Andy Weyman: A Director’s Life in Television - Sitcom Legends, Porsche Racing & Leading with Kindness

In this episode of **Fish’s Call Sheet**, Michael Fishman sits down with director, producer, mentor, and longtime friend **Andrew D. Weyman** for a deeply personal conversation about television, leadership, creativity, racing, and the quiet power of kindness. Andy’s career spans some of the most recognizable shows in television, including *Roseanne*, *The Big Bang Theory*, *Two and a Half Men*, *The King of Queens*, *Ellen*, *Cybill*, *The Gregory Hines Show, Still Standing*, *My Two Dads*, *Malibu Country*, and many more.  But for Michael, Andy is more than an acclaimed director with an extraordinary résumé. He is a friend, a teacher, and one of the inspirations who helped Michael believe directing could be part of his own future. Together, Michael and Andy look back at a relationship forged through nearly four decades of television history, including their shared connection to *Roseanne* and the lessons that come from watching great directors lead a set with clarity, confidence, humor, and heart. Andy opens up about his illustrious career, what it takes to direct comedy, how to guide actors, how to protect the rhythm of a scene, and why the best leaders create space for people to do their strongest work. The conversation also shifts off the stage and onto the track as Andy shares his love of racing Porsches, the discipline behind speed, and the connection between focus, timing, instinct, and trust. At the heart of the episode is a shared belief between Michael and Andy: **kindness is not weakness. Kindness is strength.** It is a leadership tool, a creative force, and a way to build sets where people feel safe enough to take risks and do meaningful work. Personal, funny, inspiring, and rich with television history, this conversation is for anyone who loves sitcoms, dreams of directing, studies leadership, or believes the strongest people in the room do not need to be the loudest. Andrew D. Weyman Links: IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923396/ TMDB - https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1215073-andrew-d-weyman?language=en-US You can find and follow us across social media @FishsCallSheet We are building an interactive SubStack. You can watch episodes on YouTube @FishsCallSheet Thank you for supporting our show