My dad, Barry Corbin, broke into Hollywood as a character actor in 1980 playing John Travolta’s lovable uncle in Urban Cowboy! In our very first episode of Watching My Dad’s Movies, I talk to him about the audition process, meeting and hanging out with Travolta at the height of his fame, the jump from theater to film, a young Patrick Swayze tagging along with his mother Patsy as she choreographed the movie’s amazing dances, and what kind of support my dad had from his parents. Plus, joining me all season long will be my co-host and pal Nick Casalini - the two of us sit down to discuss the poetic power of a mechanical bull, the brilliant performances, Travolta’s star power, my personal favorite quotes from the movie, and what it means for me to follow in my father’s footsteps.

Season One, Episode One.

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