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Hollywood ObsessedEpisode 132 – Frenchy Forever: Talking Everything Grease with Beloved Star Didi Conn – Part 2In part 2 of this special two-part interview, Tony Miros continues his lively chat with Didi Conn, forever beloved as “Frenchy” in Grease. Didi shares the charming story of her Paramount audition—performing the “Men are rats!” scene—then stopping at a real “Frenchy’s Beauty Parlor” to get into character. Though she initially hoped to play Rizzo, fate steered her to Frenchy. She recalls bonding with the cast during a sock hop, working under Randal Kleiser’s collaborative direction, and how choreographer Pat Birch turned her “wrong-way” dance step into part of the final number. Along the way, there’s Allan Carr’s unforgettab...
2025-08-1137 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 131 – Frenchy Forever: Talking Everything Grease with Didi Conn – Part 1In the first half of this special two-part conversation, Tony Miros chats with the incomparable Didi Conn—forever beloved as “Frenchy” from the classic movie musical Grease. Didi spills delightful behind-the-scenes stories about her co-stars (including the honorary “papi” who looks out for all the Greasers), the making of her book Frenchy’s Grease Scrapbook, and how the cast’s stage experience shaped the film’s magic. She even shares the origin of the iconic “Brusha Brusha Brusha” moment.Didi takes us back to her early days—from dancing at the Martha Graham studio to dreaming of a theat...
2025-08-1133 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 130 - ‘Tales’ From Canadian Star Paul Hopkins – Beloved “Tales of the City” Actor Tells All – Part 2In Part 2 of this captivating Hollywood Obsessed interview, host Tony Miros continues his deep-dive chat with acclaimed Canadian actor, producer, & director Paul Hopkins—best known as Michael “Mouse” Tolliver in More Tales of the City & Further Tales of the City. Paul shares what it was like meeting co-star Billy Campbell for the first time and how they effortlessly stepped into their on-screen romance, despite both being straight men. In fact, Paul admits that kissing Billy was far easier than filming a romantic scene with a woman in Mambo Italiano! He reflects on how warmly the LGBTQ+ community embraced his perfor...
2025-07-2844 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 129 - ‘Tales’ From Canadian Star Paul Hopkins – Beloved “Tales of the City” Actor Tells All – Part 1In this first installment of a special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with acclaimed Canadian actor, producer, and director Paul Hopkins—best known for stepping into the iconic role of Michael “Mouse” Tolliver in the Emmy-nominated miniseries “More Tales of the City” and “Further Tales of the City”. Paul opens up about growing up in Ottawa, where his music teacher mom and professor dad kept him busy with piano lessons and talent shows. He discovered acting after getting accepted into the theatre program at an arts school and never looked back—eventually co-starring in an ‘80s after-school special with none...
2025-07-2832 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 128 - A Trip Down Memory Lane With "Dream On" Star Christopher Demetral – Part 2In Part 2 of this captivating Hollywood Obsessed interview, host Tony Miros continues his deep-dive conversation with former child star Christopher Demetral, who opens up about his time working with legendary “Dream On” producer and director John Landis—calling him the perfect creative force to push the envelope and bring the show’s unique voice to life. He opens up about his relationships with co-stars Brian Benben, Wendie Malick, and Denny Dillon, and the valuable lessons he learned from each of them. He also shares his favorite “Dream On” episode and the bittersweet experience of the series en...
2025-07-1450 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 127 - A Trip Down Memory Lane with “Dream On” Star Christopher Demetral – Part 1In this first installment of a special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros catches up with former child star Christopher Demetral, best known for playing Jeremy Tupper on the HBO comedy “Dream On.” Christopher opens up about his early days in the business—starting at age 10 with no industry connections, just a big personality and a dream. Inspired by John Cusack and Jason Bateman, he landed his SAG card with a straight-to-video special (“Kids Have Rights Too”) and kept showing up, auditioning, and learning the ropes with help from a strong support system and his dedicated dad.We di...
2025-07-1432 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 126 – Reminiscing with ‘60s “It” Girl Turned Glam Queen Leigh Taylor-Young – Part 2In Part Two of this must-hear Hollywood Obsessed conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with the radiant Leigh Taylor-Young as she opens up about her most iconic roles & emotional moments from her legendary career. Leigh reflects on the cult sci-fi classic Soylent Green, sharing what it was like working alongside Charlton Heston and her beloved co-star Edward G. Robinson, with whom she developed a deep off-screen bond. Her memories of their final wrap party goodbye will move you to tears. From epic MGM sets to unexpected friendships with legends like Joseph Cotten, Leigh paints a vivid portrait...
2025-06-3041 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 125 – Reminiscing with '60s “It” Girl Turned Glam Queen Leigh Taylor-Young – Part 1In this captivating first installment of a two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with the legendary Leigh Taylor-Young to trace her journey from Midwestern roots to international film and TV fame. Leigh shares how growing up in a home without a television shaped her imagination—until age 13, when she finally saw her first classic films and fell in love with the screen. Originally an economics major at Northwestern, one acting class changed everything, and soon she was immersed in classical theater, inspired by giants like Sir John Gielgud and soaking in the magic of Broadway....
2025-06-3053 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 124 – A Revealing Chat with Iconic Prime Time Soap Diva & “Knots Landing” Star Joan Van Ark - Part 2In Part Two of this captivating Hollywood Obsessed interview, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with legendary actress Joan Van Ark, as she opens up about her unforgettable run as Valene Ewing on the long-running primetime soap “Knots Landing”—one of the most beloved shows of the 1980s and '90s.Joan shares what it was like working alongside Donna Mills, who played the deliciously devious Abby, including how nervous Donna was on her very first day. She reflects on the powerful, lasting friendship she shares with both Donna and Michele Lee, and how th...
2025-06-1623 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 123 – A Revealing Chat with Iconic Prime Time Soap Diva & “Knots Landing” Star Joan Van Ark - Part 1In this must-hear episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros sits down with the legendary Joan Van Ark—beloved by millions for her unforgettable role as Valene Ewing on the classic primetime soap “Knots Landing.” For 13 seasons, Joan brought depth, vulnerability, and strength to one of television’s most iconic characters—and in this candid conversation, she shares how it all began.Joan opens up about her Broadway debut as Corie in “Barefoot in the Park,” directed by the legendary Mike Nichols, and how that pivotal role helped shape her career. She reflects on her life-chang...
2025-06-1626 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 122 – Behind the Badge: The Legendary Career of Robert Pine – Part 2In Part Two of his insightful conversation with Hollywood Obsessed host Tony Miros, legendary actor Robert Pine reflects on his iconic role as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the hit 1970s series “CHiPs.” He shares how he initially doubted the show's potential but agreed to film the pilot anyway—and how the unexpected chemistry between him, Erik Estrada, and Larry Wilcox made the series a success.Robert opens up about his behind-the-scenes experiences, including his working relationship with “CHiPs” creator Rick Rosner, his status as the most experienced cast member, and why the producers never sent him out to...
2025-06-0251 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 121 – Behind the Badge: The Legendary Career of Robert Pine – Part 1In this unforgettable episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros sits down with veteran actor Robert Pine, best known as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the iconic 1970s TV series “CHiPs.” With a career spanning more than 60 years, Robert opens up about his incredible journey from small-town dreams to Hollywood legend.Robert shares colorful stories from his early days as a studio contract player—earning just $125 a week—where he crossed paths with stars like Cary Grant and Leslie Caron and filmed episodes of “The Virginian” and “Wagon Train”. He even took singing and horseback riding lessons to boo...
2025-06-0243 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 120 - Hollywood, Broadway, and Beyond: A Deep Dive with Lorna LuftIn Part Two of her illuminating conversation with Hollywood Obsessed host Tony Miros, the fabulous Lorna Luft returns with more unforgettable stories from her life on stage and screen. Best known for her roles in “Grease 2” and “Where the Boys Are”, Lorna shares how her iconic Pink Lady jacket was taken by the studio after filming—but eventually found its way back to her. She reflects on playing Paulette, a high schooler who idolized Marilyn Monroe, and recalls a real-life childhood encounter with Monroe herself. She also opens up about a painful on-set experience when her hair was bleached for the role, damagi...
2025-05-1945 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 119 - Hollywood, Broadway, and Beyond: A Deep Dive with Lorna LuftIn this captivating new episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros welcomes the incomparable Lorna Luft—performer, author, and daughter of entertainment icons Judy Garland and Sidney Luft, and half-sister to Liza Minnelli. Best known for her roles in “Grease 2” and “Where the Boys Are”, Lorna shares her unique perspective on growing up in a showbiz dynasty while remaining refreshingly grounded. She fondly recalls her mother simply as “the lady in the kitchen,” and speaks warmly of her godfather, Frank Sinatra—“Uncle Frank” to her. Lorna reflects on her early training with legendary acting coaches Uta Hagen an...
2025-05-1940 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 118 – The Iconic Career of TV & Film Star (and 80s/90s Heartthrob) Jack ScaliaIn Part Two of his revealing conversation with host Tony Miros, Hollywood heartthrob Jack Scalia takes an emotional, behind-the-scenes look at his life on and off the screen.He opens up about his deep friendship with screen legend Rock Hudson, sharing touching stories from their time filming “The Devlin Connection” & the heartfelt moments surrounding Rock’s health struggles and final days.He then takes us inside some of his most memorable roles—from landing “Remington Steele” , to starring in “I’ll Take Manhattan” with Valerie Bertinelli, to working opposite Raquel Welch in “T...
2025-05-051h 08Hollywood ObsessedEpisode 117 – The Iconic Career of TV & Film Star (and 80s/90s Heartthrob) Jack ScaliaIn this stellar new episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros sits down with the charismatic Jack Scalia, the unforgettable leading man who lit up screens in the hit series “Remington Steele,” the iconic primetime soap “Dallas,” and so many more!From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming one of the most recognizable faces on television, Jack opens up about his incredible journey—starting with his childhood dream of becoming a professional athlete. A gifted multi-sport athlete, he was drafted by the Montreal Expos at age 20 and pitched for 3 years before a career-ending injury for...
2025-05-0544 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 116 – Beaming Down the Laughs: A Wild Ride with "3rd Rock from the Sun" Star French StewartJust when you thought things couldn’t get any funnier, French Stewart returns for Part 2 of his epic conversation with Tony Miros on Hollywood Obsessed—and this time, the stories are even wilder, weirder, and more wonderful than ever!French dishes out laugh-out-loud tales from behind the scenes of “3rd Rock from the Sun”—including moments with the hysterical Wayne Knight, the time pro-wrestler Chyna played his love interest, and working with the brilliant Jan Hooks, whom he absolutely adored. Oh, and yes—he hilariously recalls that Thanksgiving episode… you know, the one where he ends up wit...
2025-04-2130 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 115 – Beaming Down the Laughs: A Wild Ride with "3rd Rock from the Sun" Star French StewartHold onto your antennas! In this hilarious and heartfelt new episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros welcomes the wonderfully quirky and endlessly talented French Stewart—the unforgettable Harry Solomon from the iconic sitcom “3rd Rock from the Sun!” French dives into his journey from a small-town kid in New Mexico to becoming one of TV’s most beloved oddballs. He shares how a random nudge from his mom landed him in college, how he fell in love with comedy thanks to Steve Martin and Monty Python, and how a hilariously unexpected gig on “The New WKR...
2025-04-2133 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 114 - The Fascinating Life & Career Of Film Producer Katherine Haber - Part 2In Part 2 of Tony Miros’ riveting conversation with film producer Katherine Haber on Hollywood Obsessed, the stories get even wilder!Katherine pulls back the curtain on the chaos & brilliance of working with Sam Peckinpah in Mexico on “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia”, then shifts gears to her intense experiences with director Michael Cimino on “The Deer Hunter” & “The Sicilian”—calling the latter a “total misery.”She also dives deep into the making of the sci-fi masterpiece “Blade Runner”, from Ridley Scott’s original desire to cast Dustin Hoffman, to the on-set ten...
2025-04-0738 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 113 - The Fascinating Life & Career Of Film Producer Katherine Haber - Part 1In the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros sits down with film producer Katherine Haber, one of the talented people behind the sci-fi masterpiece “Blade Runner” and a key collaborator on Sam Peckinpah classics like “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid”, “The Getaway”, “Cross of Iron”, and “Convoy”. Now in her 80s, Katherine shares her extraordinary life story—growing up in post-WWII London as the daughter of Holocaust survivors and how tragedy steered her from following a career in medicine (like her father) to moviemaking.She dishes jaw-dropping behind-the...
2025-04-0748 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 112 – Behind The Scenes With "Dallas" Star Leigh McCloskey - Part 2In the second half of Tony Miros’s engaging conversation with actor, artist, and author Leigh McCloskey, Leigh shares captivating stories and insights from his time on “Dallas” and beyond. He reflects on his work with Audrey Landers, who played his on-screen sister Afton, and their memorable trip to Israel. He also mentions how the TNT revival of “Dallas” never contacted him about a possible cameo for Mitch.Leigh reveals why Mitch was written out of the show, explaining that the producers wanted to keep the character righteous and planned to bring him back only occas...
2025-03-2431 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 111 – Behind The Scenes With "Dallas" Star Leigh McCloskey - Part 1In the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros sits down with Leigh McCloskey, the talented actor best known for his role as ‘Mitch Cooper’ on the smash-hit '80s primetime soap “Dallas”. Leigh shares fascinating stories from his life and career, starting with his Malibu upbringing in a creative household—his father an artist, his mother a teacher. With his family’s support, he pursued acting from a young age, performing in school plays before attending Juilliard in New York City, where his classmates included Robin Williams, Christopher Reeves and Kelsey Grammer.
2025-03-2433 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 109 – Talking Funny With “Empty Nest” Star David Leisure - Part 1In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed”, host Tony Miros sits down with actor David Leisure, best known as Charley Dietz on the sitcom “Empty Nest” & the hilariously deceptive pitchman Joe Isuzu in the iconic ’80s & ’90s commercials. David opens up about how humor became his defense mechanism against childhood bullying. Growing up in suburban San Diego as a “latchkey kid,” he found solace in old movies & Westerns. A dramatic weight loss in high school led him to join the drama club, where he discovered his passion for performing. At San Diego University, Davi...
2025-03-1034 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 107 - Sharing Laughs with Emmy-Nominated TV Star Liz Torres - Part 1In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews the Emmy Award-nominated actress Liz Torres, who is best known for her role as Mahalia Sanchez in the comedy series “The John Larroquette Show” -- for which she received two Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. She is also known for playing the role of "Miss Patty"in the comedy-drama seriesGilmore Girls.During Tony's entertaining conversation with Liz, they discuss her experience growing up in New York City, including how she eventually received a star on the Walk of Fame in the Bronx. Liz re...
2025-02-2435 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 101 - Apparently There Were Complaints With Emmy Award Winning Actress Sharon Gless - Part 1In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews actress Sharon Gless, celebrated for her iconic role as Christine Cagney in “Cagney & Lacey.” She has also starred in “Queer As Folk” and “Burn Notice.”
During their engaging conversation, Sharon discusses how she came up with the title “Apparently There Were Complaints” for her newly published memoir. She shares insights about growing up in Los Angeles, where her grandfather’s legacy as a prominent entertainment lawyer sowed the seeds for her passion in the industry. How at just 26, she embarked on her acting journey, landing an ex...
2025-01-1333 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 99 - From Huck Finn to Superman: A Look at the Wonderful Life of Actor Jeff East - Part 1In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews actor, writer, and producer Jeff East who is best known for his portrayal of the teenage Clark Kent in Richard Donner's 1978 blockbuster film Superman: The Movie!
During their captivating conversation, Jeff reveals at just 14 years old, he attended an open casting call for the movie musical “Tom Sawyer,” ultimately landing the role of Huckleberry Finn. This opportunity allowed him to work alongside talented actors like Jodie Foster and Johnny Whittaker, experiences that significantly altered the course of his life and shaped his relationships with friends...
2024-12-3044 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 97 - Memories of Filming the Iconic "Saturday Night Fever" With Actor Paul Pape - Part 1In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed”, host Tony Miros interviews actor Paul Pape, best known for his role as "Double J" in the 1970s classic “Saturday Night Fever”.
Paul reflects on how he’s no longer surprised that the film remains beloved after 47 years. How after he finished his education, he apprenticed at the Collonades Theater Lab in New York City alongside future stars like Danny DeVito and Jeff Goldblum. He also had the thrill of performing in “The Cherry Orchard” with Kim Hunter. He notes how “Saturday Night Fever” was the first film he auditioned...
2024-12-1636 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 95 - Discovering The Fantastic TV Shows of Writer-Producer-Director Kenneth Johnson - Part 1In the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks to Kenneth Johnson, the successful writer-producer-director who created many Emmy Award Winning shows including The Bionic Woman, The Incredible Hulk, V :The Original Mini-Series, and Alien Nation.
During their fascinating conversation, Kenny tells podcast host Tony Miros that his fascination with radio and TV production began when he heard Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds", which led him to become 'The Drama Guy' in school, and how he later attended Carnegie Mellon University where he joined the Theater Department. After graduating, he moved...
2024-12-0247 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 93 - Chatting With "Shazam!" TV Star & 1970's Teen Idol Michael Gray- Part 1In the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros interviews Michael Gray, who is best known for his role in the Saturday morning TV series Shazam! and being one of the most popular teen idols of the 1970s.
During their candid conversation, Michael shares his memories of being one of the biggest teen idols of the 1970s. He recalls how he couldn’t leave his apartment building or attend a concert without being mobbed by teenage girls. How his family moved from Chicago to Miami, Florida when he was a kid. How an agent approached him af...
2024-11-1830 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 91 – Revisiting The Sensational Career of 80s Star Andrew Stevens – Part 1On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros interviews film producer, director, and actor Andrew Stevens. Stevens is best known for his role in the glitzy miniseries "Hollywood Wives," based on the work of author Jackie Collins, and for portraying Casey Denault on the hit 1980s prime-time soap opera “Dallas”, in which he appeared for two seasons.
During their candid conversation, Andrew shares his memories of growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, with his grandparents and in Beverly Hills with his mother, Stella Stevens. He reflects on taking acting classes in high school and how h...
2024-11-0439 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 90 – A Revealing Chat With Actress, Author & Scream Queen Adrienne Barbeau – Part 2During the second half of Tony's fascinating conversation with award-nominated Broadway, TV and film star Adrienne Barbeau, they discuss a variety of topics including her memories of working with Norman Lear on “Maude”, her thoughts on the racy poster that turned her into a global sex symbol, how she prefers not to watch horror films to avoid getting scared on purpose, how she landed the role of Stevie Wayne in “The Fog” and her current work doing voiceovers, including her portrayal of Catwoman in “Batman: The Animated Series” and various video games, she also recounts fun behind-the-scenes stories from filming “The F...
2024-10-2136 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 89 – A Revealing Chat With Actress, Author, & Scream Queen Adrienne Barbeau – Part 1On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros interviews TV, Film and Broadway star ADRIENNE BARBEAU who is best known for her starring roles in the classic TV sitcom “Maude” and iconic Sci-Fi, horror and comedy films such as “The Fog”, “Escape from New York”, and “Cannonball Run”.
During their candid conversation, Adrienne shares her memories of performing in the USO, entertaining Army bases throughout Southeast Asia in the early 1960s, how she caught the acting bug as a teenager, moving to New York City at nineteen, making her Broadway debut in the musical “Fidd...
2024-10-2137 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 87 – An Out-Of-This-World Chat with Author & Director Nicholas Meyer – Part 1On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros interviews award-winning author, screenwriter, and director Nicholas Meyer – best known for directing “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country”.
During their conversation, Meyer shares fascinating anecdotes, including how he met Albert Einstein as a child, discovered his film idol Laurence Olivier and favorite playwright William Shakespeare at 12 years old when he saw the 1944 classic film “Henry V”. He also discusses how his love for the character of Sherlock Holmes inspired him to write the bestselling novel “The Seven-Per-Cent S...
2024-10-0740 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 85 – Return To Southfork Ranch With ‘Dallas’ Star Charlene Tilton- Part 1On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros interviews his friend, actress Charlene Tilton, best known for her role as Lucy Ewing on the 1980s hit TV show "Dallas".
During their fascinating conversation, Charlene shares her experiences growing up in the foster system, how she idolized actor Larry Hagman on "I Dream of Jeannie" and secretly fantasized about him being her father, her early years in Hollywood living on her own at 15 years old, attending Hollywood High School, doing local theater, and landing small TV roles on shows like "Happy Days" and "...
2024-09-2235 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 84 – Legendary Soap Star Thaao Penghlis Discusses His Villainous ‘Days’ & Uncovering ‘The Lost Treasures’ - Part 2During the second half of Tony’s eye-opening conversation with legendary soap star Thaao Penghlis they discuss how much more fun it is to play a villain on film than be the hero of the story, how his longtime “Days of Our Lives” love interest Leann Hunley initially had doubts about their onscreen pairing, the lack of accolades and awards for the cast of "Days of Our Lives" compared to other network soaps, how he landed the role of master-of-disguise Nicholas Black on the prime-time revival of “Mission: Impossible”, his experience filming the series in his home country of Australia...
2024-09-0935 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 83 – Legendary Soap Star Thaao Penghlis Discusses His Villainous ‘Days’ & Uncovering ‘The Lost Treasures’- Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with legendary soap star Thaao Penghlis - who is best known for his popular roles on “General Hospital” and “Santa Barbara”, as well as his remarkable run over the last four decades on the NBC daytime drama “Days of Our Lives”.
During their fascinating conversation, Thaao tells Tony all about his journey: moving to New York City from Sydney, becoming a student of the renowned acting instructor Milton Katselas, later serving as Katselas' assistant for ten years, making his stage debut in the critically acclaimed of...
2024-09-0933 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 81 – Focusing On LA’s Top Acting Coach & Film Director Michelle Danner - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with premiere acting coach, film director Michelle Danner, and the founding & artistic director of the Creative Center for the Arts.
During their conversation, Michelle tells Tony all about training extensively in Paris & New York with the legendary acting instructors Stella Adler and Uta Hagen, how she came to Los Angeles to audition for the TV series “Thirtysomething” and never left, how she got started as an acting coach, what it’s like being L.A.’s top acting coach, what some of her advice is to young ac...
2024-08-2630 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 79 – A Hart-Felt Chat With Actress Stefanie Powers About Her Legendary Career - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with film and television star Stefanie Powers who is best known for playing the glamorous, jet-setting, sleuth Jennifer Hart on the classic TV series "Hart To Hart"!
During their fascinating conversation, Stefanie tells Tony all about growing up in Hollywood, what the studio system was like when she was under contract at Columbia Pictures, meeting Blake Edwards on the studio lot, her memories of working with legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins, what it was like filming the classic western “McLintock!” with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara...
2024-08-1235 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 77 – Revisiting MGM’s “Summer Stock” With Authors David Fantle & Tom Johnson - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson -- whose best-selling book C’Mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer tells the backstory of how the 1950 MGM musical "Summer Stock" starring Gene Kelly and Judy Garland was brought to the screen!
During their fascinating conversation, David and Tom tell Tony all about where their love for movie musicals came from, how they were able to interview over 250 legendary stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood including Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly when they were teenagers, why the...
2024-07-2930 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 75 – Return To The Batcave With “Batman” Star Burt Ward - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actor BURT WARD who is best known for playing Dick Grayson aka Robin The Boy Wonder on the classic 1960s TV series “Batman”!
During the first part of their entertaining two-part conversation, Burt tells podcast host Tony Miros all about his memories of being the youngest professional ice skater in the world at the age of two, how he was an all-around athlete in school, and how he became the world’s fastest reader, his interest in acting at a very young age, his incredible experiences filmin...
2024-07-1540 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 73 – A Candid Chat With ‘Prairie Man’ Dean Butler About ‘Little House’ & His New Memoir - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actor Dean Butler who is best known for playing Almanzo Wilder on the classic TV series “Little House On The Prairie”!
During the first part of their candid two-part conversation Dean tells podcast host Tony Miros how he and the cast of ‘Little House’ feel about hitting the 50th anniversary of the series this year, how the show is still watched and new audiences are still discovering it, how wise Michael Landon was using the ‘Little House’ books as the source material for this beloved...
2024-07-0150 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 71 – Getting Personal With “NYPD Blue” Star Bill Brochtrup - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with Bill Brochtrup, who is best known for playing public administrative assistant ‘John Irvin’ on the Emmy award-winning series "NYPD Blue”.
During their revealing conversation, Bill tells Tony about his early days of being a struggling actor in Hollywood, what it was like working with Angela Landsbury on the classic TV series “Murder She Wrote”, how his appearance in the L.A. stage production of "The Raft of the Medusa" won him the role of out gay public administrative assistant John Irvin on the hit ABC pol...
2024-06-1732 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 69 – Remembering Anna May Wong Hollywood’s First Chinese American Movie Star - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with Anna Wong -- the niece of legendary movie star Anna May Wong.
During their fascinating conversation, Anna tells Tony about how when she was a child she would ask see photos of her aunt around her house and became fascinated with her career, the event that the U.S. Mint recently had to celebrate the release of the Anna May Wong Quarter at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, her aunt’s amazing career as the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star to gain national an...
2024-06-0333 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 67 – Girl Talk - Golden To Gilmore - With Screenwriter Stan Zimmerman - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with writer, producer, director, and playwright Stan Zimmerman who has written for several classic television series including "The Golden Girls", "Roseanne", and "Gilmore Girls".
During their fascinating conversation, Stan tells Tony where the idea of writing his memoir - “The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore” - came from, how his love for movies and TV started when he was a young boy growing up in the Midwest, how he met his lifelong professional writing partner when they were both studying at NYU, what it was li...
2024-05-2032 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 65 – Reminiscing With 80’s Hunk & “Family Ties” Star Scott Valentine - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros
speaks with actor Scott Valentine who is best known for playing the role of Nick Moore on the classic 1980s TV sitcom “Family Ties”.
During his fascinating conversation with Tony, Scott
talks all about moving to NYC in his 20s to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, how just as his career was about to take off he accidentally got hit by a truck, then after 2 years recovering from his injuries he moved to LA to resume his acting career, how ten months later he ma...
2024-05-0637 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 63 – "I Love Lucy" Star Keith Thibodeaux Recalls His Childhood As 'Little Ricky' & Life After Lucy - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with former child actor KEITH THIBODEAUX who is best known for playing “Little Ricky” Ricardo on the classic TV series “I LOVE LUCY”!
During his revealing conversation with Tony, Keith talks about how his love for playing the drums started at the age of 2 when he was found banging on his mom's pots and pans, how his natural drumming abilities led him to a national tour at the age of 3 with the Horace Heidt Orchestra, his recollections of when his father took him to audition for Desi A...
2024-04-2235 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 61 – Chatting With Actress Rutanya Alda About Her "Mommie Dearest” Diary - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actress Rutanya Alda, who is best known for playing the role of Joan Crawford’s assistant Carol Ann in the mother of all camp classic films “Mommie Dearest”!
During her conversation with Tony, Rutanya tells him about her traumatic childhood as a survivor and refugee of World War II, the film she wrote about it during Covid called “Land of The Mustaches” – which is currently in post-production, memories of seeing her first movie with Gary Cooper at the age of six that inspired her to become an...
2024-04-0835 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 59 – Rediscovering MGM’s Dancing Queen Eleanor Powell With Authors Paula Broussard & Lisa Royère - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with authors Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère whose new book "Eleanor Powell Born To Dance" is a loving and faithful tribute to one of Hollywood’s great dance icons whose career throughout the years has been largely overlooked!
During their conversation with Tony, Paula, and Lisa discuss how they met Eleanor in the 1970s and became friends with her, how they started doing their research about her life after she passed away in 1982, how they put all their research away for decades until the pandemic and then started...
2024-03-2534 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 57 – Catching The “Fever” With Director John Badham - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with legendary director JOHN BADHAM who is best known for directing the iconic 1977 classic disco film “Saturday Night Fever”!
During their fascinating two-part conversation John tells Tony all about growing up in Birmingham Alabama with his sister, Mary Badham, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role as "Scout" Finch in the film “To Kill a Mockingbird”, working with the larger-than-life director William Castle on his film “Let's Kill Uncle”, starting his own extraordinary career directing episodes of Rod Serling’s “Night Gallery” for television, his memories of intera...
2024-03-1133 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 55 - Center Stage With Legendary "West Side Story" Star & Oscar Winner George Chakiris - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with legendary actor, dancer, singer, and author GEORGE CHAKIRIS who is best known for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing the role of Bernardo in the 1961 film version of WEST SIDE STORY!
During their fascinating two-part conversation George tells host Tony Miros about writing his memoir “My West Side Story” with co-author Lindsay Harrison, making his film debut at the age of 15 in the chorus of the MGM film “Song of Love” (1947) starring Katharine Hepburn, what it was like working with some of the bigg...
2024-02-2632 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 54 – Chatting With ‘Pink Lady’ Dinah Manoff About "Grease", "Empty Nest" & Jackie Gold - Part 2During the second part of Tony’s riveting conversation with actress, director and author Dinah Manoff, they discuss her winning the Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway production of Neil Simon's “I Ought To Be In Pictures”, portraying Richard Mulligans daughter "Carol Weston," on the beloved TV sitcom “Empty Nest” – which ran from 1988 until 1995, working with Estelle Getty and Bea Arthur on “The Golden Girls” and her first novel “The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold” which has recently been released as an audio book!
DINAH MANOFF
Manoff was born in New York City to actress L...
2024-02-1231 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 53 – Chatting With ‘Pink Lady’ Dinah Manoff About "Grease", "Empty Nest" & Jackie Gold - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actress, director, and writer Dinah Manoff who is best know for playing the role of "Pink Lady" Marty Marachino in the blockbuster musical film “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John!
During their eye-opening conversation, Dinah tells Tony about growing up in Malibu, California, making her television debut on the hit TV sitcom “Welcome Back Kotter”, becoming a series regular on the hilarious ABC sitcom “Soap”, making her feature film debut playing ‘Pink Lady’ Marty Maraschino in the smash hit movie musical "GREASE" alongside Stockard Channing and Fran...
2024-02-1231 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 51 – Close Up On “Riptide” Star Perry King & His Fantastic 50-Plus Year Career - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with film and TV leading man Perry King who is best known for starring in the hit 1980s TV detective series “Riptide” and whose legendary 50-year career includes starring in over 85 films, TV shows, and mini-series! During their revealing conversation, Perry tells Tony how after graduating from Yale with a B.A. in theatre, he headed to New York, with a scholarship from the Julliard School, where he studied with the legendary John Houseman, his memorable acting roles throughout the 1970s including "The Possession of Joel Delaney" with Shirley MacLa...
2024-01-2936 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 49 – Reminiscing With ‘80s Leading Man & Soap Opera Star Russell Todd - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actor turned agent Russell Todd who is best known for starring in the 1984 remake of “Where The Boys Are”, the soap opera “Another World” and several 80’s horror films including “Friday the 13th Part 2”. During their absorbing conversation Russell tells Tony about his fun-filled days of working as a male model in Milan and NY for designers like Calvin Klein, his memorable acting roles in several 80’s horror films like “He Knows You’re Alone” with the then unknown actor Tom Hanks and playing a camp counselor trainee in “Friday the 13th Pa...
2024-01-2432 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 47 – Out of This World Convo With "Star Trek Voyager's" Garrett Wang - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with podcast host and actor GARRETT WANG who is best known for playing Ensign Harry Kim on the classic Sci-Fi TV series "Star Trek: Voyager". During their fascinating conversation Garrett tells Tony about being a huge Science Fiction fan his entire life, how watching George Takei play “Mr. Sulu” on “Star Trek: The Original Series” influenced him when he was young, why its important having proper representation on television, and in the movies, how he walked into an acting class while he was studying medicine at UCLA and caught the actin...
2024-01-0137 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 45 – The Hills Are Still Alive With The Amazing Nicholas Hammond - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with celebrated actor Nicholas Hammond who is best known for playing the role of Friedrich von Trapp in “The Sound of Music” as well as the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the live action television series “The Amazing Spider-Man”. During their entertaining chat Nicholas tells Tony about what it was like making his film debut in the 1963 film “Lord of the Flies” in the Caribbean, how he was chosen by director Robert Wise from over 450 hopefuls to play the role of Friedrich von Trapp in the 1965 Oscar winning movie musica...
2023-12-1836 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 44 – Revealing The Secrets Of An NBC Page With Author Shelley Herman - Part 2During the second part of Tony’s conversation with Emmy nominated writer and author SHELLEY HERMAN, they discuss what it was like working on the set of “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson, her behind-the-scenes stories about Johnny, Doc Severinsen, and Ed McMahon, the internal "memo" that ended the friendship between Johnny and Joan Rivers, what the battle of the late-night talk shows was all about, all the fun events that the NBC Pages got to work on outside the studio like the Rose Bowl Parade and the Emmy Awards, her encounters with legendary stars like Imogene Coca, Sid Ceasar, John Travol...
2023-12-0432 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 43 – Revealing The Secrets Of An NBC Page With Author Shelley Herman - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an informative conversation with Emmy-nominated writer and author SHELLEY HERMAN who tells him all about her fabulous new memoir “MY PEACOCK TALE: Secrets of An NBC Page” which was recently published. During their chat Shelley tells Tony about what it was like being a Page at the NBC Burbank studios during the mid-1970s, her encounters with legendary TV stars like Betty White and Johnny Carson, some funny stories about Ringo Starr, Frank Sinatra, and comedian Richard Pryor as well as her connection to the legendary cast of the clas...
2023-12-0430 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 42– The Trouble With Movie Star William McNamara - Part 2During the second part of Tony’s conversation with actor William McNamara, they discuss his most famous role as Peter Foley the copycat serial killer in the psychological thriller “Copycat”, how he did a lot of research about serial killers before filming started, what it was like working with Sigourney Weaver and Holly Hunter on that film, his incredible friendship with legendary actor Roddy McDowall, the research he did before taking on the role of Montgomery Clift in the TV movie “Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story”, the advice the "real" Elizabeth Taylor gave him before shooting began, working as an animal...
2023-11-2038 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 41– The Trouble With Movie Star William McNamara - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an eye-opening chat with actor William McNamara, who is best known for a slew of hit films throughout the 1990’s - including the chilling role of Peter Foley in the psychological thriller “Copycat” co-starring Sigourney Weaver. During their conversation, Billy tells Tony about studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in NYC, working as a model for Ford Models, his memories of filming his first movie Dario Argento’s “Opera”, his experience working with The Two Coreys on the film “Dream A Little Dream”, his recollections of working with legendary movie...
2023-11-2029 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 40 – Uncovering “The Lost City of Cecil B DeMille” With Filmmaker Peter Brosnan - Part 2During the second part of Tony’s conversation with filmmaker, documentarian & historian Peter Brosnan they discuss the endless delays and redtape the team had to go through to find the buried set under the sand dunes, how while they waited for the City of Santa Barbara to permit them to dig, Peter got the opportunity to interview many of the people who had worked with Mr DeMille when he shot both versions of “The Ten Commandments” (1923 & 1956) including Agnes DeMille – Cecil’s niece who had been on the dunes back when the first version was being filmed, how after the team finally got permis...
2023-11-0631 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 39– Uncovering “The Lost City of Cecil B DeMille” With Filmmaker Peter Brosnan - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an riveting conversation with filmmaker, documentarian, historian, and modern-day ‘Indiana Jones’ Peter Brosnan who wrote, directed, and produced the fascinating documentary “The Lost City of Cecil B DeMille”. During their conversation, Peter tells Tony about going to film school at NYU, how he first heard about an ancient Egyptian city buried 150 miles north of Hollywood, the history of how Cecil B DeMille created and built the biggest movie set in history “City of The Pharaoh” for his 1923 epic silent film “The Ten Commandments”, going to the dunes of Guadalupe for the first time, finding...
2023-11-0629 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 38 – Resurrecting Her “Dark Shadows” Memories With Kathryn Leigh Scott - Part 2During the second part of Tony Miros’s bewitching conversation with actress Kathryn Leigh Scott, he asks her why she left "Dark Shadows" - the most popular daytime series of all time - after 309 episodes, what it was like working on classic films like "The Great Gatsby" with Robert Redford & Mia Farrow and "The Greek Tycoon" with Anthony Quinn & Jacqueline Bisset, her guest starring roles on hit TV series like "Little House on the Prairie", "Dynasty", "Star Trek The Next Generation" & her most recent recurring role as George Segal's girlfriend "Miriam" in the sitcom "The Goldbergs", as well as he...
2023-10-2330 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 37– Resurrecting Her “Dark Shadows” Memories With Kathryn Leigh Scott - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has a spellbinding conversation with actress Kathryn Leigh Scott who is best known for starring in the classic supernatural daytime soap opera "Dark Shadows". During their bewitching conversation, Kathryn tells Tony about growing up on a farm in the Midwest, moving to NYC to attend classes at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, working as a "Bunny" server at the original New York Playboy Club to pay the bills, how she landed the role of "Maggie Evans" on the Gothic daytime soap opera "Dark Shadows", what it was like working with act...
2023-10-2334 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 36 – Discussing His Devious Ways On Dynasty With Gordon Thomson – Part 2During the second part of Tony Miros’s fun conversation with actor Gordon Thomson, they discuss his character Adam Carrington's dastardly ways on “Dynasty”, how much fun he had being the ultimate “son of a bitch” on the popular prime time soap opera, what was it like when fans would confuse him with his on screen character, why he chose not to be an “out” gay actor during his career, his impressions of legendary movie star Rock Hudson when he guest-starred on the show, his memories of the fabulously wealthy and none-to-nice Carrington and Colby clan, what it was like filming Dynast...
2023-10-0939 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 35 - Discussing His Devious Ways On Dynasty With Gordon Thomson - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has a fascinating conversation with actor Gordon Thomson who is best known for playing the evil, yet dashing, Adam Carrington, on the 1980s prime-time soap opera “Dynasty”! During their fascinating conversation, Gordon talks about his start in the theater in Canada with Gilda Radner, Martin Short, and Eugene Levy, becoming a catalog model, moving to New York City to join the cast of the daytime soap opera “Ryan’s Hope” in the role of Egyptologist Aristotle Benedict White, how he got involved with the ABC Development Program, doing his screen test for Adam wit...
2023-10-0936 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 34 – Behind The Scenes of “Grease” With Director Randal Kleiser – Part 2During the second part of Tony Miros’s captivating interview with film director Randal Kleiser, they discuss his experience working with famed choreographer Pat Birch on all the musical numbers in “Grease”, how the number “There Are Worst Things I Can Do” - sung by Stockard Channing - was almost cut from the film, all the challenges he faced filming the dance contest sequence, how everyone on set was surprised by the sexy costume Olivia Newton John showed up wearing to film the number “You’re The One That I Want”, his memories of working in Fuji on the film “The Blue Lagoon” and w...
2023-09-2537 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 33 – Behind The Scenes of “Grease” With Director Randal Kleiser – Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has a fascinating conversation with celebrated film director Randal Kleiser – who is best known for directing the blockbuster movie musical “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John! During their captivating conversation, Randal talks about what it was like working with John Travolta (before “Grease”) on the TV movie “The Boy In The Plastic Bubble”, what legendary movie producer Alan Carr was like working with, how director Robert Wise’s work on the film “West Side Story” illuminated him on how to cut the musical number “Summer Nights”, his experience directing iconic Hollywood luminaires such...
2023-09-2530 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 32 – Uncovering What Makes “Smallville” Star John Glover Tick – Part 2During the second part of Tony Miros’ captivating interview with actor – John Glover, they discuss his contribution of bringing LGBTQ+ stories to the attention of TV audiences with roles like his Emmy-nominated performance in the TV movie “An Early Frost”, memories of his Tony Award-winning role in Terence McNally's "Love! Valour! Compassion!", what Meryl Streep was like when he played her brother in her very first film “Julia”, the unique way he and the cast of "Batman: The Animated Series" recorded their episodes, his disbelief with the sudden loss of his 'Batman' co-star Kevin Conroy, how the role of 'Lionel Luth...
2023-09-1038 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 31 –Uncovering What Makes "Smallville" Star John Glover Tick – Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an insightful chat with Tony Award winner & Emmy Nominated actor – John Glover -- who is best known for his villainous roles in TV and film, including the role of Lionel Luthor on the popular TV series “Smallville” and the voice of the Riddler on “Batman: The Animated Series”. During their unfiltered conversation, John discusses his love for the theater, what it was like working with legendary directors like John Frankenheimer, Joe Dante, Woody Allen and Richard Donner on films like “52 Pick-Up,” “Gremlins 2: The New Batch”, “Annie Hall” and “Scrooged,” his memory of being slappe...
2023-09-1031 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 30 - Chatting With Kiera Chaplin On Preserving Her Grandfather Charlie Chaplin's Legacy – Part 2During the second part of Tony Miros’s fascinating interview with Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter - Kiera Chaplin - they discuss her crazy adventures living in Paris as a professional fashion model, what it was like doing shooting with world-famous fashion photographers Mario Testino and Herb Ritts for some of the greatest fashion designers likeKarl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani & Tommy Hilfiger, how she felt being awarded a "Lifestyle Icon" award by the Vienna Awards for Fashion and Lifestyle, her desire to preserve her grandfathers legacy by creating The Chaplin Awards in Asia and her new online store Sybabliss that offers the...
2023-08-2836 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 29 - Chatting With Kiera Chaplin On Preserving Her Grandfather Charlie Chaplin's Legacy – Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an exciting conversation with model, entrepreneur, and actress Kiera Chaplin who -- is the granddaughter of legendary filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and the great-granddaughter of playwright Eugene O’Neill. During their entertaining chat, Kiera talks about growing up in the small town in Switzerland where her grandfather retired after leaving the U.S., what it was like growing up with such an iconic last name, meeting Princess Diana when she was 6 years old, her rebellious years when she tried to step out from under Charlie’s shadow and make a name...
2023-08-2829 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 28 – Getting Personal With Hollywood Hunk & TV Action Hero Lorenzo Lamas – Part 2During the second part of Tony Miros’s fascinating interview with iconic television star Lorenzo Lamas, they discuss how he won the role of ‘Lance Cumson” on the hit primetime 80’s soap opera “Falcon Crest," what it was like working with legendary stars like Jane Wyman, Lana Turner, and Rod Taylor during the run of the successful drama-filled series, how after "Falcon Crest" ended he carved out a niche for himself as an action-hero, showcasing his martial arts skills and his enthusiasm for Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the 1990s, by starring in the hit syndicated series “Renegade” and how happy he is now with...
2023-08-1426 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 27 – Getting Personal With Hollywood Hunk & TV Action Hero Lorenzo Lamas – Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an attention-grabbing conversation with his good friend, actor Lorenzo Lamas - who is best known for playing the role of ‘Lance Cumson’ on the 1980s prime-time soap opera “Falcon Crest” and ‘Reno Raines’ in the 90’s syndicated hit show “Renegade.” During their fascinating chat, Lorenzo opens up about what it was like growing up with MGM film stars Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl, for parents and Olympic swimmer/actress Esther Williams as his stepmother, how he got the part of ‘Tom Chisum’ in the iconic movie musical “Grease,” his experience working with legendary...
2023-08-1432 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 26 – “Sunset Blvd” Star Nancy Olson Livingston Recalls Her Glamorous Hollywood Life – Part 2During the second part of Tony Miros’s fascinating interview with Academy Award nominated actress Nancy Olson Livingston he talks with her about her recently published memoir “A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour”, what it was like for her to work with director Billy Wilder on his iconic film “Sunset Blvd”, her memories of co-stars William Holden & Gloria Swanson, her thoughts about the musical version of “Sunset Blvd,” as well as other captivating stories from her extraordinary life married to famed musical theater lyricist & librettist Alan Jay Lerner (“My Fair Lady”) & her equ...
2023-07-3134 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 25 –“Sunset Blvd” Star Nancy Olson Livingston Recalls Her Glamorous Hollywood Life – Part 1On this special episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with the last surviving cast member from the 1950 classic film “Sunset Boulevard” and Academy Award nominated actress Nancy Olson Livingston! During their fascinating conversation Nancy discusses what it was like being a contract player at Paramount Studios during the golden age of Hollywood, how she got the part of “Betty Schaffer”, in Billy Wilder’s iconic film, “Sunset Boulevard” alongside William Holden and Gloria Swanson, how a young John F Kennedy came on to her (before he became President) at a swanky Hollywood dinner party and other captivating stories from h...
2023-07-3131 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 24 – Shining The Spotlight On Soap Star Ian Buchanan - Part 2During the second part of their conversation, host Tony Miros chats with his neighbor, soap star Ian Buchanan about how he got cast on the prime-time TV series “Twin Peaks”, what it was like working with legendary director David Lynch, why his character Dick didn’t appear in the recent limited series “Twin Peaks: The Return” on Showtime, his recollection of filming at the Ambassador Hotel when he was playing legendary actor Peter Lawford in the TV movie “Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair” and his experience of working on the sitcoms “It’s The Garry Shandling’s Show” and “The Nanny”!
IAN...
2023-07-1731 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 23 – Shining The Spotlight On Soap Star Ian Buchanan - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an illuminating conversation with actor Ian Buchanan who discusses his early years modeling in Europe, what it was like to suddenly become a huge daytime soap star when he landed the part of ‘Duke Lavery’ on “General Hospital”, how he had to get rid of his thick Scottish accent in order to work on American TV, how much he loves working with his long time co-star Finola Hughes, the challenges he faced taking on a much-hated character like “Dr. Greg Madden” on the daytime drama “All My Children” and his funny memori...
2023-07-1736 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 22 - Getting Acquainted With ‘Waltons’ Star Michael Learned - Part 2During the second part of their conversation, host Tony Miros chats with four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned about the reasons why after seven seasons she left “The Waltons,” her memories of winning her first Emmy Award, her thoughts about the CW’s recent “Waltons” remake, why the critically acclaimed CBS drama “Nurse” was canceled after only two seasons, why she enjoyed working on the TV sitcom “Living Dolls” with a young Halle Berry, and what it was like working with Evan Peters on the Netflix limited series “DAHMER Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.”
MICHAEL LEARNED
B...
2023-07-0329 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 21 – Getting Acquainted With ‘Waltons’ Star Michael Learned - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned about her early beginnings in the theater at San Francisco's famed American Conservatory Theatre, how she got cast in the iconic role of ‘Olivia Walton’ on the long-running CBS drama series “The Waltons”, what it was like working on the set with Richard Thomas and the six child actors who played her children on the show, how she dealt with suddenly being America’s favorite TV mom and her remarkable return to television in the critically acclaimed Ryan Murphy Netflix limited series “DAHMER - Mon...
2023-07-0234 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 20 – Revisiting “Fever” With Karen Lynn Gorney - Part 2During the second part of their conversation host, Tony Miros chats with actress Karen Lynn Gorney about the difficulties she had -- managing her new-found success -- after starring in one of the biggest movies of the decade “Saturday Night Fever,” what it was like working with her ‘Fever’ costars Donna Pescow, Paul Pape, Joseph Cali, and Barry Miller, how the Bee Gees song “More Than A Woman” seems to follow her wherever she goes, her excitement meeting her idol Sir Lawrence Olivier in London, her thoughts of the stage play version of the film and her experience working on the award...
2023-06-1921 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 19 – Revisiting 'Fever' With Karen Lynn Gorney - Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actress Karen Lynn Gorney about getting her big break playing the role of ‘Tara Martin’ on the hit soap opera “All My Children,” the fateful taxi ride that got her the audition for the role of ‘Stephanie Mangano’ in the film “Saturday Night Fever," what it was like working with John Travolta on his first big movie, her challenges learning the dance moves for ‘Fever,’ what it was like shooting scenes for the film on the streets of Brooklyn and how difficult it was dancing on that flashing multicolored dance...
2023-06-1830 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 18 – ‘Mad’ About Bryan Batt Part 2During the second part of his conversation with host, Tony Miros chats with actor Bryan Batt about what it was like playing the role of “Salvatore Romano” the closeted art director for the Sterling Cooper Agency on AMC’s critically acclaimed and award-winning drama series "Mad Men", the excitement of winning two Screen Actors Guild awards, working with the handsome and talented Jon Hamm, and his memories of filming the Netflix revival of “Tales of the City” with Murray Bartlett -- and his role in the Oscar-winning film “12 Years A Slave.”
BRYAN BATT
Bryan Batt i...
2023-06-0533 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 17 – ‘Mad’ About Bryan Batt Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actor Bryan Batt about starring in some of the biggest Broadway musicals of the ’80s and 90's including “Cats,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “Starlight Expressed,” playing the role of “Darius” in Paul Rudnick’s groundbreaking comedy "Jeffrey" - both in the N.Y. and L.A. productions, as well as the film adaptation, and how he got the role of “Salvatore Romano,” the closeted art director for the Sterling Cooper Agency on AMC’s critically acclaimed and award-winning drama series, "Mad Men!"
BRYAN BATT
Bryan Batt is a native N...
2023-06-0430 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 16 – Everything’s Coming Up ‘Rosie’ With Carole Ita White Part 2During the second part of his conversation with “Laverne & Shirley” star Carole Ita White, host Tony Miros gets the scoop about what it was like working with comedians Michael McKean and David Lander -- who played Lenny and Squiggy -- on "Laverne and Shirley," what it was like doing her first nude scene in the Barbra Streisand film “Up The Sandbox,” working on classic television shows like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Starsky & Hutch" and "Remington Steele," and the type of advice she gives her acting students about making it in Hollywood.
CAROLE ITA WHITE
2023-05-2235 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 15 –Everything’s Coming Up ‘Rosie’ With Carole Ita White Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with character actress/acting coach Carole Ita White about her famous dad Jesse White - who appeared in the classic film “Harvey” alongside Jimmy Stewart, the time she met The Beatles at a Hollywood house party, how she got her big break playing the “bimbo with the bucks” ‘Big Rosie Greenbaum’ on the classic television sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” and what it was like working on set with the hilarious Penny Marshall and beloved Cindy Williams.
CAROLE ITA WHITE
Carole Ita White is an American telev...
2023-05-2134 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 14 – Out Of This World Convo With Dee Wallace Part 2During the second part of his conversation with “ET The Extra-Terrestrial” star Dee Wallace, host Tony Miros gets the scoop about what it was like on the set of the Stephen King horror classic “Cujo,” her experience working with directors Peter Jackson on his cult classic film “The Frighteners” and Rob Zombie on his remake of “Halloween,” and how much she’s enjoying working with her old friend – actor Gregory Harrison on the hit Fox series “9-1-1”!
DEE WALLACE
Dee Wallace was born Deanna Bowers and raised in a religious home in Kansas City, Kansas. Al...
2023-05-0830 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 13 – Out Of This World Convo With Dee Wallace Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actress Dee Wallace about leaving her hometown in Kansas and moving to NYC to start her career in acting, auditioning at HB Studio to study with legendary acting teacher Uta Hagen, starring in Joe Dante’s “The Howling,” and how Steven Spielberg offered her the role of a lifetime in his now classic film “ E.T., The Extraterrestrial“!
DEE WALLACE
Dee Wallace was born Deanna Bowers and raised in a religious home in Kansas City, Kansas. Although her family was lower middle cla...
2023-05-0734 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 12 - Grease Is Still The Word With Barry Pearl Part 2During the second part of his conversation with “Grease” star Barry Pearl, host Tony Miros gets the scoop about what it was like working with Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta on the set, the difficulties in filming the musical numbers like “Summer Nights,” the day a cast member fainted while they were filming the dance contest sequence in a sweltering school gym, his thoughts about the new Paramount Plus series “Grease: The Rise of The Pink Ladies” and how he and the rest of the cast are preparing to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the release of the highest grossing mov...
2023-04-2428 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 11 – Grease Is Still The Word With Barry Pearl Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actor Barry Pearl about making his Broadway debut in the original production of “Bye Bye Birdie”, how he and John Travolta co-starred in the first National Tour of the stage play “Grease” - before they did the movie version, what the audition process was for him to get the role of “Doody” in the film, how the Three Stooges influenced his performance in the film, and how “Grease” changed his and the entire casts lives forever!
BARRY PEARL
Actor, director, produce...
2023-04-2338 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 10 - Discussing Dynasty With John James Part 2During the second part of his conversation with “Dynasty” star John James, host Tony Miros gets the scoop about what it was like for him to
work with the glamorous Joan Collins, landing his spinoff show “The Colbys” -- alongside legendary movie stars Charlton Heston and Barbara Stanwyck -- as well as his thoughts on the “Dynasty” reboot that recently aired on the CW Network.
JOHN JAMES
Actor and Producer JOHN JAMES began his career in New York City at the age of 20 on the classic Soap Opera “Search For Tomorrow”. Soon after his talent...
2023-04-1038 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 9 – Discussing Dynasty With John James Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actor John James about starting his TV career on the daytime soap opera "Search For Tomorrow," how he had to do a screen test to land the part of “Jeff Colby” on the mega-hit Aaron Spelling prime-time soap opera "Dynasty," what it was like filming the pilot of "Oil" - the original title of the show - with movie star George Peppard (later replaced by John Forsythe) and how he nearly blew his big break due to an innocent mistake he made his first day on the set film...
2023-04-0935 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 8 – Discovering Marion Davies With Author Lara Gabrielle Part 2During the second part of his conversation with film writer, author and Hollywood researcher Lara Gabrielle, host Tony Miros and Lara discuss the truth about whether the character of Susan Alexander in Orson Welles 1941 classic film “Citizen Kane” was based on actress Marion Davies or not, as well as what the REAL story is about the mysterious death of movie mogul Thomas Ince on William Randolph Hearst’s lavish yacht “The Oneida” and why Soundstage 16 on the Warner Bros lot became one of the tallest stages in the world because of Marion’s film “Cain and Mabel”!
LARA...
2023-03-2733 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 7 – Discovering Marion Davies With Author Lara Gabrielle Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an in-depth conversation with film writer, author, and Hollywood researcher Lara Gabrielle about her book – “Captain Of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies.” During their conversation, Tony and Lara chat about Davies’ career during the golden age of Hollywood, how Marion met newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst, her undeniable comedic talent, why there has never been an accurate portrayal of her on film, the arrangement she had with Hearst and his wife Millicent throughout their long relationship as well as her difficulties with stuttering and her alcohol addiction.
2023-03-2637 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 6 – Talking With Former Child Star Keith Coogan Part 2During the second part of his conversation with actor and former child star Keith Coogan, Tony asks him how he got his first on-screen role in the hilarious 1987 teen comedy “Adventures In Babysitting,” what it was like working with actress Elizabeth Shue on that film and later with actress Christina Applegate on the hit 1991 comedy “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter is Dead,” as well as his childhood memory of playing Cindy Williams’ son in a special episode of the classic TV sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” and his plans on writing a book to help kids (and their parents) on how to make it i...
2023-03-1335 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 5 – Talking With Former Child Star Keith Coogan Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros talks with actor Keith Coogan - best known for starring in the hilarious comedies “Adventures in Babysitting” and “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead” - about what's it like being the grandson of the world's first film child star, Jackie Coogan (“The Kid” and “The Addams Family”), his decision - at a very young age - to follow in his grandfathers' footsteps and pursue a career in acting, his memories of appearing in some of the biggest TV series of the 1970s like "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" and the to...
2023-03-1240 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 4 – ‘Dumb’ Talk with Screenwriter Bennett Yellin Part 2During the second part of his conversation with screenwriter Bennett Yellin, Tony asks him about what it was like working with stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels on Dumb and Dumber, the on-set romance between Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly, if he was shocked when the movie became such a huge hit, if it was it harder to write the sequel because of the high expectations of the fans, how they got Kathleen Turner to star in the 2014 sequel Dumb and Dumber To and what would be his advice to a young aspiring screenwriter that has just arrived in...
2023-02-2738 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 3 – ‘Dumb’ Talk with Screenwriter Bennett Yellin Part 1On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with successful screenwriter Bennett Yellin, whose best known for co-writing one of the funniest comedies of the 1990's Dumb and Dumber! During their funny conversation, Bennett discusses growing up in Southern California in the 1960s, his love of movies, initially wanting to become a Disney imagineer, trying to do standup at The Comedy Store, meeting his writing partners Peter and Bobby Farrelly and how they went on to write the fifth greatest comedy film of all time!
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bennett Yellin received his...
2023-02-2633 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 2 - Chatting With The Wonderful Amy Hill Part 2During the second part of his fascinating conversation with actress Amy Hill, Tony asks her about how the part of “Kumu” on Magnum P.I. came to her, what it was like for the cast when CBS canceled them after four glorious years on primetime TV this past summer, and what are the plans for season five for this exciting Hawaii-based, action drama television series – now that NBC has picked them up for two more seasons!
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Amy Hill's television and film credits number over 180. She is a...
2023-02-1629 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 1 - Chatting With The Wonderful Amy Hill Part 1On the premiere episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actress Amy Hill who plays “Kumu” on the NBC TV series “Magnum P.I.”. During their lively discussion Amy speaks about her career beginnings in the San Francisco theater scene, her breakout role as Margaret Cho’s grandmother on the 1994 sitcom “All American Girl”, her thoughts on the current state of Asian representation on television and film as well as her love for fellow actress Michelle Yoah and her Oscar worthy performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once”.
Amy Hill's television and film credits number over 180. She is a...
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