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Barry Diller's Memoir Reveals Bold Hollywood Decisions

5/22/2025

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Barry Diller's memoir, "Who Knew," offers a captivating glimpse into his reign as CEO of Paramount Studios, where he boldly backed the groundbreaking "Saturday Night Fever" despite doubts. His journey was marked by triumphs and tensions, including his initial resistance to casting Bruce Willis in the action classic "Die Hard" during his time at 20th Century Fox.

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Barry Diller's memoir, "Who Knew," offers a captivating glimpse into his reign as CEO of Paramount Studios, where he boldly backed the groundbreaking "Saturday Night Fever" despite doubts. His journey was marked by triumphs and tensions, including his initial resistance to casting Bruce Willis in the action classic "Die Hard" during his time at 20th Century Fox.