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Brideshead Revisited
The novel was mentioned alongside other cultural touchstones of a past era, indicating it was a wellknown work from that time.
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It was the time of Chariots of Fire and Brideshead Revisited
— Episode: "Hugh Grant"
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Episode: "Hugh Grant"
The novel was mentioned alongside other cultural touchstones of a past era, indicating it was a wellknown work from that time.
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It was the time of Chariots of Fire and Brideshead Revisited
Gone With the Wind
Andy Kaufman, a guest on Taxi, once sat down in the middle of a rehearsal and began to read the book 'Gone With The Wind' for several minutes.
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He would come out, I saw him once come out, sit down in a chair and start reading Gone With the Wind. Until you left.
— Episode: "James Burrows"
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Episode: "James Burrows"
Andy Kaufman, a guest on Taxi, once sat down in the middle of a rehearsal and began to read the book 'Gone With The Wind' for several minutes.
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He would come out, I saw him once come out, sit down in a chair and start reading Gone With the Wind. Until you left.
Too Much and Never Enough
How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man
A book by Mary Trump about her family was mentioned; Judd Apatow stated that he had read 30 pages of it.
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I read 30 pages of Mary Trump's books.
— Episode: "Judd Apatow"
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Episode: "Judd Apatow"
A book by Mary Trump about her family was mentioned; Judd Apatow stated that he had read 30 pages of it.
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I read 30 pages of Mary Trump's books.
The World According to Garp
The novel was mentioned as a work for which John Lithgow had received a nomination, highlighting its relevance to his career.
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He was nominated for The World According to Garp.
— Episode: "John Lithgow"
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Episode: "John Lithgow"
The novel was mentioned as a work for which John Lithgow had received a nomination, highlighting its relevance to his career.
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He was nominated for The World According to Garp.
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection
The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socks
They noted that a new film adaptation of The Cat in the Hat was scheduled to be released on November 6th and expressed enthusiasm about its potential impact.
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And then you have Cat in the Hat coming out November 6th with Warner Brothers, which is amazing. I love that. Bill Hader. It's amazing. Did you see it yet? No. I love it. I forgot that I'm in it. I th...
— Episode: "Bowen Yang"
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Episode: "Bowen Yang"
They noted that a new film adaptation of The Cat in the Hat was scheduled to be released on November 6th and expressed enthusiasm about its potential impact.
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And then you have Cat in the Hat coming out November 6th with Warner Brothers, which is amazing. I love that. Bill Hader. It's amazing. Did you see it yet? No. I love it. I forgot that I'm in it. I think that's going to be huge.
Everyone Poops (Taro Gomi)
It was mentioned as a book about the universal act of pooping.
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What's the name of that? There's a book called that, right?
— Episode: "The Killers"
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Episode: "The Killers"
It was mentioned as a book about the universal act of pooping.
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What's the name of that? There's a book called that, right?
Everybody poops.
Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems
Poems and Drawings
It was mentioned as a quick example of a book title by Jason Bateman during a conversation about the large number of books in Paul Giamatti's background.
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Jason, name a book quick. Where the Sidewalk Ends.
— Episode: "Paul Giamatti"
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Episode: "Paul Giamatti"
It was mentioned as a quick example of a book title by Jason Bateman during a conversation about the large number of books in Paul Giamatti's background.
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Jason, name a book quick. Where the Sidewalk Ends.
Sense and Sensibility
Emma explained that she adapted the classic Jane Austen novel for the screen, noting it was originally written by Austen.
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I mentioned that you're the only performer to have won for acting and writing and you wrote Sense and Sensibility and how did that happen? I adapted it. Jane Austen wrote it.
— Episode: "Emma Thompson"
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Episode: "Emma Thompson"
Emma explained that she adapted the classic Jane Austen novel for the screen, noting it was originally written by Austen.
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I mentioned that you're the only performer to have won for acting and writing and you wrote Sense and Sensibility and how did that happen? I adapted it. Jane Austen wrote it.
The Godfather
It was discussed and watched recently, with the second installment being preferred to the first, while the third part received mixed reviews.
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I finally saw The Godfather.
— Episode: "Rashida Jones"
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Episode: "Rashida Jones"
It was discussed and watched recently, with the second installment being preferred to the first, while the third part received mixed reviews.
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I finally saw The Godfather.
And it was really good.
And then I just watched that part two like two days ago, three days ago.
Now they say that part two is better than the first.
They're both excellent.
The Outsiders
The program noted that the hosts had worked together on the TV adaptation of The Outsiders, which is based on S.E. Hinton's novel.
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We did The Outsiders together.
— Episode: "Jeff Goldblum"
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Episode: "Jeff Goldblum"
The program noted that the hosts had worked together on the TV adaptation of The Outsiders, which is based on S.E. Hinton's novel.
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We did The Outsiders together.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Original Illustrations
It was mentioned as a book that Jason Bateman enjoyed reading in the past.
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I enjoyed Tom Sawyer a lot. Does that count?
— Episode: "Ronan Farrow"
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Episode: "Ronan Farrow"
It was mentioned as a book that Jason Bateman enjoyed reading in the past.
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I enjoyed Tom Sawyer a lot. Does that count?
The Catcher in the Rye
Jeff Bridges' brother, Bo, helped him practice acting scenes from this book when Jeff was a teenager, using a flatbed truck in supermarket parking lots.
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We were working on some Holden Caulfield, you know, Catcher in the Rye scenes, you know, and other scenes that he worked at because we were trying to get me an agent and so forth.
— Episode: "Jeff Bridges"
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Episode: "Jeff Bridges"
Jeff Bridges' brother, Bo, helped him practice acting scenes from this book when Jeff was a teenager, using a flatbed truck in supermarket parking lots.
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We were working on some Holden Caulfield, you know, Catcher in the Rye scenes, you know, and other scenes that he worked at because we were trying to get me an agent and so forth.
Catch and Kill
Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
Ronan Farrow stated it was his last published book, released in 2019. It was mentioned in the context of his writing career and his approach to investigative journalism.
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Catch and Kill, 2019. I think I have the next one that's going to be a book.
— Episode: "Ronan Farrow"
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Episode: "Ronan Farrow"
Ronan Farrow stated it was his last published book, released in 2019. It was mentioned in the context of his writing career and his approach to investigative journalism.
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Catch and Kill, 2019. I think I have the next one that's going to be a book.
Catch-22
50th Anniversary Edition
Noah Hawley recalled an assignment in high school where he had to write his own chapter in the comedic and satirical voice of Joseph Heller's book, an exercise he found seminal for his later work.
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There was in high school, you know, there was an assignment. We were reading the book Catch-22, right? And, and very specific voice in that book, comedic, satirical. And there was an...
— Episode: "Noah Hawley"
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Episode: "Noah Hawley"
Noah Hawley recalled an assignment in high school where he had to write his own chapter in the comedic and satirical voice of Joseph Heller's book, an exercise he found seminal for his later work.
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There was in high school, you know, there was an assignment. We were reading the book Catch-22, right? And, and very specific voice in that book, comedic, satirical. And there was an assignment, which is write your own chapter of Catch-22, right?
Bag Man
The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House
It was mentioned as a book Rachel Maddow wrote about Spiro Agnew. The book was used as a potential precedent for a Trump sentencing and the events surrounding the Nixon administration.
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Well, maybe what might be even more apt, another book that you wrote, Bag Man, correct me if I'm wrong, is the Spiro Agnew, there was a deal offered him that may or may not potentiall...
— Episode: "Rachel Maddow"
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Episode: "Rachel Maddow"
It was mentioned as a book Rachel Maddow wrote about Spiro Agnew. The book was used as a potential precedent for a Trump sentencing and the events surrounding the Nixon administration.
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Well, maybe what might be even more apt, another book that you wrote, Bag Man, correct me if I'm wrong, is the Spiro Agnew, there was a deal offered him that may or may not potentially be a precedent for what could shape the possible conclusion of any sort of Trump sentencing.
To Kill a Mockingbird
It was mentioned that Atticus Finch's character from the book, when brought to the stage in a Broadway play, would be interesting to see in the context of a post-George Floyd world.
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I miss what Atticus Finch is going to be able to do to this post-George Floyd crowd.
— Episode: "Jeff Daniels"
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Episode: "Jeff Daniels"
It was mentioned that Atticus Finch's character from the book, when brought to the stage in a Broadway play, would be interesting to see in the context of a post-George Floyd world.
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I miss what Atticus Finch is going to be able to do to this post-George Floyd crowd.
Among the Thugs
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Gone Girl
Reese said that Gone Girl was one of the first two books she optioned for her production company, noting it hit number one alongside Wild.
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The first two books I optioned for my production company were Gone Girl and Wild.
— Episode: "Reese Witherspoon"
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Episode: "Reese Witherspoon"
Reese said that Gone Girl was one of the first two books she optioned for her production company, noting it hit number one alongside Wild.
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The first two books I optioned for my production company were Gone Girl and Wild.
Hamlet
Oscar Isaac mentioned rehearsals for a fourhour version of Hamlet, saying he had been working on it for twelve years and looked forward to seeing it.
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I can't wait to watch King Hamlet. It's it. What is it? Is it the making of the play Hamlet? ... In April, I started rehearsals for Hamlet, a fourhou...
— Episode: "Oscar Isaac"
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Episode: "Oscar Isaac"
Oscar Isaac mentioned rehearsals for a fourhour version of Hamlet, saying he had been working on it for twelve years and looked forward to seeing it.
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I can't wait to watch King Hamlet. It's it. What is it? Is it the making of the play Hamlet? ... In April, I started rehearsals for Hamlet, a fourhour version I'd been working on for twelve years.
I was rehearsing for Hamlet, a fourhour version... I was working on it for like 12 years.
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