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This is FRESH AIR.
Im Terry Gross.
Our guest, Paul W.
Downs just received Emmy nominations for his work acting in and writing for the the MaxTV series hacks.
He spoke with fresh airs Anne Marie Boldonado.
You may know Paul W.
Downs from his role as the talent manager Jimmy in the Emmy and Peabody Award winning tv series hacks.
The show follows Deborah Vance, a veteran stand up comic and Vegas headliner.
When we meet Debra, her career is waning and she's in danger of losing part of her Las Vegas residency.
It's her manager, Jimmy, who comes up with the idea of matching Debra with a young gentleman comic to help her write jokes and be more current.
In this scene from the first episode, Paul W.
Downs, as Jimmy, is fielding a call from his big client Debra, played by Jean Smart.
Deborah, perfect timing.
How are you?
My favorite client, Marty, wants to cut my dates.
He blindsided me at lunch.