This should have been Abby Elliott’s moment in the spotlight, and it kind of was. As she was interviewed by Dave Letterman, which is still a big deal, her father Chris Elliott, who used to work on the show, upstaged her. And he had Ewan McGregor’s help in doing so.
Abby Elliott is a regular on Saturday Night Live, clearly taking after her father in terms of sense of humor and comedy timing. And here she was on The Late Show With Dave Letterman.
But in what was clearly a rehearsed skit, as soon as Letterman asks Abby whether her father was ever pushy, we cut to the green room where Chris Elliott is playing just that role. And he doesn’t want Ewan McGregor, whoever he is, spoiling the moment.
All three of them show themselves to be good sports here. But I guess McGregor comes off looking the best as he’s played the stooge really well. And if any of you really don’t know who he is then shame on you.
