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VIDEO: Lenny Clarke Talks TV
Lenny Clarke will finish his tenth season on "Rescue Me," and start a new sitcom portraying Chelsea Handler's father.
Local comedian Lenny Clarke stopped by at China Blossom Saturday night. Clarke gave Patch an exclusive interview before the show.
The 58 year-old Clarke is finishing a ten year run as "Uncle Teddy" on TV's Rescue Me, and he's set to premiere as Chelsea Handler's raunchy father in her new sitcom, Are You There Vodka, it's me Chelsea.
The Cambridge native has had a 35-year career in television. He's been in several sitcoms including his own Lenny, then the John Laroquette Show, and more recently the FX hit Rescue Me. Clarke has also had several movie roles including There's Something about Mary, Me, Myself, and Irene, and Fever Pitch.
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Clarke has also been involved in Massachusetts politics, having run for Mayor of Cambridge and, most recently, stumping for Scott Brown during his improbable run for Senate.
In this video installment, Clarke discusses his new show with Handler and ending Rescue Me.
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This summer, Clarke will be on a nation-wide tour with Rescue Me stars Denis Leary and others including a stop at the Mohegan Sun Casino July 8 at 8 p.m.
