How Failing at Acting Led Les Moonves Behind the Camera

How Failing at Acting Led Les Moonves Behind the Camera

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The transcript details a personal journey from aspiring actor to a successful career in television production. Initially pursuing a pre-med path, the speaker realized their passion lay elsewhere after struggling with science courses. Despite parental expectations, they pursued acting, only to later recognize their mediocrity in the field. This self-awareness led to a career shift into television production, where they found success by leveraging their understanding of good acting and creative instincts.

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What was the speaker's initial career path before deciding to become an actor?

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What skills did the speaker believe they had that would help them in the production side of the business?

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