'Web Therapy,' 'Who Do You Think You Are?': Dan Bucatinsky on 'Friends' reunion, Kelly Clarkson's roots
After scoring an Emmy nomination last Thursday for his guest-starring role on Scandal, Dan Bucatinsky has another big day ahead as two series he produced premiere tonight. Along with longtime producing partner Lisa Kudrow, Bucatinsky has overseen projects ranging from cult classic TV series The Comeback to the romantic comedy Picking Up and Dropping Off. He took a moment to talk with EW about the new seasons of the genealogical journey Who Do You Think You Are? as well as the improvised comedy Web Therapy.
Kelly Clarkson is an especially interesting case because she’s someone who, more than a lot of your other subjects, people in America already feel like they know.
It’s something that’s interesting about our show regardless of who the subject is, but in particular with Kelly, you can feel like you know someone’s life when they’re on a show that’s about their journey as a musician. You learn about their roots as a singer, their drive, their rise to fame — it’s so focused on the here and now and the journey to become who they are now. But Who Do You Think You Are? is so much more personal and intimate in a way. It takes you so much further back. There’s something very interesting about seeing Kelly in this context because it’s about her political drive and how inquisitive she is about her family and how much she wants to learn about what led her to become the person that she is, what led her to become the person who has the kind of ideals that she has. There’s something very profound about that. We’ve seen her sing and perform and expose her talents for us, but when you’re watching someone uncover and dig for information about what led to them becoming who they are — who their family was and who came before them — it’s a very different kind of journey. The other thing I love about Kelly is she’s just like anybody. There’s nothing highfalutin about her — what you see it what you get — and she’s really enthusiastic and passionate. You can see how excited and accessible she is. It’s one of my favorite episodes.
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Thank you N&S
