Pop Goes the Culture TV

PGTC Jack Klugman Part 4 of 4

2017-02-23T09:03:00.001-05:00

In the conclusion to my interview, Jack Klugman talks about his show, Quincy plus Rod Serling and the four episodes Jack appeared in on The Twilight Zone

PGTC Jack Klugman Part 3 of 4

2017-02-22T13:59:00.001-05:00

Part 3 of my 4 part interview with the legendary Jack Klugman. Jack opens up about cancer… how he lost his voice – and almost his career. How he came back. Also his favorite guest stars and episodes on the Odd Couple. And how he reunited on stage with Tony Randall.

Jack Klugman talks about Odd Couple, Tony Randall, Quincy

2017-02-20T07:02:00.001-05:00

PGTC Dana Delany Part 3 of 3

2017-02-13T13:08:00.001-05:00

The conclusion of our talk with Dana Delany. This time, she talks about what it was like to play the love interest of Bruce Willis on Moonlighting and Tom Selleck on Magnum PI. Also, what it’s like kissing on-screen. All that, plus she’ll talk about guesting on Cheers and Larry Sanders.

Norman Lear talks about the new PBS documentary "Another Version of You"

2016-10-20T17:07:00.001-04:00

Wise Brother Radio Presents the legendary producer, Norman Lear, creator of "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons", "Maude", "Good Times", "One Day At A Time", "Sanford And Son", "Mary Hartman Mary Hartman", in an exclusive conversation promoting the new documentary about his life.

Daniel Sunjata talks about "NOTORIOUS", the new hit ABC series

2016-10-19T20:27:00.000-04:00

Daniel Sunjata talks about "NOTORIOUS", his new hit ABC series.

Thomas Haden Church talks about HBO's "Divorce" co-starring Sarah Jessic...

2016-10-18T08:47:00.001-04:00

Catwoman Julie Newmar talks about Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

2016-10-04T23:25:00.001-04:00

Wise Brother Radio Presents the original Catwoman, Julie Newmar, in an exclusive conversation about the new animated film from Warner Bros: BATMAN: Return of the Caped Crusaders, starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Julie also dishes about insider stories from her days on the Batman TV series.

Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson "Little House on the Prairie" Part 1 of 4

2016-10-03T07:50:00.001-04:00

Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson talks about her experiences on "Little House on the Prairie" and her new book and one-woman show, "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" Part 1 of 4

Psychic Medium Kim Russo Talks about The Haunting Of

2016-09-09T06:23:00.001-04:00

Sesame Street's Bob McGrath Interview Part 1 of 5

2016-08-16T18:16:00.001-04:00

Bob McGrath has been a beloved member of the Sesame Street cast since it's premiere in 1969. When Bob recently revealed that after more than 45 years his contract had not been renewed, the public outcry was so great that HBO decided to bring him back, as well as other long-standing Sesame Street castmembers.

In Part 1 of this exclusive and extensive interview, Bob reminisces about his career... and reveals that there was life - before Sesame Street!

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: Noel Neill, 1920-2016

2016-07-06T12:23:00.001-04:00

I was so sad to read about the passing of Noel Neill this past weekend.

Noel was the first actress to portray Lois Lane, first in two Superman serials produced in the 1940's starring Kirk Alyn as Superman. In the 1950's, she was tapped to reprise that role, taking over for Phyllis Coates in the long-running "The Adventures of Superman" TV Series, co-starring with George Reeves as Superman and Jack Larson as Jimmy Olsen.

Several years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Noel, and interviewing both her and Jack Larson in an extended interview.

They were both charming, sweet and forthcoming about their experiences working on THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN TV show.

In this episode of FAMOUS LAST WORDS, Noel talks about working on the very first Superman serial, and what happened on her first day working on the set of the Superman TV show.

Sesame Street's Bob McGrath Coming Soon!

2016-03-17T19:47:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow! I’ll be interviewing Sesame Street’s legendary Bob McGrath! Send me questions tonight that you’d like me to ask him!

Micky Dolenz: Pop Goes The Culture Part 3 of 3

2016-01-27T07:08:00.001-05:00

My three part conversation concludes as Micky Dolenz talks about some of the great Monkees guest stars and reunions. Plus, what happened when Jimi Hendrix opened for the Monkees. And is it really possible that the Monkees might have done Sugar Sugar?? What songs did the Monkees turn down? And which ones did they want and didn’t get?

Micky Dolenz Pop Goes The Culture Part 2 of 3

2016-01-26T07:34:00.001-05:00

Today, part two of my three part conversation with the man, the myth, the Monkee, Micky Dolenz. He tells us about some of the legendary song-writers who composed the hits for the Monkees – including Carole King, Neil Diamond, David Gates, Harry Neilsen. Plus you’ll find out what happened when a Monkee met a Beatle!

Micky Dolenz Pop Goes The Culture Part 1 of 3

2016-01-25T09:35:00.001-05:00

They weren’t the Beatles, but in the 1960’s, they played them – kind of- on TV. Hey hey – they were the Monkees – and today, my guest is the guy who sang lead on so many of the Monkee hits, Micky Dolenz!

Tomorrow: MICKEY DOLENZ on Pop Goes The Culture!

2016-01-24T20:33:00.001-05:00

My guest tomorrow on POP GOES THE CULTURE is Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees.

He'll share stories about his life, meeting the Beatles, his favorite Monkees songs, how the Monkees came together - and came apart. Plus: The songs the Monkees turned down.

Meanwhile, here's one of their biggest hits to whet your appetite. See you tomorrow!

Marlo Thomas Pop Goes The Culture Part 3 of 3

2016-01-20T09:50:00.001-05:00

The conclusion of my talk with Marlo Thomas. Marlo talks about Friends and her work with St. Jude’s children’s hospital.

Marlo Thomas Pop Goes The Culture Part 2 of 3

2016-01-19T07:49:00.001-05:00

The second part of my conversation with TV’s THAT GIRL, Marlo Thomas – and we’ll also talk about FREE TO BE YOU AND ME.

Marlo Thomas Pop Goes The Culture Part 1 of 3

2016-01-18T07:52:00.001-05:00

Her daddy was THE daddy on Make ROOM for Daddy… but she’s been an actress, producer, activist and spokesperson in her own right for more than half-a century.

If you were around in the 60’s, you know her as Ann Marie.

In the 70’s she was the creator of the critically acclaimed series of kid’s specials, FREE TO BE YOU AND ME.

In the 80’s she married famed talk show host, Phil Donahue.

In the 90’s, she was best known as Rachel’s mom on Friends – and today she stars on broadway and hosts her own on-line chat show – Mondays with Marlo. She’s also the spokesperson for the great work done by St. Jude’s Hospital.

Marlo Thomas, daughter of Danny Thomas, became a household name when she starred in the long-running sitcom, That Girl.

Today, we’ll talk about her dad, Danny Thomas, how she got started in the business. And of course, That Girl.

PGTC Rose Marie Part 4 of 4

2016-01-14T07:00:00.001-05:00

The conclusion to my conversation with Rose Marie – as we talk about the Dick Van Dyke show, her relationship with Mary Tyler Moore, her favorite episodes and, what happened when the show came to an end. We even had a surprise guest show up in the studio before we finished our talk.

PGTC Rose Marie Part 3 of 4

2016-01-13T07:37:00.001-05:00

Today, we continue our talk with Rose Marie. Today, we cover more of her encounters with Bugsy Segal in 1940’s Vegas. You’ll hear about her lunch with Al Capone! I guarantee you will learn things here you NEVER knew before.

PGTC Rose Marie Part 2 of 4

2016-01-12T07:25:00.001-05:00

Today, we continue our talk with Rose Marie, covering more of her encounters with Bugsy Segal in 1940’s Vegas. You’ll hear about her lunch with Al Capone!. I guarantee you will learn things here you NEVER knew before.

Rose Marie- Pop Goes The Culture- Part 1 of 4

2016-01-11T07:03:00.001-05:00

She started her career at the age of 3! Worked with show-biz legends like Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante, Ethel Merman and Dick Van Dyke! Also knew, as a child growing up – Bugsy Siegel – and Al Capone, who told her to call him “Uncle Al”. Back then, she was known as Baby Rose Marie.

Of course she grew up to play Sally on the long-running, much loved Dick Van Dyke show.
And my guest is, of course, the great Rose Marie.

I have to tell you I LOVED doing this interview. Rose Marie was there for classic live TV, the early days of Vegas – before anyone knew what Vegas was.

You’re in for a treat – once she gets going, she doesn’t stop.

PGTC Wayne Rogers Part 5 of 5

2016-01-08T07:55:00.001-05:00

The conclusion of my conversation with Wayne Rogers, TV’s Trapper John on MASH, who passed away at the end of 2015.