Home / Arts and Entertainment / Bullock Calls Milton Berle An 'A--hole'
Bullock Calls Milton Berle An 'A--hole'
18 Jul
Summary
- Bullock shared a negative experience with Milton Berle on Hollywood Squares.
- Berle reportedly demanded strict control over a comedy bit.
- The planned pie-in-the-face sketch did not land well.
Jim J. Bullock recently shared a particularly negative memory from his early television career, focusing on his experiences with Milton Berle. During a panel at the Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 10, 2026, Bullock described Berle as an "a--hole."
Bullock recounted an appearance on The Hollywood Squares, a popular game show format featuring celebrity panelists. At the time, Bullock was a guest and not yet a permanent fixture on the show. A planned comedy bit required Bullock to enter Berle's tic-tac-toe square while Berle held a pie, which he was supposed to smash into Bullock's face.
Before filming, Bullock alleged that Berle exerted aggressive control over the sketch, reportedly telling him to refrain from his usual comedic style and adhere strictly to Berle's direction. Bullock, trusting Berle's extensive experience, followed his instructions despite his own instincts.
However, the resulting bit did not meet expectations, being described by Bullock as "so tired and so old." The physical comedy element left Bullock with whipped cream on his person, and he expressed his lasting dissatisfaction with the encounter and Berle's behavior.
