22 Nov 2025
48m

Best Of: Ben Stiller / Cynthia Erivo

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Fresh Air

This is a weekend edition of Fresh Air, featuring two interview segments. The first segment features Terry Gross interviewing Ben Stiller about his new documentary, "Stiller and Meara: Nothing is Lost," which explores the lives and careers of his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. They discuss the complexities of his parents' relationship, their comedy routines, and Ben's experiences growing up with celebrity parents. The second segment features Tonya Mosley interviewing Cynthia Erivo about her role as Elphaba in "Wicked for Good" and her memoir, "Simply More," discussing the parallels between her own life and the character, as well as the challenges she faced in her career and the unique methods she uses to connect with her roles.

Outlines

Part 1: Stiller and Meara - Family & Comedy

Part 2: Growing Up Stiller

Part 3: Cynthia Erivo - Wicked Journey

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