Warm Up the Snake by John Rich

John Rich has directed and produced some of the most well-known shows in television history, including The Dick Van Dyke Show, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Barney Miller, The Brady Bunch, Gilligan’s Island, and of course, MacGyver. Now he has released a book chronicling his legendary career.

His book Warm up the snake, offers a fascinating tell-all insight into the world behind the scenes of TV shows. John’s career has spanned half a century, not only as an accomplished director, but also as an innovator who is responsible for many of the “tricks of the trade” we now take for granted.

As well as having some interesting insights into the MacGyver show, John’s book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the workings of the television industry.

Warm up the snake can be purchased from the MacGyver Online Store or directly from amazon.com

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