Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · December 11, 2024 · 1h 9m

Julia Gets Wise with Rita Moreno

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with EGOT-winning actress Rita Moreno on her 93rd birthday. They discuss Rita's near-withdrawal from her Oscar-winning role in West Side Story and the emotional aftermath of her husband's death after 45 years of marriage. The two also share a lighthearted moment discovering they both find Mel Brooks sexy. Later, Julia's 90-year-old mother, Judith, joins to reflect on seeing the original West Side Story on Broadway and the storytelling power of musicals.

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Editorial

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Rita Moreno Almost Turned Down West Side Story

Rita Moreno revealed she nearly backed out of playing Anita in West Side Story, the role that won her an Oscar.

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Grief After Losing a Husband of 45 Years

Rita shared the complex emotions she experienced after the death of her husband of 45 years.

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Finding Mel Brooks Sexy

Julia and Rita discovered they both find Mel Brooks attractive, sharing a lighthearted moment.

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Musicals as Storytelling Vehicles

Julia's 90-year-old mother, Judith, recalled seeing West Side Story on Broadway and discussed how musicals can be a powerful storytelling medium.

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Misc

✧Recorded on Rita Moreno's 93rd birthday.

✧Julia and Rita bond over finding Mel Brooks sexy.

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