Marv Tollman Reborn!
There have been many twists and turns along the Marv Tollman Road over the past decade. First, we endeavored to produce a mockumentary film. Then we shifted gears to bring Marv to the small screen in a TV series. While our hard work did not ultimately pay off, we refused to give up, which leads us to our very exciting announcement:
"Now a 3 Part Mocumentary Podcast"
This 3-part comedy/mystery mockumentary traces Marv’s humble beginnings as a struggling actor in Hollywood to his wildly successful career as the self-help failure guru to the stars. (You’ll hear rave reviews from such big names as Jimmy Stewart and Peter Falk.) And, as you may remember, that career was cut short when Marv disappeared without a trace.
There is much speculation about what happened to Marv by a range of journalists and family members. And it’s all neatly wrapped up, complete with a surprise ending that would make any Hollywood screenwriter green with envy.
It’s available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and I Heart Radio. And if you can subscribe and review, we’d be much obliged.
Biographies
Jeff Eagle
I’m the main man behind Eaglevision. But my main interest is not garden variety productions—it’s electrifying, unique brand experiences. I’m a big picture guy with the mind of a strategist and the soul of a storyteller. I’ve been spinning singular stories for over 20+ years for Fortune 500 behemoths like Apple and Hilton as well as scrappy start-ups. We’ve done everything from media and conferences to trade shows and mobile apps. And what do we have to show for it? Just 200 satisfied clients, over 1,000 completed projects, $25 million in billings, and a bucket of awards from the New York Film Festival and other equally impressive impresarios. (But who’s counting?) As for craftsmanship, we don’t skimp. You may find that the special effects for your sales video are being handled by the group that won last year’s Academy Award. Or the writer for your product intro script cut his creative teeth on “The Tonight Show.” Or the headliner for your live event is the Doobie Brothers or Vince Gill & Amy Grant. (Spoiler alert: We’ve worked with them and they’re really cool.) Bottom line: I get branding. I get strategy. And when you go with Eaglevision, you get a gung-ho go-to guy who delivers handcrafted digital and live experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain.
Fred Raker
I began as a stand-up comedian in New York City, sharing the bill with such comedy luminaries as Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Reiser. Shortly after heading west to Los Angeles, I landed a job as a staff writer for the ABC-TV late-night comedy/variety series “Fridays,” which featured Michael Richards and Larry David. From there, it was on to the prime-time “No Soap, Radio,” an ABC-TV sitcom/sketch show starring Steve Guttenberg. Following a writing stint on a SHOWTIME special in Canada, I found himself working on the granddaddy of them all, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” One of my final Hollywood projects was a comedy pilot starring Phyllis Diller and Alan Hale, which I co-created and co-wrote. Upon moving to San Francisco 30 years ago, I made the transition to advertising copywriter, corporate video scriptwriter, crafter of web content, and solo performer. My show It Could Have Been A Wonderful Life—a staple at intimate San Francisco theatres at holiday time for many years—was deemed “a wonderful 75 minutes” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Marv Tollman dreamed of becoming a famous Hollywood actor. Sadly, his dream was never realized, and he exited Tinsel Town a colossal failure. However, success did come to Marv courtesy of his best-selling book, “The Failure Fallacy.” Ironically, he ended up making it big in Hollywood—as the Self-Help Failure Guru to the Stars. Sit back and enjoy a story with more twists than a box of Red Vines.
Marv Tollman: Look Back In Failure Episode #1
Many theories about Marv Tollman’s disappearance are posited by a wide range of journalists. Several believe that Marv was somehow involved with the Mafia who then did him in, but none of the theories lead to anything concrete. (Mafia pun intended.) Of course, once you hear a history professor explain that Marv was in Dallas on November 22, 1963, you’ll find the connection between his disappearance and the Mafia impossible to refuse.
Marv Tollman: Look Back In Failure Episode #2
One journalist was able to navigate the murderous minefield that others before him could not safely sidestep. This led him to uncover the truth about what happened to Marv Tollman. Grab a pint of your favorite gelato and settle in for an ending worthy of a classic Hollywood movie.