‘Somebody Somewhere’ changed Jeff Hiller’s life. He’s grateful, even as the show comes to an end

When Bridget Everett emailed Jeff Hiller to gauge his interest in auditioning for her TV show “Somebody Somewhere,” he was seated at a temporary job, wrestling with Excel spreadsheets. At that time, Hiller had already made some strides in the entertainment industry; he starred in the Broadway musical “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” and appeared on shows like “30 Rock.” However, financial stability continued to elude him.