Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald 104: My Old Lady with Sarah Chalke
Nov 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Chalke, best known as Elliot from Scrubs, shares her journey from replacing Becky on Roseanne to her audition for Scrubs, full of anecdotes about chemistry reads and on-set improvisation. She details her quirky grocery shopping during quarantine and recalls a hilarious spray-tan mishap. The trio reflects on the emotional depth of the 'My Old Lady' episode, discussing its unique balance of humor and drama, and how their experiences shaped them as actors. Prepare for laughs and nostalgia!
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Zoom Glitch Before The Interview
- Sarah Chalke describes her chaotic technical setup and needing help from the editor before the recording started.
- The story sets a casual, behind-the-scenes tone and shows her candid, self-deprecating humor.
Surreal Roseanne Casting Ride
- Sarah recalls replacing Becky on Roseanne at 16, getting a holding deal, and then being invited back later.
- She explains the surreal mix of school life and sudden TV fame during that time.
Instant Love For The Scrubs Script
- Sarah recounts reading Scrubs sides the night before and falling in love with the script.
- She skipped another audition and chased Scrubs, leading to multiple callbacks with Bill Lawrence.
