Spring 2026

C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 105 Washington, club. “It was a lifesaver for me growing up,” he says. “It gave me community. Both of my parents were working, so that was where we’d hang out as little kids in summer and after school. Having people that are inter- ested in kids’ lives—you don’t really realize it as a kid—but it was so positive and so cool. Now you look back, you realize it’s intentional. People had to go out and do that, make that, create that. That’s a ton of work. I’m very grateful.” McHale will co-host and perform an entire comedy set at the Spanish Bay fundraiser on April 18. “If I can show up and tell a couple of jokes and raise money…It’s a great organization He’s done it all in Hollywood: television, movies, hosting, voice acting, producing and guest appearances. In 2014, he got to roast President Barack Obama as the featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Photo: Randy Holmes/Contributor Photo: ABACA PRESS