Emmy-winning actor, writer and comedian Bryan Safi (9-1-1, Ask Ronna, Attitudes!) joins Adam Unze on The Spark Parade to break down his ultimate cinematic spark: Mike Nichols’ 1988 romantic comedy classic, 'Working Girl'! From sneaking R-rated movies at his aunt's house to falling in love with Carly Simon’s Oscar-winning anthem "Let the River Run," Bryan explains how seeing Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver on screen sparked his lifelong dream to move to New York City. We dive into: - The legendary Statue of Liberty opening sequence (and the rejected Eagles song that almost ruined it) - Outrageous 80s Staten Island hair and style - Sigourney Weaver’s performance as the ultimate OG corporate villain - Why Harrison Ford was built to be pure eye candy - Learning to trust your own creative voice in comedy
Bryan Safi: Why ‘Working Girl’ Has the Best Movie Opening Ever