Interview with Tim Matheson (Fletch)

Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 - Intro0:57 - Episode 12 Begins2:40 - A HUGE Jane Doe Report 7:04 - Sitting Down With Stanwyk10:32 - How Fletch Found Their Heel12:42 - Tim Puts on The Stanwyk Suit15:14 - Locations Locations Locations18:51 - Stanwyk and the Chief 20:20 - Lost History21:22 - Animal House/Fletch Lore27:07 - Directing Directors 30:55 - Tim’s Take on Fletch’s Durability34:32 - Thoughts on Confess, Fletch36:15 - Stunt Actin’37:52 - Chevy Alternatives (Ziggy Stardust?)42:13 - Big Personalities, Tim vs Chevy44:28 - Tim Works Well With EVERYONE45:49 - A Mystery Unearthed46:43 - 👍🏼 😂 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’ Legend55:38 - Tim & Jake Remember When the Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor1:00:05 - Tim Talks Competition1:06:00 - “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 Life1:15:02 - Choosing The Right Parts1:19:29 - Viiiiiiiirgin Riverrrrr1:22:37 - The Secret To Tim’s Success1:24:15 - Parting Thoughts From An Absolute Gentleman Legend1:25:05 - Parting Thoughts From A Dope Who Missed A Once In A Lifetime Interview 1:27:37 - Captain Braddock Brings Us HomeVisit Tim Matheson on the web: http://www.tim-matheson.comInstagram - @timlmattTwitter - @tim_mathesonFletchCast 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" WestFollow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcastP.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.