Hank Azaria Honors The Birdcage's Legacy

0:00This is your entertainment update for March 12th. Hank Azaria marked the 30-year anniversary of the hit comedy The Bird Cage with a playful video channeling his beloved character, Agadora Spartacus. The film, a remake of a French classic, stars Robin Williams in Nathan Lane as gay partners running a drag club in Miami, who scrambled to act straight. When their son's conservative in-laws visit, dressed in Agadora's signature tank top, Azaria nailed the over-the-top accent, revealing it came straight from his late maternal grandmother Esther. He shouted out the cast, sending love to Nathan Lane and others while honoring Robin Williams, Jean Hackman, Mike Nichols, and more, who've passed. Away. Fans adore the movie's sharp humor-tackling family secrets and fake straightness during a wedding visit gone wild. Azaria explained he tested subtler and flamboyant takes on Agadora, inspired by real Puerto Rican street queens before picking the version a drag. Queen friend, approved. Nathan Lane recently reflected on the magic behind the film, crediting Elaine May's brilliant

1:03script, and Mike Nichols' direction. He called the cast's professional and kind, led by Williams' genius, making it a timeless gem. Even three decades later, The Bird Cage keys drawing laughs and love for his bowl take on acceptance and chaos. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. So L.I. SoleyPillow.com