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Actress Marisol Nichols joins Steve Kmetko for one of the most intense and emotional episodes of Still Here Hollywood yet.

Known for her roles on 24 and Riverdale, Marisol reveals the shocking double life she led off-camera, working undercover alongside law enforcement in operations targeting human traffickers around the world.

She opens up about:

• Going undercover in dangerous trafficking operations
• The terrifying mission that made her write a goodbye letter to her daughter
• Working with ex-CIA and military operatives
• How acting helped save lives
• The heartbreaking loss of Luke Perry
• What it was really like working with Kiefer Sutherland on 24
• Growing up in Chicago
• Hollywood struggles as a Latina actress
• The dark side of social media and online predators

This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on Still Here Hollywood.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:45 Marisol’s Secret Undercover Operations
02:18 Going Undercover For The First Time
04:36 The Most Terrifying Mission Of Her Life
05:50 Why She Got Involved In Fighting Trafficking
08:05 Helping Put Criminals In Prison
10:38 What She Hopes People Learn From Her Work
12:48 The Monsters Behind Trafficking
14:18 Steve Kmetko’s Chilling John Wayne Gacy Story
16:14 How Acting Helped Her Go Undercover
18:15 Discovering Acting In Chicago
20:48 Moving To Hollywood
22:47 Advice To Her Younger Self
23:52 Being Latina In Hollywood
25:02 The Frustration Of Self-Tape Auditions
26:20 Riverdale Becomes A Cultural Phenomenon
27:51 The Role That Challenged Her Most
29:47 What She Learned From Kiefer Sutherland
30:35 Working With Luke Perry
33:31 How Undercover Work Changed Her Acting
35:38 Talking To Her Daughter About Predators
36:44 The Internet And Child Safety
38:51 The Project She Wants To Make Next
39:39 Growing Up In Chicago
41:32 Her Daughter’s Creative Talent
43:01 Dream Actors & Directors To Work With
44:34 Turning Down A Major Movie Role
47:17 The Dark Side Of Hollywood
49:04 Why She Could Never Move Back To Chicago
52:08 Social Media Pressure & Mental Health
53:24 Fashion, Makeup & Being “A Girl”
54:26 Final Thoughts

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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What happens when one of the funniest and most outspoken stars from Sex and the City sits down with one of television’s original openly gay entertainment journalists?

 

In this deeply funny, brutally honest, and surprisingly emotional episode of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, Mario Cantone opens up to Steve Kmetko about fame, fear, gay representation in Hollywood, censorship, aging, Broadway, comedy, family, and the legacy of Anthony Marentino from Sex and the City and And Just Like That....

 

Mario reveals:

 

Why Johnny Carson canceled his appearance

The truth about working with the cast of Sex and the City

What really happened after Willie Garson passed away

His thoughts on Kim Cattrall not returning

Why he believes AIDS set gay progress back decades

The line from Sex and the City he still gets recognized for

His emotional meeting with Carol Burnett

Why he thinks comedians can’t say what they want anymore

 

The conversation also dives into growing up gay in the 70s, Broadway, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, surviving Hollywood, and the cultural impact of Sex and the City.

 

Funny, raw, emotional, and wildly entertaining, this is Mario Cantone like you’ve never seen him before.

 

00:00 Intro

00:47 Mario Cantone joins the show

01:44 Johnny Carson canceled Mario over “gay material”

04:52 Becoming Anthony on Sex and the City

06:45 Why And Just Like That ending hurt

07:01 Mario reads every comment online

08:46 The explosion of Sex and the City fame

10:07 Michael Patrick King directing Mario

11:24 Willie Garson’s death changed everything

12:35 Was Mario typecast?

14:49 Fear of being openly gay in comedy clubs

17:47 Anthony & Stanford’s relationship

19:48 Will & Grace vs Sex and the City representation

21:20 Lines Mario couldn’t believe he got to say

24:14 Most iconic Anthony scenes

25:38 Steve Kmetko opens up about coming out

28:52 Being bullied as a kid

30:08 How AIDS changed gay progress

32:06 Steve reveals his father married him to a woman

34:02 Mario says he never hid who he was

35:32 George Clooney reaction to People magazine article

36:40 Straight actors playing gay characters

39:40 Chris Noth controversy

40:38 Kim Cattrall not returning

41:50 Getting in shape for nude scenes

42:35 Willie Garson storyline discussion

45:12 Mario loves cooking and baking bread

47:29 Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway

49:20 Discovering Judy Garland at age 2

50:45 Steve’s Barbra Streisand story

52:54 Mario cries meeting Carol Burnett

54:11 Mario reflects on his cultural impact

55:27 Will Sex and the City ever return?

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Some actors play powerful men. Others understand what power actually costs.

On this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with legendary actor Eric Braeden, the man behind Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless, a role he’s defined for more than four decades.

But this conversation goes far beyond daytime television.

From growing up in post-war Germany, to arriving in America and confronting its contradictions, to working with icons like Marlon Brando and James Cameron, Eric shares a deeply personal and unfiltered look at the life experiences that shaped both the man and the character.

He opens up about the brutal demands of soap operas, the psychology behind Victor Newman, the reality of Hollywood, and why acting, at its core, is about truth, discipline, and survival.

This is a powerful, honest conversation about legacy, resilience, and what it really means to endure in this business.

THIS IS STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’M STEVE KMETKO. JOIN ME WITH TODAY’S GUEST, FROM THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, ACTOR ERIC BRAEDEN.

 

00:00 Opening Tease
00:01 Intro, Eric Braeden 
01:25 Seinfeld, Comedy, and Great Casting
03:07 The Brutal Reality of Daytime TV
05:00 Why Acting Still Excites Him
06:16 Growing Up in Post-War Germany
09:51 Loss, Hardship, and Early Life
13:08 Working with Brando, Duvall, Legends
14:21 Hollywood, Cynicism, and Purpose
16:55 Why Acting Became Meaningful
19:27 Could Brando Handle Soap Operas?
21:07 Inside a 100+ Page Workday
22:36 Sports, Discipline, and Competition
24:48 Why He Didn’t Choose Sports
25:25 Life Outside Acting, Staying Sharp
31:49 What Young Actors Get Wrong
35:25 Almost Turning Down Titanic
41:56 Working with James Cameron
42:16 Thoughts on Streaming vs TV
46:43 Eric vs Victor Newman
47:08 The Evolution of Victor Newman
50:09 Breaking Out of “Bad Guy” Roles
51:08 Discovering the Truth About History
55:48 A Life-Changing Moment in America
59:53 His Autobiography
01:01:18 Closing Thoughts

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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She was discovered at 15 in a London coffee shop… and within years, she was starring in major Hollywood films alongside legends.

In this episode, Steve Kmetko sits down with actress Vanessa Angel to talk about her unexpected rise from modeling to acting, working with icons like Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Woody Harrelson, and the reality behind building a career in Hollywood.

From Spies Like Us to Weird Science and Kingpin, Vanessa shares the moments that defined her journey, including the role she almost had that changed TV history, the truth about being a young model alone in the industry, and why she spent decades trying to be taken seriously.

She also opens up about imposter syndrome, personal growth, motherhood, and what success really means now after 40 years in the business.

This is a candid, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation about fame, resilience, and finding yourself when the spotlight fades.

THIS IS STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’M STEVE KMETKO. JOIN ME WITH TODAY’S GUEST, FROM WEIRD SCIENCE, ACTOR VANESSA ANGEL.

00:00 Intro, From modeling to Hollywood
01:04 Landing Spies Like Us and getting hooked on acting
03:30 “I didn’t know what I was doing” early career struggles
05:01 Training at the Actors Studio
07:13 Trauma, reflection, and emotional depth
09:18 Discovered at 15, navigating modeling alone
11:22 Paris, early industry exposure, and vulnerability
12:25 Arriving in New York, a life-changing moment
16:06 Modeling vs acting, finding her voice
17:51 Wanting more than just being “looked at”
19:00 Early acting work and learning on Baywatch
22:24 When she finally felt confident as an actor
24:47 Working fast, learning lines, and set discipline
27:53 Warren Beatty’s advice that changed everything
30:13 Meeting Hollywood legends early in her career
33:00 The role she lost, originally cast as Xena
35:53 How Kingpin happened through perfect timing
36:59 Working with Woody Harrelson
38:30 Bill Murray on set, total unpredictability
39:38 Learning comedy and finding her rhythm
41:37 Being typecast and not taken seriously
43:50 Advice to young actors and models
46:02 Comic Cons and connecting with fans
47:53 Full circle, life today and finding peace
49:32 Divorce, independence, and rediscovering herself
51:27 Life now, priorities and fulfillment
54:35 Travel, gratitude, and perspective
56:49 What she’s most proud of
59:45 Outro

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Mike Farrell joins Still Here Hollywood to talk about his unforgettable role as BJ Hunnicutt on MASH*, one of the most beloved television shows of all time.

From the moment he landed the role to the emotional final episode that still holds the record for most-watched scripted television broadcast, Farrell shares what it was really like behind the scenes.

He opens up about his close bond with Alan Alda, the collaborative culture that made the show so special, and the powerful themes that made MASH* more than just a comedy.

Farrell also reflects on his life beyond Hollywood, including the personal experiences that shaped his activism and worldview.

This is a conversation about legacy, purpose, and what it means to do work that truly matters.

 

00:00 Intro
00:50 Landing MASH*
04:30 Getting the role
08:30 First day on set
10:00 The MASH* finale legacy
11:00 Creative process on the show
12:15 Why he doesn’t watch it now
14:30 Wayne Rogers story
29:00 Alan Alda and on-set chemistry
33:00 Life-changing personal experience
38:00 War and comedy balance
39:30 Challenging the writers
46:30 The controversial BJ storyline
49:00 Favorite episode
52:00 Final goodbye and male friendship
53:30 Ending the series
57:00 Final episode moment
1:03:00 What brings him joy

 

 

 

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb joins Steve Kmetko on Still Here Hollywood for a funny, honest, and deeply inspiring conversation about longevity, craft, and what it really means to keep working at the highest level in your 90s.

 

June looks back on her early days in theater, including working with the legendary Ethel Merman in Gypsy, learning Broadway discipline, and why she always knew, even as a child, that acting was not just something she wanted to do, it was who she was. She also talks about Law & Order, Nebraska, Thelma, Marjorie Prime, Yellowjackets, and what it feels like to still be headlining films when most people have long stepped away from the spotlight.

 

The conversation also explores aging in Hollywood, how Scarlett Johansson directed her in Eleanor the Great, what made Jack Nicholson such a generous scene partner, why realism matters so much in her work, and how Nebraska changed the way the industry saw her. June also shares her thoughts on inspiration, criticism, ambition, and the simple wisdom she would send back to her 35-year-old self.

 

If you love great actors, great stories, and proof that a second act can turn into seven acts, this episode is for you.

 

Support the show and get early access and extras at patreon.com/stillherehollywood

 

 

00:01 Intro: June Squibb and a breakout decades in the making

00:37 Why some people still call her Miss Squibb

01:06 Working with Ethel Merman in Gypsy

02:57 Learning to bump and grind on stage

03:37 Knowing she was an actor from the very beginning

04:18 If she had done anything else, it might have been forensics

04:46 Law & Order memories and Jerry Orbach

05:28 Broadway discipline and arriving early to the theater

06:20 Her backstage ritual before curtain

07:17 How June prepares for a role

08:04 Seven decades of acting, and still going strong

08:29 What she looks for in a script now

09:18 Aging in Hollywood and what audiences want to see

10:32 Why older stories matter more than ever

10:53 What has not changed in Hollywood

11:45 How age changes the roles she gets

12:37 Scarlett Johansson, Eleanor the Great, and using the cane

13:19 Working with Scarlett as a director

14:19 Oscar night for Nebraska and sharing it with her son

16:22 Patreon break

17:20 Nebraska cemetery scene and that unforgettable moment

18:16 Why she never thought “why did this take so long?”

18:57 How Nebraska changed the way she saw herself

20:00 Thelma, action comedy, and strength at any age

21:11 The best thing about her life right now

21:48 What roles she still wants to play

22:51 What quality makes people want to work with her

23:56 What performance of hers she recommends people watch

24:49 In & Out, comedy, and Frank Oz

25:19 Working with Woody Allen on Alice

26:15 Can you separate art from artist?

27:25 Who made a big impression on her, Jack Nicholson

28:20 Fame, recognition, and being known for the work

28:31 Marrying her acting teacher

29:07 What makes a director great for actors

30:17 Was she ever typecast? Yes, as a bimbo

31:17 Roles that felt too familiar

31:47 Supporting player vs leading lady

32:26 Seeing her younger self on screen

32:48 How old she feels now, 35

33:16 Does she watch her own performances?

33:44 The one truth that shaped her whole life

34:09 Her secret to looking good and feeling healthy

35:13 Being called inspiring, and that word “icon”

36:09 A June Squibb documentary may be coming

36:44 What she hopes people say about her work

36:59 Still hoping to work with Robert De Niro

37:30 At 96, does she think about mortality?

38:05 What she would tell her 35-year-old self

39:17 Closing thoughts and wrap-up

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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She was on the biggest show in the world, but behind the slow motion runs and global fame, Nicole Eggert was dealing with something very different.

 

On this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Nicole opens up about joining Baywatch in her early 20s, why she walked away from the #1 show on the planet, and how the “Baywatch bimbo” label shut down her career. She shares what fame really cost her, from dating struggles to doors suddenly closing in Hollywood.

 

Then the conversation takes a powerful turn.

 

Nicole talks candidly about her breast cancer diagnosis, discovering it herself after it was missed in screenings, and what it’s really like to live with cancer long term. From the emotional toll of telling her daughters, to the mindset it takes to fight through treatment, this is an honest, raw look at survival and perspective.

 

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from Baywatch, actor Nicole Eggert.

 

00:00 Intro

00:45 How Nicole Eggert landed Baywatch

02:30 Leaving the #1 show in the world at 20

04:10 The downside of fame, dating and perception

05:10 “Baywatch bimbo” label and career fallout

05:40 The truth about slow motion running

07:15 Why Hollywood doors suddenly closed

08:20 Stepping away from acting

09:10 Global fame and being recognized everywhere

09:54 Charles in Charge and early career

11:30 Growing up on set and life decisions

13:20 Real estate passion and life outside acting

15:30 Working with Scott Baio

15:45 Would she let her daughters act?

16:50 Cancer diagnosis and discovering it herself

19:00 The hardest part of cancer, mental vs physical

21:00 Living with cancer and ongoing treatment

22:20 What she’s learned from other cancer patients

24:50 Advice for women facing cancer

26:20 Telling her daughters the diagnosis

28:10 How cancer changed her as a person

29:00 Career today and finding purpose in podcasting

30:45 Chemo side effects and “chemo brain”

31:50 The lowest moment during cancer

32:50 Scary fan encounters and real threats

35:20 Does she regret Baywatch?

36:05 Producing the Baywatch documentary

37:15 Bringing Baywatch full circle

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Melora Hardin, best known to millions as Jan Levinson on The Office, joins Steve Kmetko for a funny, revealing, and surprisingly wide-ranging conversation about her life and career in Hollywood.

Melora looks back on working with Steve Carell, the improvisational magic behind The Office, and why the legendary “Dinner Party” episode still makes her laugh. She also opens up about her early years as a child actor on Little House on the Prairie, working with Michael Landon and Clint Eastwood, her thoughts on AI and creativity, and what it was like seeing Miley Cyrus at 15 during the Hannah Montana movie.

Beyond acting, Melora talks about dance, directing, cabaret, parenting in Hollywood, Transparent, Dancing with the Stars, and the creative energy that still drives her after more than 50 years in the business.

This is a smart, funny, and honest conversation with one of television’s most memorable performers.

#MeloraHardin, #TheOffice, #JanLevinson, #SteveCarell, #StillHereHollywood, #SteveKmetko, #LittleHouseOnThePrairie, #Transparent, #MileyCyrus, #Hollywood

CHAPTERS

00:00 Cold open, Steve Carell and AI tease
00:49 Intro, Melora Hardin joins the show
02:05 Melora’s colorful outfit and new scarf collection
02:43 More than 50 years in show business
03:23 Little House on the Prairie and first screen kiss
05:48 Working with Michael Landon
06:50 Clint Eastwood stories and singing for him
09:24 Did the cast of The Office get along?
10:01 Greg Daniels, improv, and the collaborative set
12:08 Does Melora watch old episodes of The Office?
13:29 The “Dinner Party” episode and breaking on set
15:37 Melora’s lifestyle brand, wallpaper, and scarves
16:16 What kind of a kisser was Steve Carell?
16:38 How much improv happened on The Office
19:05 Miley Cyrus at 15 and the making of Hannah Montana
19:35 Melora’s thoughts on AI and creativity
23:58 Acting, dancing, singing, directing, and creative energy
25:04 Why ballet didn’t become her career
27:34 Playing Baby in Dirty Dancing
29:41 Biggest influences, her parents, and growing up in Hollywood
32:04 What she still wants to do next
34:17 More on Miley Cyrus and child stardom
36:32 Cabaret, singing, and getting through Covid
38:37 Social media, parenting, and raising kids without phones
42:18 Raising grounded children in Hollywood
44:54 Emmy nomination for Transparent
48:14 Why film and TV is the ultimate team sport
50:07 Directing, editing, and her documentary Hunter’s Thunder
54:11 Melora on going to the movies
55:30 Dancing with the Stars and loving dance
55:50 From Jan on The Office to Tammy on Transparent
57:03 What she wants next in her career
57:50 Where the name Melora comes from
58:31 Jan’s breakup on The Office
59:32 What still “flaps” Melora
1:00:46 Gratitude, family, and staying grounded
1:02:30 Final moments and ruby slippers story

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Frances Fisher joins Steve Kmetko for a candid, funny, and deeply thoughtful conversation about acting, ambition, heartbreak, Titanic, Clint Eastwood, Lucille Ball, and what it really means to build a life in Hollywood.

Frances talks about growing up around the world, finding acting through community theater in Texas, bartending in New York while chasing work, and the unusual creative choice that transformed her performance in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She also shares a remarkable story about the phone call that may have led to Titanic, what made James Cameron such an effective director, and why Rose’s mother was one of the easiest characters she ever played.

The conversation goes deeper as Frances reflects on grief, aging, motherhood, social media, ambition, and the one thing she wishes she had told her younger self: aim higher.

This is Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko.

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#FrancesFisher,#Titanic,#ClintEastwood,#JamesCameron,#LucilleBall,#StillHereHollywood,#SteveKmetko,#HollywoodStories,#ClassicHollywood,#Acting,#FilmHistory

 

00:00 Introduction
00:49 The artist comes before the actor
01:34 Her first big acting paycheck
03:09 The black hair story from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
06:35 How acting first hooked her
08:45 Growing up around the world
12:21 How being the new kid shaped her
13:27 Why the work mattered more than fame
16:35 The phone call before Titanic
18:26 Why she wanted Titanic so badly
19:43 James Cameron on set
22:04 Working with Leo, Kate, and the costumes
27:27 Playing Lucille Ball
31:36 What acting really is
36:08 What Clint Eastwood was like
42:19 The joy of being a grandmother
45:05 Frances Fisher on grief
48:49 Her thoughts on social media
52:19 Her toilet paper theory of life
54:40 Why she wishes she had aimed higher

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Adrienne Barbeau joins Steve Kmetko for a candid and entertaining conversation about a career that has spanned Broadway, television, cult films, and animation.

 

Long before becoming a horror icon, Adrienne Barbeau first gained national attention playing Carol Traynor on the groundbreaking sitcom Maude opposite the legendary Bea Arthur. From there she built a career that moved effortlessly between stage, television, and film, appearing in classics like The Fog, Escape From New York, Creepshow, and Swamp Thing. She also became the unforgettable voice of Catwoman in Batman: The Animated Series, a role that continues to resonate with fans decades later.

 

In this episode, Adrienne looks back at her early days performing for U.S. troops overseas for just seven dollars a day, her Broadway run in Fiddler on the Roof alongside Bette Midler, and what she learned working with Bea Arthur on one of television’s most influential sitcoms. She shares behind the scenes stories about working with directors like John Carpenter and George Romero, explains how she accidentally became a horror movie legend, and reveals why she never saw herself as the “bombshell” many fans remember from films like Cannonball Run.

 

Adrienne also talks about aging in Hollywood, why she has avoided cosmetic procedures, the surprising fan encounters that still happen at conventions, and how her children keep her grounded after decades in the spotlight.

 

It’s a funny, insightful look at a remarkable career that continues to evolve more than sixty years after her first professional job.

 

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, actor Adrienne Barbeau.

 

 

00:00 Introduction – Adrienne Barbeau joins Still Here Hollywood

00:48 A Career That Spans Broadway, Television, and Film

02:07 Entertaining U.S. Troops for $7 a Day

03:10 Broadway Years and Fiddler on the Roof with Bette Midler

04:22 Learning the Difference Between Stage and Film Acting

06:07 Adrienne Barbeau on Fame and Success

09:19 A Wild Story About Burt Reynolds and Celebrity Life

10:35 How Maude Impacted Fans in Real Life

13:12 What Adrienne Learned from Bea Arthur

14:53 Life on the Set of Maude

17:30 When Adrienne Realized Maude Was Groundbreaking

19:03 The Behind the Scenes Rhythm of Filming Maude

22:22 Finding Confidence as Carol on Maude

24:04 The Controversial Maude Abortion Episode

27:27 How Adrienne Became a Horror Movie Icon

29:30 Almost Turning Down George Romero’s Creepshow

31:08 When Horror Fans Started Recognizing Her Work

33:04 Adrienne’s New Film Oddities

35:37 Voicing Catwoman in Batman: The Animated Series

37:23 The Acting Advice That Changed Her Career

40:05 The “Bombshell” Label in Hollywood

41:15 The Famous Cannonball Run Costume Story

43:00 Do Actors Have More Freedom Today?

44:47 What Keeps Adrienne Barbeau Grounded

45:11 Adrienne Barbeau on Turning 80

49:30 Her Early Days Working in a New York Nightclub

51:23 Advice Adrienne Would Give Her Younger Self

53:35 Playing Catwoman and Voice Acting Work

54:40 HBO’s Carnivàle and Her Favorite Role

56:30 Closing Thoughts

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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What really happens inside the room where casting decisions are made? Casting director Paul Ruddy has spent nearly three decades shaping careers in film, television, and now the emerging world of vertical storytelling. In this revealing conversation, he explains how actors get cast, why self-tapes changed Hollywood forever, and how star power can be felt in the first 20 seconds of an audition. Paul shares behind-the-scenes stories about discovering talent early, including Sydney Sweeney’s early auditions, the tiny acting choices that win roles, and why memorizing your lines still matters more than anything else. He also dives deep into: • The rise of verticals and micro-dramas • Why pilot season disappeared • The impact of streaming and the Hollywood strikes • Why in-person auditions are unlikely to return • How actors accidentally talk themselves out of roles • The truth about success, ego, and reputation in Hollywood If you’re an actor, filmmaker, or simply curious about how Hollywood really works, this episode pulls back the curtain on the casting process and the industry’s evolution. Subscribe for more insider conversations with the people shaping entertainment. 00:00 Intro: Inside the Room Where Careers Are Decided 01:02 Paul Ruddy’s Origin Story: Scranton, TV Obsession, Law School 03:10 The Leap to Hollywood and the “Lied on My Resume” Move 05:21 The Power of Casting and Changing Lives 05:39 Early Talent Spotting and Sydney Sweeney’s First Jobs 07:42 How Fast Casting Instincts Kick In 07:46 Paul’s Best Advice: Do the Homework, Understand Tone 08:20 The #1 Audition Killer: Not Being Off Book 09:46 Can You Feel Star Power Right Away? 10:10 The Wetsuit Audition Disaster and Growth Over Time 12:39 Estelle Getty and Why Careers Can Start Later 13:20 Casting Directors Have Long Memories 14:05 When Someone Walks In and Wins the Role Instantly 16:20 What Are Verticals and Micro-Dramas? 16:35 TikTok Meets Soap Opera on Red Bull: The Vertical Model 18:40 How Episodes Work: 1–3 Minutes and Constant Cliffhangers 20:10 The Paywall Funnel and Why It’s Exploding 21:20 Why Verticals Are a New Frontier for Hollywood 22:08 Patreon Break 22:57 How Casting Works: Breakdowns, Submissions, Narrowing Down 25:15 Will In-Person Auditions Ever Return? 25:25 Why Self-Tapes Took Over Permanently 27:49 The Reality of Nerves and “Pilot Season” Chaos 31:24 Self-Tapes vs Live Auditions and the 47th Take Problem 32:19 How the Pandemic Accelerated the Industry 10 Years 33:20 How Actors Talk Themselves Out of Roles 33:30 “You Sold It. Don’t Buy It Back.” 38:58 Small Choices That Instantly Elevate an Actor 39:08 The Peephole Choice That Got Attention 40:15 The Orange Slice Prop That Won the Role 42:27 Break 42:43 Calling an Actor With Life-Changing News 44:11 Does Success Change an Actor’s Energy? 44:30 Reputation Matters and Word Travels Fast 46:54 Watching Movies as a Casting Director 47:03 Why Every Role Must Be Cast at a High Level 48:49 Why He Didn’t Become a Full-Time Producer or Director 50:00 Why Verticals Are an Incubator for Future Stars 52:10 “Nothing Is New” and Why People Always Dismiss New Formats 54:00 Verticals, Short Attention Spans, and the Real Competition 56:08 What He’s Proudest Of After 27 Years 57:15 Advice for Actors: Tenacity and Knowing the Business 59:43 Is Hollywood Becoming a Dinosaur? Production Slowdown Explained 1:05:01 Fewer Risks, Fewer Sitcom Hits, and Why Shows Need Time 1:07:13 The Loss of Shared TV Culture and Knowing What Came Before 1:09:20 Closing and Thanks

Laura Leighton takes us back inside the Melrose Place phenomenon and what it was really like to ride that wave before social media and smartphones changed everything. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Laura talks about launching the Melrose Place rewatch podcast Still the Place with Daphne Zuniga and Courtney Thorne Smith, why it feels so freeing to show up without a script, and the surprising emotional impact of revisiting a time that happened more than 30 years ago.

Laura opens up about the cast bond that never went away, the real conversations happening around a potential Melrose Place reboot, and why creating your own opportunities matters more as Hollywood changes and roles for women narrow with age. She also shares the best thing that came out of Melrose Place, her 26 year marriage to co star Doug Savant, and what it means to raise a big family and now become a grandmother.

You will also hear Laura on the shift from water cooler television to reality TV and TikTok culture, the strange new normal of being photographed everywhere, and why self tape auditions can feel harder than walking into a room. Plus, Laura tells two unforgettable stories from her career, a fan encounter so intense a nurse thought her villain character was real, and the heartbreak moment she had to drop out of a musical film role that later went to Renee Zellweger. She also reveals a major career decision she still regrets, turning down the chance to play Rizzo on Broadway.

If you love Melrose Place, Aaron Spelling era television, 90s nostalgia, Hollywood behind the scenes stories, and honest conversations about career, fame, aging, and reinvention, this one is for you.

00:00 Reboot Buzz and Grandma Life Tease
00:56 Intro: Aaron Spelling, Nighttime Soaps, and Melrose Mania
02:21 Laura’s Rewatch Podcast: Still the Place
03:04 Why Podcasting Feels Easier Than Acting
03:34 Rewatching Your 20s on Camera and the “Ick Attack”
04:21 Melrose Love Story: Meeting Doug Savant
04:52 26 Years Married and Raising Four Kids
05:10 Why Melrose Was a Cultural Phenomenon
05:27 Pre-Internet “Water Cooler TV” and Perfect Timing
06:17 Lightning in a Bottle: You Can’t Manufacture It
06:53 The Reboot: Is It Really Happening?
06:59 Who’s In and Why the Cast Still Feels Like Family
07:20 The Group Text, The Podcast Guests, The Real Bond
08:12 Churchill Quote: If You Want History, Write It
08:34 Aging in Hollywood and Steering Your Own Opportunities
09:03 Reality TV Changed Everything
09:19 The Early Reaction: “What Is This Crap?”
10:10 TikTok and Selfie Culture Is Not Going Away
10:28 Being Photographed Everywhere, Even at the Grocery Store
10:59 Social Media as a Tool, But Also Exhausting
11:59 Podcast Learning Curve: Why Rewatch Makes It Easy
12:33 Sets That Feel Good vs Sets That Don’t
13:03 Fondest Melrose Memory: It Felt Like a Family
14:13 You Don’t Fully Appreciate It Until Later
14:34 What’s Next: Producing and Building Projects
15:30 The Joy of Becoming a Grandparent
16:13 Watching Your Kid Become a Parent
17:07 “I Told You So” and Moms Always Being Right
17:28 Holidays With a Grandbaby and the Photos
18:05 Nana Duties: Teaching Piano, LA Traffic Included
18:37 The Weird Fan Encounter: Nurse Thought Sydney Was Real
19:32 Being Too Convincing Can Backfire in Meetings
20:59 Which Show People Recognize You From Now
21:35 Melrose vs 90210 and Why People Mix Them Up
22:05 One-Word Cast Shoutouts: Heather, Rinna, Grant, Marcia
23:19 Cast Friendships That Stayed Warm and Real
23:43 Missing the Weekly “TV Family” Feeling
24:18 Leaving After Five Seasons: The Contract Turning Point
24:42 The Last Day: Fighting Tears
25:02 Rapid Fire: First Crush, Movies, Pizza, Worst Subject
29:09 Fame Before Cell Phones: Honeymoon Recognition
30:14 Fake Names at Hotels During Peak Fame
30:42 The Morning After Leaving: Relief vs Grief
33:34 Being Married to an Actor: Teamwork, Not Competition
34:10 Doug’s Groundbreaking Gay Character and Pride
35:13 Aging in Hollywood and Fewer Opportunities
36:34 Self-Tapes: Why Auditioning Feels Harder Now
37:54 What Self-Tapes Took Away: Feedback and Connection
39:53 Steve’s Acting Dream and the “Pajamas Job” Idea
41:15 The Role She Lost: Torn ACL, Renee Zellweger Replacement
43:12 The Musical Muscle She Wishes She’d Kept
44:36 TV Movies in Hiatus: The 90s Career Strategy
45:30 The Big Regret: Turning Down Rizzo on Broadway
46:14 Closing Thanks

 

 

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Gabrielle Carteris helped define a generation as Andrea Zuckerman on Beverly Hills 90210. But the story behind the show is bigger, deeper, and more surprising than you think. In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Gabrielle opens up about the truth behind landing 90210, including the age secret she kept when she was cast as a 16-year-old. She reflects on overnight fame, Beatles-level chaos, and how the show shaped her adult life in ways she is still unpacking. But this episode goes far beyond nostalgia. Gabrielle reveals the devastating on-set injury that temporarily left her partially paralyzed and unable to speak, the lawsuit that followed, and why she refused to sign an NDA after winning her case. That experience ultimately led her into leadership, where she became President of SAG-AFTRA and helped guide the union through historic negotiations. She also discusses: • The real impact of the Hollywood strikes • Why AI and voice replication are changing the entertainment industry • The merger of SAG and AFTRA • Losing Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty • The isolation of extreme fame • Aging in Hollywood and rejecting shame • Why family matters more than celebrity From 90s television icon to labor leader and activist, Gabrielle Carteris shares what she has learned about power, resilience, identity, and what no longer scares her. This is one of the most revealing Beverly Hills 90210 interviews you’ll see. Subscribe for more conversations with the stars you grew up with. 
 

 

Chapters

00:00 Opening Introduction
01:00 Gabrielle Carteris on Aging and Growth
02:32 Learning to Stop Performing for Approval
04:41 Aging in Hollywood and Saying “I’m 65”
06:55 The 90210 Age Secret Revealed
07:57 Overnight Fame and Losing Anonymity
09:45 The Power and Pressure of Being Known
12:33 Looking Back on the 90210 Era
12:47 How Fox Saved Beverly Hills 90210
14:09 Did Andrea Shape Gabrielle or Vice Versa?
15:21 How the SAG-AFTRA Merger Happened
16:29 “I Am an Activist”
17:49 The On-Set Injury That Changed Her Life
20:05 Relearning Speech and Movement
21:35 Refusing to Sign an NDA
22:50 Why Safety Became Her Mission
24:04 Patty Duke, Sean Astin, and Hollywood Legacy
25:14 The Hollywood Strike and the Rise of AI
29:25 Remembering Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty
31:14 Still Close with the 90210 Cast
35:40 Beatles-Level Fame and Fan Chaos
36:25 What Matters Most Now: Family
37:53 Becoming President of SAG-AFTRA
39:25 Leadership and Unsung Heroes
40:02 “I’m Okay” — Owning Her Legacy
41:03 Dubbing for Netflix and Amazon
42:05 Fear of Returning to the Stage
43:25 What No Longer Scares Her
45:22 What She’d Tell Her Younger Self
45:50 “The Girl I Was Is the Woman I Am”
46:23 Closing

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Joanna Cassidy has never fit neatly into one lane, and that is exactly why she is unforgettable. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Joanna takes us from Syracuse University as an art student to a cross-country leap that landed her in Los Angeles and changed everything. She talks about her first film set experience with Walter Matthau and Bruce Dern, the shock of realizing she could actually act, and how her creative life has always lived in two worlds, performance and painting. We also dive into the legacy roles that keep getting rediscovered. Joanna shares what it was like stepping into Blade Runner as Zhora, working with Ridley Scott’s meticulous vision, and why that film’s impact only grew with time. She opens up about Six Feet Under and her love of dark humor, the craft difference between comedy and drama, the realities of aging in Hollywood, and what she believes keeps a creative person alive. Plus: animals, modernism, bungee fitness in Burbank, and the mindset that keeps her curious and working. Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko. New episodes weekly. Support the show and get early access and extras at patreon.com/stillherehollywood

00:00 Intro: The unforgettable Joanna Cassidy
00:56 From Syracuse to San Francisco to Los Angeles
02:35 First steps into acting and a surprising first role
03:35 The Laughing Policeman: Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, and set nerves
05:19 Joanna the artist: painting, portraits, modernism
06:42 Almost quitting, and the many lives she has lived
07:51 Misconceptions: beauty, comedy, and being underestimated
10:29 Age, image, and America’s obsession with youth
12:29 Early work she is proud of, and Blade Runner’s slow-burn legacy
13:43 Acting vs art: the frustration of not being able to fine-tune
16:52 Roles she wanted but did not get
17:40 Blade Runner: first reaction to the script
18:32 Philip K. Dick, sci-fi love, and “the only actor with the snake”
19:18 Animals, cats, and the deep bond with them
21:22 Ridley Scott’s imprint and artistic vision
22:22 Six Feet Under and the joy of dark humor
23:36 Blade Runner stunts, revisiting Zhora, and the snake dance
25:10 New generations discovering Zhora
26:17 Cult status and Comic Con moments
28:54 Comedy vs drama: timing, speed, and stillness
30:57 Who she watches now: Emma Stone, Jessica Lange
32:07 TV’s best lesson: be on time, know your lines, hit your marks
33:17 Actors who made an impact: Gene Hackman, Nick Nolte, Bob Hoskins
35:42 Taking risks and going all-in
37:40 Dabney Coleman memories
39:58 Staying creatively alive: health, grounding, flow
41:05 Mentors, independence, and asking for a hand
44:01 Confidence, her father, and being an observer of Hollywood
45:45 Film talk and character-study movies
47:13 What brings her joy now
49:43 Directing notes and the on-set process
50:42 Roles she wants now, plus recent and upcoming projects
52:40 Worries that shifted with time
53:27 Dating, privacy, and a new chapter
56:16 Bungee fitness in Burbank and loving the feeling of flight
57:28 Closing

 

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Actor and director Paul McCrane joins Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko for a funny, honest, and surprisingly deep conversation about building a career by leaning into the roles people remember most. Paul talks about intentionally pivoting into “bad guy” parts, his first reaction to reading RoboCop, and the night a massive explosion on set got a little too real. He also looks back on ER and what it was like joining the biggest show on television, plus how the stability of a long-running series can change your life outside the job. The conversation goes beyond credits and into craft. Paul breaks down why self-tape auditions can feel like sending your work into a void, why in-person collaboration matters, and what directing taught him about managing pressure, people, and performance. He also shares one of the most valuable lessons of his career: how a brutal review early on forced him to learn how to truly do the work, and how Jason Robards showed him real generosity in the process. If you love behind-the-scenes stories, acting talk that’s actually useful, and Hollywood history with some bite, this one’s for you. Support the show and get early access and bonus content at Patreon: patreon.com/StillHereHollywood 00:00 Intro, Paul McCrane from ER and RoboCop 00:42 What Paul would be doing if he wasn’t acting today 01:09 Songwriting, music, and creative curiosity 01:19 Becoming “the bad guy” on purpose 02:41 First reaction to the RoboCop script 03:18 The infamous RoboCop explosion story 06:11 Did he expect RoboCop to become iconic 06:28 How RoboCop reshaped his career 07:55 Why he became an actor, his father and backstage magic 08:27 Other careers he could have pursued 09:06 Turning the interview back on Steve 10:10 Fame, the movie, and early terror on set 11:44 Shooting Fame on the streets of New York 12:33 Did he ever consider quitting acting 14:03 Patreon break, then critics and insecurity 16:30 Retirement, insecurity, and why actors do this 18:38 Chevy Chase, SNL, and success myths 19:03 ER and staying close with the cast 20:43 Why Paul hates self-tape auditions 22:07 The danger of isolation in modern acting 28:33 How ER changed his life and stability 29:29 Fame, perspective, and avoiding distortion 31:20 Philadelphia roots and football fandom 31:37 “Paul McCrane dies at the end” reel 32:15 What the ER set was really like 34:33 Is he happy with his career 36:11 What fans recognize him for most 37:27 Directing vs acting, what he loves more 43:04 Overthinking, directing pressure, and communication 44:06 The role that taught him the most 46:38 The New York Times review that crushed him 50:00 Jason Robards’ advice and generosity 55:21 Learning to survive criticism 56:50 Memorizing ER medical dialogue 57:01 The origin of the famous RoboCop line 58:25 Final thoughts and wrap Paul McCrane interview Paul McCrane podcast Paul McCrane Still Here Hollywood Paul McCrane Steve Kmetko Paul McCrane actor interview Paul McCrane RoboCop RoboCop behind the scenes Paul McCrane RoboCop explosion scene story Paul McCrane villain RoboCop Paul Verhoeven RoboCop cast stories Paul McCrane ER Dr Robert Romano ER Paul McCrane ER helicopter scene ER behind the scenes Paul McCrane ER cast reflections Paul McCrane Fame movie Fame 1980 behind the scenes Paul McCrane Fame audition story Fame movie cast interview Paul McCrane acting advice Paul McCrane directing career Actors on self tape auditions Why actors hate self tapes Directing vs acting Paul McCrane Career longevity themes Character actor Hollywood career Villain roles in Hollywood How actors survive bad reviews Jason Robards acting advice Broadway failure lessons Culture + philosophy hooks Why actors feel insecure Human connection vs technology acting Why collaboration matters in film Modern acting industry problems

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In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Ted Lange, forever known as Isaac from The Love Boat, joins Steve Kmetko for a deep, funny, and brutally honest conversation about classic television, Hollywood power dynamics, racial inequality in entertainment, and the long game of creative survival. Ted takes us behind the scenes of one of the most iconic shows in television history, sharing stories about Gene Kelly, Diahann Carroll, Cloris Leachman, Howard Keel, and the revolving door of legendary guest stars that made The Love Boat a cultural phenomenon. He reveals what really went on when the cameras stopped rolling and how respect, chemistry, and mentorship made the cast a family. But this episode goes far beyond nostalgia. Ted opens up about the realities of being a Black actor in Hollywood, the battles he fought for equal treatment, fair representation, and meaningful storylines, and how he learned to “pivot” rather than become bitter. His stories about pay disparity, industry politics, and subtle discrimination are powerful, eye-opening, and still painfully relevant today. We also dive into Ted’s remarkable second act as a writer, director, and playwright. From directing television to writing over 27 plays, including historical dramas about forgotten figures like John Hanson and Mary Bowser, Ted explains how storytelling can reclaim lost history and give voice to those erased from textbooks. His passion for uncovering untold stories turns this episode into something far bigger than a Hollywood interview. Plus, he shares hilarious and unexpected stories about working with Jenna Jameson on the “Ask Isaac” advice column, his Shakespeare adaptations, directing The Fall Guy, and the surprising friendships that shaped his career. This is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and navigating Hollywood with intelligence, humor, and integrity. Ted Lange proves he is far more than a TV icon. He is a historian, a playwright, a director, and a truth teller who is very much still here.

Relive the wild ride of Grease 2 with actor Maxwell Caulfield, the man behind Michael Carrington, in this full episode of Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko. Maxwell opens up about knowing early he was meant to act, his London roots, and the moment everything changed when he auditioned for Grease 2 and suddenly found himself stepping into a Hollywood spotlight that can make or break you. Maxwell shares what it was like working alongside a young Michelle Pfeiffer, why Grease 2 didn’t hit the way the studio hoped at release, and how the movie later found its true life as a cult classic with a passionate fanbase. He also dives into the behind-the-scenes reality of movie-making, including a hilarious “Bike Heaven” moment that did not go how he wanted. Beyond Grease 2, Maxwell talks about his love of live theater and what the stage gives an actor that the camera never can, plus what he’s working on now, including a one-man play centered on Pontius Pilate. And yes, we go there on the big career chapters too, from Hollywood momentum to TV fame, including his run on The Colbys and the long view of staying in the game. Wikipedia If you grew up on 80s movies, movie musicals, backstage stories, and the art of actually lasting in show business, this episode is for you. Want to get more involved with the show? Support Still Here Hollywood on Patreon for early access, behind-the-scenes extras, and the chance to submit questions for upcoming guests.

She was born into show business royalty, made her film debut at just 11 weeks old, and grew up surrounded by legends like Noel Coward, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, and more. On this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with the luminous Juliet Mills, the beloved star of Nanny and the Professor, to trace a life and career that spans West End theater, Broadway, classic television, and unforgettable Hollywood collaborators. Juliet shares how her family and upbringing shaped her worldview, why gratitude became one of her guiding principles, and what it was really like stepping into the spotlight as “Nanny” during a time when television was far more “tea and nightgowns” than romance and realism. She also looks back on the global success of the show, her bond with co-star Richard Long, and why she believes the series might have lasted longer if the on-screen relationship had been allowed to evolve. Plus, Juliet tells behind-the-scenes stories from her career highlights, including working with Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon on Avanti! (yes, the role that required her to gain 35 pounds, a true acting challenge if spaghetti is involved). She also opens up about love, marriage, and fate, as her husband Maxwell Caulfield joins the conversation for a charming, honest look at how their relationship began during The Elephant Man, with a cameo appearance from Natalie Wood in the origin story. If you grew up with Nanny and the Professor, love classic Hollywood, or just want to hear a joyful, thoughtful conversation with an icon who’s still full of wonder, this one’s for you. Support the show and get episodes early, behind-the-scenes extras, and more at patreon.com/stillherehollywood

For more than 30 years, Spencer Garrett has been one of those actors you instantly recognize, even if you can’t place exactly where you’ve seen him. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Spencer opens up about the working actor’s life, aging in the business, finding purpose, and what it really means to be “that guy from that thing.” Spencer shares the origin story of the Character Actors Dining Society (the CADS) and the famous dinners with Alfred Molina, Stephen Weber, Eric McCormack, Titus Welliver, Kevin Pollak, Richard Kind, Jason Alexander, and more. He also talks about career pivots, breaking out of “prick in a suit” casting, lessons learned from Robert Duvall, Dustin Hoffman, and Glenn Close, and why he still gets excited every time he pulls onto a studio lot. Plus, Spencer tells the story of meeting his partner Dana Bash and how their worlds collide, actor life vs CNN life, with plenty of laughs along the way. If you like deep, thoughtful conversations with actors who have lived the whole Hollywood ride, this one’s for you. Support Still Here Hollywood on Patreon (bonus content, early episodes, guest info, and more): patreon.com/stillherehollywood

Flashdance leading man Michael Nouri sits down with Steve Kmetko for a wide-ranging, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about his decades in Hollywood — from Goodbye, Columbus and Flashdance to Broadway, Victor/Victoria, Yellowstone, and beyond. Michael looks back on the night the acting bug bit him in a high school Gilbert & Sullivan production, his early stage days with legends like Julie Harris, and bombing his very first movie line opposite Ali MacGraw in Goodbye, Columbus. He talks about trying to dodge the Vietnam draft, enlisting, and then being honorably discharged because the Army literally couldn’t find boots big enough for his size-16 feet. Of course, he dives into Flashdance: the terrible reviews, the electric audience reaction, that rare standing ovation in Westwood, working with director Adrian Lyne, producers Simpson & Bruckheimer, and co-star Jennifer Beals (plus their canine scene partner, Grunt). He explains how the massive success of the film didn’t translate into the career momentum he’d hoped for, the movie with William Friedkin that fell apart, and how he ended up in Bay City Blues alongside a then-unknown Sharon Stone instead. Michael also shares powerful stories from touring South Pacific right after 9/11 — including emotional nightly renditions of “God Bless America” with audiences arm-in-arm — and the chance encounter with Blake Edwards that led to him starring opposite Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria, complete with a custom song by Henry Mancini. He reflects on aging in Hollywood, evolving from leading man to dads, granddads, and senators, still auditioning for filmmakers like Bradley Cooper, and staying grateful that the phone keeps ringing. Along the way, he remembers working with Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, Kelly Reilly, and even Anna Nicole Smith, plus the life lesson he learned the hard way trying to approach Luciano Pavarotti backstage. He also opens up about political anxiety, the emotional toll of the news cycle, the importance of community, and why he now protects his peace by switching from cable news to TCM. And yes, we meet Charlie, his “heart on four legs,” and hear how daily meditation keeps him grounded after more than five decades in the business. If you love Flashdance, classic Hollywood stories, Broadway memories, and honest talk about surviving and adapting in this business, this episode is a gem.

n this encore episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with actor Natasha Henstridge, who rocketed to fame as the lethal alien Sil in Species, and has been navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood ever since. Natasha opens up about being 19 years old, seeing herself 30 feet tall on a screen for the first time, walking out of the Species screening saying she “hated” the movie, and why she’s now deeply proud of it and the way it changed her life and career. She talks honestly about aging in the business, body image, and what it’s like to still be recognized for a role she did nearly 30 years ago — including by 20-year-olds who weren’t even born when the film came out. She also reflects on working with Bruce Willis on The Whole Nine Yards, shares emotional memories of Matthew Perry, and talks candidly about her experience with Harvey Weinstein, the MeToo movement, and the complicated decision to speak out — and then try to move on. From Canadian small-town winters to Cannes red carpets, big Hollywood breaks to indie films and producing her own Christmas movie, Natasha is funny, vulnerable, and unfiltered. Along the way, she and Steve dive into: The overwhelming pressure of overnight fame after Species Why she initially hated seeing herself on screen How Species still gets her hired around the world decades later Working with Bruce Willis and watching his family rally around him Her memories of Matthew Perry — the humor, the struggle, and the heartbreak Her experience with Harvey Weinstein and how MeToo “moved the needle” Parenting two sons with ADHD/dyslexia and why motherhood is the hardest job she’s ever had Growing up in freezing northern Alberta, loving winter, and escaping to LA Body image, beauty standards, social media, and what she tells young women now Producing her own projects and saying yes to work all over the world If Species, late-90s/early-2000s Hollywood, or the MeToo era are part of your movie memory bank, this one hits on all fronts — nostalgia, honesty, and a woman who’s very much… still here. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the icons, survivors, and scene-stealers of Hollywood. 👍 Like, comment, and tell us your favorite Natasha Henstridge role.

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Actor and director Chad Lowe sits down with Steve for one of the most deeply honest, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversations we’ve had on Still Here Hollywood. From growing up in the shadow of a wildly famous big brother to discovering his own path through acting, sobriety, fatherhood, and directing, Chad tells the story of a life shaped by love, rivalry, reinvention — and a few surreal Hollywood moments. He opens up about the early days when teenage girls hung posters of Rob but not him… auditioning for roles that went on to define a generation (On Golden Pond, Running on Empty, Goonies, Say Anything)… and the moment River Phoenix’s performance inspired him to become a better actor. Chad shares how Martin Sheen changed the course of his life on one unforgettable car ride, how he overcame paralyzing audition anxiety, and why Life Goes On became the most meaningful work of his career. For the first time, Chad also walks us through the real story behind Hilary Swank’s Oscar speech, how he actually felt in the car afterward, why he cried at the ceremony, and how the two of them found peace and perspective years later. We cover the state of Hollywood post-strikes, directing 911: Lone Star alongside Rob, taking his daughters to Taylor Swift (and surviving the ticket wars), his years of sobriety, what scares him most as a “girl dad,” and how a tuna melt changed his life at Elizabeth Taylor’s house. It's heartfelt, self-deprecating, and full of moments that remind you why Chad Lowe has quietly built one of the most beloved, complicated, fascinating careers in the business. A must-watch episode for anyone who knows the highs and lows of following your own path — even when the world thinks it already knows who you are.

• Clash of the Titans memories & working with legends
• The real story behind Making Love and how it changed his career
• LA Law, sexiest man alive, and the “beige-ing” of an actor
• Cooking shows, tomato sauce, and the open-source food company
• Parenting, marriage, Real Housewives, and staying grounded
• Hiking, aging well, and a 40-year journey into fusion energy

If you love smart Hollywood conversations with iconic stars… this is your episode.

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Television icon Morgan Fairchild sits down with Steve Kmetko for an unusually intimate, funny, and deeply revealing conversation. From her Texas childhood and early dreams of becoming a doctor or paleontologist to breaking into New York’s brutal casting world, Morgan shares the hustle, heartbreak, glamor, and grit behind her decades-long career. She opens up about Dallas, Falcon Crest, Search for Tomorrow, Initiation of Sarah, Mork & Mindy, Robin Williams, Vincent Price, Roddy McDowall, and the performers who shaped her. Morgan also dives into surviving Hollywood typecasting, being underestimated for her beauty, crafting her signature look, and the real story behind her “schemer” era. In one of the most emotional parts of the interview, Morgan reflects on her AIDS advocacy, her years working with Dr. Fauci, educating the public when few dared to, and the work that cost her roles — but defined her purpose. She also discusses the loss of Matthew Perry, reveals the tabloid stories that stunned her, and shares how she’s stayed relevant across generations. Plus: the Two Bitches from Texas podcast, her love of paleontology, her Halloween obsession, wild Hollywood stories, taking risks, breaking stigmas, and the advice she’d whisper to her 20-year-old self. If you grew up watching her — or if you only know her as “Matthew Perry’s mom on Friends” — this conversation will surprise you. Morgan Fairchild is funny, brilliant, reflective, and refreshingly real. 👉 Subscribe for more iconic conversations with the stars we miss and the legends still making history.

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Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

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Grant Show—the leather-jacket legend from Melrose Place—joins Steve Kmetko to talk fame, craft, and longevity: Detroit-to-SoCal roots, UCLA → LAMDA, the grind of daytime soaps, becoming Jake Hanson via 90210, and the Heather Locklear rocket-boost. He opens up about the dehumanizing side of fame, pivoting into character work, the near-miss of Brad Pitt’s role in Thelma & Louise, faith and family, and his wife Katherine’s recent Emmy win—plus why social media still gives him the ick. Stage epiphanies, TMZ takes, tennis joy, and a smart, humane look at staying power in Hollywood.

From Trapper John, M.D. to Falcon Crest to modern fan favorites, Gregory Harrison has stayed on our screens for 40+ years — with stories to match. In this candid conversation on Still Here Hollywood, Gregory tells Steve Kmetko about growing up on Catalina Island, the day a Doris Day F-bomb on his dad’s boat made him realize movies weren’t “magic” — just craft — and how that moment set his career in motion. He walks through his first indie feature turning into a Universal film, landing Gonzo Gates opposite Pernell Roberts, and discovering how playing charming men with a dark edge reshaped his career on Falcon Crest and beyond. Gregory also opens up about serving as a helicopter medic, winning a landmark case as a non-religious conscientious objector, addiction and recovery, long marriage with Randi Oakes, raising a creative family, and what longevity really looks like in Hollywood. It’s nostalgic, generous, and packed with hard-earned wisdom. #GregoryHarrison #SteveKmetko #StillHereHollywood #TrapperJohnMD #FalconCrest #CatalinaIsland #DorisDay #PernellRoberts #ClassicTelevision #80sTV #TVLegends #HollywoodStories #BehindTheScenes #ActingCareer #LongevityInHollywood #AddictionRecovery #HelicopterMedic #Podcast #VideoPodcast #PodcastClips #YouTubePodcasts #HollywoodHistory #PopCultureIcons

She was the woman America loved to hate. From Clint Eastwood’s Play Misty for Me to nine unforgettable years as Abby Ewing on Knots Landing, Donna Mills turned elegance, ambition, and icy stares into television gold. In this exclusive conversation with Steve Kmetko, Donna opens up about her Hollywood journey—from her first soap operas in New York to becoming a primetime icon. She shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Clint Eastwood on his directorial debut, why Abby was more than just a villain, her thoughts on a possible Knots Landing reboot, and the powerful ways the show touched fans’ lives. Donna also talks about motherhood, her new podcast We Are KNOT Done Yet with Michele Lee and Joan Van Ark, and what legacy she hopes to leave behind. If you grew up in the era of 1980s TV dramas, or you’re discovering Knots Landing for the first time on streaming, this episode is a must-watch. 

 

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Dorothy Lucey on Good Day LA, Surviving Live TV, and Life After the Morning News She woke up Los Angeles for nearly two decades with wit, warmth, and fearless honesty. Dorothy Lucey, the longtime co-host of Good Day LA, joins Steve Kmetko for a surprise-filled episode of Still Here Hollywood that’s equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and truth-telling. From newsroom chaos to red carpet interviews, Dorothy shares candid stories about her career in television—what it was really like working alongside Steve Edwards and Jillian Barberie, the behind-the-scenes tensions that made great TV, and the morning her boss told her she “made his eyes bleed.” She opens up about the gift and heartbreak of being fired, teaching the next generation of broadcasters, and the surprising turns life takes when you let go of control. Along the way, Dorothy and Steve revisit their early newsroom days together, Madonna’s big break, boozy lunches, and even a baby shower that featured a real Oscar on the beach. In this episode: Behind-the-scenes of Good Day LA—friendships, fights, and live TV chaos Why George Clooney is everyone’s favorite interview The Madonna story Dorothy swears proves she “launched” her Getting fired live on Oscar morning—and why she calls it a gift wrapped in trouble Teaching, charity work, motherhood, and life after the spotlight Memories with Steve Kmetko: Emmy wins, newsroom scandals, and surviving the grind of morning TV Why watch: It’s not just a trip down memory lane—it’s a smart, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation with one of LA’s most iconic broadcasters. Keywords / tags: Dorothy Lucey, Good Day LA, KTTV Fox 11, Steve Edwards, Jillian Barberie, Los Angeles TV, morning shows, entertainment reporting, Steve Kmetko, Still Here Hollywood, celebrity interviews, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Madonna, Sophia Loren, Jane Fonda, classic TV journalism, women in broadcasting Hashtags: #DorothyLucey #GoodDayLA #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodStories #ClassicTV #EntertainmentNews

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She was the moral compass of Knots Landing and one of primetime TV’s most unforgettable characters. Michele Lee — the actress, singer, director, and producer who brought Karen MacKenzie to life for 14 seasons — joins Steve Kmetko for a wide-ranging, funny, and deeply personal conversation. Michele shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Knots Landing set, from fan-favorite romances to the infamous pranks, and reflects on how her character helped shape conversations about marriage, equality, and resilience on television. She also takes us back to her Broadway roots (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Seesaw), her leap into directing at a time when women weren’t always welcomed behind the camera, and her personal journey through love, loss, and new beginnings. Along the way, she opens up about friendships with Joan Van Ark and Donna Mills, why Knots Landing still resonates today, and a surprising mid-air encounter with George Clooney that only Michele could tell. From the Broadway stage to the Seaview Circle cul-de-sac, Michele Lee proves why she’s a timeless star who’s still here, still sharp, and still inspiring. #MicheleLee #KnotsLanding #KarenMacKenzie #ClassicTV #80sTV #TVDrama #BroadwayMusicals #HowToSucceedInBusiness #Seesaw #GeorgeClooney #DonnaMills #JoanVanArk #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodStories #CelebrityInterview #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko

From Wyoming cowboy to Marine, from Vietnam veteran to Hollywood star—Larry Wilcox has lived a dozen lives in one. Best known as Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs, Wilcox joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing conversation about his childhood, his military service, the pop culture explosion of CHiPs, and what really went on behind the scenes with co-star Erik Estrada. In this wide-ranging interview, Wilcox reflects on the culture shock of leaving small-town Wyoming for Beverly Hills, the highs and lows of Hollywood stardom, and the reality of keeping a hit show alive in the late ’70s and early ’80s. He opens up about performing stunts, surviving near-death moments, navigating on-set tension, and even being forced off the show at the height of its success. Beyond CHiPs, Wilcox shares candid stories about his service in Vietnam, losing his sister to tragedy, living with PTSD, and why he ultimately found peace in business, aviation, and new creative ventures. In this episode: Growing up in Wyoming and chasing Hollywood dreams Becoming a Marine, Vietnam memories, and life-changing loss How he landed CHiPs—and why it was the hardest role of his career Behind-the-scenes with Erik Estrada: chemistry, conflict, and reconciliation Hair-raising stunt stories and near-death experiences The pop culture phenomenon of CHiPs—and what happened when he left Reflections on fame, humility, and building a life after television It’s more than just a nostalgic trip down TV memory lane—it’s the unflinching life story of a Marine turned pop culture icon who’s still here to tell it all. Larry Wilcox, CHiPs TV show, Jon Baker, Erik Estrada, Ponch and Jon, California Highway Patrol, 1970s TV, NBC television, classic cop shows, Steve Kmetko, Still Here Hollywood, celebrity interviews, Vietnam veterans, PTSD in Hollywood, classic TV stunts, Hollywood stories #LarryWilcox #CHiPs #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #ClassicTV #HollywoodStories #ErikEstrada #VietnamVeteran

Last year our friend, Noah Wyle, announced his new project, "The Pitt" to Steve Kmetko and STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. He just won Emmys for LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMATIC SERIES, OUTSTANDING DRAMATIC SERIES, and his co-star Katherine LaNasa won for SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMATIC SERIES. Because of this, we're presenting this Encore Episode for uou to enjoy.

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. #MichaelLearned #TheWaltons #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #ClassicTV #TVLegends #EmmyWinner #HollywoodInterview #DrivingMissDaisy #JeffreyDahmerNetflix #BehindTheScenes #WomenInHollywood #AlcoholRecovery #AAStories #ActressInterview #OldHollywood #WaltonsReunion #OliviaWalton

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All things technical: Justin Zangerle

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Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko, Brittany Murphy, Breckin Meyer, Arnold Schwarzenegger prank, Ted Lange Love Boat, Gene Kelly, Noah Wyle ER reboot, Julia Duffy aging in Hollywood, Joely Fisher Ellen coming out, Lea Thompson Michael J. Fox, Eric Roberts Heath Ledger, Laura Leighton Melrose Place, Brian Dunkleman American Idol, Donna Pescow Saturday Night Fever, Michael Nouri Flashdance, Jill Whelan Love Boat, Amy Yasbeck Suzanne Somers, George Wendt Jason Sudeikis, Melora Hardin Little House on the Prairie, celebrity interviews, Hollywood stories, behind the scenes.

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She grew up in the glare of Hollywood’s spotlight as the daughter of comedy legend Joan Rivers — but Melissa Rivers has built her own legacy as a TV host, producer, author, and the sharp-witted voice behind Fashion Police. In this candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation with Steve Kmetko, Melissa pulls back the curtain on red carpet chaos, celebrity fashion feuds, and the unspoken rules of Hollywood style. Melissa opens up about her years producing Fashion Police, the behind-the-scenes reality of award season, and what it was really like navigating fame alongside her mother. She also gets deeply personal about loss, grief, and the life lessons she’s carried forward — including her work in suicide prevention and philanthropy. From red carpet couture to raw conversations about resilience, this episode is as bold, stylish, and unfiltered as Melissa herself. If you love celebrity stories, iconic fashion moments, and unvarnished Hollywood truth, this is one interview you don’t want to miss. #MelissaRivers #JoanRivers #FashionPolice #RedCarpet #CelebrityInterview #HollywoodStyle #AwardSeason #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodStories #PopCulture #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #CelebrityPodcast #ComedyLegends #EntertainmentNews

Penelope Ann Miller on Working with the Godfathers of Hollywood – De Niro, Pacino, Brando – and Her Iconic Roles of the '80s and '90s In this star-powered episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with acclaimed actress Penelope Ann Miller, who opens up about her incredible career starring alongside cinematic legends Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, and Robert De Niro—all three Godfather icons. From powerful performances in Carlito’s Way and The Artist to comedic classics like Kindergarten Cop with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Big Top Pee-wee with Paul Reubens, Penelope shares behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned from working with Hollywood royalty, and how she navigated fame through the golden era of '80s and '90s filmmaking. A must-watch for fans of crime dramas, cult comedies, and unforgettable film history.

In this deeply candid and unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, host Steve Kmetko welcomes Bronson Pinchot, the instantly iconic star of Beverly Hills Cop and Perfect Strangers. Bronson recounts his journey from poverty and an abusive childhood—surviving what he calls “the most enthusiastic and ingenious abuser you can imagine”—to sudden stardom after improvising the role of Serge, the flamboyant art gallery clerk in Beverly Hills Cop, opposite Eddie Murphy. Pinchot shares how that single scene, inspired by a real Israeli makeup artist, turned him into a "same-day sensation." With emotional depth and razor-sharp wit, Bronson opens up about navigating fame, finding healing through storytelling, and staying grounded through a turbulent rise in Hollywood. A must-watch interview optimized for fans of 80s film legends, raw celebrity stories, and unforgettable Hollywood transformations.

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Jerry O'Connell opens up like never before in this hilarious and heartfelt 10 Minute Take on Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko. From the trauma of losing friend River Phoenix to reading prison fan mail sent to his wife Rebecca Romijn, Jerry shares raw memories and laugh-out-loud moments. He talks about why Three's Company made him move to L.A., what it's really like raising two Valley Girl teens, and why hosting The Talk is the job he never saw coming. Plus, he reveals the surprising advice he gives his daughter about joining the family business — acting. If you grew up with Stand By Me, Jerry Maguire, or just love a great Hollywood evolution story, this episode is a must-watch.

Jerry O'Connell dives into the real story behind Stand By Me and Jerry Maguire in this emotional and revealing 10 Minute Take on Still Here Hollywood. He opens up about being labeled “hyperactive” as a kid, and how acting gave him a place where that energy was finally celebrated. Jerry shares a powerful moment with director Rob Reiner on set, recalls his connection to the late River Phoenix, and details his unlikely path from college commercials to landing a Jerry Maguire screen test with Tom Cruise. It's funny, raw, and inspiring — a front-row seat to how resilience, rejection, and a little Hollywood magic helped shape a 40-year career.

Jerry O’Connell shares the wild story of how a failed audition turned into the biggest break of his career — landing a role in Jerry Maguire. In this revealing episode of Still Here Hollywood, Jerry details the surreal experience of screen-testing with Tom Cruise, channeling Sam Elliott for a last-minute Texas accent, and how not getting the role he auditioned for led to everything falling perfectly into place. He opens up about past flops, cold script anxiety, and why learning to fail made him a better actor. Plus, Jerry gives a shoutout to Horatio Sanz and explains how improv training at Upright Citizens Brigade reshaped his entire career and made hosting The Talk possible. A must-watch for anyone chasing dreams in Hollywood or bouncing back from rejection.

Jerry O’Connell gets candid about career highs, lows, and the absolute surrealness of Hollywood — including reading prison fan mail sent to his wife, Rebecca Romijn. In this raw and hilarious segment of Still Here Hollywood, Jerry opens up about hitting career downturns, adjusting to life as a talk show host, and the power of saying yes to improv (thanks to a nudge from SNL alum Horatio Sanz). He also shares behind-the-scenes thoughts on the rise of unscripted TV, binge culture, The Crown, and why no one under 30 watches what we used to call “appointment television.” From Upright Citizens Brigade lessons to late-night Princess Diana plot twists, this is peak Jerry — brutally honest, endlessly entertaining, and weirdly obsessed with reading inmate fan mail.

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Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

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Actor Steven Weber (Wings, Chicago Med) joins Steve Kmetko on Still Here Hollywood for a candid, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation about the highs and lows of life in the spotlight. From flying high on NBC’s Must-See TV lineup with Wings to navigating a new chapter as Dr. Dean Archer on Chicago Med, Weber reflects on fame, regret, personal growth, and the importance of being kind in an industry that never forgets. He opens up about the early days of his career, cringing at his old performances, embracing the wisdom that comes with age, and why he still feels his best creative work is ahead. With stories about raising adult kids, behind-the-scenes tales from Wings, and why you should never underestimate a PA, this episode is a must-watch for fans of 90s TV, medical dramas, and raw Hollywood honesty. #StevenWeber #WingsTVShow #ChicagoMed #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #MustSeeTV #ActorInterview #HollywoodStories #90sSitcoms #TVIcons #StevenWeberInterview

In this revealing episode of Still Here Hollywood, actor Steven Weber (Wings, Chicago Med, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) sits down with Steve Kmetko for a deep and often hilarious dive into the roots of his showbiz journey — from performing toothpaste commercials in the '60s to delivering powerhouse performances on Broadway and TV. Weber opens up about chasing his parents’ approval through performance, getting his start at the “liberal Juilliard” (SUNY Purchase), working with Mel Brooks on The Producers, his standout role on Studio 60, and the industry wisdom he's picked up along the way. With stories about audition flubs, dog parenting (meet Cat the dog), navigating fame, and his unexpected moments with legends like Teri Garr and Nathan Lane, this episode blends heart, humor, and Hollywood nostalgia in the best way possible. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #Studio60 #TheProducers #WingsTVShow #ChicagoMed #BroadwayStories #HollywoodIcons #90sSitcoms #ActorInterview #BehindTheScenes #TVLegends #MelBrooks #StevenWeberInterview

In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber (Wings, Chicago Med, Studio 60) dives into his most memorable celebrity run-ins—from spotting Dolly Parton mid-traffic rant, to brushing elbows with Barbara Streisand, Kathy Bates, and Stephen Soderbergh—all while still geeking out like the lifelong fan he is. Steven and host Steve Kmetko swap unbelievable Hollywood moments, discuss their mutual love of dogs (meet “Cat the dog”), and wax nostalgic about Chicago’s theater scene, including the legendary Second City, Steppenwolf, and Goodman Theatre. Weber reflects on his improv roots, regrets about fanboying too hard, and why being cast as “the affable jerk” was both a blessing and a typecast. This episode is a wild ride through Hollywood history, fan encounters, and aging in an industry that doesn’t always age with you. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #CelebrityStories #WingsTVShow #ChicagoMed #BarbaraStreisand #DollyParton #StephenSoderbergh #SecondCityChicago #SteppenwolfTheatre #ImprovComedy #HollywoodIcons #BehindTheScenes #TVLegends #BroadwayToHollywood #ActorInterview #StevenWeberInterview

In this deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation on Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber (Wings, The Shining, Single White Female) opens up to Steve Kmetko about the roles that shaped—and haunted—his career. From his infamous death-by-stiletto scene in Single White Female to portraying Jack Torrance in Stephen King's The Shining miniseries, Weber reflects on what he’d do differently today, wishing he'd taken himself more seriously as an actor. He shares his admiration for great directors who bring out an actor’s best, his dream of working with someone who truly “gets” him, and his love of old-school Hollywood storytelling. Along the way, Weber and Kmetko dive into everything from the legacy of Hitchcock and Patricia Hitchcock to Weber’s fanboy meltdown meeting Stephen Soderbergh. The episode also takes a powerful turn as Kmetko bravely shares his recent stroke story and the miracle that followed. With reflections on regret, reinvention, and creative hunger, this is one of the most compelling and human interviews yet. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #TheShining #SingleWhiteFemale #JackTorrance #StephenKing #ClassicMovies #HollywoodReflections #TVIcons #StrokeRecovery #StephenSoderbergh #BridgetFonda #JenniferJasonLeigh #Hitchcock #BehindTheScenes #ActorInterview #StevenWeberInterview

In this heartfelt and deeply human episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber opens up to Steve Kmetko about life after the spotlight, parenting two gifted musician sons, navigating middle age, and learning how to embrace vulnerability in a world that doesn't always reward it. Weber reflects on the humor and humility of growing older, seeing his mother in the mirror, and being the “old guy” breaking up a mosh pit at his son's indie show. The conversation takes a powerful turn as Steve shares his personal story of surviving a stroke and the perspective that came with it. Weber gets candid about his complicated relationship with his ex-wife—still close, still connected, still family—and how that emotional maturity stands in stark contrast to the “affable jerk” roles he was once typecast in. With raw honesty and flashes of wit, this episode explores mortality, love, reinvention, and the surprising clarity that comes with surviving the hard stuff. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #ActorInterview #StrokeRecovery #ParentingMusicians #AgingInHollywood #LoveAndLoss #RelationshipGoals #TheShining #WingsTVShow #ChicagoMed #MoshingDad #EmotionalGrowth #HollywoodReflections #StevenWeberInterview #VulnerabilityMatters #LateCareerTruths

In this honest and reflective Still Here Hollywood episode, Steven Weber pulls back the curtain on fame, failure, and finding your footing after the spotlight dims. He shares his nuanced views on marriage, calling it “too easy” and often misunderstood—advocating instead for emotional honesty over ceremony. Weber talks candidly about the end of Wings after eight seasons of Must-See TV glory, the industry’s shifting expectations, and the harsh realization that success doesn’t always guarantee the next great role. He recalls his post-Wings comedy Cursed, the ups and downs of early 2000s TV, and the delusion that success would be permanent. He also reveals the most powerful advice he’s received—and now lives by: Be nice. This industry remembers. With stories about Mel Brooks, Barbara Streisand, and the real value of humility, this episode is a masterclass in staying grounded when the spotlight fades. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #WingsTVShow #MarriageAdvice #HollywoodCareer #LifeAfterTV #BeNice #MelBrooks #CursedNBC #MustSeeTV #StevenWeberInterview #TVIcons #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodReflections #ActorAdvice

In this moving conclusion to Still Here Hollywood, Steven Weber shares a lifetime’s worth of insight with host Steve Kmetko—tackling the complexity of happiness, the toll of success, the loss of Studio 60 co-star Matthew Perry, and what it means to stay grounded in a world built for distraction. Weber opens up about learning to live with more intention, finding joy in travel and family rather than fame, and why getting out of your American bubble might be the most important thing a person can do. He speaks candidly about digital rage culture, the disappearance of reflection in an always-on media landscape, and his own struggles to stay empathetic in a time of outrage. With humor, depth, and surprising vulnerability, Weber proves that happiness isn’t loud, it’s earned—and that real success has more to do with balance than buzz. #StevenWeber #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #MatthewPerry #Studio60 #Happiness #DigitalBurnout #Empathy #AgingInHollywood #ActorInterview #Barcelona #WingsTVShow #MentalHealth #Gratitude #HollywoodReflections #StevenWeberInterview #MustSeeTV

From 'Species' to Still Here: Natasha Henstridge Opens Up | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes Actress Natasha Henstridge gets real about her breakout role in Species, the emotional weight of overnight fame, and how a single screening almost derailed her relationship with the film. In this powerful short take from the full Still Here Hollywood episode, Natasha shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Bruce Willis (The Whole Nine Yards), reflects on the legacy of Species, and opens up about the shock of seeing herself on the big screen for the first time. Plus, she candidly discusses Harvey Weinstein, the impact of Matthew Perry’s passing, and how fame hit differently at 19.

From Newfoundland to Hollywood: Natasha Henstridge Gets Personal | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes In this heartfelt chapter, Species star Natasha Henstridge opens up about her deep Canadian roots, growing up in freezing Alberta, and how a massive family WhatsApp group keeps her grounded. She shares emotional memories of her friend and The Whole Nine Yards co-star Matthew Perry — including a behind-the-scenes story from their kissing scene and his quiet struggles with fame. Plus, Natasha gets honest about Hollywood burnout, the challenges of being recognized, and why she’s still deeply grateful for her acting journey — even when she doesn’t want to memorize lines. It’s cozy, candid, and full of humanity. Natasha Henstridge interview, Matthew Perry tribute, The Whole Nine Yards, Canadian celebrities, Newfoundland actress, Hollywood behind the scenes, Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko, 10 Minute Takes, actress memories, life after fame, celebrity family life, winter in Alberta, mental health and fame, Cannes Film Festival stories

Natasha Henstridge on Power, Pain & Moving Forward | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes In this raw and revealing chapter, Species star Natasha Henstridge opens up about the darker side of Hollywood — including her personal experiences with Harvey Weinstein and the emotional weight of coming forward. Natasha reflects on the lingering fear and stigma survivors still face, why she chose to speak up, and how she’s moved forward while continuing to protect and support young actresses. She also shares the dream actors she’s never worked with (yes, she’s Team All the Kates) and why Colin Farrell gets a special shout-out — much to her boyfriend’s amusement. Plus, Natasha gives us a sneak peek at her new indie projects, a Christmas movie she’s producing, and her no-filter advice on surviving Hollywood.

Beauty, Motherhood & the Tongue Scene: Natasha Henstridge Gets Real | Still Here Hollywood: 10 Minute Takes

In this final chapter, Natasha Henstridge opens up about parenting challenges, Hollywood pressure, and the blessing (and burden) of beauty in the age of social media. From raising two sons with learning differences to that unforgettable Species tongue-through-the-head scene, Natasha blends wit and wisdom like only she can. She shares the hilarious story of her son's one-and-done acting experience, her surprise date plans with her boyfriend (a.k.a. Boo Boo), and her advice to young women struggling with self-image. Plus: why she’s de-cluttering her life, her thoughts on legacy, and what it really means to be still here.

 

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From Rush Hour to The Farewell, acclaimed actor Tzi Ma sits down with Steve Kmetko for an unforgettable conversation about his groundbreaking Hollywood journey, the legacy of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, and the evolution of Asian representation on screen. Tzi shares never-before-heard stories from behind the scenes of 24, Veep, Mulan, and the upcoming Interior Chinatown, while offering brutally honest insights on racism, stereotyping, and his role in reshaping narratives for Asian American actors. With heartfelt reflections, sharp humor, and personal wisdom, this episode is a must-watch for fans of action films, representation in media, and industry veterans making a difference. #TziMa #RushHour #JackieChan #AsianRepresentation #HollywoodInterview #StillHereHollywood #ChrisTucker #TheFarewell #Veep #InteriorChinatown #ActorInterview #BehindTheScenes #RepresentationMatters

Erika Eleniak: From E.T. to Baywatch to Under Siege In this heartfelt episode, Steve Kmetko sits down with Erika Eleniak to discuss her iconic Hollywood journey—from stealing a scene in E.T. at just 12 years old to becoming a global sex symbol on Baywatch, and starring in the action classic Under Siege. Erika opens up about the challenges of fame, posing for Playboy, her deep love of tattoos, and the strength it took to walk away from the spotlight on her own terms.

In this revealing and often hilarious episode of Still Here Hollywood, Alfred Molina sits down with Steve Kmetko to reflect on his incredible journey—from getting impaled in the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark to becoming a fan-favorite villain as Doc Ock in Spider-Man 2 and No Way Home. Molina opens up about working with directors like Spielberg, Sam Raimi, and Julie Taymor, shares behind-the-scenes stories from Boogie Nights and Frida, and explains why the theater still calls him back. Whether you're a film buff, Marvel fan, or just love a great Hollywood story, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and cinematic history. #AlfredMolina #RaidersOfTheLostArk #DocOck #SpiderMan2 #Frida #BoogieNights #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodPodcast #MovieLegends #CharacterActor #MarvelMovies

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, host Steve Kmetko sits down with acclaimed actor Mykelti Williamson, best known as Bubba in Forrest Gump, for an unforgettable conversation about his life, career, and unwavering artistic integrity. Mykelti opens up about the real story behind landing the iconic role, why he’s never eaten at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., the life lessons he brings to the screen, and his passion for mentoring young actors. He also teases his new film The Last Rodeo and shares candid thoughts on Hollywood, family, and his spiritual foundation. If you're a fan of Heat, Con Air, or Fences, or just love hearing untold Hollywood stories—this is a must-watch. #MykeltiWilliamson #ForrestGump #TheLastRodeo #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodPodcast #TomHanks #ActingMasterclass #BehindTheScenes #MovieLegends

In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko welcomes Donna Pescow, the beloved actress who shot to fame as Annette in Saturday Night Fever alongside John Travolta and later won hearts in the hit TV series Angie. Donna opens up about her Brooklyn roots, her early days breaking into the business, and the unforgettable moment she first saw the trailer for the film that would change her life. She shares intimate stories of working with Travolta, her journey from stage to screen, and the whirlwind that followed the massive success of Saturday Night Fever. This episode is a must-listen for fans of classic cinema, 1970s pop culture, and anyone inspired by tales of talent, perseverance, and showbiz magic.

Our friend George Wendt passed away this morning, May 20, 2025. In his honor, we are re-releasing one of his last interviews when he sat down with Steve Kmetko on STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, This episode was recorded May 11, 2024. Rest in peace George. In one of his final interviews before his passing, beloved Cheers star George Wendt (Norm!) joins Steve Kmetko for an unforgettable conversation on Still Here Hollywood. Wendt reflects on his 50-year career in television and theater, the magic of Cheers, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories with Woody Harrelson and Kirstie Alley, his advice to nephew Jason Sudeikis, and why he still dreams about being on set. From Second City to sitcom legend, Wendt shares heartfelt memories and sharp humor in this moving farewell. #GeorgeWendt #CheersTVShow #JasonSudeikis #SitcomLegend #SecondCity #TVHistory #StillHereHollywood

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In this heartfelt episode of Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko, Nicole Eggert, best known for her roles in Baywatch and Charles in Charge, opens up about her career and personal journey. She reflects on her time on Baywatch, the challenges of being labeled and misunderstood in Hollywood, and her decision to step away from the industry. Nicole also bravely shares her ongoing battle with cancer, her experiences as a single mother raising two daughters in Hollywood, and her efforts to advocate for others. She discusses the impact of fame, the difficulty of navigating relationships, and the emotional toll of the entertainment industry. Nicole also addresses the infamous Baywatch Curse, which made it difficult for many of the show’s actors to find other work after the series ended, shedding light on the harsh realities of being typecast. This inspiring and candid conversation highlights Nicole's resilience in overcoming adversity and her ongoing efforts to redefine her legacy. #NicoleEggert #Baywatch #CharlesInCharge #CancerSurvivor #BaywatchCurse #HollywoodStories #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #ActressLife #SingleMotherInHollywood #CancerAwareness #Advocacy #HollywoodStruggles #LifeAfterFame #BehindTheScenes #EntertainmentIndustry #CelebrityStories #RealTalk #Inspiration #Resilience #Typecasting #WomenInHollywood #PodcastLife

Tim Matheson on Animal House, John Belushi, West Wing, Yellowstone & Meghan Markle In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with actor-director Tim Matheson, beloved as Otter from the comedy classic Animal House. Matheson shares powerful memories of working with the late John Belushi, reflects on the wild, cocaine-fueled culture of late ‘70s Hollywood, and opens up about how Belushi’s death became a wake-up call for the industry. The Emmy-nominated actor also talks about portraying Vice President Hoynes on The West Wing, appearing in Yellowstone, and his behind-the-scenes experience directing a young Meghan Markle in the pilot episode of Suits. With personal stories involving legends like Lucille Ball, Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, and Ryan Reynolds, this interview is essential viewing for fans of comedy, political drama, and Hollywood nostalgia.

In this heartwarming and soul-stirring episode of Still Here Hollywood, iconic actress Dee Wallace—forever beloved as the mom from Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial—opens up to host Steve Kmetko in one of her most emotional and revealing interviews yet. From tearful stories of miracles sparked by E.T. to the raw pain of personal loss and the power of self-healing, Dee shares an extraordinary life filled with resilience, transformation, and truth. Known for her unforgettable roles in Cujo, The Howling, and The Frighteners, Wallace offers a powerful masterclass in surviving Hollywood, channeling energy into creativity, and finding purpose through pain. Whether you're a fan of 80s blockbusters, horror icons, or spiritual empowerment, this episode will move you, inspire you—and quite possibly change how you see the power of storytelling.

Medical dramas on television have been around pretty much since the advent of the picture tube. There was “Dr. Kildare” in the 60’s. “Marcus Welby, MD” in the 70’s, “St. Elsewhere” was in the 80’s… But starting in the 90’s there was one team of diligent doctors that stitched their way to critical acclaim and 23 emmy awards. It also propelled its actors to true stardom. There was even a future Batman hidden in the scrubs.

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the hit new show, "The Pitt" and Dr. Carter from E.R., Noah Wyle.

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There are some shows that will go down in TV history as setting the bar for a specific genre. And when those shows have ensemble casts, it pretty much raises the status of every actor on the screen. When it comes to cop shows that viewers and critics collectively have loved, one specific police drama and its characters from the 1990’s and beyond stands out. This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me today with Donna Abandando from NYPD Blue, actor Gail O’Grady.

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and groundbreaking actress, Julia Duffy.

Okay all… If you grew up on the amazing shows “Friends” and “Seinfeld” from the 90’s you missed out on some of the TV comedies of the 80’s that laid the groundwork for the genre.

One of those shows centered around he driest, funniest, comedians of our time. The late Bob Newhart.

And on his signature show bearing his name, was an actress, a “Designing Women”, who leapt off of the screen where she stole every scene she was in. 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Elaine’s boss J. Peterman, on Seinfeld, actor John O’Hurley.

“Over The Top” is a term that is often used as a kind of a slam to someone’s personality.

But in Hollywood, playing a role “Over The Top” can make you stand out. And if you’re lucky, it could land you as an iconic character in one of the biggest shows in television history.

 

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, Cliff Clavin from “Cheers”, John Ratzenberger.

A “Hail Mary” pass is pretty much a football term, and of course a prayer, but that’s the point.. Several decades ago, one auditioning actor (who was shown the door), held that door open long enough to toss a Hail Mary pass to the producers. That last second pitch landed him the role of an iconic character in one of the biggest TV comedies of the 20th century.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Serge from “Beverly Hills Cop”, Bronson Pinchot.

Accents in film and television can very much define an actor's devotion to their craft. Whether it’s Meryl Streep’s Polish accent in Sofie’s Choice, or Frances McDormand’s Minnesota dialect in “Fargo”, the formation of those voices tell the story of where the character is from.

But, there’s one actor who reached overnight fame in the 1980’s for his uniquely hilarious accent that left the movie-going world scratching their heads.

 

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Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko, Brittany Murphy, Breckin Meyer, Arnold Schwarzenegger prank, Ted Lange Love Boat, Gene Kelly, Noah Wyle ER reboot, Julia Duffy aging in Hollywood, Joely Fisher Ellen coming out, Lea Thompson Michael J. Fox, Eric Roberts Heath Ledger, Laura Leighton Melrose Place, Brian Dunkleman American Idol, Donna Pescow Saturday Night Fever, Michael Nouri Flashdance, Jill Whelan Love Boat, Amy Yasbeck Suzanne Somers, George Wendt Jason Sudeikis, Melora Hardin Little House on the Prairie, celebrity interviews, Hollywood stories, behind the scenes.

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the iconic film “Back to the Future”, actress and director, Lea Thompson. 

So much of Hollywood looks back toward the past instead of ahead to the future. How much did your last movie make? What were last night’s ratings…?

Today we are graced to have someone whose career took off by combining the past and future. She has starred in, and directed, a ridiculous number of films and television shows.

Of course, if you travel “Back To The Future”, you’ll see her in the role that made her a household name as a co-star of one of the biggest movie franchises of the 1980’s and beyond.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Isaac from The Love Boat, Ted Lange.

Back in the day, Saturday night television was a huge opportunity for the three networks to create “family TV”. And for a decade, starting in the late 70’s, there was a show that besides topping the ratings, was family friendly, and also became a huge promotion for a sailing vacations. Let’s just call it the pre-precursor to today’s “Below Deck”.

 

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Melora Hardin, best known to millions as Jan Levinson on The Office, joins Steve Kmetko for a funny, revealing, and surprisingly wide-ranging conversation about her life and career in Hollywood.

Melora looks back on working with Steve Carell, the improvisational magic behind The Office, and why the legendary “Dinner Party” episode still makes her laugh. She also opens up about her early years as a child actor on Little House on the Prairie, working with Michael Landon and Clint Eastwood, her thoughts on AI and creativity, and what it was like seeing Miley Cyrus at 15 during the Hannah Montana movie.

Beyond acting, Melora talks about dance, directing, cabaret, parenting in Hollywood, Transparent, Dancing with the Stars, and the creative energy that still drives her after more than 50 years in the business.

This is a smart, funny, and honest conversation with one of television’s most memorable performers.

#MeloraHardin, #TheOffice, #JanLevinson, #SteveCarell, #StillHereHollywood, #SteveKmetko, #LittleHouseOnThePrairie, #Transparent, #MileyCyrus, #Hollywood

CHAPTERS

00:00 Cold open, Steve Carell and AI tease
00:49 Intro, Melora Hardin joins the show
02:05 Melora’s colorful outfit and new scarf collection
02:43 More than 50 years in show business
03:23 Little House on the Prairie and first screen kiss
05:48 Working with Michael Landon
06:50 Clint Eastwood stories and singing for him
09:24 Did the cast of The Office get along?
10:01 Greg Daniels, improv, and the collaborative set
12:08 Does Melora watch old episodes of The Office?
13:29 The “Dinner Party” episode and breaking on set
15:37 Melora’s lifestyle brand, wallpaper, and scarves
16:16 What kind of a kisser was Steve Carell?
16:38 How much improv happened on The Office
19:05 Miley Cyrus at 15 and the making of Hannah Montana
19:35 Melora’s thoughts on AI and creativity
23:58 Acting, dancing, singing, directing, and creative energy
25:04 Why ballet didn’t become her career
27:34 Playing Baby in Dirty Dancing
29:41 Biggest influences, her parents, and growing up in Hollywood
32:04 What she still wants to do next
34:17 More on Miley Cyrus and child stardom
36:32 Cabaret, singing, and getting through Covid
38:37 Social media, parenting, and raising kids without phones
42:18 Raising grounded children in Hollywood
44:54 Emmy nomination for Transparent
48:14 Why film and TV is the ultimate team sport
50:07 Directing, editing, and her documentary Hunter’s Thunder
54:11 Melora on going to the movies
55:30 Dancing with the Stars and loving dance
55:50 From Jan on The Office to Tammy on Transparent
57:03 What she wants next in her career
57:50 Where the name Melora comes from
58:31 Jan’s breakup on The Office
59:32 What still “flaps” Melora
1:00:46 Gratitude, family, and staying grounded
1:02:30 Final moments and ruby slippers story

 

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Laura Leighton's Melrose Place rewatch Podcast is:

STILL THE PLACE

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and prosecutor Sylvia Costas from NYPD BLUE,, Sharon Lawrence.

Now I know that not many, if any, of you will remember the show DRAGNET, because it originally aired in the 1950’s, I mean I was barely around then. But DRAGNET was one of the first big TV “Cop Shows” that came on just a smidge after TV was invented.

Since then, police dramas have pretty much taken up residence on network television schedules…

In the 1980’s there was one show that broke the mold, showing the personal side of the people in law enforcement and the judicial system. That show was NYPD BLUE.

 

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest from “Home Improvement”, Richard Karn.

Chewbacca… Robin… Tattoo… Ed McMahon. Sidekicks in film and television are some of the most important roles to fill on a cast. And all are pivotal to the success of the show. In the 1990’s there was an unforgettable sidekick who hammered his way to fame on one of the most popular comedies of the decade. 

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, George Wendt, Norm from “Cheers”.

When you think about the biggest comedy shows in television’s history, there are always a few things that stand out. There’s of course the writing. The ensemble cast. Sometimes, the music. And there’s very often at least one character who’s name resonates, staying in pop culture for decades. This fact is pretty much the “norm”.

And it’s that Norm, that I’m talking about…

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, from FlashDance, Michael Nouri.

There are films that define a mood. 

There are films that create a fashion. 

And there are films that catapult its actors onto stardom.

Some films are flash in a pan. But only one film was a Flash in a Dance.

 

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from RUSH HOUR and many more, Tzi Ma.

There are faces that are ingrained in the film and television world. Legendary actors, seemingly omnipresent, all over the big and small screen. They may not all have household names, but, if there is such a thing, they have household faces.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join us with today's guest, actor Joely Fisher.

Growing up in showbiz, like today's guest did, is a smidge different than how most of us were raised.

Finding your path when your parents are Hollywood Royalty can be interesting.

And whad to you do when your big sister is an actual princess from "a galaxy far far away"? You forge your own path, co-starring on a groundbreaking and eventual controversial, comedy series.

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, actor Penelope Ann Miller.

Actors in Hollywood are fortunate if just once in their career, they get the chance to co-star with the biggest names on the big screen.

It’s a testament to their acting talent when they’re paired with a number of worldwide box office juggernauts.

Today, we are graced with one of those actors. She found her WAY with Carlitio. Survived Kindergarten, with a Cop. And recently portrayed an iconic first lady of the United States.

 

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I”m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Otter from NATIONAL LAMPOON’S ANIMAL HOUSE, actor, director, and now author, Tim Matheson.

In 1978, movie theaters were packed to the gills with box office blockbusters. The top three movies were GREASE, SUPERMAN, and an unlikely raunchy hit about a trouble making fraternity.  That film was NATIONAL LAMPOON’S ANIMAL HOUSE.

Besides the other breakout stars like John Belushi, Kevin Bacon, and Tom Hulce, there was one smooth talking frat boy, with a twinkle in his eye, who stole every scene he was in.

 

Tim Matheson's book is available on Amazon.

"Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches"

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Dr. Carter from E.R., Noah Wyle.

Medical dramas on television have been around pretty much since the advent of the picture tube. There was “Dr. Kildare” in the 60’s. “Marcus Welby, MD” in the 70’s, “St. Elsewhere” was in the 80’s… But starting in the 90’s there was one team of diligent doctors that stitched their way to critical acclaim and 23 emmy awards. It also propelled its actors to true stardom. There was even a future Batman hidden in the scrubs.

 

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Follow Patrick Caligiuri

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and groundbreaking actress, Julia Duffy.

Okay all… If you grew up on the amazing shows “Friends” and “Seinfeld” from the 90’s you missed out on some of the TV comedies of the 80’s that laid the groundwork for the genre.

One of those shows centered around he driest, funniest, comedians of our time. The late Bob Newhart.

And on his signature show bearing his name, was an actress, a “Designing Women”, who leapt off of the screen where she stole every scene she was in. 

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In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko welcomes Donna Pescow, the beloved actress who shot to fame as Annette in Saturday Night Fever alongside John Travolta and later won hearts in the hit TV series Angie. Donna opens up about her Brooklyn roots, her early days breaking into the business, and the unforgettable moment she first saw the trailer for the film that would change her life. She shares intimate stories of working with Travolta, her journey from stage to screen, and the whirlwind that followed the massive success of Saturday Night Fever. This episode is a must-listen for fans of classic cinema, 1970s pop culture, and anyone inspired by tales of talent, perseverance, and showbiz magic.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the iconic film “Back to the Future”, actress and director, Lea Thompson. 

So much of Hollywood looks back toward the past instead of ahead to the future. How much did your last movie make? What were last night’s ratings…?

Today we are graced to have someone whose career took off by combining the past and future. She has starred in, and directed, a ridiculous number of films and television shows.

Of course, if you travel “Back To The Future”, you’ll see her in the role that made her a household name as a co-star of one of the biggest movie franchises of the 1980’s and beyond.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the cast of the most popular show in TV history. David Chokachi, from the global hit “Baywatch”.

California is famous for many things. Movies. TV. Stars. And of course, our beaches and tiny red bathing suits…

There was one show that made it a requirement to run on the beaches. And not just run, but run in slow motion, with maybe a little bounce along the way.

 

 

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Natasha Henstridge of “Species”.

In Hollywood, aliens coming to earth has been a “go to” theme for screenwriters for decades.

And of course, not all of the “creatures from the beyond” are as adorable and gentle as “ET”. Some are here to wreak havoc among the human race…

In 1995, one classic alien movie brought a horrible creature to earth, perfectly packaged as one of the most beautiful women to ever walk our planet.

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Career success in Hollywood is often measured in unusual ways... Some have Oscars and Emmys to show for their work. And some who have had career longevity, have their arms. Specifically when their credits are as long as their arm.

Another small hint of making it in Hollywood is if you casually used to hang out with Marlon Brando…

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and man with credits that are several arms long, best known for his role on the groundbreaking St. Elsewhere, Ed Begley, Junior.

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest from Clueless, Breckin Meyer.

Some “Teen Movies” only hit home with their target audience: teens. Most of those films come and go from theaters without a lot of fanfare. But once in a while a movie comes along with adorable characters and spectacular lines that live on forever, filed away under “Smarmy” in our vocabularies.

In 1995, one skateboarding / stoner character won over audiences with his slightly buzzed kindness. He immediately became a heartthrob who would go on to bring that charm and talent to dozens of productions both in front of, and behind the camera. Whatever…

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, director, and Emmy winning actor, Chad Lowe.

Actors in Hollywood often wear different hats throughout their career. Most are content performing the lines and roles written for them. Others like to branch out and flex as many creative muscles as they can, all while lending support to who might be their famous siblings and spouses.

And sometimes people in Hollywood don’t necessarily get the “thanks” the observers think they might deserve.

 

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As a longtime entertainment reporter, I'm accustimed to "asking" the questions...

The rule has been, if you're holding the microphone, your job is to find out about the person you're aiming the mic at.

Today is different... I was asked to leave hollyood 20 years ago. Let's just say it wasn't my choice. Then again, to say that my life has been a strugggle after leaving the red carpets and achnor chair, would be overstating things. A little.

I knew the job was dangerous when i took it. ;)

This is Still Here Hollywood, and today, I'll telll you the story that I've never told, fully.

In recovery you learn "you're only as sick as your secrets". So with that in mind, I'm leaving the questioning to "Friend of the podcast", actor Amy Yasbeck.

 

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If you're one to pay attention to Hollywood tabloids you'd know that it's fairly rare to a child actor to keep their career thriving deep into adulthood.

One versitile star, who was in his first hit film at 11 years old, has thrived for decades as an actor and has pivoted into the world of Talk and Game Show hosting. But despite the many roles and successes he has raked up in his 40 year career, his most important role is being a dad to daughters.

This is Still Here Hollywood, I'm Steve Kmetko. Join me with today's guest, Jerry O'Connell.

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and prosecutor Sylvia Costas from NYPD BLUE,, Sharon Lawrence.

Now I know that not many, if any, of you will remember the show DRAGNET, because it originally aired in the 1950’s, I mean I was barely around then. But DRAGNET was one of the first big TV “Cop Shows” that came on just a smidge after TV was invented.

Since then, police dramas have pretty much taken up residence on network television schedules…

In the 1980’s there was one show that broke the mold, showing the personal side of the people in law enforcement and the judicial system. That show was NYPD BLUE.

 

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, and one of the stars of “Home Improvement”, Debbe Dunning.

In the 1990’s television was in its heyday… The bulk of shows were still on the four broadcast networks. No streaming yet. Some cable. It was great.

One show on ABC catapulted some of its early stars into worldwide superstardom. One went to “Infinity and beyond”. Another went to the beach.

But when a cast changes on a TV hit, the show obviously, must sill go on.

There was one actor who perfectly filled the shoes and tool belt of the previous star in order to help keep the show on the air for years.

 

https://thedebbedunning.com/

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Producer and host, Melissa Rivers.

You hear the term “Like father, like son” alot, but come on, what year is it…

“Like mother, like daughter” is often much more fitting. Especially for today’s show. Because there was one mom-daughter team that ruled television for a while. The mom, was one of the most famous comedians in the history of stand-up. The daughter, a chip off the old block. Not with comedy, per se, but with a smarmy honesty that related to the viewers.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Host - Actress - Model, and cancer survivor, Jillian Barberie.

If there’s anything  you learn about when coming to California to “give it a try” in Hollywood, is that it’s rarely as glamorous or carefree as it may appear.

Chasing stardom can lead down many paths. And becoming the “personality” that you’re hired to be, can be a challenge.

And sometimes life tosses a wring into those plans and career. And it’s not always a small wrench.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join me with today's guest, who has acted in over 700 films, actor, Eric Roberts.

How do you define a Hollywood legend? Is it the number of roles that theuy've played? Is it reaching over a billion dollars in box office receipts? Is it longevity?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join me with today's guest, actor Eric McCormack of "Will & Grace".

Every once in a while a show comes along that not only entertains, but also opens viewer minds to a world that they knew nothing about, and maybe were a little afraid of.

Staring in the late 1990's and again recently, one of the funniest shows on TV went a long way in easing some preconceived notions about how some people in our world live their lives...

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Dr. Carter from E.R., Noah Wyle.

Medical dramas on television have been around pretty much since the advent of the picture tube. There was “Dr. Kildare” in the 60’s. “Marcus Welby, MD” in the 70’s, “St. Elsewhere” was in the 80’s… But starting in the 90’s there was one team of diligent doctors that stitched their way to critical acclaim and 23 emmy awards. It also propelled its actors to true stardom. There was even a future Batman hidden in the scrubs.

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me and today’s guest from Frasier, Peri Gilpin.

Strong, independent, women in TV comedies have always been a hallmark of the genre. Dishing out laughs, while solving problems with wisecracks, is comedy gold.

For 11 seasons, starting in 1993, there was one woman on NBC who perfectly sliced and diced the punchlines with her sharp tongued delivery.

 

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me and my guest, Brian Dunkleman.

People come to Hollywood from all over the world to chase their dreams of being a star.

For many, the hope is that they’ll end up on one of the biggest shows in the world.

Today’s guest got that dream job, co-hosting the first season of what became the massive television hit, “American Idol”.

But he went from being an “Uber Famous” overnight success story, to driving and Uber.

 

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, George Wendt, Norm from “Cheers”.

When you think about the biggest comedy shows in television’s history, there are always a few things that stand out. There’s of course the writing. The ensemble cast. Sometimes, the music. And there’s very often at least one character who’s name resonates, staying in pop culture for decades. This fact is pretty much the “norm”.

And it’s that Norm, that I’m talking about…

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and one of the stars of “Wings”, Steven Weber.

One of the biggest phrases ever dreamed up in the TV marketing world, was “Must See TV”.

In the 90’s, NBC and “Must See TV” became destination television for the entire country on Thursday nights. There was Seinfeld, Friends, Frasier, ER… And another show that was perfectly cast, about a tiny airline in Nantucket, run by two witty and engaging brothers. That show was “Wings”.

 

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If you look back at television history, growing up as a teenager on a TV comedy has sometimes meant that there could be rough seas ahead as the actor grows up.

But one young child star rode the wave of success as she cruised into adulthood.

This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Jill Whelan from “The Love Boat”.

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Natasha Henstridge of “Species”.

In Hollywood, aliens coming to earth has been a “go to” theme for screenwriters for decades.

And of course, not all of the “creatures from the beyond” are as adorable and gentle as “ET”. Some are here to wreak havoc among the human race…

In 1995, one classic alien movie brought a horrible creature to earth, perfectly packaged as one of the most beautiful women to ever walk our planet.

 

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Actor Amy Yasbeck appeared in some of the biggest movies and TV shows of our time. Pretty Woman, The Mask, Wings. Along with several acclaimed Mel Brooks films, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and Dracula: Dead and Loving It, along with many more. Amy was married to comic actor John Ritter, known best for TV's Three's Company. John died in 2003 of an Aortic Dissection. In addition to her acting career, Amy runs the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.

You can donate to the John Ritter Foundation at:

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This is Still Here Hollywood, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Host - Actress - Model, and cancer survivor, Jillian Barberie.

If there’s anything  you learn about when coming to California to “give it a try” in Hollywood, is that it’s rarely as glamorous or carefree as it may appear.

Chasing stardom can lead down many paths. And becoming the “personality” that you’re hired to be, can be a challenge.

And sometimes life tosses a wring into those plans and career. And it’s not always a small wrench.

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join us with today's guest, actor Joely Fisher.

Growing up in showbiz, like today's guest did, is a smidge different than how most of us were raised.

Finding your path when your parents are Hollywood Royalty can be interesting.

And whad to you do when your big sister is an actual princess from "a galaxy far far away"? You forge your own path, co-starring on a groundbreaking and eventual controversial, comedy series.

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest from Clueless, Breckin Meyer.

Some “Teen Movies” only hit home with their target audience: teens. Most of those films come and go from theaters without a lot of fanfare. But once in a while a movie comes along with adorable characters and spectacular lines that live on forever, filed away under “Smarmy” in our vocabularies.

In 1995, one skateboarding / stoner character won over audiences with his slightly buzzed kindness. He immediately became a heartthrob who would go on to bring that charm and talent to dozens of productions both in front of, and behind the camera. Whatever…

 

Show Credits

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If you're one to pay attention to Hollywood tabloids you'd know that it's fairly rare to a child actor to keep their career thriving deep into adulthood.

One versitile star, who was in his first hit film at 11 years old, has thrived for decades as an actor and has pivoted into the world of Talk and Game Show hosting. But despite the many roles and successes he has raked up in his 40 year career, his most important role is being a dad to daughters.

This is Still Here Hollywood, I'm Steve Kmetko. Join me with today's guest, Jerry O'Connell.

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join me with today's guest, who has acted in over 700 films, actor, Eric Roberts.

How do you define a Hollywood legend? Is it the number of roles that theuy've played? Is it reaching over a billion dollars in box office receipts? Is it longevity?

 

 

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

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As a longtime entertainment reporter, I'm accustimed to "asking" the questions...

The rule has been, if you're holding the microphone, your job is to find out about the person you're aiming the mic at.

Today is different... I was asked to leave hollyood 20 years ago. Let's just say it wasn't my choice. Then again, to say that my life has been a strugggle after leaving the red carpets and achnor chair, would be overstating things. A little.

I knew the job was dangerous when i took it. ;)

This is Still Here Hollywood, and today, I'll telll you the story that I've never told, fully.

In recovery you learn "you're only as sick as your secrets". So with that in mind, I'm leaving the questioning to "Friend of the podcast", actor Amy Yasbeck.

 

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest from “Home Improvement”, Richard Karn.

Chewbacca… Robin… Tattoo… Ed McMahon. Sidekicks in film and television are some of the most important roles to fill on a cast. And all are pivotal to the success of the show. In the 1990’s there was an unforgettable sidekick who hammered his way to fame on one of the most popular comedies of the decade. 

Show Credits

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, and one of the stars of “Home Improvement”, Debbe Dunning.

In the 1990’s television was in its heyday… The bulk of shows were still on the four broadcast networks. No streaming yet. Some cable. It was great.

One show on ABC catapulted some of its early stars into worldwide superstardom. One went to “Infinity and beyond”. Another went to the beach.

But when a cast changes on a TV hit, the show obviously, must sill go on.

There was one actor who perfectly filled the shoes and tool belt of the previous star in order to help keep the show on the air for years.

 

https://thedebbedunning.com/

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@debbedunning

 

Show Credits

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and one of the stars of “Wings”, Steven Weber.

One of the biggest phrases ever dreamed up in the TV marketing world, was “Must See TV”.

In the 90’s, NBC and “Must See TV” became destination television for the entire country on Thursday nights. There was Seinfeld, Friends, Frasier, ER… And another show that was perfectly cast, about a tiny airline in Nantucket, run by two witty and engaging brothers. That show was “Wings”.

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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This is Still Here Hollywood, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me and today’s guest from Frasier, Peri Gilpin.

Strong, independent, women in TV comedies have always been a hallmark of the genre. Dishing out laughs, while solving problems with wisecracks, is comedy gold.

For 11 seasons, starting in 1993, there was one woman on NBC who perfectly sliced and diced the punchlines with her sharp tongued delivery.

 

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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This is Part 2 of Steve Kmetko's chat with Brian Dunkleman who has a lot to say about his experience at American Idol...One of the biggest television shows of the last generation is American Idol. It's the singing talent show that helped define reality TV launching stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jennifer Hudson. If you look back through the history of the show you'll find that in the beginning the iconic series had two hosts, Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman. One host went on to become a TV mogul. The other, at one point,  ended up driving an Uber. You guess which is which...

 

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@thebriandunkleman

Brian's Amazon Documentary:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09KBPZXR5/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

 

 

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

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Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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Brian's Amazon Documentary:

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Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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One of the biggest and groundbreaking television sitcoms in history is Will and Grace. It is often credited with helping educate people about the gay community. Emmy winning actor Eric McCormack played the iconic character Will Truman who along with Sean Hayes, Debra Messing, and Megan Mulally helped keep Must See TV a must see. Eric joins Steve Kmetko to talk about his life, career, and what's next.

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Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

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Actor Amy Yasbeck appeared in some of the biggest movies and TV shows of our time. Pretty Woman, The Mask, Wings. Along with several acclaimed Mel Brooks films, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and Dracula: Dead and Loving It, along with many more. Amy was married to comic actor John Ritter, known best for TV's Three's Company. John died in 2003 of an Aortic Dissection. In addition to her acting career, Amy runs the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health.

https://johnritterfoundation.org/

 

 

Show Credits

Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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This episode trailer is a quick preview of what's to come on STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD with Steve Kmetko. Steve will be talking to the biggest stars of film and TV along with some we haven't seen in a while.

For years Steve was a fixture on Red Carpets all over the world. He anchored E! News Daily and was the entertainment reporter for CBS News. If you saw the Ben Stiller movie Zoolander, you'll remember Steve on the red carpet doing all of the interviews near the beginning of the film. In his career Steve has interviewed virtually every major movie star ranging from Bette Davis, to Julia Roberts.  Steve left the business 20 years ago, but has returned for this podcast where he'll have intimate chats with the household names you you know and love. Steve is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. And this time he's sticking around.

 

 

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Debbe Dunning Info

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Brian Dunkleman

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Steven Weber

@actuallystevenweber

Richard Karn

@officialrichardkarn
 

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Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

 

 

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