bartender” on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live to promote it. Stan was the host/showrunner on Bravo’s Situation:Comedy, a reality show produced by Sean Hayes. This summer, Stan directed the World Premiere of Long Beach Blanket Bingo, a new musical he co-wrote with Jim Berg, using the musical catalogue of Allee Willis, at North Street Playhouse on the Eastern Shore of VA.
Reviewed by Randy B. Lichtman for Readers' Favorite
The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore by Stan Zimmerman is one of the most enjoyable backstage tours of the television and movie industries that I have ever read. Stan is definitely an excellent and entertaining writer who documents his journey from high school in Southfield, Michigan through his professional career, highlighting the ups and downs of the industry. It is a very personal account of his experience as well as the challenges of working as a writer, showrunner, stage director, and playwright, and the many facets that are involved. There are the highs and lows in working with some of the most well-known productions such as the Golden Girls series with some amazing stars; the Gilmore Girls series where he risked his job in speaking with the actors; the Brady Bunch movie where he met his favorite Marcia-Marcia-Marcia actress; and the Rosanne series where he was given a No. 13 T-shirt so that he and others could be fired without getting to know their names.
There are so many interesting stories in The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore about well-known stars and Stan's adventures working with them. So much was happening behind the scenes that the average viewer never could imagine. He also shares special stories about his family (especially his mother) and friends, which are very touching. Stan Zimmerman speaks very candidly about his personal life, having to pitch ideas for shows in the hope that a pilot would be picked up, and sometimes not being sure where the next show would come from. The narrative is told with great description and humor where he grows as a writer and a professional. It is clearly a challenging business but one that he is passionate about. I highly recommend The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore by Stan Zimmerman for anyone interested in the background of the entertainment industry. A very enjoyable read!
