Spring 2026

102 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 STAYING GROUNDED Joel McHale Remains Grateful, Funny and Refreshingly Humble B Y D I NA RU I Z Photo: FOX/ Contributor O ne of the busiest men in show business is also one of the most down to earth. Joel McHale—a guy you likely know of, even if you don’t think you do—comes across like an old friend or a long-lost cousin. The Emmy Award winner is an actor, a producer, a comedian and host, and he’s coming to the Carmel area for a special event. Right now, he’s headlining three network shows: playing the lead in the sitcom “Animal Control,” and hosting reality competi- tion show “House of Villains” and game show “The 1% Club.” He’ll also appear in the movie “Scream 7” this year.“My love language is trying to make money,” McHale jokes.“I’ll spend some of that money on therapy at some point. Not soon,” he adds. Quirky? Sure. Funny? Absolutely! Humble? Most certainly. Joel McHale plays former police officer Frank Shaw as the lead in the Fox television series “Animal Control,” and loves being with animals on set as well as at home, where he has a one-eyed French bulldog, Bean Bag, and a pug, Cowboy.