30: Andrea Savage of "I'm Sorry" on creating a funny show that moms can actually relate to

Actress Andrea Savage was sick of the two-dimensional mom roles she was getting pitched, so she created her own show that depicts motherhood how it really is: hilarious, difficult and a little raunchy. The result, truTV’s “I'm Sorry,” now in its second season. Savage, known for earlier roles on “Veep” and “Episodes,” joined “Salon Talks,” to discuss the funny real-world challenges of balancing work and motherhood and what’s in store for “I’m Sorry” season two, which starts off with her daughter starting kindergarten. “Your whole life turns to shit when your kid learns to read,” Savage told Salon’s Alli Joseph. “You have to hide everything. Suddenly, the world is dangerous place you weren't aware of.” Many stories on the show have at least a kernel of Savage’s own experiences as a mom. Using her improv comedy background, she takes real "teachable moments" and pushes them to the extreme to make the storylines flow for the show. About “Salon Talks” Hosted by Salon journalists, “Salon Talks” episodes offer a fresh take on the long-form interview format, and a much-needed break from the partisan political talking heads that have come to dominate the genre. “Salon Talks” is a destination for information through conversation. Viewers can expect discussions with A-list actors, artists, authors, thinkers, and newsmakers as we explore the full range of the human condition. The show streams live on Facebook and Twitter and each episode is published in full on Salon.com . Watch SalonTV, streaming live daily on Salon.com , and YouTube.

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This episode was published on Feb 20, 2019.

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