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The writers, directors, and production designer of Lifeboat break down how the episode was actually made.
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In this episode
- How the omelet bit between the two leads came together on set
- The story behind Eva Longoria's 19-in-1 multitool prop
- How the Westies evolved through many versions before landing on Helga
- What the production designer built to bring this episode's world to life
About this episode
Today we're talking all about Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat. We'll talk to writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and we'll even hear from Production Designer Patrick Howe!
Tune in if you want to know how Eugene Levy and Steve Martin worked out their omelet bit, the origins of Eva Longoria's 19 in 1 multitool, and the many iterations of the Westies, including the final Westie, Helga!
Heads up, there are spoilers for episode eight. So listeners, if you haven't watched yet, stream it now and come right back!
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About Only Murders in the Building Official Podcast
A witty and revealing video and audio podcast hosted by Michael Cyril Creighton (Howard) that takes fans behind the scenes of Only Murders in the Building season five—unpacking each episode with the cast and crew through never-before-heard stories, hidden details, and playful on-set moments that celebrate the mystery
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