'Tim & Eric's Clown Town' Debuts On Broadway
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6 min, 51 sec
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim discuss their work, personal struggles, and upcoming projects in a comedic yet poignant interview.
Summary
- Tim and Eric are introduced amid applause and music.
- Tim shares his difficult experience with divorce and how clowning with Eric brings him joy.
- The duo discusses developing a Broadway show 'Tim and Eric's Clown Town', which deals with clowning and teaching kids about divorce.
- Tim confronts his wife's infidelity and expresses his custody concerns on air.
- The interview shifts to discuss 'Bedtime Stories', their show on Adult Swim, and the season finale.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
The hosts greet Tim and Eric and inquire about their clown-themed attire.
- The hosts thank Tim and Eric for their presence and strike up a conversation about their clown costumes.
- Tim explains his clowning as a coping mechanism for his ongoing divorce.
Chapter 3
Tim shares his personal hardships and how Eric's support helps him cope through clowning.
- Tim shares the difficulties he's facing with his divorce and his attempts at therapy and meditation.
- Eric supports Tim by clowning around with him, which they have been doing for three weeks.
Chapter 4
Tim and Eric discuss their plans for a Broadway show centered around clowning and divorce.
- They plan to develop a Broadway show called 'Tim and Eric's Clown Town' to be launched the following year.
- The show aims to entertain while educating children about dealing with divorce.
Chapter 5
Tim confronts his wife's infidelity and shares his custody concerns during the interview.
- Tim openly confronts his wife, calling her out for her infidelity and expressing his struggle with the custody of their kids.
- He uses the interview to send a message to his wife, who he says walked out on him two months prior.
Chapter 6
The interview concludes with a discussion of their show 'Bedtime Stories' and final remarks.
- Tim and Eric briefly discuss their Adult Swim show 'Bedtime Stories' and its upcoming season finale.
- The interview is wrapped up with well-wishes for Tim's recovery from his personal issues.
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