GGACP honors striking SAG-AFTRA members by posting this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with Emmy- and Oscar-nominated actor-director -- and former SAG-AFTRA president -- Richard Masur. In this episode, Richard talks about his years as a union leader, his 6-decade acting career, his numerous collaborations with mentor Norman Lear and his role in United Artists' infamous "Heaven's Gate." Also, Francis Ford Coppola welcomes feedback, Jack Nicholson replaces Mandy Patinkin, John Carpenter remakes "The Thing" and Richard shares drinks (and the screen) with GGACP favorite Pat McCormick. PLUS: "Scavenger Hunt”! “Hot l Baltimore"! Remembering Richard Farnsworth (and Ben Johnson)! The wisdom of Robert Preston! And Richard praises co-stars Gene Hackman, Sidney Poitier and Meryl Streep!
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