BB’s thought on Sal’s mom’s reason for missing the dinner party was: “It would have to be something with the church, I’m sure it was something with the church.” DL insists it was Bingo.

I don't disagree. BB said "Bingo," and then 'or something else at the church,' and I said I wanted it to be Bingo, not something else, because it's such a great answer.

It was very detailed and interesting.

I love the rapport Sal & Harry have on the show, especially after the payslip scandal when Harry goes into Sal's office (ep no?). That was pure class.

I hope for S3 that they come and promote the show abroad.

It was both! Bingo games at the Parish hall have a long tradition. My archdiocese's list of activities includes at least one bingo game. http://www.diogh.org/aroundthediocese.htm

(I say "my archdiocese" although I haven't been a believer for a long time. But the list of entertainers for this week's Mardi Gras dances might make be see the light: Blues Diva Lady D, modern polka band Mark Halata and Texavia and Marcus Ardoin & the Zydeco Legendz.)

The Louisiana connection is one more reason to love Bryan Batt. Thank you for presenting this wonderful interview!

On "and" over "or," I have to think that experience outside acting can only enrich the acting. And that experience in business is probably relatively rare among actors (aside from waiting tables in H'wood). I am reminded of VK's comment in New Amsterdam about how "proud" VK is of Pete having an office with his name on the door, and that it was always a fantasy of his to have a door with his name on it. BB probably gets the whole picture — the pride of Hazelnut, as well as the demands and responsibility that go with it.

I would imagine that staying connected to NOLA similarly helps BB remain grounded amid all of the MM hubbub (though it seems like MW did a great job at picking a grounded cast overall). Another way in which having a rich life outside acting may enrich the acting.

Okay. But you never told me how that went.