Alan Alda Makes Return To The Four Seasons in New Episode
Alan Alda returned to The Four Seasons franchise in the Netflix series’ new episode.
The 89-year-old wrote, directed, and starred in the original The Four Seasons film from 1981. He also produced Netflix’s new adaptation featuring three pairs of couples portrayed by Steve Carell (Nick), Kerri Kenney-Silver (Anne), Tina Fey (Kate), Will Forte (Jack), Colman Domingo (Danny), and Marco Calavani (Claude).
Tina Fey will star in The Four Seasons, a series based on Alan Alda’s 1981 film.
— Netflix (@netflix) January 9, 2024
The series is created by Fey and her 30 Rock collaborators — Tracey Wigfield (Great News) and Lang Fisher (Never Have I Ever). pic.twitter.com/ue8GRVhSCj
The actor briefly appearance in the second episode as Anne’s beloved father, inspired by Sandy Dennis’ character in the original version. Alda’s standout scene comes during a conversation with Kate and Danny after entering the room while searching for the bathroom.
Alan Alda attends a special screening of The Four Seasons at the Paris Theater with Tina Fey, star and co-showrunner of the new series based on the original film. Premiering this Thursday! pic.twitter.com/m4aMyup0U3
— Netflix (@netflix) April 28, 2025
The two friends were chatting about where Nick had gone as he left to pick up bagels that morning, but they appeared thrilled by Anne’s father’s distraction as they discussed their relationships. The group all smiled when the father told them, “Well, your daughter only gets married a bunch of times, I guess.”
He added about his personal life, “You know Anne’s mother would have loved this. She loved outdoor parties.” Kate proceeded to ask if he had any marriage advice. “I don’t know. You know, communication. Try not to fuss about the small stuff,” Alda stated before teasing how they could make things interesting.
“My wife did have this one thing. She’ll kill me if I tell you,” the actor added. “Every once in a while, we’d wake up, and she’d say, ‘Congratulations! Take off your pants; it’s a sex day.’” Danny and Kate laughed as he continued advising by claiming how your spouse would be as thankful as a dog on Thanksgiving seeing food drop on the floor.
Kate then told her father she loved him and kissed him on the cheek before he exited the room. During the episode’s closing scene, Alda returned as Nick arrived at the wedding ceremony to say his vows. Alda also appeared in the 2022 film Ray Donovan: The Movie to reprise his role as Dr. Aruthur Amiot. The award-winning actor is known for his work in Hawkeye, M*A*S*H, and The West Wing.
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