Episode 341 - Actor Tim Matheson on "Animal House," "West Wing," & his new memoir + 'Fight Club' 25th Anniversary!

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Tim Matheson joins Mase & Sue to discuss the inspiration for his new memoir, DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU, chronicling seven decades of his colorful career. They talk about growing up in Hollywood, learning his craft as a child actor, the benefit of reaching success at a later age, working alongside Jackie Gleason, Dick Van Dyke, Lucille Ball – their sage advice, landing the role of Otter in the iconic college frat film, ANIMAL HOUSE, a close call before the first day of shooting, a famed character he almost got to play, WEST WING days, the Aaron Sorkin walk and talks, becoming a director, how he reconciled his strained relationship with his dad, and his list of films everyone should see. Plus, a few of Mase & Sue’s favorite films of 2024, FIGHT CLUB gets a remaster to celebrate its 25th anniversary, and a well-known actor thinks Mel Gibson deserves a second, third or fourth chance despite his past inflammatory remarks.