Tom Hanks on Going to Space, New Movie Finch & the Passing of His Dear Friend Peter Scolari

Tom talks about doing a talk show again, being the only human in his movie “Finch,” acting with a dog named Seamus, the idea of going to space, hosting a 60’s radio show called Songs from the Back of the Station Wagon, doing a lot of local radio morning shows at the beginning of his career, the passing of his dear friend Peter Scolari, and he shares one of his favorite scenes from their time working together on “Bosom Buddies.”

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[LPMAN]

RIP Peter Scolari (September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021), aged 66
You will always be remembered as a legend.

[rg]

This guy is so good he made me cry over a damn volleyball.

[MandoMonge]

Him Choking up at the end really hit me hard. Tom Hanks is a national treasure

[JohnGeorgeHill]

I worked at Paramount Studios when Bosom Buddies was being shot. On my lunch hours I liked watching the rehearsals of the sitcoms. I had a lot of shows to choose from, but ultimately I always chose watching Bosom Buddies because of the great cast. Tom gave me a nickname one day, Eddie Rabbit, after the country music star. Peter Scolari was just as talented as Hanks and their rapport with each other was genuine.

[ericarmstrong]

just hearing his voice at the end broke my heart

[MikeStAmant-fmmx]

I was an 80's kid and grew up watching all things TOM like my security blanket of movies.

[AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Not only is Tom one of the best at his craft, he is genuine and he can make you laugh and cry in the span of a minute. Peace be still Peter Scolari.

[nicolevangellecom]

Tom is so amazing here, being himself and almost choking up at the end. A wonderfull human being he is

[msjzubn]

Great story about Peter Scolari told by his good friend Tom. He was an excellent actor and will be sorely missed. Tom almost burst into tears at the end...truly bosom buddies.

[KOB]

I loved Bosom Buddies when I was a kid, and I loved Peter Scolari on Newhart, too. Watching Tom Hanks well up at the end made me lose it. Cancer truly does suck.

[bamfordsteele]

He was clearly overcome with emotion at the end over the loss of a dear friend. He seems like such a beautiful person.

[Qkotman]

Tom's energy here is contagious...

[rverman]

Tom Hanks is such a terrific storyteller. Such touching memories of Peter. I loved Bossum Buddies. I was ten when this show was on TV.

[rikkiechambers]

This man has made us all smile for so very long .. Thank you Tom Hanks for a hundred great memories 💜

[g.recinos]

I was lucky enough see a live taping of "Bosom Buddies" at Paramount Studios on Gower St. in Hollywood with a scene with Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari & Holland Taylor with my friends Boy Scout field trip. I must have been 8 or 9 years old. And as young as I was, I knew there was something special about Hanks. RIP Peter

[freddieleethompson]

This isn’t an interview, this is a great chat between friends.

[friedbergje]

This guy is charismatic someone should put him in a movie.

[alpeterson]

When Tom choked up at the end I choked up too. Damn man, hitting me with the real feelings out of nowhere.

[helpmechangetheworld]

Aw. He was keeping it together until the end. Love out to you Tom ❤

[disbjg]

“That Thing You Do” as his intro song was greatest thing to me