The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 3 - Land of Enchantment
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:54
Broadcast date: 04/28/2011
Stephen describes how he survived filming the movie “Wild Hogs” in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 13 - Conference Hour
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:42
Broadcast date: 05/05/2011
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Stephen tells sordid tales about the politics of academia
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 14 - Lost in Act 1
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:03
Boradcast date: 05/12/2011
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Stephen explains what it’s like to audition and work on commercials, and tells stories from the set of Heroes.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 15 - The Politics of Romance
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:31
Broadcast date: 05/19/2011
Stephen and Beth return from France and experience some unexpected changes in their world.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 16 - Dating Tips for Actors
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:00
Broadcast date: 06/02/2011
Stephen describes the art of dating and tells stories from the set of “Glee.”
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 17 - The Uncertainty Principle
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:45
Broadcast date: 06/09/2011
Stephen recalls one of his first years "off the beaten path" as he and Beth go to Illinois and encounter genius, insanity, and a ghost.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 18 - Without a Handle
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:21
Broadcast date: 06/23/2011
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This week on The Tobolowsky Files, Stephen and Beth in Illinois find that trying to grasp success out of the jaws of failure isn’t as easy as it’s cracked up to be.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 19 - The Season of Misdirection
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:07
Broadcast date: 06/30/2011
In this death defying episode, Stephen and Beth make some accidental life decisions in Illinois while Stephen has a brush or two with the Grim Reaper and finds help from a most unexpected source.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 20 - The World's Not What It Used To Be
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:01
Broadcast date: 07/07/2011
Stephen talks about the Romance of Travel and the realities of shooting on location, relating some Rules of the Road he has gleaned from experiencing the good, the bad, and the very bad.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 21 - Heart. Broken.
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:48:26
Broadcast date: 07/14/2011
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Stephen talks about the terrifying prospect of being lost, and the satisfying, yet uncertain, journey towards being found.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 22 - The Dangerous Animals Club
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:49:13
Broadcast date: 07/21/2011
Stephen describes the secret world that children live in when their parents aren't looking.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 23 - It's Not My Dog
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:48:26
Broadcast date: 07/28/2011
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An unexpected love story.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 24 - Don't Argue with the Road
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:27
Broadcast date: 08/04/2011
Stephen and Beth discover how surprising the road can be in this concluding episode of "The Tobolowsky Files: Season One."
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 26 - Dark Matter
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:13
Broadcast date: 08/11/2011
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Stephen reflects on the connections between love, marriage, tomatoes, and the missing 80% of the universe.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 27 - Three Honeymoons
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:49:28
Broadcast date: 08/18/2011
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If at first you don't succeed, try again. And maybe even once more for good measure. Stephen tells the story of his three honeymoons.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 28 - The Afflictions of Love
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:48:35
Broadcast date: 08/25/2011
Stephen discusses life, death, squirrels, parrots, and the possibility of miracles.
The Toblowsky Files Ep. 30 - Plan B
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:15
Broadcast date: 09/01/2011
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Don't look at Plan B as a setback - it's just taking the scenic route.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 31 - The City of Illusions
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:47
Broadcst date: 09/08/2011
Stephen finds the only thing expected is the unexpected in the City of Illusions.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 32 - Night Time on Mars
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:30
Broadcast date: 09/015/2011
The final reveal of the magic act in Buffalo: A date with Faye, the art of the boilermaker, and a new respect for Plan B.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 33 - The X-Factor
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:30
Broadcast date: 09/22/2011
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Stephen gives tips on auditioning and some recollections of the film “Memento.” He also explains some of the dangers of knowing too little as well as the dangers of knowing too much.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 34 - A Good Day at Auschwitz
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:03
Schedule date: 10/06/11
Stephen has an afternoon drink with a new friend and accidentally stumbles into the heart of human evil.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 36 - Virtual Reality
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:49:33
Schedule date: 10/13/11
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Yes, it's Christmas in 1987, and we can listen to it in the middle of the summer because it's Virtual Reality!
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 37 - Chasing the Laugh
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:31
Schedule date: 10/20/11
Stephen explores the dangers of playing comedy and recalls stories of those who did it well - and some who didn't.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 38 - Escaping the Shadow
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:02
Schedule date: 10/27/11
A new beginning, an unforgettable episode with the Pooch, and a question: Are dreams intervening to solve waking problems? Only the Shadow knows.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 39 - Contagion
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:01
Schedule date: 11/03/11
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This week, Stephen encounters both the natural and the supernatural during the making of Alan Parker’s Mississippi Burning.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 40 - The Man in the Closet
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:00
Schedule date: 11/10/11
Stephen looks at a series of good and bad bedtime stories and how they occasionally can change the world.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 41 - Everyday Weather and How It Works
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:01
Schedule date: 11/17/11
It's 1957 - Stephen and his older brother Paul learn about science and get more than they bargain for with results that took decades to understand.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 42 - The Moment Before Zero
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:54
Schedule date: 11/24/11
What does a bad first date, a fist fight with Mel Gibson, and the beginning of all space and time have in common? Well…
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 43 - The Stranger
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:00
Schedule date: 12/01/11
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A moment forgotten and one unforgettable. Both leave their mark. The x/y axis moves again and another “moment before zero” reveals the Stranger.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 44 - The Voice From Another Room
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:00
Schedule date: 12/08/11
Some true stories about the creation of the movie "True Stories". Sometimes the truth is almost impossible to believe.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 45 - The Things I Never Learned in School
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:00
Schedule date: 12/15/11
Real world tips on being a professional actor. The difference between acting school and the real world is the difference between reading and reading between the lines.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 46 - The Time Machine Deconstructed
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:30
Schedule date: 12/22/11
Some scientists say that time travel actually exists. But it’s risky. If you take the ride you have no control over what you’ll find or how you’ll be changed.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 47 - The Metamorphic Man
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:55
Schedule date: 12/29/11
Everyone says change may be the key to the future. Is it possible that it is also the key to the past?
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 48 - The Zen Story
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:50:03
Schedule date: 01/05/12
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In times of trouble be careful of turning to the parables of Zen for advice – the story keeps changing before your very eyes.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 49 - A View from the Mountain
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:53:14
An adventure in Norway in Part 2 of the Zen Story. Director Stein Winge takes Stephen on a journey to the edge of the world and makes a surprising prediction about the future.
An adventure in Norway in Part 2 of the Zen Story. Director Stein Winge takes Stephen on a journey to the edge of the world and makes a surprising prediction about the future.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 50 - The Primary Source
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:51:38
It all started when I played in a band with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Sometimes the truth is a funny thing. Sometimes it just rocks your world. A rock and roll story almost twenty years in the making.
It all started when I played in a band with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Sometimes the truth is a funny thing. Sometimes it just rocks your world. A rock and roll story almost twenty years in the making.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 51 - The Light of the First Day
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:53:00
Creativity is risky. But it can save your life.
Creativity is risky. But it can save your life.
The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 52 - The Rubicon
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:00
Crossing the Rubicon. In history or literature it was the act that couldn’t be undone. I just couldn’t remember if it was at the beginning of the story or the end.
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Crossing the Rubicon. In history or literature it was the act that couldn’t be undone. I just couldn’t remember if it was at the beginning of the story or the end.
The Tobolowsky Files - Memories of Groundhog Day
From David Chen | Part of the The Tobolowsky Files series | 00:52:05
Actor Stephen Tobolowsky discusses "Groundhog Day," and reveals the story behind the story behind the story.
"The Tobolowsky Files" is a regular show featuring compelling, moving, and profound stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky. In this episode, Stephen Tobolowsky discusses "Groundhog Day," and reveals the story behind the story behind the story. "The Tobolowsky Files" is hosted and produced by David Chen, Senior Editor at slashfilm.com (named by Time magazine as a top blog of 2009).
