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The New Funny Men of NBC

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Young Hollywood sits down with the new funny men added to NBC lineup, Dax Shepard of “Parenthood,” and Joel McHale of “Community.” We find out about their roles on the new shows, and Joel McHale tells us if will end up making fun of his show on E!. Hosted by Michelle Marie.

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The New Funny Men

Welcome to younghollywood. com.

Young Hollywood

Hey, you're watching Young Hollywood.

The New Funny Men

I don't know why you'd watch it. I am 34. I want a baby. I'm not having a conversation. I just saw a decade pass before my eyes. I want numbers, babe. Okay, five years, tops.

Young Hollywood

I'll give you three.

The New Funny Men

Fine. Okay. Great. So you're saying that you'll have a baby with me in three years.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. So let's talk about the show Parenthood. Obviously, it's based, you know, a little bit on the movie. It's uh about a family, uh four brothers and sisters who all have, you know, children of their own. I hope I'm not giving anything away. Peter Krauss has a couple kids on the show. And hopefully, it's uh amusing to watch other people go through your pain. I'm sorry, we can't all be the perfect couple like you and Christina and eat veggie burgers and go for fruit smoothies and stuff. You're an idiot. Are you gonna eat your food? Surprised. And you play Crosby and you're kind of a slacker on the show.

The New Funny Men

Yeah. Not much research. It's been said that I'm a slacker, but I just want to, for the record, I have a job. So I my definition of a slacker usually means unemployed. But I am a sound engineer and that's uh pretty gainful employment.

Young Hollywood

A job is a job. Yo, in this economy, for real. We're at work. Look at this. We're sitting down outside in California at Universal City Walk. Have you ever worked in office yourself?

The New Funny Men

When I was younger, I worked for my dad, cold calling people who were selling cars and I would try to tell them the benefits of sub-leasing. I didn't have many takers.

Donald Glover

My name is Jeff.

Danny Pudi

Jeff, it's a pleasure. My name is Pierce Hawthorne and yes, that is Hawthorne as in Hawthorne Wipes, the award-winning moist toilet.

Donald Glover

I was just gonna ask.

Danny Pudi

I'm also a toastmaster, so perhaps I should do the introductions. Right? You already know Britles. Britles? Uh, A. Bed, A. Bed the A. Rab. Is that inappropriate? Sure. Roy, Roy the Wonder Boy. Roy.

Young Hollywood

Ladies and gentlemen, I am here with Joel McHale, aka Jeff Winger.

Joel McHale

Aka Ryan Seacrest. Yes, so you know the you know the main character. You've done research.

Young Hollywood

I know.

Joel McHale

Thank you, Young Hollywood.

Young Hollywood

Would you think I wouldn't?

Joel McHale

Uh, most don't. They spend more time doing their makeup. Just like I do. It looks good today.

Young Hollywood

Thank you. Now, you play a fast talking lawyer on the show. Give me your best Winger right now.

Joel McHale

If I were speaking to someone like you, I would come on to you and go, oh, I used to produce television. We should uh go out sometime. And you'd be like, really? And I'd go like, yeah. And then we get into conversation. Then you'd realize I'd never, ever produced any television. But you would still end up falling in love. I'm actually a Spanish tutor. Board certified.

Young Hollywood

Can you say that in Spanish now? What about us? No, I'm gonna coach you. I really need help with Spanish.

Joel McHale

Yeah, I was willing to bet.

Donald Glover

I'm Jeff. Or J. F. A.

Young Hollywood

And are you gonna make fun of yourself on E? I just want to know.

Joel McHale

Oh, yes. And don't worry, we will continue to make fun of Ryan Seacrest and Tyra Banks.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Dax Shepard

    Actor discussing his role in 'Parenthood'

  • Joel McHale

    Actor discussing his role in 'Community'

  • Michelle Marie

    Host of the interview

  • Peter Krauss

    Mentioned as having kids on the show 'Parenthood'

  • Jeff

    Character name played by Joel McHale

  • Pierce Hawthorne

    Character name mentioned by Joel McHale

  • Ryan Seacrest

    Mentioned as someone Joel McHale makes fun of on E!

  • Tyra Banks

    Mentioned as someone Joel McHale makes fun of on E!

FAQ

What show is Dax Shepard on?+
Dax Shepard is on the NBC show "Parenthood," where he plays the character Crosby Braverman.
What is Dax Shepard's character like on "Parenthood"?+
Dax Shepard describes his character, Crosby Braverman, as a slacker sound engineer, despite having a gainful job.
What show is Joel McHale on?+
Joel McHale is on the NBC show "Community," where he plays the character Jeff Winger.
Will Joel McHale continue to make fun of celebrities on E!?+
Yes, Joel McHale confirms he will continue to make fun of celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and Tyra Banks on E!.
Who hosts the interview with Dax Shepard and Joel McHale?+
The interview with Dax Shepard and Joel McHale is hosted by Michelle Marie for Young Hollywood.

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