By David Edward Clark

Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito. Photo by David Roswell.

I complimented Rhea Perlman on her work in Matilda as we sat down at the midnight showing of Zombieland at the Apollo last night.  Danny was in the lobby, taking pictures and shaking hands with students.  Munching on popcorn, he came and sat with us in the back of the new theater.

F+L:  What is it like to be Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito?

Danny:  Well that’s a very, very difficult question, because I really don’t know Danny very well.  I know Rhea’s really sweet and great, but Danny, I’m not sure about.  I dunno, Danny–he’s like—

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By David Edward Clark

Jim Burrows '62 at the new Apollo Theater. Photo by David Roswell.

Jim Burrows’s ’62 work in television has spanned decades.  He has created, directed, and produced some of the most influential sitcoms ever made, spanning from Taxi to Will and Grace, from Friends to Frasier.  Though his name might be unfamiliar, if you have ever turned on a TV or know someone who has, you are familiar with his projects.  I talked with Jim yesterday before he took part in the Apollo’s ribbon-cutting.

F+L: Could you tell us your favorite story from your days at Oberlin?

Jim:  Oh boy.
No.
Because it shouldn’t be printed.

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