

Kevin Pollak's Chat Show
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Season 1
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Episodes (25)
- 1. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - LeVar BurtonMarch 21, 200960min18+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishLeVar Burton discusses his journey as an actor and father. This was the very first show that Kevin did. From it was born the show's first catchphrase: "We're not ready..." LeVar talks in great depth about the enormity of co-starring in two historically successful projects: The mini-series "Root" and "Star Trek, The Next Generation."
- 2. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Samm Levine (1st Interview)January 1, 200948min13+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishSamm Levine has become a regular part of the show, but this chat was one of the two done on day one of the show's life. Samm discusses taking to the stand-up stage as a teenager, working with Judd Apatow on "Freaks and Geeks," as well as with Quentin Tarrantino on "Inglorious Basterds."
- 3. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Jim GaffiganMarch 28, 200958min16+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishJim Gaffigan discusses how and why he became a comedian, as well as his 20+year journey in the world of comedy, in which he now sells out theaters around the world. He's easily considered one of the best touring comedians of the day.
- 4. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Joe MantegnaMarch 28, 200952minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishJoe Mantegna, an award-winning actor, and star of "Criminal Minds" discusses starting out in Chicago with a then-unknown playwright, David Mamet. He also chats candidly about much of his life since those days.
- 5. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Jason AntoonJanuary 1, 200949min16+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishJason Antoon chats about being a character actor in the New York theater, as well as films and television. Not too long after this chat, he and Kevin co-created the comedy web series "Vamped Out," which they both acted in and Kevin directed. It received some of the best reviews of Kevin's career and will be available on Amazon.com soon.
- 6. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Elon MuskApril 4, 200959min18+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishElon Musk is the CEO/Founder of Tesla Motors and SpaceX. Only days after the Tesla Model S four door fully electric sedan, he shares why and how the electric car IS the future, and that future is finally here, as well as his other passion, the world of rockets. This is the most in depth visual interview this true captain of industry has ever given. Two weeks later, for example, he was on David Letterman's show for a total of 6 minutes.
- 7. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Bobby SlaytonApril 11, 200953minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishBobby Slayton is a unique, veteran stand-up comedian, who's nickname are "Yid Vicious" and "The Pit bull of Comedy." He and Kevin met in their early stand-up days of San Francisco and have known each other for almost 30 years. The hilarity that ensues is all the evidence necessary of their great friendship. This originally streamed live on Easter Sunday, '09.
- 8. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Doug BensonApril 11, 20091 h 19 minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishDoug Benson is a successful and very funny comedian, who is the subject of the award-winning documentary "Super High Me." This chat received one of the highest viewer counts to date. Literally, as well. Doug and Kevin get deep into the life of a stand-up comedian.
- 9. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Christopher McQuarrieMay 28, 20111 h 19 minNRSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishChristopher McQuarrie is the Academy Award winning screenwriter of worldwide success (in some opinions it has reached film classic status) "The Usual Suspects." He discusses his early days and how he became a screenwriter. Kevin and he share quite a bit of insight about the film, previously not shared publicly by either.
- 10. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Paget BrewsterApril 18, 20091 h 13 minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishPaget Brewster is a tremendous actress, both dramatically and hilariously. She was the first female guest on the show and rather candidly shared with Kevin her particular journey in both life and showbiz.
- 11. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Jon HammJanuary 1, 200956min13+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishJon Hamm proves in this, the longest interview he's given, that he's not just an annoyingly handsome, gifted dramatic actor, he's also surprisingly hilarious. Damn him... This Golden Globe winning star of the television series "Mad Men," (which won the Emmy for Best Drama Series in both '08 and '09 and single-handedly re-branded the AMC Network after debuting as its first original series in '08) discusses his particular struggles in life and as an actor that led him to this wonderful moment.
- 12. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Alex AlbrechtApril 25, 200960minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishAlex Albrecht is a true internet super star. He discusses starting out in improvisational theater and shares his struggles in life, as well as showbiz, and how he ultimately found his worldwide success as the host of one the internets most popular shows, Diggnation.
- 13. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Matthew PerryMay 3, 20091 h 30 minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishMatthew Perry candidly discusses his life and career leading up to, and through out, starring as Chandler Bing in the wildly successful television show "Friends," as well as life since, some of which had not been spoken of prior. He and Kevin have co-starred in 3 films together, the making of some of which is discussed here, too.
- 14. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Chris MallickJanuary 1, 20091 h 1 min16+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishChris Mallick is a successful entrepreneur, who helped introduce the world to the use of credit cards online in the mid '90s. The August 6th, 2010, Paramount Pictures release "Middle Men" was based on his (and a couple others) experiences during this epic moment in the history of commerce.
- 15. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Curt SmithJanuary 1, 20091 h 17 min16+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishCurt Smith is the co-founder and one of the two lead singers and song-writers of the hugely popular '80s band "Tears for Fears." He frankly discusses his life and career, as well as presents Kevin with a theme song for the chat show, which Curt wrote, performed and recorded for Kevin and surprises him with during the show.
- 16. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Felicia DayMay 9, 20091 h 22 min13+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishFelicia Day is a multiple award-winning writer and actress, who created, writes and stars in the internet uber-sensation "The Guild." She offers insights into how someone who couldn't get hired much at all in traditional media could take her destiny into her own hands and create the single most financially successful internet comedy series to date.
- 17. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - George GalloMay 23, 20091 h 17 min18+SubtitlesEnglishAudio languagesEnglishGeorge Gallo wrote one of the most beloved comedy films of its generation, "Midnight Run." He chats about writing several other terrific films he's directed shares stories of his other passion as an accomplished and celebrated artist/painter.
- 18. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Josh MalinaMay 23, 20091 h 18 min16+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishJosh Malina chats about his life and career as an actor and writer, including 4 years portraying the much-loved character "Will Bailey" in "The West Wing" and his current work on the television show "In Plain Sight." In this interview, he's also extremely funny in a charming and self-effacing manner.
- 19. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Adam CarollaJanuary 1, 20091 h 13 min18+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishAdam Carolla opens up about his early days as one of the stars of The Man Show, as well as a sidekick to Dr Drew on his much-loved and long-running radio show. He talks about starting his own radio show, which has now become one of the most downloaded podcasts in history, with over a million per month.
- 20. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Dana CarveyJanuary 1, 20091 h 27 min18+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishDana Carvey stole America's hearts when he first appeared on Saturday Night Live. He chats about his characters, The Church Lady, Garth, Hans, as well as impressions of Former President George Bush Sr and Ross Perot (to name but a few) and the oddity of quickly becoming a SNL tv star. He discusses his career, decision to move out of Los Angeles to raise a family and offers more candid insight into his much gossiped about heart surgery than he was ever willing to before. Oh, and he was easily the funniest guest Kevin has ever chatted with on the show.
- 21. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Nia VardalosMay 30, 20091 h 25 minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishNia Vardalos wrote and starred in the most successful independently produced comedy film ever, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." She talks about the difficulties of being an unknown actress and writer and what it took to ultimately make film history.
- 22. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Illeana DouglasMay 30, 20091 h 25 minALLSubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishIlleana Douglas is an award-winning film actress, who shares details of life as the granddaughter of Melvin Douglas, as well as her struggles and satisfactions in life and career. She also talks about has recently achieving a multi-million online views following with her comedy web series "Easy to Assemble."
- 23. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Dan FinnertyJune 20, 20091 h 57 min16+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishDan Finnerty talks about being the creator and lead singer of The Dan Band. He has performed his utterly unique and hilarious musical act all over the world, as well as in numerous films and television shows, including his own special on Bravo, produced by Steven Speilberg. He also shares insights into his life as an adopted child, and now a father.
- 24. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Kevin SmithJune 27, 20092 h 22 min18+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishKevin Smith discusses his youthful adventures in New Jersey that later inspired the stories of his films, as well as his relationships with his actors. He also talks about his career though the disappointments and triumphs both.
- 25. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - Mike BinderJuly 11, 20092 h 17 min13+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglishMike Binder chats about starting out as a stand-up comedian and his ultimately becoming a writer/director/actor in both television and film.
More details
- Producers
- Power Nap Productions, Inc.
- Season year
- 2009
- Network
- ThisWeekIn.com
- Content advisory
- Violence substance use alcohol use foul language sexual content
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- Format
- Prime Video (streaming online video)
- Devices
- Available to watch on supported devices
Reviews
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