Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Grownup Talent Shines at 64th Primetime Emmys

Posted on 09/24/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentThe 64th Primetime Emmy Awards proved a great night for mature talent to shine. As double winner Louis C.K., 45, put it, when asked backstage why his show works now while past efforts failed, “because I’m better than I was before. … Older people are smarter and funnier.” In the case of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Julia Louis-Dreyfus, we’d have to say she has always been smart and funny — and continues to be at the top of …

Good TV This Week: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Returns to the Tube

Posted on 04/16/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentOnce you see Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ new HBO “Veep” black comedy, it’s a little unsettling to think that, as reported in the New York Times, she talked to the likes of Al Gore and Al Franken and real-life chiefs of staff and speechwriters to help get ready for her role as Vice President Selina Meyer.   One hopes that authenticity is not the the order of the day here.  “Veep” has been dubbed “the anti-’West Wing’” for good reason. Meyer and her …