Brian sits down for his first Off The Beat interview with the legen—wait for it—dary Alyson Hannigan AKA Lily Aldrin from How I Met Your Mother. They take it all the way back to her days fighting demons, the time a few too many iced teas landed her an iconic role, and her auditioning faux pas that could have cost Jason Segel his role as Marshall.
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02/15/22 • 75 min
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Off The Beat with Brian Baumgartner - Alyson Hannigan
Transcript
My daughter would love that call sheet. Your daughter was huge. Yes, she's a huge fan, and I'm getting a lot of cool points by talking to you today. Until she finds out that I said the word cool points, I'll get some deductions for that, but yeah, she's very happy. Hi. I'm Alison Hannigan. You probably remember me from My Stepmother's An Alien. I played Jesse because fan favorite. I've done some other stuff too, but you know we're really here to
Alyson Hannigan Top Questions Answered
How did Alyson Hannigan find out she got the role in a movie?
Alyson Hannigan found out she got the role on a pay phone that no longer exists.
Did Alyson Hannigan's boyfriend at the time support her success?
No, Alyson Hannigan's boyfriend at the time was not supportive of her success.
Why did Alyson Hannigan struggle to get hired as a bartender?
Alyson Hannigan struggled to get hired as a bartender due to her young appearance.
How did physicality play a role in Alyson Hannigan's portrayal of her character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Physicality played a role in how Alyson Hannigan portrayed her character, Willow, in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
What was significant about the on-screen kiss between Alyson Hannigan and another female character?
The on-screen kiss between Alyson Hannigan and another female character was a significant moment for representation on network television.
Did Alyson Hannigan initially realize the impact of the scene?
No, Alyson Hannigan didn't initially realize the impact of the scene but later understood its importance.
How long did Alyson Hannigan work on the first and second films she appeared in?
Alyson Hannigan worked for seven days on the first film and eleven days on the second.
Which roles do people approach Alyson Hannigan the most about?
People approach Alyson Hannigan the most about her roles in "Buffy," "American Pie," and "How I Met Your Mother."
Did "How I Met Your Mother" become more popular after it finished airing?
Yes, "How I Met Your Mother" became more popular after it finished airing.
Was "How I Met Your Mother" a popular show with a dedicated fan base?
Yes, "How I Met Your Mother" was a popular show that had a dedicated fan base.
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