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On the Set of "Happy Endings"

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We get to talk to each of the cast members including Elisha Cuthbert, Damon Wayans Jr., Zachary Knighton, and Adam Pally. We were also lucky enough to be there on the day when THE Damon Wayans had a guest appearance. He tells us what it was like raising his son Damon, and gives us some parenting tips, all while wearing quite possibly the softest, most comfortable jumpsuit ever made. Hosted by Tatiana Diana.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to Young Hollywood.

Young Hollywood

Hey guys, Tatiana Diana here, crashing the set of ABC's new show Happy Endings.

Young Hollywood

Today's a very special day.

Young Hollywood

We've got a legend on set.

Young Hollywood

Let's go check it out.

Young Hollywood

Today's a big day for you guys.

Young Hollywood

Your dad makes a very special appearance on your show.

Young Hollywood

So, how was it being on set?

Young Hollywood

Everybody was saying that they were so starstruck and by working with you because they kind of grew up looking at you as an inspiration.

Damon Wayans Jr.

I don't allow myself to be aware of that because I I'd never come out of the house.

Damon Wayans Jr.

I'd stay looking in the mirror in full homie the clown gear.

Young Hollywood

Do you guys have a lot of fun at home?

Young Hollywood

You guys are a very funny family.

Damon Wayans

Yes, we do.

Damon Wayans

Tons of fun.

Damon Wayans

I basically raised them as comedians because they weren't good in school because they were clowns.

Damon Wayans

So I actually made one of them dress up as a clown.

Young Hollywood

Did your dad make you dress up as a clown?

Damon Wayans Jr.

I know he used to make us when we got bad grades, he would shave our hair off and make us wear suits to school.

Young Hollywood

Are you serious?

Young Hollywood

Is this just is this for real?

Damon Wayans Jr.

This is for real.

Damon Wayans Jr.

And my brother would like bring a a change of clothes like in his backpack.

Damon Wayans Jr.

And I'd be like, dude, don't change.

Damon Wayans Jr.

He's going to come.

Damon Wayans Jr.

My dad would show up to the school and make him change back into his suit.

Damon Wayans

That's parenting.

Damon Wayans

You know, you got to let them know that you're serious.

Damon Wayans

I told my son, if you're going to be a clown, you're going to be a well-dressed one.

Young Hollywood

I'm really okay with that jacket and the sweatpants you're wearing.

Young Hollywood

I'm I'm loving it on a different level.

Damon Wayans

This used to be a couch.

Young Hollywood

Oh, how does that feel up against your skin?

Damon Wayans

It actually feels good.

Damon Wayans

Feel it.

Damon Wayans

like crush.

Young Hollywood

I'm just loving it.

Young Hollywood

Who doesn't feel like home?

Young Hollywood

Are you going to borrow that tonight?

Damon Wayans

Yeah, I am.

Damon Wayans

Just to sleep next to it and to whisper to it.

Young Hollywood

You play Alex in this new show who leaves somebody at the altar.

Casey Wilson

I know.

Casey Wilson

I Dave.

Casey Wilson

I'm sorry.

Casey Wilson

I can't do this.

Casey Wilson

I'm calling.

Young Hollywood

Okay.

Young Hollywood

How is it working with such a funny cast?

Casey Wilson

It's pretty wild.

Casey Wilson

I mean, I, you know, they're so funny and um, so quick and and witty and the energy is definitely high.

Young Hollywood

That is something that everybody's mentioned that you guys are allowed to do a lot of improv.

Young Hollywood

How is that for you transitioning into such a comedy role?

Casey Wilson

It's been good.

Casey Wilson

I mean, I feel like I'm I'm I'm fitting in pretty well even though I'm more of the the drama girl.

Casey Wilson

I mean, it was definitely a transition, but I think if you put your mind into that state and you go with the flow of whatever everyone else is doing, it makes for some good good moments.

Young Hollywood

So we've got Zack Knighton who plays Dave.

Young Hollywood

You got left at the altar.

Zachary Knighton

Yeah.

Young Hollywood

Not me, Dave.

Young Hollywood

You would never get left.

Zachary Knighton

No, never.

Zachary Knighton

Hey guys.

Zachary Knighton

What's up?

Young Hollywood

Hey, how are you doing, sweetie?

Zachary Knighton

Great.

Zachary Knighton

Really great.

Zachary Knighton

I'm kicking ass.

Zachary Knighton

It starts at this wedding and my character gets left at the altar uh by Alicia's character Alex and you know, it sort of stems from there like who gets to keep the friends, but we really don't stay on that for long.

Zachary Knighton

We actually it's sort of just about these uh these guys and their adventures they get into and they're all a bunch of maniacs in their own way.

Zachary Knighton

So, it's pretty fun to watch.

Young Hollywood

And today, you guys are actually shooting the episode where Damon Wayne's dad shows up his real dad.

Young Hollywood

How was it?

Young Hollywood

Did you get to meet him yet?

Zachary Knighton

You know, when I was a kid, he was like one of my idols.

Zachary Knighton

I mean, I I was the biggest Living Color fan and all of his movies and um uh it's definitely a highlight for me for this for this first season.

Zachary Knighton

Mhm.

Young Hollywood

We've got Adam Pally who plays Max.

Young Hollywood

Hello Max.

Adam Pally

Hey.

Adam Pally

He's telling the story from high school where he picked up that fumble and ran back for a touchdown.

Adam Pally

And boom, football.

Adam Pally

There it is.

Adam Pally

Pay up player.

Young Hollywood

Your character is quite eccentric.

Young Hollywood

Would you say you're anything like your character?

Adam Pally

Uh yeah, sure.

Adam Pally

I would say I'm sort of like my character.

Adam Pally

I I I do like a good uh jab at at people sometimes.

Adam Pally

So yeah, Max and I have that in common.

Adam Pally

And we're both pretty amazing dressers.

Young Hollywood

Dress pretty great.

Young Hollywood

You have a pretty cool style, I must say.

Adam Pally

I do.

Adam Pally

I do.

Adam Pally

I describe my style as um homeless or That's like the look right now.

Adam Pally

Everybody goes to Fred Segal and spends like a grand on homeless clothes.

Adam Pally

Not me, I go underneath the overpass and mug a drifter.

Adam Pally

Young Hollywood, thank you for visiting our set of happy endings.

Adam Pally

Um, we must bid you adieu.

Adam Pally

Adieu, adieu.

Adam Pally

Adieu.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Tatiana Diana

    Host of the Young Hollywood set visit

  • Elisha Cuthbert

    Plays Alex on 'Happy Endings'

  • Damon Wayans Jr.

    Cast member of 'Happy Endings'

  • Zachary Knighton

    Plays Dave on 'Happy Endings'

  • Adam Pally

    Plays Max on 'Happy Endings'

  • Damon Wayans

    Guest star on 'Happy Endings' and Damon Wayans Jr.'s father

FAQ

Who hosts the Young Hollywood visit to 'Happy Endings'?+
The Young Hollywood visit to the set of 'Happy Endings' is hosted by Tatiana Diana.
What role does Elisha Cuthbert play in 'Happy Endings'?+
Elisha Cuthbert plays the character Alex in 'Happy Endings', who leaves someone at the altar.
Who plays Dave in 'Happy Endings'?+
Zachary Knighton plays the character Dave in 'Happy Endings', whose character is left at the altar by Alex.
Who plays Max in 'Happy Endings'?+
Adam Pally plays the character Max in 'Happy Endings', described as quite eccentric.
What is Damon Wayans Sr. known for?+
Damon Wayans Sr. was part of 'In Living Color' and has been an idol for many, including Zachary Knighton.

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