June Squibb: Preparation, Presence, and A Life Lived Fully

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "Thelma" - This film was mentioned in the context of June Squibb's performance, alongside "Nebraska" and "About Schmidt."

Films

• "Eleanor the Great" - June Squibb's new movie, directed by Scarlett Johansson, that premiered at Cannes.
• "Inside Out" - An animated film that both Amy Poehler and June Squibb were in.
• "Inside Out 2" - The sequel to the animated film, also featuring June Squibb as Nostalgia.
• "Nebraska" - A film starring June Squibb and Will Forte, directed by Alexander Payne, where Squibb's performance was highly praised.
• "About Schmidt" - A film June Squibb worked on with Alexander Payne, where she was initially underestimated for a role.
• "Gypsy" - A musical June Squibb performed in on Broadway and on the road with Ethel Merman.
• "Cabaret" - A musical that Barry Dennen, June Squibb's former comedy partner, was offered a role in.
• "Happy Time" - A Broadway production June Squibb was offered a role in after breaking up her comedy act.
• "Scent of a Woman" - A film starring Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, where June Squibb recognized Philip Seymour Hoffman's talent early on.
• "Singin' in the Rain" - A classic musical film that June Squibb and Amy Poehler both love, especially for the dancing of Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor.
• "West Side Story" - A musical that June Squibb saw in its early weeks on Broadway, and Amy Poehler highlighted its importance to her as a young person.

TV Shows

• "Glee" - A TV show where June Squibb performed musical numbers, including "Memories" with Chris Colfer.
• "Saturday Night Live" - A sketch comedy show June Squibb watches, mentioning Colin Jost and Michael Che.
• "Laugh-In" - A sketch comedy show June Squibb enjoyed, and she worked with Ruth Buzzi, one of its stars.
• "The Neighborhood" - A TV show June Squibb finds funny, starring Max Greenfield and Cedric the Entertainer.
• "Parks and Recreation" - A show Amy Poehler was on, where she had difficulty pronouncing "government" due to her Boston accent.

People Mentioned

• June Squibb (Actress) - The primary guest of the episode, discussing her extensive career in theater and film.
• Will Forte (Actor, SNL alum) - Featured as a guest to discuss working with June Squibb on "Nebraska."
• Scarlett Johansson (Actress, Director) - Directed June Squibb's new movie "Eleanor the Great."
• Ethel Merman (Actress) - June Squibb worked with her in the musical "Gypsy" and described her as an "amazing woman."
• Barry Dennen (Actor) - June Squibb's former comic act partner, who went on to perform in "Cabaret."
• Edward Albee (Playwright) - Moved into June Squibb's former apartment in the Village.
• Gene Kelly (Dancer, Actor) - June Squibb admired his dancing in "Singin' in the Rain."
• Donald O'Connor (Dancer, Actor) - June Squibb felt his dancing in "Singin' in the Rain" was underrated.
• Jean Hagen (Actress) - Played a funny actress character in "Singin' in the Rain."
• Jacques d'Amboise (Dancer) - A dancer June Squibb greatly admires and saw perform live.
• Norman Lear (TV Producer) - A friend of Amy Poehler's who lived to 101.
• Carl Reiner (Actor, Comedian) - Mentioned as a long-lived figure in the entertainment industry.
• Mel Brooks (Filmmaker, Comedian) - Mentioned as still active and long-lived.
• Chris Colfer (Actor) - June Squibb's "heavy duty buddy" from "Glee," with whom she sang "Memories."
• Will Sherrod - Chris Colfer's partner, whom June Squibb adores.
• Jack Nicholson (Actor) - June Squibb worked with him on "About Schmidt" and appreciated how he treated her as a peer.
• Richard Roundtree (Actor) - June Squibb worked with him and found him "kind of amazing."
• Fred Ward (Actor) - June Squibb worked with him and found him "kind of amazing."
• Aaron D. Fontaine (Actor) - June Squibb worked closely with him in "Eleanor the Great."
• Al Pacino (Actor) - Starred in "Scent of a Woman" with June Squibb.
• Chris O'Donnell (Actor) - Starred in "Scent of a Woman" with June Squibb.
• Philip Seymour Hoffman (Actor) - June Squibb recognized his talent early on while working with him in "Scent of a Woman."
• Alexander Payne (Director) - Directed June Squibb in "Nebraska" and "About Schmidt."
• Margo Martindale (Actress) - A good friend and neighbor of June Squibb, who encouraged her to audition for "Nebraska."
• Charles Squibb (Acting Teacher) - June Squibb's late husband, who taught her to be a "really fine actress."
• Ruth Buzzi (Actress, Comedian) - A friend and colleague of June Squibb from early in her career, working together in reviews and on a cruise ship.
• Lenny Bruce (Comedian) - June Squibb saw him perform in Chicago.
• Colin Jost (Comedian, Writer) - Mentioned as a favorite performer on Saturday Night Live.
• Michael Che (Comedian, Writer) - Mentioned as a favorite performer on Saturday Night Live.
• Max Greenfield (Actor) - Mentioned as a funny actor in "The Neighborhood."
• Cedric the Entertainer (Comedian, Actor) - Mentioned as a funny actor in "The Neighborhood."

Organizations & Institutions

• Cleveland Playhouse - Where June Squibb spent five years before moving to New York, gaining valuable training.
• Lincoln Center - An arts complex in New York City, for which June Squibb's early apartment was taken down.

Other Resources

• Papusas - June Squibb's favorite food, described as being made by her cook's mother.