Nathan Lane's Interview With Joy Behar

Nathan Lane with Joy Behar
Joy Behar is an American writer, actor and stand up comedian. Whether Behar is performing on stage or interviewing celebrities and politicians, she has been recognized as an innovative comedic talent and a leading woman on television, stage and big screen. She is a co-host on the ABC daytime talk show “The View.” She hosted “The Joy Behar Show” on HLN from 2009 to 2011 and “Joy Behar: Say Anything! On Current TV,” from 2012 until the channel switched formats on August 2013. She conducted an interview with Nathan Lane, a stand up comedian and writer. The interview took place on Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Its location was on 92nd street Y (92Y), a multifaceted cultural institution and community center located in

New York City. The interview discussed Nathan Lane’s childhood; sexuality and his new book “Naughty Mable.”
The interview was seen on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:30 – 7:28 p.m. The interview was between hostess Joy Behar and Nathan Lane, behind them was a big blue scenery; which had the 92Y logo printed all over the screen. Nathan Lane’s book cover was presented in the middle of the screen behind him and Behar. Looking at the book’s title “Naughty Mable,” it gave the impression that the book was going to be entertaining and humorous. Behar and Lane sat comfortably on off-white couches; in between the couches stood a small round coffee table with two navy blue mugs placed directly on the table and they had the 92Y logo on the surface of the them. The entire theme gave out the impression that the interview, which will take place, will be somewhat of a casual gathering between two friends enjoying a regular conversation.
Joy Behar was dressed in casual clothing, an ashy purple long sleeved shirt with black pants and black shoes.

On Behar’s right wrist, she wore a black apple watch and on the left wrist she wore a beautiful black bracelet. Behar appeared to be outgoing, serious and confident. Behar started off the interview with some sarcastic comments on Lane’s appearance, mentioning his hat and his new haircut. The sarcasm Behar used to give the impression that the interview will be delightful and humorous. As many hosts Behar sat complaisantly with one leg crossed over the other, she is emphatic, humorous and spirited. Behar kept using hand movements while speaking; which successfully supported the ideas and questions she addressed. As Behar spoke, her tone advanced, as she got enthusiastic about the subjects she addressed, she was loud, funny and straightforward. Behar directly looks towards Lane while addressing him, they first discuss his religious background and how he was brought up in a Catholic school, Lane mocks his experience at school and says,” It was run by an elite swat team of women, known as Dominican Nuns.” That expressed how tough the Nuns were and how bad of an experience he had. The interview unfolds that the direction it will take will be ironic and joyful. Lane states that the children in the school feared the Nuns and he says, referring to the school, “It was based on fear.” Behar laughs and comments on the manner, but she has never stated her opinion on the

subject.
While addressing Lane with questions, Behar remains in her stance with one leg crossed over the other, she continually changes her hand movements and her tone rises and falls based on her approach on the questions she asks. Behar repeatedly uses terms like, “ aha, really, yeah and that is right,” and nods, to show that she is focused and is comprehending Lane's response; Behar welcomes her questions with mocking remarks and the way she conducts her interview with lane, makes him feel welcomed, Behar also uses a friendly approach to ease up the interview. Behar is liberal and funny, she is full of enthusiasm, and she also smiles, laughs and jokes a lot.
Joy Behar continues the interview by addressing the topic of Nathan's childhood.

Nathan refers to himself as, “A damaged soul,” he then reveals that his father was a severe alcoholic, and that was the reason why his mother left his father. Nathan also shares that his mother suffered from manic-depression, also known as bipolar; Behar sarcastically responds by saying, "all these mothers were all bipolar." Behar laughs out loud, as Lane and the rest of the audience do so as well. Looking at the way Behar approaches topics, she turns troublesome subjects into hilarious manners, Behar also, uses comedy and sarcasm to avoid any misinterpretation about her ideas, herself or her show. Moving from Lane's childhood, Behar gets into more detailed manners about Lane's sexuality. Behar then asks, "A previous reporter for us once asked if you were gay?" As Behar asks this question, she uses a neutral tone with a serious facial expression; she does not use any attitude in her tone. Lane responded, “yes he was.” Although, Behar doesn't share her personal opinion or thought about the matter, she appears to be okay about it. Behar additionally ask Lane about whether or not, people should come out and express their sexuality, rather than hide it. Behar's tone remains the same, as she asks these questions, she also, states the information she is given and nothing else. Furthermore Behar does not share her personal feelings about the topic, she only approaches the subject from an objective

approach.
Continuing the interview, Behar asks Lane about his mother's response, when he told her he was gay. Lane laughs and responds by saying, "she told me, I would rather you were dead." But Lane's mother later on, came to accept the idea that her son was gay. After a while, Lane states that he got married the day before the interview, Behar congratulates him and she appears to be happy, supportive and enthusiastic about the news Lane has shared. Behar repeatedly looked at her Apple Watch, Lane noticed and asked her, what was more important than his interview for her to get distracted. Behar laughs and replies by implying that she got a notification and changes the subject. They continue the rest of the interview; with Lane sharing his personal experience with people he had acquaintances with and worked with in his work. Furthermore, Nathan discusses his book “Naughty Mable,” he shares how it is a book about his dog “Mable”; the book discusses Mabel’s characteristics and life.
The way Joy Behar was interviewing Nathan Lane, appears to be supportive about homosexuality, but she has never stated her opinion, or how she feels regarding that topic. The questions Behar asked were not based on factual evidence, but rather based on Nathan's personal experience. In addition Behar ask straight up questions without any negative reactions. Homosexuality is becoming normal and accepted in our society.
Although Behar has never stated her personal view about homosexuality, the fact that Behar viewed Nathan Lane on her show and addressed his sexuality, personal experience and success, shows that Behar and her show, seem to encourage people to come out about their sexuality, and this will increase the audience that views Behar's show. By Addressing homosexuality on the show, people will get the impression that Behar somewhat approves of it and supports it. Watching the way Behar conducts her interview, teaches people that tough subjects can be discussed and comprehended by adding humor and sarcasm into the subject, this will make the subject less intimidating, and more people will come to comprehend it, understand it and even accept it.