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Eric Ledgin (St. Denis Medical) on David Alan Grier, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Making Comedy in a Hospital

7 min · 30 de mar de 2026
Portada del episodio Eric Ledgin (St. Denis Medical) on David Alan Grier, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Making Comedy in a Hospital

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We sat down exclusively with Eric Ledgin, co-creator, writer, and showrunner of St. Denis Medical, the acclaimed NBC and Peacock mockumentary set in an underfunded Oregon hospital. In this interview, Ledgin opens up about the grueling casting process, what it's like working with a powerhouse ensemble including Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, and Allison Tolman, and why he chose a hospital as the backdrop for stories about human connection. He also reflects on what it means to be part of NBC's legendary comedy legacy alongside shows like Seinfeld and Friends. St. Denis Medical airs on NBC, streams on Peacock the next day, and is coming soon to Netflix. 🎬 Subscribe to CineGeek for more film and television interviews and content in Spanish.🌐 cinegeek.net [cinegeek.net]

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