Sam Brigger

It was a long time ago, but yes. Yeah, it started when you were like 15. And the show's famous as the launching pad for a lot of talented young actors and musicians, including yourself, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears. So there was a big casting call in Colorado. And so you decided to try out.

And at this point, it doesn't sound like you've done a lot of acting. Did you know what you were getting into? And like, was... Was one of your ambitions to be on television at that point in your life?

And at this point, it doesn't sound like you've done a lot of acting. Did you know what you were getting into? And like, was... Was one of your ambitions to be on television at that point in your life?

And at this point, it doesn't sound like you've done a lot of acting. Did you know what you were getting into? And like, was... Was one of your ambitions to be on television at that point in your life?

Well, if people haven't seen the show, it was a variety show. And you did some singing, you did some dancing, and then there's a lot of set pieces. So I wonder if you compare your upbringing to your kids' life. And if there was a casting for another Mickey Mouse Club, would you let your kids audition? You had a good time, but it was certainly a unique way to be a teenager.

Well, if people haven't seen the show, it was a variety show. And you did some singing, you did some dancing, and then there's a lot of set pieces. So I wonder if you compare your upbringing to your kids' life. And if there was a casting for another Mickey Mouse Club, would you let your kids audition? You had a good time, but it was certainly a unique way to be a teenager.

Well, if people haven't seen the show, it was a variety show. And you did some singing, you did some dancing, and then there's a lot of set pieces. So I wonder if you compare your upbringing to your kids' life. And if there was a casting for another Mickey Mouse Club, would you let your kids audition? You had a good time, but it was certainly a unique way to be a teenager.

Carrie Russell, recorded in 2023. Season two of her series The Diplomat is currently streaming on Netflix. We'll hear more of my interview after a break. And later, we remember writer Dorothy Allison, author of the critically acclaimed novel Bastard Out of Carolina. I'm Sam Brigger, and this is Fresh Air.

Carrie Russell, recorded in 2023. Season two of her series The Diplomat is currently streaming on Netflix. We'll hear more of my interview after a break. And later, we remember writer Dorothy Allison, author of the critically acclaimed novel Bastard Out of Carolina. I'm Sam Brigger, and this is Fresh Air.

Carrie Russell, recorded in 2023. Season two of her series The Diplomat is currently streaming on Netflix. We'll hear more of my interview after a break. And later, we remember writer Dorothy Allison, author of the critically acclaimed novel Bastard Out of Carolina. I'm Sam Brigger, and this is Fresh Air.

This is Fresh Air. I'm Sam Brigger. We're listening to my 2023 interview with actor Keri Russell. She stars in the political drama The Diplomat, which is currently streaming season two on Netflix. Russell plays Kate Wyler, a career diplomat tapped by the White House to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Russell got her start on television as a teen on the all-new Mickey Mouse Club.

This is Fresh Air. I'm Sam Brigger. We're listening to my 2023 interview with actor Keri Russell. She stars in the political drama The Diplomat, which is currently streaming season two on Netflix. Russell plays Kate Wyler, a career diplomat tapped by the White House to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Russell got her start on television as a teen on the all-new Mickey Mouse Club.

This is Fresh Air. I'm Sam Brigger. We're listening to my 2023 interview with actor Keri Russell. She stars in the political drama The Diplomat, which is currently streaming season two on Netflix. Russell plays Kate Wyler, a career diplomat tapped by the White House to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Russell got her start on television as a teen on the all-new Mickey Mouse Club.

She became famous as the lead on the TV show Felicity and received three Emmy nominations for her role in the series The Americans as a Soviet spy in the 80s living in the U.S. pretending to be an American. So, Carrie, after your time at the new Mickey Mouse Club, you decided to move to Hollywood and try to make it as an actor.

She became famous as the lead on the TV show Felicity and received three Emmy nominations for her role in the series The Americans as a Soviet spy in the 80s living in the U.S. pretending to be an American. So, Carrie, after your time at the new Mickey Mouse Club, you decided to move to Hollywood and try to make it as an actor.

She became famous as the lead on the TV show Felicity and received three Emmy nominations for her role in the series The Americans as a Soviet spy in the 80s living in the U.S. pretending to be an American. So, Carrie, after your time at the new Mickey Mouse Club, you decided to move to Hollywood and try to make it as an actor.

You were on a few shows that didn't quite succeed, like there was an Aaron Spelling show. You were in a Bon Jovi video. Amazing. I didn't quite follow the narrative of that video, but it seems like you had pretty bad news in it. And then you tried out for the show Felicity, which was your really big break. And Felicity is about a girl who graduates from high school in California.

You were on a few shows that didn't quite succeed, like there was an Aaron Spelling show. You were in a Bon Jovi video. Amazing. I didn't quite follow the narrative of that video, but it seems like you had pretty bad news in it. And then you tried out for the show Felicity, which was your really big break. And Felicity is about a girl who graduates from high school in California.

You were on a few shows that didn't quite succeed, like there was an Aaron Spelling show. You were in a Bon Jovi video. Amazing. I didn't quite follow the narrative of that video, but it seems like you had pretty bad news in it. And then you tried out for the show Felicity, which was your really big break. And Felicity is about a girl who graduates from high school in California.

She's planning to go to Stanford. And to pursue a medical degree. But she changes her plans because this boy, Ben Covington, who she's had a crush on but never really talked to, writes like a compelling note in her yearbook. And so she decides to bail on all her plans and follow him.