Under A Rock with Tig Notaro: Wyclef Jean
Although she’s a famous comedian herself, Tig Notaro has a very special and unique ability: she doesn’t recognize celebrities. Whether they’re a Grammy Award-winning musician, a world-famous chef, or one of the most iconic actors in television, for Tig… well… it’s just not ringing a bell.
It’s impossible to talk about iconic 1990’s hip hop without mentioning the Fugees. The American-Caribbean fusion group (who’s responsible for our favorite rendition of “Killing Me Softly”) launched Pras Michel and Lauryn Hill into fame, as well as one other music legend: Wyclef Jean. After Fugees, which has been ranked the ninth greatest hip hop group ever, Wyclef pursued a solo career which would prove to be incredibly successful. He’s worked with musicians like Mary J Blige, Earth Wind & Fire, and Cyndi Lauper, and he notably was one of the artists involved with America: A Tribute to Heroes, the benefit concert following the 9/11 attacks. Together, Wyclef and Avicii wrote the 2014 World Cup Song, so even if you’re not a hip hop fan there’s no way you went through that year without hearing his work. But even if ALL THAT isn’t familiar to you, you might have seen him on Chappelle’s Show or even in Law & Order or Hell’s Kitchen. But do you think Tig knows any of his work? Nope.
Putting a name to a face can be difficult when the person in question is a musician and their work is mostly just heard instead of seen, but only up to a point. When you’ve reached Wyclef Jean level fame, like performing during the World Cup and winning three Grammys, everybody recognizes you. Well — not everybody. Tig Notaro somehow still has no idea who he is, but Wyclef’s here to give her a few hints (and bust a few moves) and maybe with Alexa’s help and encouragement, Tig can figure it out… or not. Remember, Tig Notaro does live under a rock.
CREDITS
Starring: Tig Notaro & Wyclef Jean
Director: Jon Mackey
Executive Producer: Tig Notaro
Executive Producer: Stephanie Allynne
Executive Producer: Thomas Ouellette
Executive Producer: Hunter Seidman
Executive Producer: Rowan Wheeler
Executive Producer: Mike Farah
Executive Producer: Brian Toombs
Executive Producer: Chris Bruss
Associate Producer: Jessica Dollin
Head Writer: Thomas Ouellette
Writer: Jon Mackey
Consultant: Lauren Pomerantz
Consultant: Kyle Dunnigan
Writers Assistant: Marla Black
Line Producer: Charles Forsgren
Production Coordinator: Jack Bradley
Production Coordinator: Maisie Hooper
1st AD: Jonathan Hinman
Director of Photography: Geoff George
Camera Operators: Scott Smith, Aaron Smith, Drew Dawson, and Scott Siracusano
1st AC: Andi Gil & Mauricio Ventura
DIT: Matt Schouten
Gaffer: James King
Key Grip: Paul Rodriguez
G/E Swing: Gordon Black
Hair & Make-Up for Tig Notaro: Thomas Kolerak
Hair & Make-Up: Brenna Haukedahl
Costume Designer: Ambika Sanjana
Production Designer: Ellie Del Campo
Set Decorator: Samantha Corona
Sound Mixer: Alex Dawson
Production Assistants: Max Hamilton and James Tinsely
Post Producer: Phillip Loeb
Post Producer: Kia Reghabi
Editor: Jon Mackey
Assistant Editor: Cariad Owen
Graphics: Aaron Andersen, Paul Smith, Bryan Wieder, and Isaac Sanchez
Published at Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:01:43 +0000