Literally! With Rob Lowe Keegan Michael-Key: Shrimpshramp Reduction (Re-Release)
Mar 2, 2026
Keegan-Michael Key, comedian and actor known for Key & Peele and recent work opposite Meryl Streep, drops hilarious Hollywood stories. He reminisces about 80s hair and pop culture, shares impressions and acting-voice craft, dishes Danny Glover and Billy Dee Williams anecdotes, and explains the origins of the 'shrimp shrimp reduction' tale. Quick, funny, and full of fond set memories.
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Actors Deliberately Craft Signature Voices
- Rob Lowe and Keegan Michael Key discuss 'acting voices' and how some actors craft vocal textures intentionally, citing Morgan Freeman adding 'gravel' to a narration.
- Freeman admitted he tailored his voice for Million Dollar Baby, blending influences like Clint Eastwood to create mood-specific narration.
Prince Booed Opening For The Stones Story
- Keegan Michael Key and Rob Lowe compare Prince's early career, with Prince opening for the Rolling Stones in 1981 where he was reportedly booed for his androgynous look.
- They discuss how Prince's Purple Rain era combined Sgt. Pepper jackets and musical range that made him a 'black urban Bowie.'
Danny Glover Shrimp Shrimp Reduction Story
- Keegan Michael Key recounts Morgan Freeman telling a story about Danny Glover mispronouncing Shawshank Redemption as "shrimp shrimp reduction."
- The mispronunciation became a running bit, with Key demonstrating Glover's charming delivery and the cast laughing at the phrase.