Marshall Jay Kaplan is a renowned television producer and director who has garnered numerous awards and nominations for his exceptional work in the industry. Beyond being a skilled professional, he is also a genuinely nice person.
Throughout his career, Marshall has been involved in various notable projects, including CNN's "The History of Sitcom," "FBI True" for CBS/Paramount, "The Game Show Show" on ABC, and the multi-nominated documentary film "Viewer Direction Advised," which premiered at prestigious film festivals in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Additionally, he was the creator, executive producer, and host of the celebrity-based show "Totally Tracked Down."
Marshall's impressive producing credits have aired on top-tier networks such as CNN, TLC, BRAVO, FOOD NETWORK, VICE, and HGTV, covering a wide range of genres, from factual programming, including docu-series, paranormal, and sports series, to reality shows, including home renovations, game shows, antique pickers, and a bridal dress series.
In addition to his producing work, Marshall has extensive experience as a director, expertly guiding actors, documentary interviewees, television hosts, and stars like Dan Levy, Zooey Deschanel, Larry David, and Valerie Bertinelli to deliver outstanding performances.
Prior to his career in television, Marshall worked as a writer and cartoonist in the newspaper industry, where his "Where Are They Now?" column was carried by 65 newspapers across the United States and Canada.
Marshall has also ventured into the world of podcasting, initially teaming up with his son, Ben, for the podcast "My Pop's Culture," featuring interviews with renowned pop culture icons such as Carol Burnett, Gilbert Gottfried, and Tommy Chong. He has since launched his solo podcast, "Prison Sentences," which combines true crime stories with comedy.
