

Kristen Johnston
Jul 16, 2025
Kristen Johnston, an Emmy-winning actor celebrated for her roles in 3rd Rock from the Sun and Mom, joins the conversation. She shares her knack for humor and touches on her impactful work in addiction recovery. The duo discusses the challenges of acting in unique roles and working with John Lithgow. Kristen reflects on the evolution of her career and the significance of arts education in combating addiction. The chat is both heartfelt and insightful, revealing her plans for new creative endeavors.
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Latex Costume Challenges
- Kristen Johnston shared her experience wearing a latex dominatrix costume for two days during filming.
- She described the process as sweaty and challenging, especially putting it on and taking it off.
Loving New York Theater Life
- Kristen and Ted reminisced about working on the show "Bored to Death" and living in New York.
- Kristen expressed fondness for performing in New York and the theater scene.
Theater Versus Multi-Cam Tension
- Kristen discussed the difficulty and adrenaline rush of performing a four-camera live sitcom supporting lead roles.
- Ted shared his own frightening theater experience with minimal rehearsal for a 20-minute monologue.