About this episode
Noel catches up with actor Richard Portnow, discussing his roles in various films and television shows.
Noel catches up with Richard Portnow. The actor played Uncle Junior's lawyer, Harold "Mel" Melvoin, on The Sopranos;. Richard had memorable roles in Good Morning, Vietnam, Seven, Barton Fink and many more. Richard played Howard Stern's father, Ben in Private Parts. Seinfeld fans will recognize Richard as the wheelchair salesman in "The Handicap Spot" episode.
People in this episode
Host: Noel Fogelman
Guest: Richard Portnow
Topics covered
- acting
- television
- film
- interviews
- The Sopranos
- Seinfeld
Keywords
- Richard Portnow
- The Sopranos
- Good Morning Vietnam
- Seinfeld
- Barton Fink
- Private Parts
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Sopranos, Good Morning, Vietnam, Seven, Barton Fink, Private Parts, Seinfeld
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