Rich Little: The Greatest Impressionist

About this episode

Mary Jane Popp interviews legendary impressionist Rich Little about his career and experiences with famous personalities.

Mary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll interview legendary impressionist Rich Little. Rich shares stories from his decades-long career, demonstrating his famous impressions of presidents and celebrities, and reflecting on the golden age of Hollywood. He discusses encounters with stars like Nixon, Sinatra, and Judy Garland, and the evolution of comedy. The conversation highlights Rich’s unique talent, his charitable work, and the importance of preserving the legacy of classic entertainers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/poppstartalk/exclusive-content

People in this episode

Host: Mary Jane Popp

Guest: Rich Little

Topics covered

• impressionism
• comedy
• Hollywood
• entertainment

Keywords

• presidents
• celebrities
• charitable work
• legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rich Little: The Greatest Impressionist

Places: Hollywood

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