Ted Lange - Really Famous Podcast celebrity interview - The Love Boat
It's the Love Boat's universally adored bartender, Isaac Washington! Yes, he's as likable in real life and yes, he's still in showbiz. Ted talks to Kara on the Really Famous podcast about the works: inside scoop, Hollywood bulls**t, ego, epic failures, being an actor, being famous, phenomenal television, awful TV, near-misses, Aaron Spelling, sleeping in, Princess Cruises, Rachel Maddow, Chris Matthews, Judge Judy, drugs & alcohol, writing & selling plays. Ted is a super-cool guy who says things like "Gimme a break!" and "C'mon, I mean REALLY!" You will love him -- he's the real deal!
Ted Lange
actor, director, playwright
Highlights
- It's Isaac Washington, everyone's favorite Love Boat bartender!
- You'll love him in real life too -- Ted knows how to schmooze!
- He reveals which TV shows he's addicted too.
- Ted has a fun theory about Sophia Vergara of Modern Family.
- We discuss the NBC series This Is Us.
- Ted gets candid about the Love Boat cast vs. producers.
- He shares his Princess Cruises specialty cocktail: "the Isaac."
- He talks love, race, showbiz, being a playwright & more.
- He's so funny, so real, so Ted. Listen in -- you'll see.
From Ted's mouth to your ears:
- On that slap in The Good Wife finale: "Gimme a break!"
- When producers went too far: "Gavin was pissed off."
- On discovering co-star Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy) was battling drug addiction: "When this thing came out, I was like, 'Whoa!'"
- "I take time out for Rachel Maddow. I think she's the best. I think she is the best."
- Why he watches Judge Judy: "I watch people lie and I watch Judge Judy call them out."
- "Charo laid the groundwork for that girl!"
- On why he became an actor: "Ego."
- I liked sitting in class cracking jokes. I got a little attention...what's not to like?"
- On navigating Hollywood: "They're bullshitting you!"
- On producers wanting someone other than Marlon Brando for The Godfather: "Ryan O'Neill? C'mon!"