The Cowboy Hat Interview

An unreleased taping of a defunct late-night program reveals the artifice behind the show and its very special guest.

Cast

Otis King

as Manny Denton

Kai Whalen

as Blanket

Akash Wilmot

as The Producer

Bridget DeConto

as Clerk

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