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Jul 2024
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Tina Fey on Creating the Return of "Mean...

WILLIE GEIST, SUNDAY TODAY
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Tina Fey sat down with Willie to talk about the return of “Mean Girls” 20-years later with a musical movie. She discusses writing, producing, and starring in both movies after becoming a comedy icon through writing for "SNL". (Original broadcast date January 14, 2024.) 
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