From Pop-Up to Primetime: Jonathan Glatzer's Journey

0:00On April 7th, Jonathan Glatzer went from popping fun facts on VH1's biggest hit, pop-up video, to scripting heavyweights like succession, and better, Call Saul. Now, he's behind AMC's new satire, The Audacity, poking its Silicon Valley excess. Back in the day, that bubbly show with its brain tickling sounds was pure gold, predating all the ASMR vibes we know today. He crafted those cheeky pop-ups for iconic clips, like ACC's You Shook Me All Night Long, Madonna's like a virgin shot in Venice, and Talking Heads, burning down the house. Picture this, Madonna's a Leo with a lion strolling by, or her really dancing on a gondola. For Talking Heads, he dropped gyms on the band's name from a TV-guide glossary, and the song title from a p-funk crouching. Fans aided up, and Glatzer even scored an interview with threat man David Byrne, who directed that video. That's how they roll back then chat with the director for those snappy insights.

1:00The show ruled VH1, blending trivia with a kitschy pop. Glatzer sees it as a straight line from those tiny bubbles to his Emmy-level scripts. Limited space for sharp, snarky writing, but he craved bigger stages and longer monologues. The Audacity drops April 12th on AMC, so keep an eye on Glatzer's next bubble bursting move. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today. Brought to you with AI.