RHLSTP with Richard Herring RHLSTP Book Club 115 - Robert Popper
Nov 1, 2024
Robert Popper, creator of the beloved sitcoms Friday Night Dinner and Look Around You, shares his humorous insights into the whimsical world of letter writing. He discusses his experience embodying a 104-year-old woman in his latest book, The Elsie Drake Letters, revealing how this persona led to heartwarming and absurd replies from unsuspecting companies. The conversation dives into past letter-writing antics, unexpected police calls, and the creative process behind comedic correspondence. Popper also touches on project ideas and the joy of storytelling through laughter.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Trials of Home Ownership: Mice and Mortality
02:33 • 2min
Whimsical Correspondence Adventures
04:13 • 26min
Exploring Personal Connections Through Letters
30:13 • 2min
The Humor in Heartfelt Experiences
32:37 • 11min
Book Recommendations and Awkward Pitching Experiences
43:10 • 2min
Creative Endeavors and Lighthearted Exchanges
44:55 • 3min