Zach Braff, the beloved actor known for his role in the hit TV show “Scrubs”, made quite the statement on a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show. During the interview, Braff addressed a tabloid rumor that claimed he had heroically saved a man’s life in a bathroom at a restaurant. With his signature humor, Braff debunked the story, revealing that he had never even been to that particular restaurant.
Despite the falseness of the story, Braff found amusement in imagining how the scenario would have played out if it were true. He envisioned himself saving the man’s life and then dramatically announcing to the restaurant patrons that his medical knowledge from being a doctor on TV for five years was the reason for his heroic actions. In reality, Braff would have chosen a more discreet approach if such a situation had actually occurred.
This humorous tale shed light on the absurdity of tabloid stories and the way they often twist the truth. Braff shared another example of a false story in which he supposedly filled his car with pumpkins from a pumpkin patch and forgot about them, resulting in a ruined vehicle. The actor’s father found this story particularly amusing, considering Braff had never been to a pumpkin patch in his life.
While tabloid stories tend to be largely fabricated, sometimes they contain a small grain of truth. In this case, Braff had indeed been to restaurants, but the heroic bathroom incident was purely fictional. Still, the actor encouraged readers to find the positive in these stories, appreciating the occasional moments of praise and admiration.
Aside from setting the record straight on the bathroom incident, Braff also discussed his love for acting and how he began writing. He shared childhood memories of attending a theater camp and how his passion for performing led him into the world of acting. As for writing, Braff revealed that he had been telling stories since he was a kid, but it wasn’t until film school that he truly discovered his talent for scriptwriting. His debut film, Garden State, showcased his skills as a writer, director, and actor.
During the interview, Braff’s adorable dog, Rosco P. Coetrain, made an appearance on the set. The actor admitted to occasionally dressing up the little pup, despite the teasing he receives from friends. Braff confessed that he hadn’t bought any dog sweaters himself, but sometimes people give them as gifts, and occasionally, when it’s chilly outside, Rosco needs a little extra warmth.
As the interview wrapped up, Ellen Degeneres shared a clip of Braff’s voice work in the animated film Chicken Little. Braff expressed his enjoyment of lending his voice to a character, describing the liberating feeling of being in a sound booth and acting as goofy and silly as he pleased.
In a light-hearted moment, Braff attempted to make Rosco perform his sit trick for the audience. Although the dog seemed a bit nervous, he eventually sat on command, showing off a skill that Braff jokingly dismissed as a necessity for any dog owner.
Zach Braff‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show provided fans with an entertaining mix of humor, debunked tabloid rumors, and insights into his career. With his wit and charm, Braff proved once again why he remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Originally aired on November 1, 2005
