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The Novelizers

Stephen Levinson

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Hosted by Dave Hill, we take classic films, get top comedy writers to turn them into hilarious audiobooks, narrated by actors and comedians like JK Simmons, Wayne Brady, Ira Glass, Rachel Dratch, Will Forte, Richard Ayoade and dozens more. Plus interviews! This season, we tackle Dirty Dancing. The Novelizers is distributed by Cincinnati Public Radio.
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Leslie and the Drag Queen

Leslie Gaar and Candi Shell

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Leslie is a creative mom in Austin. Candi is a singing drag queen in Honolulu. They both like making things, and they want you to make things, too! Join Candi and Leslie as they talk about momming, queening and all things creativity. Whether it’s dishing about the latest disaster at the Humiliation Station or taking a deep dive into the history of fake eyelashes, Leslie and Candi will take you places you never thought you’d ever go.
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 18 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Leslie Gaar, and narrated by Michael Chernus, plus an interview with ⁠Scott Adsit. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Michael Chernus Michael Chernus is an Obie-award winning actor best known for his work in the show Severance, which is nominated for one-bazillion E…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 17 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Craig Baldo and narrated by Mark McKinney, plus an interview with ⁠Hannah Pilkes. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee! Craig Baldo was doing stand-up all over TV about 15 years ago. Now he works in advertising, teaches at Montclair Film and writes occasion…
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*** July 9th, 2025 at 7pm - The Novelizers will be LIVE at Caveat in NYC, featuring Dave Hill, Dave Foley, Jon Benjamin & Chris Redd -- Get tickets here. *** Dirty Dancing - Chapter 16 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Stefan Sirucek, and narrated by ⁠Nathan Fillion, plus an interview with ⁠Matt Walsh. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest ap…
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*** July 9th, 2025 at 7pm - The Novelizers will be LIVE at Caveat in NYC. Get tickets here. *** Dirty Dancing - Chapter 15 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Darci Ratliff, and narrated by ⁠Jason Mantzoukas, plus an interview with ⁠Tony Zaret. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee! Darci Ratliff is Kittenpants—former p…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 14 Featuring a chapter narrated by Dirty Dancing's own Jane Brucker (!!!) and novelized by ⁠⁠Rob Kutner and Sheryl Zohn, plus an interview with Bethany Hall. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee! Plus a surprise guest appearance by Yacht Rock's "Hollywood" Steve Huey! Rob Kutner is a producer f…
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Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Raquel D’Apice and narrated by ⁠Avital Ash, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Arthur Meyer. Hosted by Dave Hill. Plus a surprise guest appearance by Steve Agee! Plus a surprise guest appearance by Beth Stelling! Raquel D'Apice has written for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and author of the book "Welcome to the Club: …
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter12 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Evan Allgood and narrated by ⁠Sunita Mani, plus an interview with ⁠Jon Glaser. Hosted by Dave Hill. Sunita Mani is an actress, dancer and comedian best known for her role as Trenton in Mr. Robot and Arthie in the Netflix comedy GLOW. Jon Glaser is an actor, writer, and comedian known for …
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 11 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Shonali Bhowmik, and narrated by Shonali, Katina Corrao, & Greg Johnson, plus an interview with Mike Kurtz. Special guest appearance by Steve Agee Shonali Bhowmik is a musician, actress, comedienne, filmmaker and writer. Shonali's recent solo full length album One Machine At A Time was re…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 10 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Tammy Golden and narrated by Hallie Haas, plus an interview with Rekha Shankar. Tammy Golden is a writer for Mystery Science Theater 3000, MAD Magazine, Dana Gould's “Hanging with Doctor Z” on YouTube. Hallie Haas is a comedic actress and writer who has appeared in SEARCH PARTY, ALTERNATI…
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A special crossover episode of The Novelizers Dirty Dancing season with Michael Hearst's "80 From the 80s" project in which we cover Dirty Dancing theme song, "(I Had) The Time of My Life." Vocalists: Heather Redman and David Payne Rap composed and performed by K.Carter Drums - Christian Linsey Bass - Joe Keohane Guitar and Keys - Michael Hearst En…
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Creative Jumpstart S3 E4 Creative Jumpstart Update! Enjoying the show? Take a minute to rate it and leave a review so new listeners can find it! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Threads. Learn more at creativejumpstartpod.com Tags: creativity, creative, writer, voice, unique, passion, inspiration, motivation, author, creator Support the show…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 9 Featuring a chapter novelized by Amanda Lehr and narrated by ⁠Richard Kind, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Langston Kerman. Hosted by Dave Hill. Richard Kind is one of America's most beloved character actors, and has appeared in countless productions on stage and screen. Some recent comedy highlights include Curb Your Enthusiasm…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 8 Featuring a chapter novelized and narrated by Ian Brennan, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Laura Krafft. Hosted by Dave Hill. Ian Brennan is a 3-time Emmy-winning screenwriter, director and actor. He is known for creating the American television shows Glee, Scream Queens, The Politician, and Monster. Laura Krafft is an Emmy-winni…
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Creative Jumpstart S3 E3 Creating in the Chaos with Author Karen Johnson Author Karen Johnson (21st Century SAHM) talks about writing through the early years of parenting, creating a place for moms to learn from each other, and looking towards the future. Find out more about Karen at https://the21stcenturysahm.com/ . Enjoying the show? Take a minut…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 7 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Lisa Curry and narrated by ⁠Thomas Lennon & Debra DiGiovanni, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Mark Steinbach. Hosted by Dave Hill. Thomas Patrick Lennon is an actor, screenwriter, comedian, and author. He's a founding member of The State, writer of Night at the Museum, and author of the Ronan Bo…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 6 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Ursula Lawrence and narrated by ⁠David Wain, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Grant O'Brien. Hosted by Dave Hill. David Wain is best known for The State, Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Stella, Wainy Days, Wanderlust, They Came Together, Children's Hospital, A Futile Gesture, and Medical Po…
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Creative Jumpstart S3 E2 Finding Your Unique Voice with Author Wade Rouse Author Wade Rouse (Viola Shipman) talks about pushing past self-doubt in order to create, embracing your unique voice, and why terrible first jobs are actually the best. Find out more about Wade at https://violashipman.com/ . Enjoying the show? Take a minute to rate it and le…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 5 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Liz Lent and narrated by ⁠Samantha Bee, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Courtney Pauroso. Hosted by Dave Hill. Samantha Bee is a comedian, writer, and producer who rose to fame as the longest-serving correspondent on "The Daily Show" before creating and hosting "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" f…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 4 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Mickie Cathers and narrated by ⁠Liz Miele, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Shannon O'Neill. Hosted by Dave Hill. Liz Miele has appeared on Comedy Central, Fox, Hulu, NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” and CBS’s After Midnight. She’s been featured in The New Yorker, NY Times, Runner’s World, and the…
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Creative Jumpstart S3 E1 Say What You Want To Say with Content Creator Katey DiStefano Content creator Katey DiStefano (The Mother Octopus) talks about humor as a coping mechanism, finding your authentic voice, and creating for yourself. You can find Katey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotheroctopus/ Enjoying the show? Take a minute to…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 3 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Abbi Crutchfield and narrated by ⁠Michael Ian Black, plus an interview with ⁠⁠H. Jon Benjamin. Hosted by Dave Hill. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by …
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Creative Jumpstart Season 3 launches March 26th! Writer and performer Leslie Gaar interviews writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes. They share their stories, wisdom, and insight. You come away with motivation and inspiration for your own creative work or business, and keep making amazing stuff. Let’s do this. Enjoying the show? Take …
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 2 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Jordan Morris and narrated by ⁠Jesse Thorn, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Angela Giarratana. Hosted by Dave Hill. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedia…
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Dirty Dancing - Chapter 1 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠⁠Rich Talarico⁠ and narrated by ⁠Rachel Dratch, plus an interview with ⁠⁠Matteo Lane⁠. Hosted by Dave Hill. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to turn it into a hilarious audiobook, narrated by comedians…
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The Matrix, Chapter 21 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Alex Rubens⁠ and narrated by Richard Ayoade, plus an interview with ⁠Brian Shortall⁠. Richard Ayoade is a comedian, actor, writer and director who stared in The IT Crowd, Krapopolis, Disenchantment, and more. Four-time Emmy Award nominee Alex Rubens is the showrunner of Krapopolis. He has wri…
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The Matrix, Chapter 20 Featuring a chapter novelized by Allison Silverman and narrated by ⁠Jackie Kashian, plus an interview with Jeremy Culhane. Allison Silverman is a writer and producer known for Russian Doll, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show, and more. Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been se…
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The Matrix, Chapter 19 Featuring a chapter novelized by Daniel Kibblesmith⁠ (Colbert, Clone High), and narrated by June Diane Raphael⁠ (How Did This Get Made!) plus an interview with ⁠Suzi Barrett⁠. Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis. Lane Moo…
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The Matrix, Chapter 18 Featuring a chapter novelized by Andy Bobrow, and narrated by Lane Moore plus an interview with Alyssa Sabo. Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis. Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Liv…
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The Matrix, Chapter 17 Featuring a chapter novelized by R.J. White (McSweeney's), and narrated by Truth Ali plus an interview with Ali Ghandour. R.J. White is a comedy writer who has written for McSweeney's. Truth Ali is a hip-hop artist and voice actor who has toured with Rakim. His sixth album "While You Slept" is available now. Ali Ghandour is t…
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The Matrix, Chapter 16 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Josh Comers, and narrated by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog plus an interview with ⁠Ronnie Adrian⁠. Josh Comers is a comedian who has written for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and Comedy Central. Robert Smigel is the co-creator of Leo, and a writer/performer for Conan, SNL, and Hot…
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The Matrix, Chapter 15 Featuring a chapter novelized by Sunita Haberlein, and narrated by Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) plus an interview with Michael Hartney (UCB). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a…
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The Matrix, Chapter 14 Featuring a chapter novelized by Mark Steinbach (SNL), and narrated by stand-up comedian Ophira Eisenberg (Parenting is a Joke) plus an interview with Tyler Benedict (iO Chicago). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to noveliz…
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The Matrix, Chapter 13 Featuring a chapter novelized by Joel Levinson (2776), and narrated by Baby Wants Candy performers Al Samuels, Jiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, and Ahsohn Williams plus an interview with Hallie Haas (UCB). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colber…
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The Matrix, Chapter 12 Featuring a chapter novelized by Rachel Axler (Veep, New Girl, The Daily Show) and narrated by Alison Pill (Star Trek: Picard, Scott Pilgrim, Hello Tomorrow!) plus an interview with James Mannion (UCB, Comedy Bang Bang). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, Th…
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The Matrix, Chapter 11 Featuring a chapter novelized by Novelizers co-producer Suchetas Bokil (The Harvard Lampoon) and narrated by Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) plus an interview with Jamie Denbo⁠ (Spy, F is for Family). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert,…
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The Matrix, Chapter 10 Featuring a chapter novelized by Steve Agee (Peacemaker, Suicide Squad, New Girl) and narrated by David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) plus an interview with Carl Tart (Grand Crew, Mad TV). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, …
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Special bonus episode for comedy/movie/podcast/Matrix-interested people. It's Part 2 of our crossover with our friends at The Flophouse Podcast - who have taken a deep dive into the third Matrix film - just for you! The Flophouse Podcast is available HERE and also wherever you get your podcasts. We'll be back on Monday, with an all new chapter of T…
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A special Flophouse Podcast crossover with our friends Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan, plus John Hodgman. Check out The Flophouse Podcast and stay tuned for a special Matrix Revolutions edition of the Flophouse in our feed later this week. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons,…
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The Matrix — Chapter 8Brennan Lee Mulligan⁠ (Dimension 20, CollegeHumor) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Ross Pal plus an improv interview with Izzy Roland (Dimension 20, The Sex Lives of College Girls) Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and mo…
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The Matrix — Chapter 7Dan Savage⁠ (Savage Love) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chris Karwowski ⁠(The Onion, Show & Sell Podcast) plus an improv interview with Vanessa 5000 aka Courtney Pauroso.Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to no…
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The Matrix — Chapter 6 Scott Adsit (30 Rock) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report) plus an improv interview with Ian Brennan (Glee). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes…
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The Matrix — Chapter 5 A very special, very sleepy crossover episode with Drew Ackerman and the Sleep With Me podcast, the world's premiere podcast for falling asleep. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get top TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize it, and have a comedian or actor narrate.…
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The Matrix — Chapter 4 Tom Scharpling (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Kelsy Abbott (Uncle Grandpa) plus an improv interview with Ryan Barton (Upright Citizens Brigade). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and …
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Matt Mercer (Critical Role) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Josh Lieb (The Daily Show, What We Do In the Shadows) plus improv legend Will Hines. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian o…
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The Matrix - Chapter 2 David Javerbaum (The Tweet of God, An Act of God, The Daily Show) novelizes and narrates a scene from The Matrix, plus Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report, The Crazy Ones). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we…
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The Matrix - Chapter 1 Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) plus Seth Morris (Big Mouth, College Town Podcast). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to noveliz…
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Independence Day - the whole damn movie, novelized in one giant audiobook-style episode. Hear ID4 as you've never heard it before, as told by 20 comedy writers, and narrated by Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Beanie Feldstein, Tony Zaret, Craig Ferguson, Aparna Nancherla, Adam Pally, Andy Daly, Josh Johnson, Mae Whitman, Jon Wuster, David Pressman, Kevi…
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Ch. 19: "Check, Mate." Novelized by Scott Chernoff, narrated by Will Forte. Epilogue: "Epilogue." Novelized by Anita Serwacki, narrated by James Urbaniak. Interview: Aristotle Athari. Will Forte is best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live for eight seasons, where he first created MacGruber, and for creating and starring in Last Man…
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Ch. 17: "The Apple PowerBook 5300ce." Novelized and narrated by Tony Zaret. Ch. 18: "President Maverick." Novelized by Daniel Powell, narrated by Michael Torpey. Interview: Hannah Pilkes. Tony Zaret is a New York-based stand-up and improvisational comedian. Michael Torpey is an actor, writer, and comedian known for his appearances on Veep, Orange i…
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Ch. 15: "Just Call Me Captain Plan-It." Novelized by Jason Reich, narrated by Mae Whitman. Ch. 16: "Preparing for the Final Stand." Novelized by Caroline Eppright, narrated by Beanie Feldstein. Interview: Oscar Montoya. Mae Whitman is an actor known for her roles as Ann Veal in Arrested Development, Amber Holt in NBC's Parenthood, and Annie Marks i…
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