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He Sings! He Jokes! He's Nick Offerman!
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Episode 20117
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He Sings! He Jokes! He's Nick Offerman!

The comedic actor talks about his live show, "All Rise," which he sees as medicine for a divided country; movie critic Beandrea July reports from the Toronto International Film Festival.

Nick Offerman, left, recently visited The Frame studio for a chat with host John Horn.
Nick Offerman, left, recently visited The Frame studio for a chat with host John Horn.
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On today's show:

Comedian. Carpenter. Healer.

Nick Offerman talks with John Horn about his new live show, "All Rise." The actor, best known for the role of Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation," says he wants his act — part comedy, part music— to serve as a medicinal message for a divided country. ("All Rise" comes to the City National Grove of Anaheim on Oct. 13.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq2u4yZBOgQ

What's The Buzz At The Toronto Film Fest?

John checks in with movie critic Beandrea July who's at the Toronto International Film Festival where several titles are having North America premieres, including "Joker" with Joaquin Phoenix and "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" with Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kws1t194ZW8