Teachers can change your lives. Auditioning for a play and being mentored by a teacher created a love of theater that led to a lifetime career of acting for Stuart Pankin. 

Stuart Pankin joins me to talk about Not Necessarily The News the hit HBO show that was the predecessor to the Daily Show and all other news parody programs. Stuart provides some amazing behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the hit show where he portrayed Bob Charles.

We also discuss Stuart's amazing contribution to Curb Your Enthusiasm. Stuart stars in what is considered by many to be one of the top 10 episodes of the entire series. 

We also dive into the hit show Dinosaurs. Stuart is the voice of the Dad, Earl Sinclair. Stuart shares some great behind-the-scenes stories of the making of Dinosaurs. We also talk in-depth about the controversial ending of that show. 

We also discuss working for Mel Brooks, working with Rick Moranis, Fatal Attraction, Mannequin 2 and so much more!

Our Guest, Stuart Pankin

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Special call-in guest: Summer Moore celebrating her Emmy FYC for Pandemic Pillow Talk

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