Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware Kurt and Wyatt Russell
Mar 11, 2026
Kurt Russell, veteran actor and winemaker, and Wyatt Russell, actor and former pro hockey player, share family stories and on-set memories. They chat about joining Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. They laugh over arachnophobia, ready-meal routines while filming in Australia, wine and cocktail ventures, and nostalgic food and holiday traditions.
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Grandfather's Legendary Kennebago Lake Buffet
- Kurt Russell recalls his grandfather Buddy running a world‑famous fine dining buffet at Kennebago Lake that drew guests from across the US by float plane.
- The buffet featured lobster and filled an entire room, making it a legendary family food memory.
Chaotic Family TV Dinners And Grandma's Brisket
- Wyatt Russell remembers chaotic family dinners eaten around the TV while schedules meant a sit‑down meal was rare.
- He fondly cites his Jewish grandmother Laura's distinct brisket and shepherd's pie as recurring comfort dishes.
First Steps On A Movie Set Then Pro Hockey
- Wyatt says he took his first steps on the set of Swing Shift where Kurt and Goldie were working, embedding him in a film environment from infancy.
- Despite this, Wyatt pursued professional hockey into his twenties before switching to acting.