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A fun, behind the scenes look at television shows and movies from the past. Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support
Meet Jerry Herman: The Genius Behind Hello Dolly & Mame, As Told By His Goddaughter Jane Dorian!
Jane chats with John about how Jerry Herman was turned down by Julliard three times and couldn't read music but became on e of the most prolific theatrical music composers of the century, how she grew up around Carol Channing and Angela Lansbury and what they were like away from the limelight. Jane talks about the upcoming Jerry Herman memorabilia auction as well as the sale of his crypt by Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner, how Jerry's Mom passing away influenced the strong women in his musicals. Jerry Herman's friendship with Paul McCartney and Elton John, the story behind Louis Armstrong getting the Hello Dolly song before the play even opened and so muc more! Enjoy!
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46:2014/11/2024
Exclusive: The Chips Interview With Robert Pine Continue
Robert talks with John about getting his first agent and his string of luck getting to Hollywood, seeing Elvis getting out of a car early in his career, seeing Cary Grant and Leslie Caron filming at the studio, shooting Gunsmoke with James Arness and The Virginian and his relationship with his famous son, actor, Chris Pine and what Chris was like as he discovered acting. Robert also talks about the kindness of Tom Selleck while shooting Magnum P.I., the intensity of Robert Conrad from The Wild Wild West and more! Enjoy and thanks Robert!
AN EVENING WITH THE CAST OF CHIPS: NOV. 10TH, LONG BEACH, CA
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51:5404/11/2024
Robert Pine, from CHIPS in a very fun and heartfelt interview!
Robert talks with John about his audition for CHIPS, his difficulty riding the police motorcycle, how CHIPS was like a Western and the dangerous moments that happened for real shooting CHIPS. Robert also chats about his relationship with Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox, what it was like to have his real wife cast as his wife in CHIPS, his life previous to being cast in CHIPS and knowing the series would be ending. Robert also talks about directing CHIPS. Plus his unpleasant experience working with Paul Sorvino on the spinoff of Streets of San Francisco and so much more.
The interview has two episodes so don't miss the second episode available now.
AN EVENING WITH THE CAST OF CHIPS: NOV. 10TH, LONG BEACH, CA
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49:5504/11/2024
Exclusive, Personal Interview With Beth Brickell, Star Of Gentle Ben, Bonanza, And Hawaii Five-O!
Exclusive, Personal Interview With Beth Brickell, Star Of Gentle Ben, Bonanza, And Hawaii Five-O!
Beth and John have a blast talking about how the audition process she went through for Gentle Ben, her special relationship with Clint Howard, how Drum the bear on Gentle Ben jumped on top of her, driving the Airboat in the everglades and what Dennis Weaver was like off set. Beth tells an unbelievable story of writing to Princess Grace as a complete unknown and meeting Princess Grace in a private palace meeting, also working with Kirk Douglas, Burt Reynolds and how Michael Landon had fun doing multiple takes of their kiss on Bonanza. So many other amazing stories! Thank you Beth what a fun time.
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01:26:5122/10/2024
Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place continues a candid and personal interview!
Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place continues a candid and personal interview!
Leigh talks about working with Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges on Jagged Edge and the way they set her up to be agitated in the her role, working with the spiritual Dennis Weaver on McCloud and her close friendship with Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood and almost being on the boat she died on. Leigh talks about her role on Dallas and the crazy antics of Larry Hagman and working with Robert DeNiro and being arrested with him for shoplifting, being part of Andy Warhol's world and her own spiritual journey in life. Leigh is so open and honest, thank you Leigh!
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50:2216/10/2024
Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place in a candid and personal interview!
Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place in a candid and personal interview!
Leigh Taylor Young talks with John about the crazy circumstances that lead up to her audition for Peyton Place and the screen test that followed, how she became romantically involved with Ryan O'Neal and how while shooting I Love You Alice B. Toklas, Peter Sellers came on to her. Leigh also talks about how funny Peter was off set, how she saw him in an emotional moment months before he died, the distant relationship she had with Charlton Heston shooting Soylent Green and the special relationship she had with Edward G. Robinson before he died. Plus even more as well as the second episode of this interview, enjoy! Appreciate you Leigh!
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46:1015/10/2024
Intimate Interview With Lynne Moody on her roles in Roots, Soap, That's My Mama And Knots Landing!
Intimate Interview With Lynne Moody on her roles in Roots, Soap, That's My Mama And Knots Landing!
Lynne talks with me about the audition process she went through for Roots and RootsThe Next Generations, working with Ben Vereen "Chicken George", what an amazing man Lou Gossett, Jr. was and her friendship with Alex Haley the author of Roots. Lynne also chats about her racist experience with the KKK in Mississippi prior to auditioning for Roots when she was shooting "Nightmare in Badham County", how Chuck Connors came to her aid during a racist encounter in Mississippi and also the emotional story of how she gave her daughter up for adoption as an 18 year old young mother and their emotional reunion years later. Lynne talks about her difficult time on Knots Landing and That's my Mama, her part on All in the Family as Lionel Jefferson's fiance' and more! Thank you Lynne!
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01:10:0430/09/2024
Rich Correll, Richard Rickover, Beaver's Best Friend from Leave it To Beaver in a Personal Interview
Rich Correll, Richard Rickover, Beaver's Best Friend from Leave it To Beaver in a Personal Interview!
Rich talks with John about how he was cast as Beaver's best friend, Richard Rickover on Leave it to Beaver, his real life close friendship with Jerry Mathers while shooting Leave it to Beaver and today, running around the Universal Lot with Jerry Mathers and the other kids from the show and visiting the Monster makeup area on the Universal Lot. Rich talks about his father Charlie Correll from Amos and Andy, his famous neighbors like Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Judy Garland and getting to spend time with Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr.. Plus Rich talks about working for Groucho Marx and silent movie star Harold Llloyd. So much more, amazing stories and some great laughs. Thanks a bunch Rich!
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01:00:1027/09/2024
Exclusive Interview With Billy Gray From Father Knows Best Continues...
Exclusive Interview With Billy Gray From Father Knows Best Continues...
Billy continues his chat from the previous That's Classic! episode with John about the film, The Day The Earth Stood Still, shooting On Moonlight Bay with Doris Day, Gordon MacRae's drinking problem, his admiration for Bob Hope and shooting The Seven Little Foys and the birthday party Barbara Stanwyck threw for him. Billy talks about his bust for marijuana and how it changed the course of his career into becoming a competitive motorcycle rider. Billy adds additional insight into the character he played on Father Knows Best, Bud and describes the special relationship he had with his Mom and helping her with her career later in life. Thanks Billy!
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44:3320/09/2024
A Personal and Intimate Interview With Billy Gray, Bud From Father Knows Best At His Home!
A Personal and Intimate Interview With Billy Gray, Bud From Father Knows Best At His Home!
Billy talks with John about how Father Knows Best started as a show, what Robert Young was like when the cameras weren't rolling, Robert Young gripping him hard in scenes, how he teased Elinor Donahue while she was filming takes and how the producers cheated him out of his agreed upon weekly salary. Billy discusses his very special relationship with Jane Wyatt, his relationship today with Elinor Donahue and Lauren Chapin, his childhood friendship with Robert Blake, Dean Stockwell Russ Tamblyn and how Bobby Driscoll changed his life. Billy talks about the financial issues around the reunion movies, filming Jim Thorpe All American and so much more. Also, be sure to watch the rest of the interview with Billy in the next That's Classic! episode. Enjoy! Appreciate you Billy!
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45:0720/09/2024
Exclusive and Heartfelt Interview With Paul Petersen From The Donna Reed Show!
Exclusive and Heartfelt Interview With Paul Petersen From The Donna Reed Show!
John talks with Paul about the first time he met Academy award winner, Donna Reed, how his family was from the county in Iowa next to where Donna Reed grew up and what kind of person Donna Reed was. Plus Paul chats about his favorite guest stars on The Donna Reed Show, a very special moment with Buster Keaton on the set of The Donna Reed Show, famous celebrities that were around when Paul was shooting on the Columbia Pictures lot and his wonderful lifetime friendship with Cary Grant. Paul talks about his special service to child actors "A Minor Consideration' and the tragic deaths from child actors Rusty Hamer to Gary Coleman to Bobby Driscoll that has influenced him to help these young actors before they go in the wrong direction and so much more! Appreciate you Paul so much!
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01:13:0411/09/2024
Jennifer Donati, Baby Rose on Little House on the Prairie: Personal and Intimate Interview!
Jennifer Donati, Baby Rose on Little House on the Prairie: Personal and Intimate Interview!
Jennifer chats with John about how she was cast on Little House on the Prairie, the effect of being cast on her Mom's life, initially hiding the fact that she had been Baby Rose to her friends and the amazing box of memorabilia she found after her Mom passed. Jennifer talks about the closure she was able to find in meeting the Little House cast, how the cast remembered her Mom, how she and her husband along with Wendi Lou Lee restored Michael Landon's golf cart, her relationship now with cast members from Dean Butler to Pamela Roylance to Melissa Gilbert, the tragic death of her twin sister at age 9 and her work as a heavy machine operator, all in conjunction with the release of her new book "More Than Just a Prairie" Thank you Jennifer for opening up your world to us!
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01:06:2915/08/2024
Pamela Roylance, "Sarah Carter" on Little House, Days Of Our Lives, The Social Network and more!
Pamela Roylance, "Sarah Carter" on Little House, Days Of Our Lives, The Social Network and more!
Pamela Roylance talks with John about her relationship with Kathryn Macgregor, her special friendship with Dabbs Greer up until the final moments before he died and the lasting effects Little House has had on fans and the cast as well as the cast members she remains close with. Pamela also chats about her uncomfortable time playing Sandy Horton on Days of our Lives, working with Angela Lansbury on Murder She Wrote and her crazy audition experience for David Fincher's movie "The Social Network", difficult moments on the set of Grey's Anatomy and more! You were fantastic Pamela, thank you so much!
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44:1815/08/2024
Pamela Roylance, Sarah Carter on Little House on the Prairie, in an Intimate Personal Interview
Pamela Roylance, Sarah Carter on Little House on the Prairie, in an Intimate Personal Interview!
Pamela talks with John about the special moments she experienced at the 50th anniversary event in Simi Valley, CA, her incredible audition process with Michael Landon for the role of Sarah Carter and how he stuck up for her and Stan Ivar against the television network. Pamela chats about Michael Landon off set, how Stan was able to take the house from Little House to his own property after the show ended and she tells a very moving story about her parents reaction when she found out she was cast on Little House and a very special experience when her parents visited the Little House set. Thank you so much Pamela, what an amazing woman!
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48:1915/08/2024
Eric Roberts, Runaway Train, Star 80, The Dark Knight & his wife, Eliza Roberts, from Animal House
Eric Roberts, Runaway Train, Pope of Greenwich Village, The Dark Knight and his wife, Eliza Roberts, Brunella from Animal House!
Eric Roberts talks with me about how he prepared for the scary role of Paul Snider, Dorothy Stratten's boyfriend who murdered her, shooting Star 80 in the actual locations the murder took place and working with Mariel Hemingway. Eric also discusses how he embodied his role for The Pope of Greenwich Village and his ongoing friendship with Mickey Rourke.
Eliza talks about how she was cast as Brunella in Animal House, what it was like offset with the cast and what working with John Belushi was like. Eric also discusses whom he drew from in his past to create his role in Runaway Train and his favorite role which was on The Righteous Gemstones and the amazing Gotham City set from The Dark Knight. So much more from one of the greatest actors we have! Thank you Eric and Eliza!
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01:30:4914/08/2024
Celebrating 60 Years Of The Dick Van Dyke Show: Stories from the Producer David Van Deusen
Celebrating 60 Years Of The Dick Van Dyke Show: Stories from the Producer David Van Deusen.
David, a expert on the Dick Van Dyke Show to say the least, chats with John about how Mary Tyler Moore was cast in the Dick Van Dyke Show, how the pilot was based on Carl Reiner earlier pilot, how Dick Van Dyke came on board and the connection to Rose Marie. David gives detailed history into episodes of the Dick Van Dyke show, talks about what the children of the cast members told him, he even talks about Morey Amsterdam owning parking lots in New York! If you are a Dick Van Dyke Show fan you will love this, so many cool stories, enjoy!
The David Van Deusen Dick Van Dyke Show podcast can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TrippingOverTheOttoman
The 60th Anniversary Dick Van Dyke Special can be watched here:
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01:09:2311/08/2024
Exclusive Interview & Untold Emotional Stories w/ Larry Mathews, Ritchie From The Dick Van Dyke Show
Larry chats with John about how he auditioned for the Dick Van Dyke Show, the first time he met Dick Van Dyke, his amazing motherly relationship with Mary Tyler Moore and how Rob Reiner read him comic books as a kid! Larry also talks about his special heartfelt bond with Rose Marie, the comedy genius of Morey Amsterdam, playing catch with Ron Howard, special episodes with no studio audience and the famous Woodpecker episode. Meeting Groucho Marx and so much more! Thanks a bunch Larry!
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Here is the information the KIDS OF DESILU event at Indian Wells Resort and Hotel. Remember mention you are a That's Classic! fan and Carolyn will give you tickets at a two for one price possibly even at a celebrity table there are any available:
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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01:15:0411/08/2024
Exclusive Interview With Little Ricky From I Love Lucy - Keith Thibodeaux Shares Personal Stories!
Exclusive Interview With Little Ricky From I Love Lucy - Keith Thibodeaux Shares Personal Stories!
Keith talks with John about his crazy personal audition experience with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz for the role of Little Ricky on I Love Lucy, how Lucy protected him, preparing and doing Babloo with Desi Arnaz for the show and what Bill Frawley and Vivian Vnace were like behind the scenes.
Keith gets very personal and open regarding being welcomed as a member of Lucy and Desi's family, his relationship with Desi and Lucy Jr., being at the funerals of Desi and Lucy and much more! Keith also talks about playing Opie's best friend on the Andy Griffith Show and the dark times he faced with drugs as a teenager until his spiritual awakening that changed his life!
Here is the information the KIDS OF DESILU event at Indian Wells Resort and Hotel. Remember mention you are a That's Classic! fan and Carolyn will give you tickets at a two for one price possibly even at a celebrity table there are any available:
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01:25:1614/07/2024
Shelley Fabares, Star of Coach, The Brian Keith Show, Brian's Song and more! - Exclusive Interview
Shelley Fabares, Star of Coach, The Brian Keith Show, Brian's Song and more! - Exclusive Interview
Shelley talks with John about her fun times working on COACH with Craig T. Nelson and Jerry Van Dyke, the genius of Jerry Van Dyke and her favorite guest stars. Shelley gets personal about how she met Annette Funicello and became very dear friends, as well as working on Brian's Song with James Caan and working on the Brian Keith Show and its ultimate demise. Shelley talks extensively about her romantic and funny moments meeting Mike Farrell, the love of her life for the first time. Thank you Shelley!!!
Don't miss the other episode with Shelley where we discuss the Donna Reed Show!
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01:00:0107/07/2024
Shelley Fabares Shares Her Fondest Memories From The Donna Reed Show - Candid And Heartwarming Chat!
Shelley Fabares Shares Her Fondest Memories From The Donna Reed Show - Candid And Heartwarming Chat!
Shelley talks with John about her close relationship with her aunt, Nanette Fabray, what Donna Reed was like off set and how she introduced Shelley to so much, going to school on set with Paul Petersen and their bizarre graduation from University School without ever attending it! Shelley also chats about being very shy in real life and how scary it was to deal with the intensity of Tony Owens, Donna Reed's husband when she almost forced to sing "Johnny Angel" and when she wanted to leave the show. The incredible singing career she had but couldn't sing and so much more!
Don't miss the second episode with Shelley where we discuss COACH, Brian's Song, The Brian Keith Show and falling in love with Mike Farrell!
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48:4107/07/2024
Dean Butler, My Little House Life & Beyond: His Dad's plane crash, Michael Landon's funeral & more!
Dean Butler, My Little House Life & Beyond: His Dad's plane crash, Michael Landon's funeral & more!
Dean Butler of Little House on the Prairie talks about being bullied for blushing as a child but what a gift it became, the traumatic experience of seeing his father's plane crash by the family ranch, the effect of Michael Landon's affair on the cast, his romantic moment with Mary Fran from Newhart, Mary Hart of Entertainment Tonight and more! What a terrific book Dean!
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30:3430/06/2024
Dean Butler, My Little House Life & Beyond Interview: His Real Life Family History vs. Little House!
Dean Butler, My Little House Life & Beyond Interview: His Real Life Family History vs. Little House!
Dean Butler of Little House on the Prairie talks with John about how gracious Melissa Gilbert and Alison Arngrim were doing the introduction to his new book, the amazing similarity with Dean's family history and the real Almanzo Wilder and how the casting director for Little House told him "Not to act" because it was naturally Almanzo! Michael Landon sensing Dean had the family background that was right for Almanzo Wilder, Dean talks about his strained relationship with his own father, his last moments with Katherine MacGregor before she died, Michael Landon being bullied and more! Enjoy, it is a great book Dean!
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46:4530/06/2024
Dee Wallace Reveals Secrets From Her Iconic Roles In CHIPS, TAXI, CUJO, and The FRIGHTENERS!
Dee Wallace Reveals Secrets From Her Iconic Roles In CHIPS, TAXI CUJO, and The FRIGHTENERS!
John chats with Dee Wallace about about how exhausting it was to play her iconic role as in CUJO, meeting her husband on CHIPS and working with Judd Hirsch on TAXI. Dee also discusses the effect of walking in on her father's attempted suicide, how she brings authenticity out in a character and the kindness of Michael J. Fox on THE FRIGHTENERS when she lost her husband during filming. Dee also chats about how she is able to release her intense horror characters after filming is done. Dee has so much more to offer in this interview, enjoy!
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35:0811/06/2024
Dee Wallace talks ET, 10, CUJO, THE FRIGHTENERS, STARSKY and HUTCH, POLICE WOMAN and more!
Dee Wallace talks ET, 10, CUJO, THE FRIGHTENERS, STARSKY and HUTCH, POLICE WOMAN and more! John has a blast talking with Dee Wallace about the incredible story of how she booked E.T. The Extraterrestrial, working with a child-like Steven Spielberg and how her emotional scene with her family in ET came about. Dee also discusses the kindness of Peter Jackson while filming The Frighteners as her husband dies during the filming, her special relationship and emotional moment with Dudley Moore during the filming of 10 and her incredible passion for energy work plus so much more! Thanks Dee!
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42:2707/06/2024
The Ultimate Happy Days Interview: Don Most Opens Up About His Time As Ralph and so much more!
The Ultimate Happy Days Interview: Don Most Opens Up About His Time As Ralph and so much more! John talks with Don Most, Ralph from Happy Days about his intense audition process for Happy Days going up against other stars like Robby Benson and then turning down the role! Don also chats about the meteoric rise of the Fonz and the effect on the rest of the cast, how his role of Ralph moved up in the cast after the first season, his deep friendship with Anson Williams, how he came up with the term "Jumping the Shark" and the amazing experience of seeing Robin Williams for the first time on the Happy Days set. Scott Baio directing Don in Charles in Charge, the sad losses of Tom Bosley, Erin Moran, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams and so many interesting moments! Thanks so much Don!
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01:06:2825/05/2024
Linda Purl Dishes On Her Experiences With Fonzie, The Waltons, The Office, Patrick Duffy and more!
Linda Purl Dishes On Her Experiences With Fonzie, The Waltons, The Office, Patrick Duffy and more!
Linda talks with John about her friendship with Donny Most from Happy Days, auditioning for Richie's girlfriend and Fonzie's girlfriend and how it was like working with family on Happy Days. Linda also chats about Henry Winkler off set, the magic of Garry Marshall, growing up acting in Japan, working with Rod Steiger, William Shatner in "Visiting Hours", Steve Carrell in The Office and also working on The Waltons! And of course she beams as she tells the story of how she and Patrick Duffy fell in love and so much more! Thanks Linda!
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01:13:1110/05/2024
Exclusive: Dive Deeper Into the Career of Steve Kanaly in this Revealing Interview Part 2
Exclusive: Dive Deeper Into the Career of Steve Kanaly in this Revealing Interview Part 2.
Steve continues chatting with John about playing Pretty Boy Floyd in the John Milius film, Dillinger and acting with Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Harry Dean Stanton and Richard Dreyfuss, meeting Charlton Heston in a Vietnam War zone, and working with Steven Spielberg in his directorial debut, Sugarland Express. Steve tells the emotional story of directing his first Dallas episode on the same morning co-star, Patrick Duffy's parents were murdered, working with Sean Connery and Candace Bergen in The Wind and the Lion and his lifetime as a painter and his watercolor paintings. Thanks Steve so much, loved it!
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48:3630/04/2024
Get An Exclusive Look Behind The Scenes of Dallas with Steve Kanaly "Ray Krebbs"
Get An Exclusive Look Behind The Scenes of Dallas with Steve Kanaly "Ray Krebbs"
In part one of this fabulous two part interviewSteve talks with John about his gutsy audition for Dallas, his very special relationship off camera with Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy, how the pilot of Dallas had to be reshot and Jim Davis "Jock Ewing" Steve also chats Working with Priscilla Presley, Charlene Tilton and Victoria Principal. Steve tells the incredible story about meeting director, John Milius after his tour in Vietnam which leads to his break acting in "Judge Roy Bean" with Paul Newman and John Huston never acting before then! In addition, Steve talks about his contribution to "Apocalypse Now" based on an experience he had in Vietnam. Enjoy and don't miss part 2!!
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48:3530/04/2024
Uncovering The Hidden Secrets Of Married With Children With Producer, Richard Gurman
Uncovering The Hidden Secrets Of Married With Children With Producer, Richard Gurman. Richard talks about his new book, Married with Children vs. the World, Ed O'Neill's audition for Married with Children, how the network didn't want Ed O'Neill and that David Faustino and Christina Applegate were not the first to be cast as Bud and Kelly Bundy. Richard talks about Katy Sagal bringing in the character's look and attitude to her audition, The crazy off set antics of the cast and crew of Married with Children, Megan Markle growing up on the set of Married with Children because of her father and Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr originally being cast as Al and Peggy Bundy plus so much more! If you are a Married with Children fan or a lover of television and the start of a network don't miss this! Thank you Richard and what an awesome book....
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59:4625/04/2024
Unveiling Fun Secrets of The Brady Bunch & Gilligan's Island with producer Lloyd Schwartz!
Unveiling Fun Secrets of The Brady Bunch & Gilligan's Island with producer Lloyd Schwartz! John and co-host, Bob Bergen chat with Lloyd Schwartz, producer of The Brady Bunch and Rescue from Gilligan's Island about what the Brady kids were like off set, his close relationship with Ann B. Davis "Alice" and the emotional toll of working with Robert Reed and his insults of his father, Sherwood Schwartz when shooting the Brady Bunch. Lloyd also talks about emotional storylines that affected the Brady kids in real life, working with Vincent Price on the Hawaii episodes and how he changed the Brady Bunch theme song. Also, Lloyd talks about Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus and other Gilligan's Island cast members off set through some very personal stories. In addition, Lloyd talks about his latest comedy film coming out "Love and Taxes", starring Jake Reiner, Rob Reiner's son and how they shot a full feature film in 3 days! Thanks Lloyd, we had a blast!
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01:01:2517/04/2024
Get An Exclusive Look Behind Love American Style With Actress Barbara Minkus!
Get An Exclusive Look Behind Love American Style With Actress Barbara Minkus!
Barbara chats with John about being picked for Love American Style because of Garry Marshall, the producer of Laverne and Shirley, how she and Stuart Margolin from Rockford Files created the six years of vignettes they did on Love American Style and her relationship with Stuart Margolin near the end of his life. Barbara also talks her wonderful experience working with Merv Griffin, her troubling experience with Danny Kaye and working with Tom Bosley from Happy Days. Barbara also tells the story of keeping Gary Burghoff of MASH in show business. Enjoy and thanks Barbara!
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44:0611/04/2024
Sheree J Wilson Opens Up: Her Fun & Emotional Journey On Walker Texas Ranger! Must-watch Interview!
Sheree J Wilson Opens Up: Her Fun & Emotional Journey On Walker Texas Ranger! Must-watch Interview! Sheree chats with John about what Chuck Norris was like off set, her close friendship with Chuck and the truly unbelievable moments that lead up to her being cast on Walker Texas Ranger! Sheree also talks the emotional journey she experienced as her co-star and friend, Clarence Gilyard battled cancer, the dangerous real life moments on Walker Texas Ranger and the action and emotional ride she went through on the show. She also talks about working with Noble Willingham and the fun times they had. Sheree is truly a blast to talk with, thank you Sheree so much for your openness!
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42:4503/04/2024
Exclusive Behind The Scenes Interview With Sheree J Wilson: Dallas Star Gets Candid And Hilarious!
Exclusive Behind The Scenes Interview With Sheree J Wilson: Dallas Star Gets Candid And Hilarious! In this first part of a two part interview, Sheree is fantastic as she tells me about how she was cast on Dallas, her special relationship with Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy as well as the pranks they played on the Dallas cast. Sheree chats about Linda Gray and her close relationship with Charlene Tilton, her favorite Dallas episodes and the incredible story of how she was discovered by Wilhemina Modeling and the unbelievable journey to becoming a major television star. So many fun Dallas moments, it's a lot of fun! Thanks Sheree!
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50:0603/04/2024
Charlotte Stewart Aka Miss Beadle: Your Burning Little House Questions Answered!
Charlotte Stewart aka Miss Beadle is back to answer the burning Little House questions sent in by fans! Charlotte talks about her memories of the episodes "The Troublemaker" "School Mom" "Little Girl Lost" and the amazing way snow was created for the "Blizzard" episode. Charlotte also chats about her influence in casting her husband on the show Joshua Bryant and the prank they played on Michael Landon while shooting a scene of Little House on the Prairie. Charlotte talks about how Victor French directed her, the way the cast shared dressing rooms and so many more fan questions answered. Thanks Charlotte!!
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58:5422/03/2024
The Incredible Nancy Olson: Last Living Cast Member Of Sunset Boulevard And Academy Award Nominee!
Nancy Olson, the last living cast member and Academy Award nominee for Sunset Boulevard! Nancy talks with John about getting her first big break into show business, the story behind how the director, Billy Wilder cast her in Sunset Boulevard by following her at the studio and her experience with leading men from Randolph Scott, Bing Crosby and William Holden. Nancy chats about Marilyn Monroe and her own crazy relationship with John F. Kennedy, plus her two marriages to Alan J. Lerner and Alan Livingston as well as having inspired one of the songs from "My Fair Lady" and entertaining the Beatles. This is an amazing look at the golden age of Hollywood and Nancy's experience later as well working with Walt Disney! Have fun and thanks Nancy!
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01:02:0716/03/2024
Tracy Wells Unveils the Heartfelt and Hilarious Moments in Her Mr. Belvedere Interview!
Tracy Wells, known for her role in "Mr. Belvedere," unveils the heartfelt and hilarious moments she experienced in this Mr. Belvedere interview! From recounting her crush on Kirk Cameron during her stint on "Growing Pains" to heartwarming tales of camaraderie with Bob Uecker, Illene Graff, Rob Stone and Brice Beckham, Tracy also offers an intimate look at her personal trials. Amidst cherished on-set birthday celebrations and memorable guest stars, she reflects on the challenges of post-"Belvedere" career struggles. Tracy delves into her enduring bond with co-stars Bob Uecker and Christopher Hewett, her mother's passing during her run of the show and her own battle with a brain tumor. Tracy is inspiring and a whole of fun so enjoy the ride!
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01:14:1319/02/2024
Mariel Hemingway "Manhattan" "Star 80" "Civil Wars" Behind the Scenes (Unfiltered & Fun Interview!)
Mariel Hemingway, the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, Academy Award nominee for Woody Allen's film "Manhattan", as well as the star of "Star 80" and the television series "Civil Wars" chats with John like an open book into her life's successes and struggles with mental illness that led to the suicides of Ernest Hemingway and her sister, Margaux Hemingway. Mariel talks about being 18 years old and how difficult it was to grasp what it meant to be nominated for an Academy award, her time working with Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, her struggles growing up with alcoholic parents, and the advantages and disadvantages of being Ernest Hemingway's granddaughter. She also discusses both of her TV series "Civil Wars" and "Central Park West" and the health and wellness lifestyle she has created and shares in her podcast, plus her book "Out came the Sun". It is a fascinating interview with so many wonderful stories! Enjoy!
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01:04:1010/02/2024
Wendi Lou Lee, Baby Grace, Little House on the Prairie, Behind the Scenes (Endearing, Fun Interview)
John talks with Wendi Lou Lee, Baby Grace from Little House on the Prairie, in this behind the scenes, endearing and fun interview! Wendi talks about her mother's relationship with Michael Landon, how she was cast as Baby Grace, her new book "Red Tail Feathers" Her surprise reunion with Michael Landon on Highway to Heaven and how her step-dad made her own life like a Little House life. Wendi also chats about her relationship with Charlotte Stewart, Alison Arngrim. Pamela Roylance, Dean Butler and all the Little House Fans!!!! In addition, she opens up about her brain tumor in 2015 and the effect it has had on her life and so much more! Enjoy!!!
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58:5119/01/2024
Christopher Atkins, The Blue Lagoon, Dallas, Behind the Scenes Hysterical & Insightful Interview!
John has a blast interviewing Christopher Atkins, from The Blue Lagoon, Dallas, The Pirate Movie in this behind the scenes hysterical & insightful Interview! Chris talks about the first time he met Brooke Shields, his romantic and sibling relationship with Brooke while shooting The Blue Lagoon and his unbelievable audition process to win his breakout role in The Blue Lagoon. Chris doesn't hold back as he discusses how the love scenes were shot and what it was like to live on a remote island for months. Chris chats about how he accidentally fell into modeling, shooting The Pirate Movie with Kristy McNichol, and how his kids helped him to become sober. So many stories told through humor even meeting his wife, a former Playboy playmate! Enjoy!
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01:05:0804/01/2024
Karolyn Grimes, "Zuzu", It's a Wonderful Life, The Bishop's Wife, Behind the Scenes (Fun interview!)
If there ever was a classic this is it! John interviews Karolyn Grimes, "Zuzu", from It's a Wonderful Life and "Debbie" from The Bishop's Wife in this Behind the Scenes fun interview! Karolyn has a great time talking about her personal memories of filming It's a Wonderful Life, how Jimmy Stewart spoke with her on the set and later found he at the age of 40, skating with Cary Grant between takes on The Bishop's Wife and how Frank Capra created a new type of snow for It's a Wonderful Life! Karolyn talks about how Henry Koster, the director of The Bishop's Wife incorporated a bust of his wife into the film, her talks with Maureen O'Hara while shooting Rio Grande with John Wayne, the tragic deaths of her parents that lead to the end of her career and her special connection to the legacy of It's a Wonderful Life! This a treasure trove of old Hollywood that I hope you will enjoy! Thanks Karolyn!
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01:08:3417/12/2023
Tina Cole "Katie" My Three Sons, Answers Fan Questions in a Fun and Heartfelt Interview!
ina Cole "Katie" from My Three Sons answers fan questions sent in to That's Classic! in this fun and insightful interview! John and Tina have a great time as Tina talks about how she dealt with the final days before Don Grady's passing, her relationship with Meredith MacRae, teaching Alan Young from "Mr. Ed" how to pirouette, meeting the Beatles as well as her not so good meeting with the Rolling Stones! Tina also discusses how the King Family members were paid, the big budgets for their specials, singing with Ray Bolger from "The Wizard of Oz' in the original scarecrow hat and
much more! As always, appreciate you Tina!
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01:02:1328/11/2023
Haywood Nelson, Duane, What's Happening! - Behind the Scenes (Hysterical Personal Interview!)
John talks with Haywood Nelson, Duane from What's Happening! in this behind the scenes, hysterical and personal interview! Haywood talks about how he influenced the name of the show, What's Happening!, his initial wild audition process for the show, working with Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor as well as audiitoning with Laurence Fishburne and Giancarlo Esposito! Duane discusses his special relationship with Fred Berry "Rerun" and the huge effect Fred had on his life. He also discusses the passing of Shirley Hemphill and Mabel King as well as Fred Berry. So much more including working with Marlo Thomas and how Gene Gene the dancing machine came about on the Gong Show. This is a fun interview and very touching as well, enjoy! Thanks a bunch Haywood!
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01:03:4827/11/2023
Clint Howard, Behind the Scenes (Fun and very personal interview!)
ohn chats with Clint Howard in this Behind the Scenes, fun and very personal interview. Clints talks about what a special big brother, Ron is as well as his collaboration with him as a director. Clint talks about working with Robert DeNiro on Backdraft, his mission control scene in Apollo 13, working in the Everglades with his Dad, Rance on Gentle Ben, the Andy Griffith Show and working on the Wraith with Charlie Sheen. Clint also talks about the kindness of Adam Sandler and Henry Winkler, his Mom and her sacrifices until she found acting again in later life and also his experience on Night Gallery and Balok on Star Trek. There is even more, enjoy!
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52:4809/11/2023
Stanley Livingston, Chip from My Three Sons - Behind the Scenes Interview
Stanley Livingston, Chip from My Three Sons chats with John in this fun and heartwarming, behind the scenes interview! Stanley discusses his relationship with Fred MacMurray over the 12 seasons of My Three Sons, his special bond with William Frawley, his brother Barry Livingston, and working with Paul Newman. Stanley also discusses slowly getting to like William Demarest, knowing Tony Dow from Leave it to Beaver as a young kid, how he was discovered by a Holly wood agent and much more! Thanks a bunch Stanley!
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59:0606/10/2023
Charlotte Stewart Miss Beadle Little House on the Prairie - Behind the Scenes Interview
Charlotte Stewart, Miss Beadle from Little House on the Prairie has a blast talking with John in this interview! Charlotte chats about her unbelievable first audition with Michael Landon, meeting Melissa Gilbert for the first time, flashbacks of her own grandmother being on the Little House set, and bringing her parents to meet and have lunch with William Frawley on My Three Sons. She also talks about her fling with Ralph Waite from The Waltons and her 5 day road trip with Jim Morrison and so much more! Just an amazing woman. Thanks so much Charlotte!
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Charlotte's book - Little House in the Hollywood Hills: A Bad Girl's Guide to Becoming Miss Beadle, Mary X and Me
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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53:1719/09/2023
Todd Bridges "Willis" Diff''rent Strokes Behind the Scenes (Hilarious and Touching) Interview!
Todd Bridges, "Willis" from "Diff'rent Strokes" joins John for a hilarious and touching behind the scenes interview! Todd talks about the first time he met Gary Coleman and Gary's kidney issues on set, Conrad Bain as a father figure, asking the producers to make Janet Jackson his girlfriend and the first time he met Dana Plato. Todd and John crack up as Todd talks about the pranks he and Gary played on the director and producers of "Diff'rent Strokes". Todd also discusses his sobriety, being the first black actor on "Little House on the Prairie" and "The Waltons" and working with Abe Vigoda plus many more stories! Appreciate you being on "That's Classic!" Todd!
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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36:4429/08/2023
Tina Cole, "Katie" My Three Sons, Behind the Scenes (Fun and Emotional Interview)
Tina Cole, "Katie" from My Three Sons Behind the Scenes in this fun and emotional interview! Tina chats with me about her initial audition for My Three Sons, meeting Fred MacMurray for the first time, her real life on and off love with Don Grady, who played Robbie Douglas, and doing her Warner Bros. screen test with Gary Cooper at age 14. She also discusses the huge difference between working with William Frawley vs. William Demarest who both played Charlie on My Three Sons and working with the Everly Bros. Also, a personal emotional story where her mother's image comes to her during a reunion concert with "The King Cousins" that will definitely give you the tingles! You don't want to miss it, what a wonderful woman, thank you Tina so much!
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55:5716/08/2023
Dean Butler, "Almanzo Wilder" Little House on The Prairie, answers Fan Questions! (Pt. 2) Interview
Dean Butler, "Almanzo Wilder" from Little House on the Prairie continues to answer fan questions sent in to That's Classic! In this second part of a two part interview, Dean talks about the potential for "Farmer Boy" movie or series, the similarity between Michael Landon and Laura Ingalls Wilder, dealing with charter planes and other noises while filming Little House on the Prairie, how intimidating it was to work with Michael Landon, working with Katherine MacGregor " Miss Oleson" and a lot more terrific stories! Thank you so much Dean!
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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49:1923/07/2023
Paul Michael Glaser, "Starsky and Hutch" (Exclusive unfiltered interview!)
I interview Paul Michael Glaser from "Starsky and Hutch"! Paul and I talk about his special on-screen relationship with David Soul, some crazy and funny moments on the "Starsky and Hutch" set, his continued support for his late wife's pediatric aids foundation and his present role as an artist and writer. I was always a fan of Paul as Starsky and he does not disappoint as he opens up on so many levels. Enjoy!!!
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59:4809/07/2023
"Growing Pains" Jeremy Miller, "Ben Seaver" Behind the Scenes Interview!
John chats with Jeremy Miller, Ben Seaver from "Growing Pains" in this behind the scenes interview! Jeremy and John have a great time talking about when Jeremy first met Tracey Gold and Kirk Cameron, his special relationship with Alan Thicke , the pranks Jeremy and Kirk Cameron played on the Growing Pains set, his battle with alcoholism and overcoming it, the special relationship between Kirk Cameron and Michael J. Fox had and more great stories! Appreciate you Jeremy!
Jeremy will be appearing at the Bedford International Film Festival cooking for a lucky group of attendees on July 1st, 2023.
Jeremy's book: " When I Wished Upon A Star"
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01:00:4727/06/2023