From Life Achievement to Podcasting: Alan Alda's Journey Continues
Let me tell you something about Alan Alda. This legendary figure just picked up the Life Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild, and guess what? He's not done yet. At 83 years old, this guy's still out there making waves. Recently, he dropped by for a guest appearance on Showtime's Ray Donovan, and he's also hosting a podcast called "Clear + Vivid." On that show, he chats with some seriously fascinating people, like the iconic Dr. Ruth Westheimer and the ever-inspiring Michael J. Fox.
Here's the thing: Alan has something in common with one of his podcast guests, Michael J. Fox. Both have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. But Alan isn't letting it slow him down. "My life hasn't changed much," he told Closer Weekly in their latest issue, which you can grab at the newsstands right now. He added, "So far, it's really interesting. I think it's helped me understand a little better that everybody has something they're coping with." That's the kind of perspective that makes Alan Alda such a remarkable person.
Alda's Philosophy: Adapt, Adjust, Revise
Alan Alda's approach to life is all about adapting, adjusting, and revising. He's lived by that motto for a long time, and he's sticking to it now. "The only thing you can be sure of is that everything is going to change," he often says. That's a pretty profound way of looking at things, and it's shaped his journey in Hollywood. You see, Alan's dad, Robert Alda, was an actor who used him as a comic prop during vaudeville shows when Alan was just a baby. "In a way, he was training me," Alan remembers. But when Alan told his dad he wanted to be an actor, his father tried to steer him away. "He knew it was a tough life," Alan explained.
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The M*A*S*H Era: A Show That Defined a Generation
Alan's career took off when he landed the role of Hawkeye Pierce on the hit sitcom M*A*S*H. This show wasn't just popular; it was a cultural phenomenon. Running for 11 seasons, its finale in 1983 is still considered the most-watched TV episode of all time. And here's the kicker: Alan believes the show could have gone on longer. But he said, "I think it was important not to end the show when we were fading, but when we were doing our best work." That's the kind of foresight that makes Alan Alda stand out.
