Ep 10. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Michael Gladis and Rich Sommer
- TV-NR
- January 1, 2009
- 137 min
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show is a talk show web series hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Pollak. In season 2 episode 10, Kevin welcomes two guests from the hit television series "Mad Men" - Michael Gladis and Rich Sommer.
Michael Gladis plays the role of Paul Kinsey on "Mad Men," a copywriter with a troubled past. Rich Sommer plays the part of Harry Crane, a media buyer and head of TV department. The two actors sit down with Kevin to discuss their experiences on the show and their careers in the entertainment industry.
The episode starts with Kevin asking Michael and Rich about their early beginnings in acting. Michael talks about his days as a theater actor in New York and his first few roles in television, while Rich shares his background in improv comedy and his early acting gigs.
Kevin then moves on to asking the duo about their experiences on the set of "Mad Men." They share stories about working with the show's creator Matthew Weiner and their co-stars. Michael talks about the challenges of portraying a character with a dark past, while Rich discusses the evolution of his character over the course of the show's seven seasons.
The conversation then turns to their personal lives, as Kevin asks about their families and hobbies outside of acting. Michael talks about his love for music and playing the guitar, while Rich shares his passion for board games and his involvement in the gaming community.
Throughout the episode, there are plenty of laughs and lighthearted moments, as Kevin pokes fun at his guests and the entertainment industry as a whole. But there are also more serious topics discussed, such as the importance of representation in the media and the struggles facing actors of color in Hollywood.
Overall, the episode is a great mix of entertainment, insight, and humor. Fans of "Mad Men" will enjoy hearing from two of their favorite cast members, while anyone interested in the entertainment industry will find plenty to learn from the experiences of Michael Gladis and Rich Sommer.
