On Mic: Jordan Rich Late Night Classics

Writer Alice Hoffman joined the show to talk about her victory over breast cancer and her book on getting through challenges in life.

He’s the “Roastmaster General” of the United States. Comedian Jeff Ross, longtime standup star and the ringleader on America’s funniest celebrity roasts.

He burst onto the scene placing in the top ranks of America’s Got Talent. Tom Cotter is the Providence-born comic who is still bringing the laughs to audiences across the country.

Musical innovator Thomas Dolby discusses soundtracks, technology’s role in music, and “blinds us with science.”

Meet the amazing Catwoman herself, the award-winning actress Julie Newmar.

Best-selling author of adult novels and children’s books Jacquelyn Mitchard often joined the show and here she is talking about one of her books.

Bobby Rydell is an authentic teen idol from the 50’s and 60’s who is still performing his hits and entertaining crowds today!

He’s a comic dynamo. Chris Elliott is an award-winning comedic actor and writer, son of the legendary Bob Elliott of the legendary “Bob and Ray” radio team.

Calvin Trillin is a widely read author, columnist, poet and humorist. He visited with Jordan during the Bush years to talk politics and life.

One of our finest actors, the late Ben Gazzara joined Jordan while touring Boston in his one-man show about Yankee legend Yogi Berra.

Meet everyone’s favorite Jeannie! Barbara Eden has enjoyed a multi-decade career as a successful actress, model and spokesperson.

The Amazing Kreskin is one of America’s foremost mentalists and joined the show to talk about his craft.

1950’s heartthrob matinee idol Tab Hunter on his autobiography, "Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star."

Horror and Sci-Fi writer Whitley Strieber promoting his latest book and recalling his encounters with cfrom the stars!

Emmy and Tony winning actress Jane Alexander returned to Boston for an achievement award and share her thoughts on acting.

An interview with the star of TV’s “House” during the show’s first season. Laurie shares insights on the iconic character he played for several years.

Jordan spoke with Eartha Kitt on her swing through Boston. The legendary star of theater, cabaret, film, television and recordings talks about show business, being a sex symbol, and of course appearing on television’s “Batman.”

Her life was chaotic and her ending tragic, but Carrie Fisher was also a terrific actress and a creative force to be reckoned with. Here Jordan speaks with the woman behind the Princess about her career, struggles, and triumphs.

He is a TV icon, famous for his corny announcer shtick on Laugh-In, but Gary Owens was one of radio’s greatest disc jockeys. He voiced thousands of commercials and cartoons and was beloved throughout our industry.

Ben Mezrich is a best-selling author with several hot books under his belt. The Boston based writer joined Jordan in 2009 to talk about his book on the founding of Facebook, “The Accidental Billionaires.”

Ann Rule was one of America’s most popular true crime writers, with dozens of New York Times best-sellers to her credit. Back around 2010 she appeared on the Jordan Rich Show to talk about her latest project. Murder, of course, was on her mind.

We just said goodbye to Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas. But Jordan had the chance to talk with him in 2015 about his latest book of poetry, his upbringing, family, and of course the movies.

In a conversation a few years back, famous physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, author of several international best-sellers, visited the Jordan Rich Show to talk about time travel, the potential of the mind, the infinite universe and how science is beaming into new frontiers.

In an interview when his book "Haunted" was released, best-selling author Chuck Palahniuk talks about writing from the book’s cover to the origin of ideas. His best-known work is "Fight Club", made into a controversial film that has become a cult classic.

Jordan loved connecting with other broadcasters on his late night show. So it was a joy to have a conversation with the one and only Dale Dorman, a beloved radio jock for decades on Boston radio stations WRKO and Kiss 108 FM. Dale was soon to be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his contributions to radio.

There is one constant in the Stars Wars Universe and that is actor Anthony Daniels, who continues to portray the beloved C-3PO in all of the films. Jordan spoke with him years back when he was hosting the touring Star Wars Exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Science.

Jordan loved speaking with beloved character actor Danny Aiello from countless movies and TV roles. Danny was in town many years back promoting an album of American standards he recorded and yes, we talk movies and other show biz!

Jordan talks with a favorite guest who appeared several times, a true man of science and imagination, Ben Bova who has written over 120 books, both sci-fi and non-fiction. Ben has taken us to the stars and beyond. Here from 2015 we talked about his recent book about Jupiter.

Jordan looks back fondly at a conversation he had with the legendary Debbie Reynolds, about ten years ago when she was appearing in her live one-woman show. Here Debbie talks about her days in Hollywood during the Golden Age and how she has adapted to show business over multiple decades.

A late night conversation with one cool actor, writer, producer Chazz Palminteri, famous for his autobiographical masterpiece “A Bronx Tale.”

From 2005, a conversation with one of the world’s most popular mystery writers, the late Sue Grafton. Her “alphabet” series of books sold in the millions.

A visit with Caroline Kennedy at the JFK Library in Boston. We talked about her love of poetry with its ability to heal, as well as the Kennedy legacy.

Welcome to the premiere episode of On Mic Late Night Classics, a look back at memorable interviews from WBZ’s Jordan Rich Show. This one features a conversation with the second man to walk on the moon, the legendary Buzz Aldrin.