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Apr 2022
50m 51s

Judd Apatow on Women, Collaboration and ...

KELLY CORRIGAN
About this episode
Judd Apatow is curious, unassuming and forthcoming in this conversation with Kelly about his mom, his daughters, the business that needs improving and the work he loves. Filmed for Kelly’s PBS show Tell Me More in Los Angeles in celebration of Judd’s new film, The Bubble. After talking to Judd, Kelly sat down with Columbia’s George Bonanno to talk about a ... Show More
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