Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, Brian Tyree Henry, and Vanessa Bayer
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Aug 23, 2025 Join a lively discussion with celebrated guests like Sterling K. Brown, Nathan Lane, and Brian Tyree Henry as they share hilarious anecdotes from their careers in TV and theater. Discover their thoughts on Broadway, romantic comedies, and the quirks of the entertainment industry. Don't miss a humorous take on mascots, a quiz featuring Brown, and lighthearted banter about personal journeys and overcoming adversity. Dive into trivia that celebrates pop culture and reflects on the power of laughter in tough times.
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From Flops To A Perfect Fit
- Nathan Lane recounts early TV flops and being cast in Mid-Century Modern after Ryan Murphy liked a script written for him.
- He describes past shows with Mickey Rooney and Doug Henning and how some premises doomed themselves despite star power.
Driving Games And Tall Tales
- Nathan Lane plays a driving-themed quiz game and jokes he doesn't drive, making light of Zen-like empty-mindedness.
- He answers questions about Finnish speeding fines, dummy carpool drivers, and self-driving taxis being attacked.
Mascot Change Reflects Team Identity
- The Chicago Sky replaced a male mascot with Sky the Lioness to better represent a women's basketball team.
- Peter Sagal highlights the symbolic fitness of a female lion as the hustling player archetype.