By — Tracy Wholf Tracy Wholf Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/bryan-cranston-answers-viewer-questions-life-breaking-bad Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bryan Cranston answers viewer questions on life after ‘Breaking Bad’ Arts Apr 30, 2014 5:57 PM EDT Was President Lyndon B. Johnson a boxers or a briefs man? Bryan Cranston — now playing Johnson in the Tony-nominated play “All the Way” — deems boxers the more “presidential” and likely choice for the late president. Cranston, who just snagged a Tony nomination for that performance, recently spoke with PBS NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown about his time on Broadway and life after “Breaking Bad.” In anticipation of that interview — airing this Saturday on PBS NewsHour Weekend — Cranston answered a few questions from viewers like you, including whether Walter White affected his personal life and what his preference is between comedy and drama. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Tracy Wholf Tracy Wholf Tracy Wholf joined NewsHour Weekend in 2013 as an associate producer and frequently appears on the show as a correspondent covering environmental, educational and cultural stories. She previously worked as a producer and researcher for the TV news magazine program Dan Rather Reports where she earned her first Emmy nomination for a story about human rights issues in Afghanistan. Prior to working in journalism, Tracy spent 10 years as a musical theater performer and danced with the Las Vegas company of “Mamma Mia!” for a year. She is an alumnus of Northwestern University and Columbia University. @TWholf
Was President Lyndon B. Johnson a boxers or a briefs man? Bryan Cranston — now playing Johnson in the Tony-nominated play “All the Way” — deems boxers the more “presidential” and likely choice for the late president. Cranston, who just snagged a Tony nomination for that performance, recently spoke with PBS NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown about his time on Broadway and life after “Breaking Bad.” In anticipation of that interview — airing this Saturday on PBS NewsHour Weekend — Cranston answered a few questions from viewers like you, including whether Walter White affected his personal life and what his preference is between comedy and drama. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now