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O'Hara & Levy: 40+ Years of Laughter & Friendship
31 Jan
Summary
- Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy first met at Toronto's Second City Theater in the 70s.
- They recalled the difficulty of not laughing during improvised Christopher Guest films.
- Their enduring friendship began in their late teens and early twenties.
Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy first crossed paths in the 1970s at Toronto's Second City Theater, with O'Hara working as a waitress and Levy as a cast member. Their enduring friendship, forged in their late teens and early twenties, has spanned over four decades.
They shared anecdotes about their early days in comedy and the thrill of working with friends and collaborators like John Candy and Martin Short. The pair also recalled the challenges of improvisational comedy, particularly during their work on Christopher Guest films.
Levy admitted it was difficult not to laugh during filming, often crawling off-set to compose himself. O'Hara echoed this sentiment, noting the importance of not ruining takes in improvised scenes.
Their successful collaboration continued with the acclaimed series 'Schitt's Creek,' where they played a married couple. Both actors emphasized their commitment to creating realistic characters and grounded humor throughout their careers.
