Interview with Tim Matheson (Fletch)

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Episode 12: We kick off Season 2 with Actor/Director/Legend Tim Matheson.
In the wide ranging interview, Tim Matheson talks about his work as Fletch’s arch nemesis, Alan Stanwyk. From being cast to the production and it’s lasting impact, Matheson reveals insight that hasn’t been revealed previously. As a acting veteran, Matheson also talks about his work on the classic Animal House and his time spent with Jim Belushi, and later on with Chris Farley on Black Sheep. From Johnny Quest to Bonaza and his current Netflix hit Virgin River, Mr. Matheson talks in detail about a career that has spanned decades. But to us, he will always be known as the guy who’s never heard of Ted Nugent.
0:00 - A Very Special Message From Alan Stanwyk
0:14 - Intro
0:57 - Episode 12 Begins
2:40 - A HUGE Jane Doe Report
7:04 - Sitting Down With Stanwyk
10:32 - How Fletch Found Their Heel
12:42 - Tim Puts on The Stanwyk Suit
15:14 - Locations Locations Locations
18:51 - Stanwyk and the Chief
20:20 - Lost History
21:22 - Animal House/Fletch Lore
27:07 - Directing Directors
30:55 - Tim’s Take on Fletch’s Durability
34:32 - Thoughts on Confess, Fletch
36:15 - Stunt Actin’
37:52 - Chevy Alternatives (Ziggy Stardust?)
42:13 - Big Personalities, Tim vs Chevy
44:28 - Tim Works Well With EVERYONE
45:49 - A Mystery Unearthed
46:43 - 👍🏼 😂
46:57 - Working With The Mrs.
48:09 - Kind Words for Another Comedy Legend (with a heart of gold)
51:51 - Tim Remembers a ‘Blues’ Legend
55:38 - Tim & Jake Remember When the Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor
1:00:05 - Tim Talks Competition
1:06:00 - “These Executives (Work) Hard”
1:10:11 - “A Year (and movie) That Will Live In Infamy…”
1:14:32 - Fletch’s Influence on Tim’s Life
1:15:02 - Choosing The Right Parts
1:19:29 - Viiiiiiiirgin Riverrrrr
1:22:37 - The Secret To Tim’s Success
1:24:15 - Parting Thoughts From An Absolute Gentleman Legend
1:25:05 - Parting Thoughts From A Dope Who Missed A Once In A Lifetime Interview
1:27:37 - Captain Braddock Brings Us Home
Visit Tim Matheson on the web:
http://www.tim-matheson.com
Instagram - @timlm

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