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The Creative Life: Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser and Joe Donahue on stage at Page Hall in Albany New York
Patrick Dodson
Paul Reiser and Joe Donahue

Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser co-starred as Paul Buchman in the decade-defining 1990s comedy, "Mad About You." Other starring roles include Michael Taylor in 60 episodes of "My Two Dads," Doug Getty in "Red Oaks," and Dr. Sam Owens in "Stranger Things." His films include: "Diner," "Beverly Hills Cop" 1 & 2, "Aliens" and "Whiplash."

Reiser is also the author of three bestsellers about family life, including "Couplehood," "Babyhood" and "Familyhood." This Creative Life conversation was recorded on April 4, 2019.

The Creative Life: A Conversation Series at UAlbany is created and produced by the University Art Museum, NYS Writers Institute, and UAlbany Performing Arts Center in collaboration with WAMC.

The Creative Life Series is funded by the University at Albany Foundation, The John D. Picotte Family Foundation and Stewart's Shops/Dake Family. Additional support is provided by the Alumni Association, College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Provost and University Auxiliary Services.

Originally aired in August 2019.

Joe talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book.
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