# Del Close
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Del P. Close (March 9, 1934 – March 4, 1999) was an American actor, writer, and teacher who coached many of the best-known comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century. In addition to an acting career in television and film, he was a premier influence on modern improvisational theater. In 1994, Close co-authored the book Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation (with Charna Halpern and Kim Johnson), which outlines techniques now common in longform improvisation and describes the overall structure of "Harold", which remains a common frame for longer improvisational scenes.
HTR Episode 44: David Koechner
David Koechner — Anchorman's Champ Kind, The Office's Todd Packer, and a Four-Decade Career Still Going Strong
David Koechner has appeared in more than 200 films and TV shows, but ask him and he'll tell you the thing he loves most is still the work itself.
Best known as Champ Kind in Anchorman and …
HW14: Hollywood, Show biz, Breaking into (and out of) the Industry w/Buffy the Vampire Slayer's James C. Leary
James C. Leary, best known for playing Clem on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, talks about his career path from performing improv at Texas A&M and learning from Charna Halpern and Del Close in Chicago to moving to Hollywood to write features and act in shows like: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the telenovela…
Vera Drew interview on making art, David Lynch, The People's Joker, and more
My guest today on MEANWHILE is director, writer, editor, and actor, Vera Drew. Vera has worked on some of the best comedy created in the last decade including: On Cinema, Tim & Eric, I Think You Should Leave, Comedy Bang-Bang, and more. In 2024 she released the impossible film, THE PEOPLE'S JOKER w…
#172 - Rachel Dratch, Comedy Goddess
Our Season Finale guest is Rachel Dratch, a comedy LEGEND who was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1999-2006, during which she developed and performed such iconic characters as Debbie Downer, “The Love-ahs” with Will Ferrell, and the Boston teen Denise "Zazu" McDenna. (And she still pops u…
Laugh Until You Scream with Comedy and Horror Icon Bill D Russell
You won't find him on the walls of the Basketball Hall of Fame. There's not going to be a Tony award for his lyrics. BUT you will find thousands of people who have seen him in performances in Chicago. His Second City background augmented by some cherished time with Del Close. If you want to be fr…
The Mother of Improv Comedy: Elaine May
“The devastating thing about Elaine is that she’s better at everything - writing, directing, acting - than anyone else I know.” That quote comes from director Clive Donner regarding the one and only Elaine May.
Elaine May is the woman behind so many pivotal comedic moments you know and love. From…
Stephen Colbert: A Gift from the Comedy Gods
Best of WIO: Stephen Colbert (Recorded January 2025)This week the legendary Stephen Colbert returns to the podcast. Mike and Stephen discuss the behind-the-scenes of Stephen’s Late Night job as well as his Chicago improv days. Stephen talks wisdom passed down to him by David Letterman, Del Close, a…
156. Stephen Colbert Returns: A Gift from the Comedy Gods
This week the legendary Stephen Colbert returns to the podcast. Mike and Stephen discuss the behind-the-scenes of Stephen’s Late Night job as well as his Chicago improv days. Stephen talks wisdom passed down to him by David Letterman, Del Close, and Mike Nichols, and shares what makes him cry most …
The Wisdom of Chicago Improv with Liz Allen
Chicago improv performer and teacher Liz Allen taught a workshop for Mike’s college improv group almost 25 years ago. Since then, Mike and Liz have found numerous ways to reunite and collaborate, most notably on Mike’s film Don’t Think Twice. Now Mike sits down for an in-depth chat with one of his …
Celebrate Your Mistakes | Second City Improv Week 2
week 2 at the second city and honestly this one hit different 🎭
you ever freeze up in a scene and default to bossing your partner around? same. in this episode i get into why so many improvisers fall back on anger or teaching, why you should "kill your babies" (thanks Del Close), and why one simple…
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