Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson

RE-RUN: ED O’NEILL — skirting a life of organized crime and hanging out with Tennessee Williams

Dec 24, 2024
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Ed O'Neill
In this engaging conversation, Ed O'Neill, famed for his roles in "Married... with Children" and "Modern Family," shares lively anecdotes from his colorful life. He reflects on narrowly escaping a future in organized crime and fondly reminiscences about encounters with Tennessee Williams and Lucille Ball. The discussion explores the crossroads of career choices, humorous misunderstandings from his upbringing, and a nostalgic dive into the vibrant atmosphere of theater history alongside industry legends.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Reflections and Reunions with Ed O'Neill
02:27 • 6min
3
From Steel Mills to NFL Dreams
08:10 • 3min
4
Career Choices: Between Acting and Organized Crime
11:30 • 4min
5
Café Lux and Crossroads of Choice
15:29 • 5min
6
Unveiling Shared Histories and Celebrity Encounters
20:39 • 6min
7
Remembering Legends: A Night in Theater
26:10 • 7min
8
Reflections on a Controversial Show
33:21 • 11min