About this episode

Tim Matheson shares stories from his extensive Hollywood career, including insights on famous personalities and his experiences in film and television.

Before Animal House became one of the greatest comedies ever made, Tim Matheson was already building one of the longest and most fascinating careers in Hollywood. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko, Tim shares unforgettable stories about John Belushi, Lucille Ball, Steven Spielberg, Henry Fonda, Ryan Reynolds, Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Meghan Markle, Aaron Sorkin, Clint Eastwood and many more. He reveals what Belushi was really like before fame changed everything, how Spielberg personally tracked him down in Las Vegas, the acting lessons he learned from Henry Fonda, directing Meghan Markle on Suits, working opposite Mel Brooks, starring in Animal House, The West Wing, Fletch, Van Wilder and Johnny Quest, and why he finally decided to write his memoir. If you love classic Hollywood, behind-the-scenes stories and the golden age of film and television, this episode is packed with incredible moments. Subscribe for new celebrity interviews every Monday. 00:00 Intro, Tim Matheson arrives 00:46 Knee replacement and getting older 01:46 Leave It to Beaver and becoming a child actor 04:02 Working with Steven Spielberg 07:18 The Hollywood legend who influenced him…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Kmetko

Guest: Tim Matheson

Topics covered

• Hollywood careers
• comedy history
• celebrity stories
• acting lessons
• memoirs
• behind-the-scenes

Keywords

• Tim Matheson
• Animal House
• Hollywood
• celebrity interviews
• comedy
• memoir
• acting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Suits

Books & works: Animal House, The West Wing, Fletch, Van Wilder, Johnny Quest

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