In a recent episode of “The Three Questions with Andy Richter” on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, Andy revealed an interesting tidbit about his early career. The conversation took a delightful turn as Gary Gulman, another renowned comedian, joined the discussion.
Andy reminisced about his first major role in the movie “Cabin Boy,” where he had the opportunity to work with Chris Elliot. He expressed his admiration for both Chris Elliot and Adam Resnick, the film’s writer, as they were considered geniuses of modern comedy at the time.
The experience of working on “Cabin Boy” was formative for Andy, as it was his first significant role in a movie. He shared that he initially had a small part in a cable movie before landing this opportunity. Curious about the audition process, Andy asked Gary to walk him through it.
It turns out Andy had read for the casting director multiple times, and each time, he left with the encouraging words of “great, thank you.” He eventually got called back for another audition while he was in Chicago, at the end of his “Brady Bunch” tenure. Determined and broke, Andy drove his Toyota pickup truck back to LA, staying at a friend’s place in Venice and eating lasagna for every meal to stretch his money.
After a series of auditions and waiting, Andy finally secured the role in “Cabin Boy.” He vividly recalled a moment of feeling down when he discovered a back scratcher with a message inscribed on it, promoting an actor’s swag. But despite the emotional rollercoaster, Andy’s agent eventually gave him the exciting news that he had landed the role.
Both Andy and Gary couldn’t contain their excitement during the conversation. Andy’s agent even admitted to shedding tears of joy upon hearing the news. This revelation surprised Andy, as he had always viewed his agent as a phony.
This episode of “The Three Questions with Andy Richter” sheds light on Andy’s early career struggles and highlights the determination and perseverance that led to his breakthrough role in “Cabin Boy.” It serves as a testament to the resilience and hard work required to make it in the entertainment industry.
Fans of Andy Richter, Chris Elliot, and Adam Resnick will enjoy this entertaining and insightful conversation on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show. It’s a must-watch for those interested in the behind-the-scenes stories of how actors secure their big break in Hollywood.
