Listen "Meet Shirley Maisel"
Episode Synopsis
Richmond native Caroline Aaron is best known for her role as Shirley Maisel in Amazon’s Primetime Emmy Award-winning series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (which enters its 4th and final season on April 15). She’s also the featured speaker at the Adolf-Adams JCC Forum on March 16. The first episode of our 2-part discussion includes:
– Shooting the Wonder Wheel sequence and funnel cakes
– Getting in teen trouble with her best friend
– Losing her Southern accent
– Auditioning for Robert Altman with Cher
– Getting cast by Mike Nichols for Heartburn
– Working with Woody Allen in movies & Broadway
– Being a Guest Artist on popular TV shows
– The relative she bases Shirley Maisel on
(There’s lots more about Mrs. Maisel next time)
LINKS:
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Tickets for Caroline’s evening in Richmond
– Shooting the Wonder Wheel sequence and funnel cakes
– Getting in teen trouble with her best friend
– Losing her Southern accent
– Auditioning for Robert Altman with Cher
– Getting cast by Mike Nichols for Heartburn
– Working with Woody Allen in movies & Broadway
– Being a Guest Artist on popular TV shows
– The relative she bases Shirley Maisel on
(There’s lots more about Mrs. Maisel next time)
LINKS:
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Tickets for Caroline’s evening in Richmond
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