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How Matthew Perry made prickly characters lovable

Elamin sits down with writer and editor Kevin Fallon to commemorate the Canadian-American funnyman.

Kevin Fallon remembers the beloved actor's unmatched comedic talents

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FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 53 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 53 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) (Matt Sayles/AP)

Actor Mathew Perry, known best for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on the iconic American sitcom Friends, died on Saturday at the age of 54.

Known for his sardonic wit and masterful comedic timing, Perry is also being remembered as an advocate for those dealing with substance abuse issues — something he was open about battling throughout his life.

Pop culture writer and editor Kevin Fallon joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to commemorate the Canadian-American funnyman, from his timeless performances to his ability to bring out any character's humanity using sarcasm.

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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Kevin Fallon produced by Nikky Manfredi.

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