“I always get emotional when I finish a job, a crazy actor’s panic of, ‘I’ll never work again!'” – and then I calm down and think about the work I’ve done,” Gardel says. Told. Trilive. “I’m very proud of this.”
His comments echo sentiments he shared with the outlet during a visit in February as part of the Television Critics Association’s 2024 Winter Press Tour.
“I told everyone when I started, ’cause we learned this together.” mike and molly — Spend each day being grateful,” he said, referring to his previous CBS sitcom. mike and mollywhich ended its six-season run in 2016.
“This doesn’t happen to everyone all the time,” he continued. “Be grateful when you’re here, stay in the moment, and understand that in five years, there’ll be a new set and new faces and we won’t be here.” I know what’s going to happen because I’ve been through it. There will be a lot of tears and they’ll come in waves.”
Bob Hearts Abishola It premiered on September 23, 2019 and was produced by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, Al Higgins, and Gina Yaschel. The drama tells the story of divorced businessman Bob Wheeler (Gardel) who suffers a heart attack and falls in love with Nigerian nurse Abishola Adebambo (Folake Olowofoyeku).
Although the show was never a critical hit, it gained fans for its ability to discuss foreign cultures, especially African culture, in a respectful and humorous manner.
“It was groundbreaking in that respect,” Gardell said. “It’s a good story about immigration, but it’s not often heard.”
The series finale flashed seven years ago, showing Abishola becoming a doctor and Bob selling his hosiery company to a former employee.
Gardel added, “The beauty of the future seven years from now is that Abishola has achieved the American Dream. That was powerful. This is still the place on Earth where you can be anything you want to be from humble beginnings. That’s the best place to be. People like to think there’s no hope, but I agree with Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for someone to help.’
He also mentioned the full-circle moment in the finale when Abishola took Bob’s blood pressure after Bob had a heart attack, just as Abishola took his blood pressure in the pilot episode.
“It showed in a beautiful way that the love that Bob found for Abishola helped his health. It was the love for my family that brought about these health changes in me,” Gardell said, adding that the series’ He admitted that he lost weight during the process. “This is the best example of art imitating life I’ve seen in my career.”
Regarding the actual final scene, Gardel said it “took me two or three times” to get through it “because I had tears in my eyes.” He described it as “a very intimate moment with our crew and fans.” I will remember it forever. ”
Looking ahead, Gardell said he plans to travel with his wife, Patti, who has “been by my side and had my back throughout my career.” He also revealed that he might venture into stand-up comedy again after receiving encouragement from Jay Leno and Christopher Titus.
“I need a creative outlet,” he said. “I’m interested to see what happens next. Maybe we’ll pursue something dramatic and if the right sitcom comes along, we might try a three-peat.”
According to his IMDB page, Gardel will next appear in a dramatic film. vortex and italian boysboth currently in pre-production.