DiscoverThe SporkfulReheat: Monologues Are Like Meatballs, Says Actor Michael McKean
Reheat: Monologues Are Like Meatballs, Says Actor Michael McKean

Reheat: Monologues Are Like Meatballs, Says Actor Michael McKean

Update: 2024-11-291
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The comedy icon discusses the role food can play in comedy and drama. Plus, he tells us why learning a new part is like eating spaghetti and how he reacts when people in the audience bring food into the theater.

This episode originally aired on October 30, 2017, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Anne Saini, with editing by Dan Charles. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Nora Ritchie, and Jared O'Connell. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer. Publishing by Shantel Holder and transcription by Emily Nguyen.

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Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.

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Reheat: Monologues Are Like Meatballs, Says Actor Michael McKean

Reheat: Monologues Are Like Meatballs, Says Actor Michael McKean

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