NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Jane Kaczmarek about reprising her role as the tough but loving mother, Lois, for the 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot, "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair."
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Jane Kaczmarek on reprising her role as Lois for the 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Jane Kaczmarek about reprising her role as the tough but loving mother, Lois, for the 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot, "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair."
Published April 19, 2026, 12:37 PM
Updated May 14, 2026, 7:03 AM2.3K
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