In a recent appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jane Kaczmarek, who is best known for her role as the wacky mom on the hit Fox comedy Malcolm in the Middle, delighted the audience with her lively and entertaining personality. As the applause filled the room, Ellen welcomed Jane back to the show.
During the conversation, Ellen asked Jane about her festive spirit and the great presents she had recently received. Jane humorously responded that her excitement was not just because of the Christmas spirit but also because of the fantastic presents she had received. She explained that the show always had great presents for the guests and mentioned the talented dancers backstage who always made the atmosphere like a high school dance party.
The conversation then turned to the topic of Christmas trees. Jane, who had recently moved to Pasadena, shared her experience of finding a tree in her new neighborhood. She described how she and her kids loaded up in the car on a freezing Saturday to go in search of a Christmas tree lot. The first lot they reached had outrageous prices, with a 10ft tree costing a whopping $500. Understandably, Jane and her kids decided to pass on the overpriced trees.
However, their Christmas tree hunt didn’t end there. They drove around and eventually found a great place in Glendale called Delany. What made this place special was that all the money from tree sales went to support homeless people and recovering addicts. Not only did Delany offer reasonably priced trees, but they also provided delivery services. Jane and her family were thrilled to find a tree that not only fit their budget but also supported a good cause.
The conversation took an amusing twist when Jane began talking about her father and his resourcefulness when it came to Christmas trees. She revealed that her father would find the cheapest tree available and modify it to look like an expensive one. He would drill holes in the trunk and attach branches from other trees, creating a full and visually stunning tree for only a dollar. Jane shared this hilarious story to highlight her father’s cleverness and ability to make the most out of limited resources.
Switching gears, Ellen and Jane discussed the latest season of Malcolm in the Middle. Jane expressed her excitement about filming an opera episode where her character, Lois, participates in a dramatic performance. Although Jane admitted she was a bit of a “Tanner” when it came to singing, she found it fascinating how they could bring in another person to match her voice perfectly for the high notes.
Before concluding the segment, Ellen revealed that Jane had taken out an ad in Variety promoting herself for an award nomination. Instead of using a glamorous headshot, Jane decided to use an X-ray of her artificial hip, showcasing her unique and quirky sense of humor. The ad initially claimed Jane was the only nominee with an artificial hip until she later discovered that Antonia and Gary Marshall also had artificial hips. This revelation led to an updated version of the ad, highlighting Jane as the only nominee with an artificial hip except for Antonia and Gary Marshall.
As the interview came to an end, Ellen thanked Jane for being on the show and informed the audience that Malcolm in the Middle airs on Sundays at 9:00 PM on Fox. This lively and entertaining conversation with Jane Kaczmarek left the audience laughing and eagerly awaiting the next episode of her hit show.
