Episode 72: Rachel Dratch & David Lindsay-Abaire

This episode was aired during the COVID-19 Pandemic. As such, recordings taking place after the establishment of social distancing were recorded remotely and without a live audience. Live recordings of the podcast have been canceled since March 12, 2020.

Description
Here's the story… of a lovely podcast! It’s a new episode of Go Fact Yourself!

David Lindsay-Abaire is a playwright, lyricist and the first Pulitzer Prize-winning contestant in the history of our show. He’ll tell us all about the great productions he’s made for Broadway and how he managed to win such a prestigious award… when he wasn’t even nominated for it.

Rachel Dratch has had a storied career in comedy. She endeared herself to Saturday Night Live when she co-created and embodied the character Debbie Downer. She’ll tell us about how she developed the bit along with the signature trombone sound that plays in her segments.

This week, our contestants will answer questions about classic skits, classic comedy and classic families — that were all on TV!

What's the Difference?
What's the difference between shears and scissors?

What's the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath?

David Lindsay-Abaire
David's chosen areas of expertise were Boston slang words, notable graduates of Sarah Lawrence College and the TV game show Match Game from 1973 to 1982. He was quizzed on Match Game. His expert for the clusterfact was Joyce Bulifant, an author and actor who appeared on Match Game more than 300 times as a panelist.

Rachel Dratch
Rachel's chosen areas of expertise were 1983-1984 pop music lyrics, modern art in the collection of MoMa, and the TV show The Brady Bunch. She was quizzed on The Brady Bunch. Her expert for the clusterfact was Susan Olsen, an artist, author, and actor who played the role of Cindy Brady on the original show.