Monica Horan
Actress
About This Interview
In her two-hour Archive interview, Monica Horan discusses her early interest in comedy and performing and speaks of how she was influenced by television comediennes like Carol Burnett. She talks of her subsequent involvement in theater throughout college and as a young adult living in New York City, and describes some of the roles she played on-stage, including parts in "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" and "Tony ‘n' Tina's Wedding." She recounts meeting her husband, actor/writer Phil Rosenthal, and recalls projects they worked on together, including Down the Shore and Everybody Loves Raymond, the latter of which Rosenthal created. She speaks of the inspiration for Everybody Loves Raymond, mentions some of her own life experiences that influenced Rosenthal's story ideas for the show, and talks about her favorite episodes. Horan comments on her Raymond co-stars, details her experiences portraying "Amy MacDougall Barone" on the show, and shares how her role changed from recurring to regular. Karen Herman conducted the interview on April 13, 2005 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Monica Horan on her first appearance on Everybody Loves Raymond
Clip begins at: 18:20, Duration: 02m 20s
Monica Horan on finding out that the characters of "Robert" and "Amy" were getting married on Everybody Loves Raymond
Clip begins at: 12:09, Duration: 02m 45s
Monica Horan on one of her favorite episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond, "Robert's Wedding"
Clip begins at: 02:55, Duration: 02m 34s- Monica Horan on how the final episode captures and portrays the overall theme and meaning of the show
Clip begins at: 20:39, Duration: 00m 20s - Monica Horan on the legacy of Everybody Loves Raymond
Clip begins at: 12:18, Duration: 01m 18s
Interview
- Part 1
- On her early childhood influences; on the response to her fame within her hometown; on wanting to be an actress since she was a child; on her favorite shows growing up; on being influenced by comedians and how she pursued being an actress; on going to Hofstra University; on forming a theater company, "Actor's Initiative," with her friends and its influence throughout her career; on forming a foundation for arts and education in Los Angeles; on her first professional acting job and the character she created for it; on subsequent theater roles
Clip begins at: 0:35 - On how she met her husband, Philip Rosenthal and the beginnings of their relationship; on the challenges of working and living in New York City as an actress
Clip begins at: 22:24 - Part 2
- On her first TV role working on L.A. Law and how she got the part; on the challenges of transitioning from working in theater and living in New York to working in television and living in L.A.; on the auditioning process in L.A.; on working on General Hospital, Down the Shore and Coach; on working on In Living Color and In the House; on her commercial work; on working on both General Hospital and Down the Shore in the same day; on testing for pilots
Clip begins at: 0:22 - On writing sketch comedy with Judy Toll; on her decision to leave acting; on her first appearance on Everybody Loves Raymond; on her role on Everybody Loves Raymond; on the beginnings of Everybody Loves Raymond; on her involvement with Everybody Loves Raymond
Clip begins at: 16:49 - Part 3
- On the comedy of Everybody Loves Raymond; on the character of "Amy" on the show and her evolution throughout the series; on where the name of "Amy" originated for her character; on how "Amy" was introduced to the show; on what it was like being on the set for Everybody Loves Raymond for the first time; on the relationship of 'Amy" and "Robert" on the show; on her response to finding out that "Robert" and "Amy" were going to be engaged and eventually married
Clip begins at: 0:26 - On when her role of "Amy" changed from a recurring role to a regular character on the show; on on the dynamic between the MacDougall's and the Romano's on the show; on working with the cast of Everybody Loves Raymond; on how the other characters relate to the character of "Amy" on the show; on her views on being an actress; on the relationship between "Amy" and "Marie;" on the impact and influence that working with different creative people has had upon her life and career
Clip begins at: 14:54 - Part 4
- On key episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond featuring "Amy," such as "Good Girls," "Robert Moves Back," and "Robert's Wedding;" on some of her favorite episodes including the "Italy" episode and "PMS, The Bad Moon Rising;" on her response to seeing aspects of her own life that have been written into episodes
Clip begins at: 0:26 - On other favorite episodes including "Therapy," "Halloween Candy," "The Canister," "Baggage;" on the decision to end the show; on the legacy of Everybody Loves Raymond; on the final episode of Everybody Loves Raymond; on the emotional close to the show; on her role in the final episode
Clip begins at: 09:30 - On the atmosphere on the set during the filming of the final scene of Everybody Loves Raymond; on the secrecy surrounding the final episode; on where she sees "Robert" and "Amy" in twenty years; on advice she would give to someone starting out in acting; on her current and future projects
Clip begins at: 21:45
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