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Six Picks With Michael McKean: Documentary Recommendations From a Mockumentary Legend

Written by Jason Gorber

Oct 08, 2014
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Actor, writer, musician, comedian — Michael McKean seems to have done it all over his extensive career. From his early work in television, including an iconic role as Lenny on Laverne and Shirley, he soon established himself as part of the ensemble responsible for bringing the term “mockumentary” to the masses. Starting with Rob Reiner’s sublime This Is…

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