Bob Odenkirk Brings Some Laughs To 'Breaking Bad'

Fresh Air

Published February 6, 2015 at 1:18 PM EST

Lawyer Saul Goodman knows how to bend the law, or break it, depending on his clients' needs. Odenkirk talks about playing the comedic character, and the origins of Saul's comb-over.

Originally broadcast Aug. 6, 2013.

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