Tim Matheson has appeared on television and film screens for more than six decades, from early roles in Leave it to Beaver, Jonny Quest and Bonanza, to his unforgettable comedic turn as Rush Chair Eric “Otter” Stratton in Animal House, who was always “damn glad to meet you!” Matheson was twice nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his work as Vice President John Hoynes on The West Wing, and he is currently filming the sixth season of Netflix fan favorite Virgin River. From the director’s chair, he’s worked on episodes of Virgin River, The Twilight Zone, Cold Case, Psych, Criminal Minds, Suits, Burn Notice, Third Watch, Without a Trace, and Hart of Dixie among many others, as well as multiple pilots including the acclaimed pilot for Covert Affairs.
“Tim was a cast, crew, and audience favorite on The West Wing. He’s been at the center of some of America’s most iconic film and television. Damn Glad to Meet You is a fascinating, hilarious, and often very moving inside look at an extraordinary career.”―Aaron Sorkin

“A really enjoyable read covering Tim’s remarkable screen career—and some juicy tidbits about what actually goes on behind the scenes on a Hollywood set!”―Mel Brooks

As much as this book is about Matheson’s own career, it’s equally about the larger-than-life characters he’s encountered, including Chris Farley, Chevy Chase, Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Ryan Reynolds, John Candy, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, John Belushi, Clint Eastwood, Kurt Russell, Henry Fonda, Kevin Bacon, Michael Landon, Jane Seymour, Anne Bancroft, Steven Spielberg, Aaron Sorkin, Penny Marshall, Sally Field and more.

Filled with riveting stories of the entertainment industry, Matheson also offers illuminating insight in his film school boot camp sidebars.