Show Notes
While Spike is living la dolce vita in Italy, Hank hangs with Devin Scillian and Jeff Daniels to tackle a new play, old friendships, and the million-dollar question: Did Jeff Daniels finally break the Detroit Lions curse?
In This Episode:
What does Jeff Daniels have to say about Spike being in Italy and leaving all the work for Hank? Devin Scillian and Hank have been longtime friends and coworkers; what has Devin been up to since leaving nightly news? These three men have won a combined 16 Emmys… who has won the most? How has media changed since these men started delivering news to Detroit decades ago? Did Jeff Daniels get help from Detroit newscasters or anchors for his role on "The Newsroom?" Devin talks about "the truth" and the difference between TV News today and two decades ago. When Jeff Daniels attends Lions games, is it fun or is it a hassle? Does he sit in Eminem's suite? He was back in the building: would Devin ever come back to anchor a nightly TV news show? A behind the scenes look at the legendary Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea, MI Jeff Daniels has created some of America’s most popular movies and TV shows, so why will he always call Michigan home, not Hollywood? The million-dollar question: Did Jeff Daniels finally break the Detroit Lions curse? Did he help them start winning four years ago?
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