Patton Oswalt, like many others, is captivated by Noah Wyle’s medical drama, The Pitt.
Oswalt, 57, shared in the latest issue of Us Weekly that the last series he binge-watched was the first season of The Pitt. He stated, “The entire show was outstanding, but episode 12, with the mass shooting, was a master class in acting, writing, and directing. I had to watch it twice.”
In his feature “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me,” Oswalt also spoke about his favorite books, his childhood heroes, and his habit of reading his own reviews.
Here are more intriguing details from the comedian, whose new comedy special, Tea & Scotch, will be available on YouTube starting June 9:
1. Despite not being a skilled cook, I excel at scrambling eggs.
2. When my daughter was young, we would visit the Butterfly Garden at the Museum of Natural History. Now that she’s a teenager, we enjoy going to the movies together.
3. I wish there was another season of Happy! as there is so much more story to explore.
4. My most vivid childhood memory is watching snow fall outside a window and imagining our apartment building lifting into the air.
Noah Wyle Warrick Page/MAX
5. The last series I watched was the first season of The Pitt. Episode 12, which features a mass shooting, was so compelling that I watched it twice.
6. I definitely read my own reviews. A bit of self-regard is essential for any performer.
7. My ideal Saturday involves sleeping in and then enjoying tea and a book on my front porch.
8. Though I am naturally a night owl, I wish I were a morning person. It’s an ongoing challenge.
9. During my childhood, I admired Charles Schulz, Vincent Price, and the show The Six Million Dollar Man.
10. My first vehicle was a 1985 Nissan Sentra, which I fondly remember as a “death-box” equipped with a tape player.
11. Alice’s Kids is a remarkable charity that anonymously provides financial aid to at-risk children, understanding the stigma of poverty.
12. My go-to karaoke song is “Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando and Dawn. I love emphasizing the “knock knock knock” part by hitting the mic stand on the ground.
13. My favorite book is Every Anxious Wave by Mo Daviau, a must-read for Gen X.
14. The most starstruck I’ve been was meeting Martin Scorsese and discussing Timothy Carey.
15. My childhood celebrity crushes were Joy Harmon from Village of the Giants and Josie from Josie and the Pussycats.
16. I can’t imagine another career path for myself.
17. My favorite moment from Parks and Rec was just being part of the show, especially the butter churning contest with Amy Poehler.
18. Mazzy Star’s “Blue Light” evokes wonderful memories of my 20s during the ’90s, a time that felt more hopeful.
19. My usual fast-food choice is three Jack in the Box tacos with iced tea.
20. One of my career highlights was the first year I could cover all my expenses through stand-up. Everything since has been a bonus.
21. Reading helps me unwind after a busy day.
22. I dream of a live-action adaptation of El Borbah by Charles Burns with Guillermo del Toro.
23. The most important lesson I’ve learned is to “out-create them.”
24. I hope to be remembered for my exceptional scrambled eggs.
25. Remy from Ratatouille is the character most people want to discuss with me.
Remy (voice: Patton Oswalt), Linguini (voice: Lou Romano) in Ratatouille Walt Disney Co./courtesy Everett Collection
