General Questions | S1E9 "Belly Full of Turkey"

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In this bonus episode of How We Made Your Mother, Josh and Craig return to episode 9, “Belly Full of Turkey,” to answer listener questions, share new behind-the-scenes stories, and read exclusive commentary from writer Chris Miller. They dive into the magic of set construction, the evolution of Marshall’s Minnesota roots, last-minute casting shake-ups (including how Bill Fagerbakke became Marshall’s dad), and the contributions of the beloved stand-ins. Josh also shares heartfelt stories from his recent music tour, including fans flying in from across the world. It’s a fast-moving, funny, and emotional look at the people who helped shape one of the show’s most memorable episodes.

How many sets were in this episode, and how were they managed?
What inspired Marshall’s love of Minnesota and the Vikings?
Did Jason Segel enjoy the Minnesota scenes?
What was it like working with Bill Fagerbakke as Marshall’s dad?
Was another actor originally cast in that role?
Who were the stand-ins, and what did they contribute to the show?
Have any of you ever been arrested for public urination?
What was in the Thanks-tini?
Was the seven-layer salad based on a real recipe?
How did you cast such tall actors for Marshall’s family?
What’s the story behind the acoustic “Mr. Roboto” cover that didn’t make it in?
Can you talk about the music selection and supervision process on HIMYM?

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