E-mail a friendSeptember 15, 2005
Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray describes her visit with hurricane evacuees in Houston. Actors Peter Falk and Paul Reiser talk about working together on the new film The Thing About My Folks.
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser is best known for Mad About You - the semi-autobiographical, award-winning TV show he created, co-produced and for which he co-wrote the theme song. The Manhattan native dreamed of being a comedian since childhood. He studied music in college and performed at local comedy clubs during summers. Reiser's credits include The Marrying Man, Aliens and The Thing About My Folks, which is his first original screenplay. He also wrote and produced two comedy cable specials and is a best-selling author.
Macy Gray
Macy Gray
Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray's writing skills combined with an unusual voice make her a standout. Her '99 debut CD made the critics' best-of-the-year lists - pretty good for someone who was mocked for her voice as a child. Passionate about film, the Ohio native moved to L.A. to attend USC's screenwriting program. While there, she helped a friend write songs and make demos, one of which landed her an Epic Records' deal. Gray made her big-screen acting debut in Training Day and is next up in the indie, Shadowboxer.
Peter Falk
Peter Falk
During a long and distinguished TV and film career, Peter Falk has received numerous awards. He's best known as the shabby but shrewd Columbo. Coincidentally, his first acting job was in the role of a detective in a high school play. After earning a Masters degree in public administration and becoming a CPA, Falk decided acting might be exciting. His false right eye - a result of cancer surgery at age 3 - gave him his trademark squint. He also has a passion for drawing and sketching and has a studio in his home.