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MJ McDermott, ex-Fox 13 meteorologist, says her sons are going to be playing on Netflix:

"I got to be interviewed on KIRO Radio yesterday about the fun circumstance of both of my twin sons playing George Washington in the Netflix documentary "The American Experiment" - which debuts tomorrow!  Angela Poe Russell read my earlier Facebook post about this (below) and asked me to come in a chat about it on air. 

What fun!  I got to meet Ursula Reutin, whom I've heard many times on KIRO.  And Angela interviewed me too.  What a hoot!  They were both warm and gracious.  And the conversation became a little about our kids - being moms of 20-somethings. 

Let me know if you watch "The American Experiment" on Netflix.  Let me know what you think.  And if you catch Patrick and/or Kirby as GW!"

Tune in!

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  1. RichJune 24, 2026 at 6:10 AM

    Ursula and Angela have complimentary chemistry. They are entertaining to listen to . I just wish it was more frequently

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  2. MartinJune 24, 2026 at 6:49 AM

    I wish MJ all the best. She must have done well in her fight against the cancer she was diagnosed with a few years ago.

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    1. IDC9June 24, 2026 at 3:40 PM

      I hope she did. Cancer is a mean, ugly beast that needs to be eradicated!

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  3. MartinJune 24, 2026 at 6:54 AM

    I wish MJ all the best. She must have done well in the fight against the cancer that she was diagnosed with years ago.

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  4. PhilJune 24, 2026 at 11:57 PM

    I already saw a preview of it on Netflix and am impressed so far. Success to your boys, MJ and glad to see you're doing well! My family and I miss you on 13 every morning!

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  5. Rhett WorkmanJune 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM

    So cool to see McDermott's kids following in their mom's footsteps - if you remember (and she had this in her bio) she herself was a theatre actor before becoming a successful weather anchor in the market. I am not a Netflix subscriber but hope those of you who are will watch and support them

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  6. IDC9June 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM

    Congrats to MJ's sons on their achievements in the world of acting!

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