Favorite INSIDE THE ACTOR'S STUDIO Interviews

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 10:15pm

What are some of your favorite INSIDE THE ACTOR interviews?

Here's a list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_the_Actors_Studio

My favorite is Robin Williams. No specific moments - the entire thing!

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 10:18pm

Drew Barrymore. WTF? I could not stop laughing. inside!

[supportivemom]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 10:18pm

I actually thought Liza did a great job! She gave really good advice to the students and the musical numbers she performed were wonderful!

[Broadway Bound2]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 10:19pm

Dave Chapelle was pretty funny.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:09pm

How can this even be a question? Robin Williams, hands down. The fact that we only get to see a small portion of what was taped (because he just kept going on and on) instead of the usual episodes which are stuffed with clips to make it seem like an hour is a big part of my choice, but not the only reason. It is just perfect, and shows how amazing one person can be.

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:11pm

It's funny because I actually couldn't stand Robin Williams' interview. It proved to me that the man cannot be serious for more than two minutes and answer a question without hamming it up so people will worship at his feet. I just wanted to scream "SHUT UP!" at the screen half the time.

One of my favorites was probably Kate Winslet. She is charming, talented, and funny - the Harvey Keitel story, anyone? I was also at the taping for Michael J. Fox's interview, which was really a treat.

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:15pm

The original session with Alec Baldwin is great. Gene Wilder's is incredibly informative and thoughtful. Tom Hanks first episode was equally thoughtful and also very funny -- I loved him gushing about 'Turner and Hooch.'

I also found Robin Williams' show tiring and fairly devoid of much real information. It was a longer version of his usual trip to Jay Leno's side.
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[kec]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:19pm

Hugh Jackman's interview -- loved the high kick part. I laughed at how fast the two girls got themselves up on that stage. Also, I liked Russell Crowe's. I found it so interesting that Crowe barely looked at Lipton during the entire interview -- giving the impression that he had been really reluctant to do it -- and then, when he was interacting with the students, he gave them his all.

Oh, and Stephen Speilberg's interview was fascinating to listen to.

[JohnPopa]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:24pm

I also enjoyed Crowe -- he really brought out some interesting ways of looking at some of the actor vs. director debates.

[Mamie]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:28pm

I've never been a fan of Kevin Spacey's but his impromptu acting bit with the student in the audience was marvelous. That one small bit has stayed in my mind longer than any other bit on that show.

I also really enjoyed Anthony Hopkins talking about his background and how he feels it has influenced his attitude about acting on the stage.

[supportivemom]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:34pm

How 'bout when that guy asked Jennifer Lopez to Salsa with him and then she did. Mamie- I love it when the featured guests interact with the students. My favorite part of the show is when the students ask the questions. They are so dramatic and emotional. Sometimes, I think they ask the stupidest questions just so they can get on TV or get some sort of attention. "Hi, my name is _______, I'm a third year actor. (long pause) When you were playing (insert part), how were you able to separate your character from who you really are? It cracks me up! I also love when James says "Here are your students" mom

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:42pm

Oh, this one, by a long shot:

http://www.jibjab.com/view/172375

[misschung]

Posted: 12/23/07 at 11:45pm

Robin Williams, Kate Winslet, Russell Crowe

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:12am

Oh, and Kevin Spacey's Al Pacino impression. "Ohhh, FUNNY."

[Perfectly Marvelous]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:47am

Speaking of Al, his is my favorite interview.

I also enjoyed; Alec Baldwin, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Dave Chapelle and Johnny Depp.

[BwayLover]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 8:37am

I'm a little biased because I was actually at the taping of it...But Barbra Streisand's interview was incredible. The parts that they ended up showing out of the 4 1/2 hour interview were, of course, the most boring ones, unfortunately - but she was absolutely fascinating. Open about her craft and her life, sweet and endearing. Loved it.

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 8:58am

I loved the Streisand interview. I thought she seemed more relaxed, less self-aware, and definitely more candid than she had in years.

[DMsquared2]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 9:20am

I thought the one with the entire voice cast of "The Simpsons" was very entertaining.

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 12:57pm

One that stands out for me is the Bernadette Peters interview when she sang.

[mc1227]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 3:49pm

I loved the cast of Will and Grace and also the Cast of the Producers. I would have loved to see the unedited version.

[Rosalind]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 4:01pm

The Simpsons!

[SNLMedia]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 5:16pm

Mike Myers was incredibly entertaining.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 6:49pm

Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet both stick out for me.
The Liza Minnelli one was pretty fantastic as well.

[fflagg]

Posted: 12/24/07 at 10:52pm

none of them. such a kiss ass show. i was there for the barbra one and it was 5 hours and painful. she has no idea how flaky and aloof she seems.