Tim Matheson

About this episode

Tim Matheson shares his Hollywood journey from 'Animal House' to 'West Wing' with behind-the-scenes stories and insights.

In this exclusive episode of Dropping Names, we sit down with the legendary Tim Matheson to explore his incredible journey through Hollywood. From his iconic role in 'Animal House' to his unforgettable appearances in 'West Wing', Tim shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights that reveal the heart and humor behind his storied career. Discover the secrets of working with comedy giants like John Belushi and Leslie Nielsen, and hear about his experiences with directors like Steven Spielberg and Clint Eastwood. This episode is packed with laughter, nostalgia, and name-dropping galore! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes

Guest: Tim Matheson

Topics covered

• Hollywood journey
• comedy
• behind-the-scenes stories
• nostalgia
• name-dropping

Keywords

• Tim Matheson
• Animal House
• West Wing
• Hollywood
• comedy
• John Belushi
• Leslie Nielsen
• Steven Spielberg
• Clint Eastwood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Animal House, West Wing

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