Bob Dylan Starring In Hbo Variety Special

Sun., May 21, 2000

The Hollywood Reporter

Bob Dylan is venturing into television, signing a deal with HBO to star in a one-hour special created especially for him by Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Larry Charles.

Details are being kept under wraps, but the variety-like special will center on the legendary musician and feature plenty of music and comedy.

“It’s Bob Dylan doing a TV show,” said Charles, a writer and producer on “Mad About You” and “Seinfeld.” “And like Bob Dylan himself, it will be unpredictable, unsettling, distinctive, original and entertaining all at the same time. You’ll walk away feeling satisfied.”

Charles devised the concept and pitched it to Dylan before going to HBO.

Although plans are for one special, neither side is ruling out the possibility of more. The music selection has not yet been determined, though sources said classic and original Dylan music will likely be featured.

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