S2 E47: Straddling Both Worlds with Orson Bean

Dennis continues his conversation with actor, author and raconteur Orson Bean, who talks about meeting the love of his life, his wife actress Alley Mills and how he wore her down until she finally agreed to marry him. He also describes how his faith has gotten stronger over time, and discusses with Dennis the state of political discourse and how today is worse than the time when he was blacklisted. He reminisces about meeting and getting to know his son-in-law Andrew Breitbart, life in Venice, California, his experiences making the film "Anatomy of a Murder" and working with Otto Premminger. working with Art Carney and befriending Jackie Gleason and his secret to a long life.

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