Talk Show with Harper Simon
Episode 44
Buck Henry on The Graduate, Saturday Night Live, Mike Nichols, Orson Welles, & Suge Knight
Buck Henry discusses SNL, the Graduate, Catch-22 and what a pain in the ass Orson Welles was in this uncensored interview. The unpredictable comic genius shares his absurd sense of humor, and some unexpected revelations about Suge Knight, as we explore a lifetime of the unexpected on Harper Simon’s TALK SHOW.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Buck Henry to Talk Show.
01:17 The score for The Graduate.
03:38 Adapting The Graduate.
09:36 Making Catch-22.
12:47 Riding with Suge Knight.
14:55 Working with “pain in the ass” Orson Welles.
22:49 Hosting SNL and playing pedophile uncle.
25:55 Meeting Irene.
27:30 Thank you and goodbye.
28:27 Clip: Harper’s tribute to Buck.
Guest Bio
Buck Henry was born on December 9, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for The Graduate, Catch-22, The Man Who Fell To Earth, and To Die For, in addition to having hosted Saturday Night Live ten times.
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