David Hyde Pierce: Julia Child was 'completely unique'

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with actor David Hyde Pierce on playing the husband of renowned chef and author Julia Child in the new series “Julia” on HBO Max.

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[JessieMillerUnboxingsandMore]

I'm so glad this show brought David Hyde Pierce back to television!

[anastasiabeaverhausen]

Watching him move the tv...DHP is one of the great physical comics of all time. His farcical moments in Frasier are some of the best ever.

[williamevans]

Julia's played by Sarah Lancashire, who first came to fame in the UK in the long-running soap, 'Coronation Street', and has since starred in many excellent TV dramas.

[lindseycherry]

David Hyde Pierce is a delight, and I thought he indicated that he would be open to joining a Frasier reboot in a subtle and smart way. I hope he’s included; I don’t know if you can have a Frasier without Niles.

[createwithbarbbl]

I think it's wonderful, I had never heard of Julia Child as I am not from USA, but I was drawn to the show because of David Hyde Pierce. The relationship between Julia and her husband is so beautifully portrayed by the two wonderful actors. I am loving every moment of this truly amazing series. Sarah Lancashire is fabulous.

[daveheel]

I've watched three episodes. It's very good and the actress does an excellent job of portraying her. The relationship between her and her husband was very loving.

[djstuntfox]

Oh Niles Crane. How I have missed you so.

[PatGillin]

Sarah Lancashire is brilliant. This interpretation is delightful. Don’t miss it.

[jacobriggs]

I love his role as Niles I'm glad he's doing well

[victoriadavis]

This woman made me laugh. I'm looking forward to watching the behind the scenes. Love David Pierce too.

[dannmarceau]

I met her when I was working a popular restaurant's kitchen in Seattle forty some years ago; no mistaking her voice.

[danbev]

This looks like it will be wonderful, with a great cast. Sarah Lancashire was wonderful in ‘Last Tango in Halifax’.

[JVTrickypants]

His physical gag at 38 seconds (sliding along the TV changing direction) might be one of my favorite things ever LOL

[MTknitter]

This is far far better than the Meryl Streep movie.

[mell]

I randomly watched this show and stuck with it because it was lovely and the cast are amazing also. Was so pleasantly surprised to see David in it and later Bebe and that was great for me as a Frasier fan. But yeah David's right - Julia and her hubby have such a deep, committed relationship in this show and it's wonderful to watch.

[jackienaiditch]

At first, I thought, "Why watch yet another show on Julia Child?" But then I decided to watch this series, because i did love her. And the series is wonderful and charming. David Hyde Pierce is great, as are all the other actors. BTW, I then started watching some old clips of Julia Child on YouTube, and there are some wonderful ones. Like when she was showing David Letterman how to make an omelet, and then casually asks about the cockroach crawling on the floor. And, yes, the camera then captures this real, live cockroach noticed by the ever-unflappable Julia Child.

[carolecarr]

She also was a spy in Paris during WW2, as was her husband.

[suehaynie]

A man who loves his wife, and knows what marriage is all!! God bless you

[princhipessa]

Looking forward to this. Reading Julia & Paul’s life in France. Excellent book to really showcase their relationship ❤😊

[fadeblac]

I watched Julia and Julie with Meryl Streep and I liked that movie. Mrs. Streep did a good job. But, this Julia is ten times better. And, David Hyde Pierce is Great. I love the watching Paul and Julia. Great series. 👍