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May 2022
42m 15s

Michael McKean

American Public Media
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Actor Michael McKean, beloved for his roles as Chuck McGill in “Better Call Saul” and David St. Hubbins in the classic rock-umentary “This Is Spinal Tap”, tells Tig all about some surprising backstage memories he has of playing Lenny of the Lenny and Squiggy duo in the classic 1970’s sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”. Michael also helps Tig advise a mom who is judgmental about her toddler’s “dud” friends, and counsels a listener whose buddy can’t stop yawning when they talk on the phone.

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