Michael Andrew Interview

Born in a town called Menomonce Falls, Wisconsin, Michael Andrew has always loved sophisticated Swing music. Even as a young boy, his favorite performers were Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin—–generations removed from his time. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a major in theatre, Michael developed an act for Carnival Cruise Lines. He became one of their top entertainers, performing on eight of Carnival’s ships and entertaining on prestigious inaugural cruises around the world with Carnival, Holland American, Crystal Cruise, and American-Hawaii…

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Stewart F. Lane Interview Broadway Producer

If you’ve ever wondered what it took to be a Broadway Producer – we have the book for you!! Titled “Let’s Put On A Show”! it’s written by Broadway Producer Stewart F. Lane. Q – Mr. Lane you’ve written a book to help anyone who’s ever thought of starting a theatre co. or mount a production. Producing a Broadway show seems like it’s the stuff for people with money. Are you saying you don’t have to be rich to start a production co? A – Well, if you’re gonna start…

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Richard Herd Interview T.V. and Film Actor

He starred alongside Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon and Michael Douglas in “The China Syndrome.” He made regular appearances on TV’s T.J. Hooker from 1982 to 1983. He made guest appearances on TV shows NYPD Blue, Golden Girls, Quantum Leap, Starsky and Hutch, The Rockford Files, and MASH. Richard Herd is the actor we are speaking of. This interview, never before published, was conducted on June 22nd, 1982. Q – Richard, You’re now a regular on T.J. Hooker are you? A – Yes. What happened is I came back earlier. I…

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Meeno Peluce Interview Photographer / Child Actor

Today he’s a Celebrity Photographer. When I interviewed him on January 19th, 1983, he was a child actor. He appeared in many of the top TV Shows of the day including “Happy Days”, “The Love Boat”’ and “Different Strokes”. Here then is my interview with a very young Meeno Peluce. Q – Meeno, what is your daily schedule like? A – Well, I’ll come into work in the morning. I have to get in at least three hours of school every day it’s broke up during the day between scenes.…

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Betty Lynn Interview Thelma Lou on the Andy Griffith show

Betty Lynn is probably best known for her portrayal of “Thelma Lou” Barney Fife’s (Don Knotts) girlfriend on the Andy Griffith show. We spoke with Betty Lynn recently about her life as an actress and what she’s doing these days. Hear Gary James speak with Betty Lynn. Q – When you go to the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy North Carolina, you’re doing what? Are you posing for photos with fans? Are you signing autographs? A – Well, I only go there on the third Friday of the month.…

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Tony Dow Interview Producer, Director, Actor and Sculptor

You probably remember seeing Tony Dow on TV shows like “My Three Sons”, “Dr. Kildare”, “Mr. Novak”, “Adam 12”, “The Mod Squad” and the list goes on and on. He is probably best known for his portrayal of Wally Cleaver on “Leave it to Beaver”. Did you know that Tony Dow is also a sculptor? We spoke to Tony Dow about that and of course being an actor on the highly successful “Leave it to Beaver” show. Hear Gary James speak with Tony Dow. Q – Where’s the marketplace for…

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Bob Barker Interview Animal Rights Activist

While most people may recognize Bob Barker’s name from his days of hosting “The Price Is Right”, Bob Barker is also a major force in the Animal Rights Movement. In November (2011) Bob Barker went to Washington, D.C. to push for fundamental changes in the use of animals in circuses. We spoke to Bob Barker about that proposed legislation and his television career. But, first up is the all important and very serious subject of our times – Animal Rights. Q – Mr. Barker, you were recently in Washington, D.C.…

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Paul Le Mat Interview American Graffiti

Paul Le Mat was in town recently. He was at the Syracuse Nationals in Syracuse, N.Y. greeting fans, signing autographs. Paul played John Milner in the film American Graffiti, which led to a Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year. There’s a lot more to the story of Paul Le Mat than just American Graffiti and we set out, to find what that is. Q – Paul, you were at one time, a boxer. You were the Mickey Rourke or Sylvester Stallone of your time. A – Yeah.…

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Barbara Bosson Interview Hill Street Blues

Barbara Bosson plays Fay Furillo on the popular TV series “Hill Street Blues.” We chatted with Barbara recently about that show and her career. Q. How close did “Hill Street Blues” come to being cancelled? A. Well, we can only speculate on that, but it was the lowest rated show to ever be picked up in the history of television. That gives some indication. It was pretty close. It remained for the whole first season, in the last ten, as opposed to the Top Ten. If it had been another…

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Ed McMahon Interview

For close to three decades he was the man who introduced Johnny Carson to t.v. viewers. What was that like? How did he get that job? What’s he doing these days? These are all questions we set out to find the answers to. Hear Ed. McMahon speak with Gary James. Q – Mr. McMahon, do you ever watch the “Tonite Show” these days? A – Yes, I do. Q – I should probably not single out the “Tonite Show”. Do you ever watch the late night talk shows? A –…

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