Up early with Pat Cashman, local comedian and TV star

Pat Cashman is a longtime Northwest broadcast performer and Snohomish County resident.

He was a co-star and writer on the syndicated show “Almost Live!” and co-creator of “The 206.” He and his son, Chris, recently started a new sketch show, “Up Late NW,” airing in Washington and Oregon on KING-TV after “Saturday Night Live.” For more about the show, go to www.uplatenw.com.

Cashman has been a TV weatherman, talk show host, standup comedian, newspaper columnist, magazine essayist, producer, TV sports reporter, radio announcer and character voice talent in cartoons and video games. He co-hosts a weekly podcast, www.peculiarpodcast.com.

He and his wife, Patty, have a horse, two dogs, two chickens, two fish, a cat and a small cactus.

Note: Cashman not only answered “The Chat” questions, he wrote them.

What is the best professional advice you were given?

Clean out your desk and someone will escort you out of the building.

What kind of student were you?

I was a rather poor student. But only in school. However, during my senior year in high school I got a four point. I was driving to school and a deer jumped across the road in front of me.

So how did you ever get into college?

I got my car fixed.

What did you major in?

Journalism and communications. That’s akin to majoring in stamp collecting and puppetry. But I became editor of my college newspaper in order to get free tuition.

Did you ever write a controversial editorial?

Hardly ever. I was too afraid of losing my free tuition. However, I DID pen an editorial opposing the war. The Russo-Crimean War.

What books are on your nightstand right now?

There is no room for books. The TV set takes up the entire space. But the best book I’ve read this year is “The Boys in the Boat.” It’s a tremendous bit of non-fiction local history disguised as a fabulous novel.

So do you love local books?

I do. The Snohomish County phone book is a favorite. The Silvana listings are as good as it gets.

Is that your own hair?

On my head? Yes, it’s my own. And I have the receipt to prove it.

What is your pet peeve?

People who name their pet “Peeve.” A friend of mine actually did that.

Guilty pleasure?

Old episodes of “Superman.” I’ve been watching that show since I was a kid. I only recently recognized the resemblance between Superman and Clark Kent. I can’t believe I never picked up on it before.

What would people be surprised to know that you’re into?

Presidential history. I’m a geek for it.

What’s a fun fact about a president?

James Buchanan had meticulous cuticles.

Your new TV show, “Up Late NW” not only airs in this area, but also Portland, Spokane, Eugene and Medford. Why Medford?

It gets me closer to my dream of airing in Weed, California.

It would certainly be nice if you’d close this interview by offering something profound and meaningful.

I agree.

— Andrea Brown, Herald Writer

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