Danny Pellegrino is a man full of stories.
Here, he talks to EW to share even more stories about his best pop culture memories.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When do you yell at the television?
DANNY PELLEGRINO: I yell at the TV when I’m watchingThe View, which I do every night.
Depending on who on the panel I’m agreeing with, I’m either yelling in support or yellingatthem.
I was very fired up when they moved back to Zoom panels.
What is your favorite item of pop culture memorabilia?
I love a 90’s McDonald’s toy.
I also have the plush Rosie O’Donnell doll in my office.
And the Fran Drescher Barbie.
She had multiple Barbies come out around the time ofThe Nanny.
I also recently found a Pizza Hut puppet ofCasperfrom the 1995 movie.
Who is your best celebrity sighting?
Later, we were both going to the restroom at the same time.
All I could think about was her Activia commercials.
I thought, ‘it must really work.’
Have you ever written a fan letter?
I was 15 or 16 years old.
I lovedTitanicat the time and was like, I’d do anything to work onAvatar.
It’s so cringe-y.
She actually wrote me back and was really nice.
What’s a favorite recent moviegoing experience?
I saw theScreamreboot in the theater, which I really enjoyed because I love the originals.
And I just sawMarry Meand it was insane.
It’s what I like to call both five stars and also just one star.
What’s an R-rated movie you saw too young?
I did something similar withBoogie Nights.
I sobbed as young teen watchingBrokeback.
What is your favorite celebrity memoir?
I loved Casey Wilson’sThe Wreckage of My Presence.
I thought it was brilliant.
Is there a book you read over and over again?
Which comedians do you admire?
Who is a podcast guest that you’ve been nervous to interview?
Jennifer Love HewittandRosie O’Donnell.
It was a pinch-me moment.
I also recently interviewed Miss Piggy.
That was a lifetime achievement.
If you’re at a party, who is the first celebrity you’re going to name-drop?
It’s not a name-drop, but I’m always going to talk aboutMeg Ryan.
I love her, and I think she needs justice.
Are you nervous for anyone to read your book?
I was nervous it would be too much for her, but she liked it.
WhichReal Housewivesfranchise is your current favorite?
Season 2 of Salt Lake City is just delivering on a different level.
It’s phenomenal television.
I don’t know where we go from here.
