About this episode

Mark Harmon discusses his life experiences around fame, family, and Hollywood.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com He has spent a lifetime around fame, a heroic father, football mythology, and old Hollywood… and somehow still comes off like the calmest guy in the room. -Steve McQueen and a Mini Cooper -what Carl Reiner was really like, and why Summer School still rules -growing up with Tom Harmon: Heisman winner, broadcaster, fighter pilot, legend -the war story Mark on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, Matt Welch

Guest: Mark Harmon

Topics covered

• fame
• football mythology
• Hollywood
• personal stories
• family legacy

Keywords

• Mark Harmon
• Steve McQueen
• Carl Reiner
• Tom Harmon
• Summer School

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Summer School

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