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And inIm Sorrys second season, which debuts on TruTV tonight, theres no shortage of similarly awkward scenarios.
Its a credit to the writing that it all feels pulled directly Savages daily life.
Thats not my intention.
Besides, her husband it pretty open about it all, she says, and appreciates the shows humor.
As far as how our marriage looks on the show, hes portrayed in an extremely lovely way.
Im like, You come up smelling likeroses, my friend.
Why did that feel like the best way to launch the season?
My husband basically did this to me.
He came out and he had something in a bag.
I was like, Oh, whatd you get?
He pulls it out and I was like, You bought a tank top?
Were people with male tank tops?
This doesnt seem like something that we should discuss as a family?
He was like, Oh my God, come on.
It just was this funny bit.
Theres something about it that I think made me laugh and it was just a little slice of life.
It may get referred to throughout the season.
Do you have any other pet peeves about what your husband wears, or just mens clothing generally?
I, personally, cant stand flip-flops.
To me, the surf tank tops I mean, my husbands40, you know what I mean?
Its not the age to just suddenly start with the tank tops.
I dont love penny loafers.
Im not a big loafer fan.
I do not like a pleated pant on a man.
Youre almost describing the costume for another character were introduced to this season, Amelias very stern-looking kindergarten teacher.
He wears a pleated suit, yeah, always a brown-ish suit.
Mr. Castellotti, played by Brian Stepanek, who was so perfect.
He embodied exactly what we would have imagined for this character.
He even grew the mustache for us.
In the first episode, she really grills you about pubic hair.
Is it tricky shooting those scene with a child actor?
Its very, Were not gonna give you something and throw something at you at the last minute.
We want you to be aware of everything.
There were a couple lines and stuff they had some issues with.
We never take a stab at give her anything gratuitous to say, or just for a shock.
We make a run at be as respectful as we can.
We are very protective of her on set.
Can you tell me more about that?
My mom, she is so proud.
She just finds it all delightful.
She does come to set, but doesnt ever really quite remember that she cant laugh out loud.
She ruins takes constantly, just bursting out laughing.
Its dead silent, and then I have to stop and go, Mom, what are you doing?
Shes like, Oh, sorry, sorry.
Meanwhile Joeys just like laughing at my mom.
Shes like, What would you have without me?
I give you so much material!
Is there ever a time when one of those elements becomes more important than the other?
How do you juggle that?
Andrea, on the show, is a version of me.
Theres a lot going on on set.
The producing part really takes over a lot of my mind space.
I approve every camera shot, so all the frames and confirm were getting the right coverage.
Im working with the director to direct the other actors.
What was the priority for you coming back for this sophomore season?
I really just wanted it not to suck.
Really: Thats our big goal.
Just dont fuck up season two.
We didnt want to reinvent the wheel.
We wanted to keep it a purely episodic comedy show.
I cant say a thing.
I cant say yes and I cant say no.
My hands are completely tied on that one.
Would that ever be something youre interested in?
Id really have to think about it.
Sometimes I feel like theres no upside to hosting.
You know what I mean?
Youre just opening yourself up for people to just bitch.
Inevitably people are gonna hate what you did.
I like to be pretty open and say whats on my mind.
I dont know if Id be the right fit for that one.
At this stage it seems like the job nobody wants.
Its a hard job to succeed in.
