Michael Learned "The Waltons"
In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Still Here Hollywood, Emmy-winning actress Michael Learned—best known as Olivia Walton on the iconic TV series The Waltons—sits down with host Steve Kmetko for an unforgettable conversation. Michael opens up about her unconventional journey to Hollywood, her years as America's mom, and the challenges she faced both on and off set. From battling alcoholism and overcoming depression, to rediscovering joy in the theater and reflecting on a lasting career that spans Shakespeare, soap operas, and Dahmer, Michael is candid, witty, and inspiring. She shares stories about working with Ralph Waite, her Emmy wins, playing Daisy in Driving Miss Daisy, and why she has no regrets about leaving The Waltons before it ended. This is the definitive interview with a living television legend.
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2025-09-08
43 min
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