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BONUS WTF Collections - Andy Kaufman

In conjunction with the new Andy Kaufman documentary, Thank You Very Much, and Marc's conversation with Andy's girlfriend Lynne Margulies, this collection brings together stories told about Andy over the years by WTF guests. From Episode 274 (starting at 0:00) Andy's comedy partner Bob Zmuda explains how they met. From Episode 389 (15:16) Taxi writer and producer Sam Simon pushes back on some of the myths about Andy. From Episode 339 (18:09) Improv founder Budd Friedman remembers what it was like the first time Andy came to get work at the club. From Episode 1058 (21:40) Marilu Henner recalls the time spent with Andy on the Taxi set. From Episode 1059 (28:41) Danny Devito shares fond memories of being duped by Andy. From Episode 1101 (31:47) Carol Kane talks about what it was like to play someone romantically involved with Andy. From Episode 1303 (35:24) Judd Hirsch admits to tossing Andy off set one day. From Episode 1419 (38:03) musician Laurie Anderson reveals that she was Andy's foil for some of his pranks. From Episode 1454 (45:29) comedian Michael Rowe details his friendship with Andy. And from The Friday Show on The Full Maron (49:34) Brendan and Kris talk with writer and illustrator Brian "Box" Brown about his book Is This Guy For Real?: The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman.


The song 'Andy Always Dreams of Wrestling' is by The Bobs.

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