Interview with Tim Matheson (Fletch)

Send us Fan Mail Episode 12: We kick off Season 2 with Actor/Director/Legend Tim Matheson. In the wide ranging interview, Tim Matheson talks about his work as Fletch’s arch nemesis, Alan Stanwyk. From being cast to the production and it’s lasting impact, Matheson reveals insight that hasn’t been revealed previously. As a acting veteran, Matheson also talks about his work on the classic Animal House and his time spent with Jim Belushi, and later on with Chris Farley on Black Sheep. From Johnny Quest to Bonaza and his current Netflix hit Virgin River, Mr. Matheson talks in detail about a career that has spanned decades. But to us, he will always be known as the guy who’s never heard of Ted Nugent. 0:00 - A Very Special Message From Alan Stanwyk 0:14 - Intro 0:57 - Episode 12 Begins 2:40 - A HUGE Jane Doe Report 7:04 - Sitting Down With Stanwyk 10:32 - How Fletch Found Their Heel 12:42 - Tim Puts on The Stanwyk Suit 15:14 - Locations Locations Locations 18:51 - Stanwyk and the Chief 20:20 - Lost History 21:22 - Animal House/Fletch Lore 27:07 - Directing Directors 30:55 - Tim’s Take on Fletch’s Durability 34:32 - Thoughts on Confess, Fletch 36:15 - Stunt Actin’ 37:52 - Chevy Alternatives (Ziggy Stardust?) 42:13 - Big Personalities, Tim vs Chevy 44:28 - Tim Works Well With EVERYONE 45:49 - A Mystery Unearthed 46:43 - 👍🏼 😂 46:57 - Working With The Mrs. 48:09 - Kind Words for Another Comedy Legend (with a heart of gold) 51:51 - Tim Remembers a ‘Blues’ Legend 55:38 - Tim & Jake Remember When the Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor 1:00:05 - Tim Talks Competition 1:06:00 - “These Executives (Work) Hard” 1:10:11 - “A Year (and movie) That Will Live In Infamy…” 1:14:32 - Fletch’s Influence on Tim’s Life 1:15:02 - Choosing The Right Parts 1:19:29 - Viiiiiiiirgin Riverrrrr 1:22:37 - The Secret To Tim’s Success 1:24:15 - Parting Thoughts From An Absolute Gentleman Legend 1:25:05 - Parting Thoughts From A Dope Who Missed A Once In A Lifetime Interview 1:27:37 - Captain Braddock Brings Us Home Visit Tim Matheson on the web: http://www.tim-matheson.com Instagram - @timlmatt Twitter - @tim_matheson FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. ... making sure Fletch Lives forever! Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911) Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish) Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast P.S. Have a nice day. Fletch & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only.