The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel at PaleyFest LA 2019: Full Conversation

Cast and EPs of Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel gather at PaleyFest LA 2019 to celebrate their show. Topics include: the inspiration for the character of Midge; how Brosnahan's comedy learning process mirrors the character's gradual development as a comedian; the challenges of constructing the show's long, unbroken takes in which mistakes cannot be made; the cast’s hopes for their characters' futures; the show's many iconic items of clothing; research into period-appropriate language and references, making Midge relatable to modern-day viewers; and season two's trip to the Catskills.

[@bobbidewell3105]

I'm 65 years old. Some of the best TV in my lifetime. I'm hooked and can't wait to see where it goes!

[@chiragshetty2336]

26 year old from India...I guess good tv is is good tv all around the world

[@brianmaltby1424]

Next to M*A*S*H, its the best!

[@lifeisgood7740]

I totally agree. Susie is the funniest.

[@SCKoehne]

Late to the party, just discovered The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and binge watched all four seasons in two days over Easter. Moved to NYC in 1969 as a Australian kid from an American USN dad and Aussie mum, 3 older sisters and brother. Like a walk down memory lane. Brilliant production in every way 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@65g4]

@@SCKoehne watched all four seasons in two days wow did you even sleep!

[@israel.horowitz]

No wonder why this show is so good - Amy Palladino is completely nuts!!! 😂😂😂

[@izzybwood3498]

She is fully Robin Williams vibes. Brain works too fast for the mouth but their thought out end product is genius :)

[@BugoHossBH]

Would be nice to let the cast talk every once in a while

[@joannedelgaudio1617]

@@BugoHossBH ex.

[@yentaoyvey]

Fo Okay

[@jsb2793]

Such a Sofie

[@ddmstar1972]

I wasn't sure about this show, and then I watched the first episode and was HOOKED. These are some talented people and amazing writing. To anyone reading this, I HIGHLY suggest you watch this! I cannot wait for Season 4.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

I watched all the seasons in a few days :-D So gooood.

[@drrightwing4435]

Eh

[@As-jj2rc]

@@drrightwing4435 Why are you here then?

[@yabeeba_com]

the first episode wasn't even that good, it gets better throughout the season

[@WaitAMinute1989]

Sssshm, I just started season1.

[@BryonLape]

Perhaps the best cast for a show, ever.

[@XerxesSings]

Picking Luke to play Lenny....on point!! I can’t believe how much they look alike! Bravo to Luke!

[@lovinmommylife3910]

So the writer is the real life Suzy 🤣

[@lestertettey3967]

Image if Suzie narrated an episode 😂

[@svenwilson5668]

She’s a cross between Suzy and Sophie!

[@nesrinekoumoukoff4061]

@@svenwilson5668 nan ´l

[@rebeccarivera5402]

Her writing comes off more sophisticated than she does; although, like Suzy, I think she hides her fear behind crudeness and vulgarity.

[@c.w.b.5409]

Could we have one conversation with Amy without cursing

[@ceciliapolisena5819]

Brilliant series. It's so rare to laugh out loud while you're watching a show...and I laugh my guts out with the lovely Mrs Maisel. The dialogues are simply perfect and the performances are great! And oh the music. Oh the clothes. Oh the fifties

[@israel.horowitz]

Tony Shalhoub is a Legend!

[@fabielli]

Amy Sherman-Palladino YOU ARE A GENIUS.

[@tonyakarp]

big mistake to not have luke kirby on this panel. i've been a longtime fan of many of the actors on this stage. but luke was new to me and his performance blew me away.

[@ravenwood3695]

Same. I was instantly enthralled by his Lemny Bruce. I would have loved to see Zachary Levi too. Both were brilliant 👏

[@Randomperson-gt6kf]

Ikr....he left such an impact as lenny bruce! He was unbelievable!!!

[@johnboy32064]

He’s a featured player, not even a supporting character.

[@israel.horowitz]

Rachel is so much more gentle and quiet in real life...

[@carlwilliams6977]

Evidence of what a great actress she is. She's also much prettier!

[@delrey874]

She has range. What a great actress.

[@thepolloelectrico1117]

She's predivorced Midge.

[@renfam8183]

Alex Borstein is a natural born comic. Bang Elvis fresh out of the army LOL

[@jayweh]

I could listen to alex borstein all day. she is fascinating.

[@lalitharavindran]

I love Amy saying, ‘..if you have to get married it has to be to a smart person!’

[@enufots4621]

Does anybody thinks that the director Amy sounds like the real life version of Suzie in the show?

[@vheth5968]

OH, HELL YES!!

[@robertarnold9676]

No

[@65g4]

She is its like with Seinfeld that Larry David is basically George Costanza

[@tkroupa]

Yes, she is like Susie 👍 👌

[@slimtee2]

Amy reminds me more of Jane Lynch's character. Actually, Jane Lynch in general.

[@victoryjav]

I only wanted to watch this series because I was still hooked on the 50s-60s period series (mainly because of the costumes) after watching Mad Men. I am so glad I decided to. Watching it recovered me from the heavy feeling of Mad Men. I also didn't expect the writing to be so good! Loved it so much. I hope it continues to be great! :)

[@snazzyquetzal]

I had the exact same feeling after departing from Mad Men and watching Mrs. Masiel. The change in writing, and atmosphere makes a difference. Interestingly, I noticed Joel's office is a bit reminiscent of Don Draper's office in the first season of mad men but it shows the differences in mood and tone set by the Palladinos vs Matthew Weiner

[@allIllusion.]

Finished all 5 seasons in a week. Loved loved loved it. Loved every characters ❤

[@mish_m7619]

Amazing cast, One of the greatest shows I've ever watched, Love this group of people. wish them all the best in the future.

[@cindypickering5708]

I was so sad when Abe and Rose left Paris. What a great apartment! Abe said he had to go back because of his work at Columbia which subsequently fell apart! Wouldn’t it had been fun if they stayed in Paris.. or let’s take them back. I love this couple!!!

[@maryannecallaway9224]

can't wait for Season 4 either, but hopefully the Sophie Lennon thread is done...I had to fast forward through that

[@dollymadeson3963]

Beyond annoying and very unrealistic.

[@65g4]

@@dollymadeson3963 its funny you say that i usually hate jane lynch but think she is great as Sophie

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

Can’t wait for season 4👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@ashleylovesdisneyland4692]

This is the best show ever! And the cast is even great out of character as they are in character!

[@drrightwing4435]

Ever? Jfc lol

[@ashleylovesdisneyland4692]

dr right wing it’s pretty high up there!

[@65g4]

@@ashleylovesdisneyland4692 its one of my favourite shows right now i love it. Rewatching it now again getting ready for season 4

[@davidreading1016]

I love the litany of poetic obscenities so beautifully strung together by the characters. So nice to have an adult show to watch instead of some comic book super hero BS, or "reality show" nonsense. This is well done,...by all involved.

[@rubytuesday4564]

What a valuable meet up. The Paley has filled in many holes from the show that pertain to the actors' realities, and that introduces the writer/directors. Never enough, but in your short time, barely enough for the moment. History of this show will prominently include this presentation of interviews. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@lifeisgood7740]

Susie has me in stitches. It’s rare that I can get hysterical over a tv character but she gets me rolling. And each actor in this show is unique and so darn enjoyable. I was sad that Season 4 went so quickly. The scene at the wedding when she grabbed a bunch of gifts had me peeing my pants. XO.

[@mish_m7619]

How can you not just love these grope of people? Love everything about them and the show!

[@einternational4234]

How Joel interacted with that underground gambling crowd is hilarious. I wish to see more of that Mei-Ling character.

[@Historian212]

Mei Lin, not Ling.

[@spewkyarchives]

funny years later mei lin is getting her flowers now

[@lorrainenew7819]

Yes I agree. Some of the best TV for years! The script is amazing, music also amazing and....the clothes are gorgeous !!!!

[@jordanvillapando6512]

I love how they all stood up when Rachel’s name was announced. I love all of them so much!

[@adadumitru955]

one of the most underrated show ever. SO GOOD.

[@65g4]

Its not underrated its highly acclaimed do you know what underrated means

[@c.w.b.5409]

Why do people always say underrated? Its so popular

[@trish.goes.ironman]

Man I couldn't get my eyes off this show since I started episode 1 season 1. I even took my my phone to the shower while watching just so I won't miss it. That's how good this is!

[@r4thers]

Mr Shalhoub is a national treasure.

[@patcurrie9888]

Amazon, Pretty please... DVDs, Blu Rays of the show. A missed gold mine! Still waiting......

[@amya1658]

Yes. I don't buy many DVD, but I would buy the whole series. I also love Tony Shaloub, so I have the entire "Monk" series. I love vintage and the clothes she wears are gorgeous. A good series is fun watching several times.

[@treesny]

Absolutely terrific choice of interviewer for this show. Really great panel! :-)

[@concettasorvillo3719]

He is really really well prepared!

[@atinb]

Can't wait to see where Midge and Suzie go from there. Also very much looking forward to how the careers of Abe, Joel, Rose, and Imogene turn out.

[@NeyooxetuseiDreamer]

LOVE this show and watched it all in three days, can't wait for Season 4

[@OLewisCharlotte]

Can’t wait for season 4👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@rva]

One of the best shows in the world. #fact 🎁each veiw

[@CinHotlanta]

Michael's wrong, at least in my house - Joel's turn to being a sympathetic character in Season 2 was as surprising as it was enjoyable - waaaaaaaaay more sympathetic than Bugsy Siegel. We've been pulling for Joel since he got to the Steiner Resort :)

[@mytube785]

Joel Maisel was played so well by Michael Zegen, so much emotions that many men can relate to, and his efforts and emotions are not in vain, reciprocated by Miriam Maisel 😊

[@marianthieythimiou8625]

Susie Mayerson, my fave character e v e r!

[@marilynmurray3041]

Just rewatched the series and love it even more.

[@mariannewegener1951]

The show is a real masterpiece!

[@catherinedhaine3726]

Je suis fan de cette série... J'attends la saison avec impatience..... Tony shalhoub.... Un de mes préféré 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

[@dianemalloy2890]

OMG the Madhatter Amy is taking up the whole interview let the actors get a chance to speak!

[@noodlen.9779]

Poor husband lol

[@elizavetamakarova5517]

It's exactly her craziness and character that gave us this show, so I don't mind! :)

[@Grayment]

Amy is literally such a smart person.

[@dianel1445]

Love the story line, the characters, and the amazing costuming and sets!!

[@joanledebur]

Extraordinary show!!! One of my all time favorites.

[@amyweaver7413]

Love everything about this show! It was lovely to see the writers, directors, and actors behind it.

[@lmoscotte]

Same here, I saw the first episode, and got hooked binged on all 4 seasons and watched them all In a very short time.

[@spacechimp5141]

the entire cast is amazing. love Amy Sherman-Palladino and love her tv shows. Bunheads was great, I just wish it had another season.

[@As-jj2rc]

I loved Bunheads! And of course Gilmore Girls

[@hannahk.summerville5908]

Yessss. So much yes to this. The woman is damn brilliant!

[@juliafox3584]

I can't stop smiling. This is good. Thanks kids.

[@bergy-62]

Fantastic show...for someone who grew up in a similar atmosphere, it brings back a lot of vivid memories from the late '50's and early 60's. Great writing and acting all the way through.

[@smmx9250]

Alex Bornstein, simply lovely!

[@deniset3164]

I am really enjoying this show. It's so refreshing to live in the 50s. I wish we could live in the 50s again.

[@flower_girl4983]

Where is Luke (Lenny Bruce) in all this? He's been in season 1

[@howardlevner1381]

A wonderfully written show with a wonderful cast................

[@meadowsanddawn7464]

While thinking about writing one or two stories inspired from my early adulthood/ teenager life events, I decided to set the time period not later than the 80s although I was born in the 90s because I did not want social media and the internet to be involved, haha seeing someone with that genius say the same thing kinda gives reassurance lol

[@micahsnow346]

I love every character in this show, but I think that Tony Shaloub deserves an Emmy more than anybody else to be honest

[@babylonsister118]

Love the show! Can't wait to see more, but I HAVE to know why Luke Kirby wasn't here. One of my favorite characters!

[@vheth5968]

Agree

[@65g4]

Probably only because hes a guest character

[@ravenwood3695]

Brilliant show. Here's hoping season 4 is just as good 👍 🙏

[@yamnocom2287]

Amy Palladino, the genius behind gilmore girls too. ❤

[@Nichole89BK]

I love the actress Alex B so much!

[@jenniferrobison7912]

I love this show, want more season 5

[@DateTwoRelate]

Would have loved to see this video recorded 2023.

[@Rick1959]

Simply OUTSTANDING!!! :-)

[@worksbydandeprez]

The long meandering takes are stunning. Reminds me of the opening of Busby Berkley's "The Gang's All Here."

[@TheAnete2011]

And don't forget about Zelda-we love her too

[@dawndelbianco2481]

Best show out there !! Thank you

[@ellenkirst]

Sou a fã número 1 aqui no Brasil....

[@bijanlove8000]

45:35 THE BEST! LOL Her skin does look like she swallowed a lightbulb

[@tauholdingsllc4452]

Any historic moment, moving through crowds is tougher than time passing, but there is always more space and time to manage. Flip floppy disks, bring the rock n roll, partying like the 50s GoldensEyes.

[@israel.horowitz]

Rachel has the sweetest smile! 😊

[@tikar8982]

My God, I love this. People need to STOP trying to kill/CANCEL comedy! Stop being offended by oxygen! This is brilliant. I didn't know this show existed until last night, but I'll be binging until I get through all of them.

[@BroadswordNYC]

Rachel is an amazing actress!

[@Drakesclub]

Best TV programme ever

[@saritaschwedes8393]

the last show was amazing but now i have to go back and watch it again..

[@rainbowmoon3998]

There were several moments through out the series where Midge was forced to accept that in order to truly be successful and go for it career wise, she needed to fully sacrifice everything else for her art.. from her meeting the artist, where he shows her his "secret artwork" to Lenny Bruce singing about vwinf all alone during a bit, and the majority of his story, Shys plot.. the director and writer's showing us her alone in her giant apartment isnt that much of a shock to be honest. She made it. Exactly how she knew she would. Her life was measured by huge success, lots of amazing experiences, but there was definitely a price of admission for her fame. I loved this series. So sad it is over

[@lirr408]

Love this show and these people.

[@ThaniaMercoledi]

The interviewer did an excellent job on this

[@virginiamedalia9307]

I absolutely love this show. The characters, the story line, the technicolor and the design. I’m sure there’s another word for that!🥰

[@sedp8710]

Absolutely great act

[@sonicmuse]

Alex Borstein (aka Susie) is friggin’ HOT! Who knew?? (Well, probably many folks, but I watched the whole series again right before this, and I had Susie’s look so deeply etched into my brain that seeing Alex here was a total mind f-k, lol!)

[@jackieradley1025]

Now insert this into the Alex Borstein sphere... She's Ms. Swan from Mad TV. Queen of "He looka like a man". And Lois Griffin on Family Guy. She's amazing all around.

[@savjoz1194]

loved video... Amy likes attention but she is really funny. Cast is really amazing!

[@scottne]

This is great but the ads every 3 MINUTES is really F***ing annoying!

[@65g4]

I love this show, my sister was a big fan of her previous show Gilmore Girls if she loved that do you Gilmore Girls fans out there think she will like this show.

[@gaylebynumcardosa7034]

OK well I'll check out Gilmour Girls. I didn't want to watch it because it sounded too....juvenile? I'll give it a shot.

[@65g4]

@@gaylebynumcardosa7034 im watching it now im on season 3 loving it so far

[@65g4]

Update i finished Gilmore Girls and i loved it

[@sanjana9695]

Yesss

[@brilliantatbreakfast]

All this and Patton Oswalt too?? GREATNESS.

[@julisalamora]

oh man do I love Joel

[@dona62851]

I love this show!!

[@KarthikHebbar96]

'They kept tying her and throwing her off the ditch. Keep her alive, till the end. People like that!' was it a dig at HOC?

[@bemteveroftalmo1999]

I just love Dan's face listening to Amy!

[@misslovechild22]

I freaking love this show 🙌🙌👏

[@lw5592]

Love this show! But it would have been great to hear more from the other artists aside from Amy Palladino. She kind of dominates the conversation.

[@ler5299]

Very good discussion. Would like to see a similar panel with the people involved in the production such as the choreographer, costume designer, cinematographer, musical director, camera people, writers, set designers, editors etc. (Maybe there is one, I'll have to look and see).

[@emmacandland9755]

When is suzy going to come out as lesbian

[@yahchilyah]

Kind of a bomber that they didn't mention the role the black characters play, creating the beautiful sounds, a period of music and entertainment brought this country a giant step forward in the integration revolution.That sound and part of the story is very instrumental in Race being recognized and given credit. Shi Baldwin should have been represented on that stage as an essential part of the production!

[@Risaala]

As someone from the Bay Area, I wonder, how do you pronounce Marin Hinkle's first name. Here, it would be /muh-RIN/. The only person I ever knew who said it as /MARE-in/ was from Ohio. However, I want to know how she likes her name pronounced!

[@loonylaura85]

I think I'd say Ma-rin (short sound on the 'ah' part). I'm from England, btw. 🙂

[@tedkay1017]

Amy is better behind the camera.

[@mylittlekittens]

A very good cast!

[@mauricepowers3804]

I love this show!!!! I love everyone But Suzie is my favorite!!!!

[@leahgeller9988]

Amy is a genius!