"Elsbeth" star Carrie Preston on playing "The Queen of Quirk"

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Actress Carrie Preston discusses her role as Elsbeth Tascioni, a quirky and unconventional detective, in the new series "Elsbeth." The character first appeared in "The Good Wife" and continued in its spin-off "The Good Fight," before getting her own show where she assists NYPD in solving cases. In an interview with Mo Rocca, Preston reveals that playing such a positive and unique character is personally uplifting for her.
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Actress Carrie Preston has continued to play the quirky and unconventional lawyer-turned-detective Elsbeth Tascioni in the new comedic murder-mystery series "Elsbeth." This role follows her previous portrayals of Elsbeth in the popular TV series "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight." In the latest show, set in New York City, Elsbeth collaborates with local police to solve crimes using unorthodox methods. Preston discussed her character's positive outlook on life and her role's evolution with CBS correspondent Mo Rocca.

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Carrie Preston has played the quirky lawyer-turned-detective Elsbeth Tascioni in three popular series: "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight," and now in the comedic murder-mystery series "Elsbeth," in which she helps New York City police solve crimes through unconventional means.
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Carrie Preston has played the quirky lawyer-turned-detective Elsbeth Tascioni in three popular series: "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight," and now in the comedic murder-mystery series "Elsbeth," in which she helps New York City police solve crimes through unconventional means. asserted
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Preston talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about how playing a paragon of positivity is like a miracle for her. asserted
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