

236. Alan Alda
Dec 3, 2018
Alan Alda discusses growing up in Burlesque theaters, working with his father, sudden fame, and on-set dynamics. Stories of Buster Keaton, Mickey Rooney, Sarah Silverman, M*A*S*H colleagues, and famous vaudeville performers. Remembering Mae West, Red Buttons, and more in the entertainment industry.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Childhood Memories and Improvisation in Acting
03:06 • 13min
Reflections on Vaudeville and Burlesque Entertainment
16:16 • 9min
Working Together on MASH Episodes and Finding a Special Father-Son Moment
25:22 • 2min
Stories about Bela Lugosi and vaudeville performances
27:19 • 4min
Reflections on Past Experiences in Entertainment Industry
31:11 • 21min
A Reflection on a Bizarre Fan Encounter at a Gas Station
52:26 • 2min
Exploring the Art of Puns and Improvisations with Gelbart for MASH
54:05 • 8min
Accepting Reality, Starting a Podcast, and Conversations with Interesting Guests
01:02:26 • 4min
Exploring the Art of Hosting Talk Shows and Delving into Acting and Empathy
01:06:22 • 13min
Navigating Performance Anxiety and Forming Deep Connections
01:19:42 • 21min