Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Catherine O’Hara
Summary
Julia Louis-Dreyfus interviews Catherine O'Hara, discussing their shared improv roots at Second City and contrasting the high-pressure environments of SNL and SCTV. They share humorous anecdotes about meeting the Pope and reflect on the challenges women faced in early comedy, including pay disparities and pitching ideas. The conversation also touches on aging, motherhood, and the enduring value of collaboration and listening in acting.
Topics discussed
Intro: Comedy, Veep, and the 'Yes, And' philosophy
Introduction of guest Catherine O'Hara
Turning 70 and feeling ageless on set
Meeting Beau, the Vatican heist, and Pope stories
Childhood acting roles and early stage memories
Ad breaks: Aloha, BritBox, MyDia, Quince
Gilda Radner's influence and pre-internet optimism
Second City training and improv games
SNL vs. SCTV cultures and pitching ideas
SCTV pay disparities and leaving for family
Improvising with Christopher Guest and raising sons
Marriage, humor, and parents' long union
Rapid fire questions and aging advice
Outro: Call with mom and credits
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