Thirty years after we graduated from high school together, screenwriter David T. Wagner and I reconnect for my latest A La Carte interview. We go back to the beginning in Woodland Hills, Calif., and how he lived what he calls “a double life” as a child actor, which included being the 1984 “Jr. Star Search” vocal champion and providing the voice of on Linus in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” And of course, we discuss the many movies he’s co-written, including “Van Wilder” (which put Ryan Reynolds on the map), “On the Line” with Lance Bass and Joey Fatone during peak ‘N Sync, and “The Girl Next Door” with Emile Hirsch and Elisha Cuthbert. (David also has some fun reading my reviews of his work back to me and making me squirm.) And we explore “Joker” director Todd Phillips’ comments about how it’s hard to make comedies in what he calls “woke culture.” This was a really fun one — hope you enjoy.
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What is the name of the song playing at the beginning of the podcast? As always, great interview Ms. Lemire! 🙂
What is the name of the song playing at the beginning of the podcast? As always, great interview Ms. Lemire! 🙂