Podcast appearances and mentions of blair warner

You may know her as the beloved Blair Warner from the iconic TV series “The Facts of Life,” or as a Mouseketeer on the Micky Mouse Club. But Lisa Whelchel is so much more than just a familiar face from your childhood. She's a talented actress, singer, author, and motivational speaker who has touched the hearts of many with her authenticity and passion. Lisa tied for second place on the reality series “Survivor: Philippines.” And Whelchel was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance for her contemporary Christian album “All Because of You.”

Geri Jewell shares her trailblazing career as the first actress with cerebral palsy to break into mainstream television. From her early stand-up days at The Comedy Store to her iconic roles on The Facts of Life and HBO's Deadwood, Geri reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her journey. She opens up about her influential friendship with Carol Burnett, the unforgettable moment she was cast by Norman Lear, and the humorous yet impactful experiences that shaped her career. Her stories offer a mix of inspiration, humor, and behind-the-scenes insights into breaking barriers in Hollywood.   Episode Highlights: Comedy Roots: Geri recounts her journey into stand-up comedy, starting at the famous Comedy Store in 1978. From her struggles with early performances to becoming the first comedian with cerebral palsy to appear on national television, Geri's resilience shines through. Her candid reflection on bombing her second week at the Comedy Store—and what she learned from it—provides both humor and wisdom. Carol Burnett's Influence: One of the highlights of Geri's youth was becoming pen pals with her idol, Carol Burnett. Carol's words of encouragement inspired Geri to pursue her dreams in show business, despite the societal expectations placed on her due to her disability. Geri shares heartwarming memories of Carol's support and how it fueled her ambition. Meeting Norman Lear: A pivotal moment in Geri's career came when Norman Lear spotted her performance and immediately cast her as Cousin Geri on The Facts of Life. Geri recounts the whirlwind experience of joining the cast, humanizing the snobby Blair Warner, and the impact of being one of the first actresses with a visible disability on a major TV show. Decapitating Big Bird: In one of the funniest moments of the episode, Geri shares a story about her guest appearance on Sesame Street, where an unexpected accident involving roller skates and Big Bird left children screaming! Geri's retelling of how she managed to “decapitate” Big Bird during a live taping is guaranteed to leave you laughing. From Stand-Up to Deadwood: Geri takes us through her transition from sitcoms to the gritty world of HBO's Deadwood. A chance encounter with David Milch in a pharmacy led to her role as Jewel, a character created specifically for her. Geri's reflections on working with Ian McShane and the unique challenges of performing in such a raw, historical setting are captivating. New Book – Geri's Gems and Jewels: Geri discusses the inspiration behind her new book, a collection of essays and stories drawn from her life and career. The book combines humor and poignant reflections, with a special foreword from her dear friend, Norman Lear.   Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, touching memories, and incredible career insights, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, humor, and the power of breaking barriers.   You're going to love my conversation with Geri Jewell Geri's Website IMDB Get an autographed book   Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show   Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.  

“The New Girl” (September 19, 1992) Tori Scott is more than just the mysterious seventh Bayside High student who exists in a fractured Saved by the Bell timeline in which Jessie and Kelly don't exist. She's also really gay in the tradition of Jo from The Facts of Life, and not only because Leanna Creel, the actress who played Tori, came out in real life. Erin Fletcher returns to explain why she's actually a better match for Zack than Kelly or AC Slater… because Zack Morris is the Blair Warner of Saved by the Bell. Listen to Erin's previous appearance, in which we also discussed a lesbian-tinged ep titled “The New Girl.” (And yes, there is a Tori Scott fanvid.) Follow: GEE on Facebook • GEE's Facebook Group • GEE on Twitter • GEE on Instagram • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Listen: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Himalaya • TuneIn And yes, we do have an official website! We even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This episode's art was designed by Ian O'Phelan. This is a TableCakes podcast.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Greg Hanna of Celebrity Interviews Live interview Lisa Whelchel. Lisa Diane Whelchel is an American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and life coach. She is known for her appearances as a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club and her nine-year role as the preppy and wealthy Blair Warner on The Facts of Life.

Dave and Ethan welcome the host of Collector's Call on MeTV, Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life, Survivor: Philippines), and Mike Schmiedeler, the show's co-creater and Executive Producer!  Lisa and Mike talk about the upcoming April 21st episode of Collector's Call that features the Weird Al collection of super fan Kenneth Guinup, and Weird Al expert Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz! ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan's 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work. LINKSFollow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inchPast episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com PODCAST CREDITSIndependently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan UllmanTheme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" WestPodcast logo designed by Heather Malone COPYRIGHT© 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

For those of us growing up in the 1980s, and our parents as well, The Facts of Life was simply must-see TV. The coming of age story of four girls at a boarding school, under the care of watchful housemother Mrs. Garrett, warmed our hearts and our television screens. Who can forget preppy, glamorous Blair Warner, brought to life for nine seasons by actress Lisa Whelchel? Lisa, a committed Christian from the age of 10, has gone on to have quite the journey over the decades, from marrying (and later divorcing) a pastor, to writing a number of Christian-themed books on family and parenthood. But it was her season on Survivor in 2012 that seems to have sparked a personal growth journey for the ages! Alicia has the details. Want early, ad-free episodes, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Sponsors KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/trashy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enneagram Threes focus on outstanding performance, being perceived as successful, and avoiding failure at all costs. They believe that love comes from achievement, image, and status and have the tendency to neglect or ignore the personal needs of self and others. But when Threes move toward health, they move to the high side of Six.  When that happens, they no longer need to “drive the bus” or flaunt success. They are so good at helping others live to their full potential and be successful in their own right and not have it be all about their own success. In this episode, Lisa Whelchel discusses her journey toward being a healthy Three.  Listen in as she touches on her subtypes, how she identifies her True Self, and how the Enneagram has impacted her life as an introverted Type 3 with a 2 wing.   Lisa is an actress, author, international speaker, and life coach. Perhaps best known for her starring role as Blair Warner on NBC's “The Facts of Life” for nine years, she's also the author of “Creative Correction,” which has sold over 200,000 copies and has written more than a dozen books.  Currently, Lisa is a certified CoActive Life Coach and focuses most of her time these days coming alongside others on their transformational journey to remembering their True Self. For more information please visit www.LisaWhelchel.com and www.ContigoLifeCoach.com.

Greetings! We are combatting the dead zone that is the holidays with a bonus episode: the fourth of Weirdest Episode Ever, our new Patreon series looking at sitcoms that venture into sci-fi, horror and fantasy. If you like this, you can listen to three other episodes on Patreon, with another six to come in early 2023. They're available for people supporting us at the $5 level or higher. Here's the full list of episodes we have done/will be doing: The Cosby Show, "The Day the Spores Landed" (a.k.a. the male pregnancy episode) I Love Lucy, “Lucy Goes to Scotland" (a.k.a. Lucy gets fed to a dragon) Perfect Strangers, "Aliens" (a.k.a. Balki is an alien) The Facts of Life, "Seven Little Indians" (a.k.a. the Twilight Zone parody) A Family Matters, "Stevil" (a.k.a. Steve Urkel gets a murderous puppet doppelganger) Benson, "Death in a Funny Position" (a.k.a. serial killer cruise ship) Day By Day, "A Very Brady Episode" (a.k.a. a very strange venture into Brady Bunch land) Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place, "Two Guys a Girl and a Psycho Halloween" (a.k.a. Ryan Reynolds murders everyone) Punky Brewster, "The Perils of Punky" (a.k.a. the cave of horrors) The Cosby Show, "Cliff's Nightmare" (a.k.a. Cliff Huxtable vs. Muppets) Here are the details on this Facts of LIfe episode: “Seven Little Indians” (January 3, 1987) It would be ambitious for any sitcom, much less Facts of Life specifically, to attempt a weird episode that not only satirizes 1980s slasher movies but also murder mysteries and also The Twilight Zone. For all that being packed into one 22-minute format, this one actually works pretty well. Lisa Whelchel as Blair — big-haired, wild eyed and caked with makeup — makes for a striking visual that probably traumatized a few kids back in the day. The Facts of Life, previously: Blair Warner Is a Homophone Jo Polniaczek Is a Lesbian Hearththrob The logo for Weirdest Episode Ever + the rad art of psycho killer Blair Warner was designed by Ian O'Phelan. The theme music was composed by Nick Loiacano.

Back in the 80s, one of the biggest shows on television was, “The Facts of Life”…and a large part of that was due to legions of teenage boys who had crushes on actress Lisa Whelchel, who played the snobby rich girl Blair Warner! And now, she's hosting the 3rd season of her MeTV show, “Collector's Call”, exploring the world of rabid collectors of everything under the sun…and, those folks out-nerd us nerds like nobody's business!!!

It's always a good day when we get to talk tour our friend Lajon Witherspoon, from the Grammy-nominated band SEVENDUST…not only because he's phenomenal singer/frontman…but also because, if you follow him on social media you know, that he's an amazingly good  human being. A devoted father and husband who is thankful for all of the success he has achieved. And now that the band has rolled into KC tonight, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album “Animosity” by playing it in its entirety LIVE at the Truman, it was time to get Lajon on the phone to see what's goin' on in his world!! PLUS…   Back in the 80s, one of the biggest shows on television was, “The Facts of Life”…and a large part of that was due to legions of teenage boys who had crushes on actress Lisa Whelchel, who played the snobby rich girl Blair Warner! And now, she's hosting the 3rd season of her MeTV show, “Collector's Call”, exploring the world of rabid collectors of everything under the sun…and, those folks out-nerd us nerds like nobody's business!!!

From her early days as a Mouseketeer to her starring role as Blair Warner on TV's “The Facts of Life,” Lisa Whelchel was an iconic child star in Hollywood. She has an adventurous side which later deemed her the fan favorite on CBS's “Survivor: Philippines.” But that isn't all that defines this speaker and author. Lisa shares with 9-time Emmy winner David Sams about her painful divorce, her unconventional journey on El Camino to deepen her faith and her new role as a certified life coach! 

Do you EVER really know somebody? Do you have a neurological condition, that AFFECTS your life on a DAILY basis? If not, while you're JUMPING for Joy, please TUNE-IN to this LAUGH-INDUCING episode of FOOD ADDICT.

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Lisa Diane Whelchel is an American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and public speaker. She is known for her appearances as a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club and her nine-year role as the preppy and wealthy Blair Warner on The Facts of Life. In this podcast interivew with Lisa we explore the journey of acting and also spirit that she has gone through. What it was like having a moment of awakening and redefining her vision of how she interprets spirit. Special Guest: Lisa Welchel.

Actress Lisa Whelchel recently visited with morning host Paul Bomleny on WZOE’s “Wake Up Princeton”. Season 2 of her new series Collector’s Call L is underway. On the show, she meets some of the nation’s biggest collectors of pop culture memorabilia to give viewers an inside look at fascinating and rarely-seen private collections. Liisa,began acting as a Walt Disney Mouseketeer at age 13 before getting her iconic role as Blair Warner on The Facts of Life. She says she took a break after The Facts of Life to raise her three children. She returned to TV in Survivor: Philippines and finished tied for second. Lisa also appeared in Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas and For Better or For Worse and Hearts of Spring for the Hallmark Channel. Also, an accomplished author, Lisa has written over a dozen books with her first selling over 200,000 copies. Collector’s Call airs Sunday nights on MeTV.

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with actress Lisa Whelchel. Lisa is best known for her role as “Blair Warner” on the TV show The Facts of Life. She also appeared on shows like The New Mickey Mouse Club and Survivor: Philippines. During the show she discussed hosting the TV show Collector's Call, how she got involved with the show, and her life outside of acting. See the new season of Collector's Call on MeTV! During the rest of the show we argued about Little House on the Prairie, explained why our favorite Kiss songs are the ones sung by Peter Criss, and we broke the news that Ton is officially an ordained minister. You can refer to him as Reverend Ton from now on! https://youtu.be/XT8W-IAIs0I

Bryan Kramer visits with Lisa Whelchel as she discusses how she stopped hiding from her feelings and the healing she found during a 30-Day Meditation Retreat.Lisa Diane Whelchel is an American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and public speaker. She is known for her appearances as a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club and her nine-year role as the preppy and wealthy Blair Warner on The Facts of Life.

The ‘Duck Dynasty’ just got bigger. Plus, ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ gets a sequel. And, which ‘Facts Of Life’ star played the preppy Blair Warner on the series?

This episode, we talk about the reality show that paved the way for many more to come. Join us as we discuss great speeches, new game show ideas and how we still can't believe nobody recognized Blair Warner. (Come on people! Lisa Whelchel hasn't aged at all.)

Claudia Cogan discusses her crush on Blair Warner and her biology teacher as an early teen. We also play a fun new game called "Queer or Sneer" and discuss her mom being a quick ally. 

My podcast episodes aren't usually very newsworthy or timely but this week is an exception. Just days after I recorded my interview with Mindy Cohn, news broke about the very thing we discussed-a Facts of Life reboot or reunion.  It wasn't the main reason why I wanted to interview her but it came up in our conversation and what she told me was surprising. Apparently Leonardo DiCaprio and Jessica Biel's production companies have bought the rights to The Facts of Life. Mindy tells us exactly what happened when she and a prominent producer had the idea to reboot the show and took it to Sony. Days later, the rights to TFOL were no longer available and had been snatched up by Leo and Jessica.  She explains it fully in this episode so it's definitely worth a listen to hear for yourself. People say I look a lot like Mindy. What do you think? Mindy and I met at the BGG Acting Studio several years ago and I was immediately drawn to her. Not just because people have compared me to her, several times, but because she's a natural mentor. She tells me that's because she was mentored by legends in the business and feels compelled to return the kindness. CREDIT: NBC-TV/KOBAL/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK One of her mentors was Charlotte Rae, who not only pushed for Mindy to get the part of Natalie on The Facts of Life, but took her under her wing as she came of age in Hollywood. Charlotte Rae passed away on Sunday, August 5th. We recorded this episode several days before which is why Mindy still talks as if she's alive. It's clear Charlotte Rae's legacy will live on through actors like Mindy, and so on and so on. THE FACTS OF LIFE -- Pictured: (l-r) Nancy McKeon as Joanne 'Jo' Polniaczek, Kim Fields as Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey, Lisa Whelchel as Blair Warner, Mindy Cohn as Natalie Green, Charlotte Rae as Edna Garrett -- Photo by: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank In addition, we also talked about why she still takes acting classes, her secret to longevity in this fickle industry, and where her heart is now. It's in a charity called Heifer International, an organization that works to end poverty around the world by empowering women and teaching sustainable farming. They have a big fundraiser coming up in October on the backlot of Universal Studios. To find out more information about the event and how you can help, visit www.heifer.org/LA. When I talk to Mindy I'm reminded of why I love this business. There are actors out there who aren't just trying to be famous. They have a love for the craft, and are a part of something that sometimes feels unattainable to me. I often feel like an outsider looking into the cool kids of Hollywood, just hoping someone will invite me in to the party. So until that happens, I'm going to keep gleaning all the wisdom I can from those willing to share, and then make my own party. To hear the rest of my interview with Mindy Cohn, download and subscribe to MIH podcast on iTunes. Don't forget to leave a review. And make sure you follow Mindy on Twitter @MindyCohn and Instagram @MindyCohn.

"Rough Housing" (August 24, 1979) You probably remember The Facts of Life, but you may not know that the show's first season introduced a whole slew of characters who wouldn't make it to season two and also that the first-ever episode dealt with Blair's homophobia toward a tomboyish classmate that didn't even turn out to be a lesbian. Playwright and Supernatural writer Steve Yockey joins Drew and Glen to talk whether Blair is a monster, whether Mrs. Garrett crosses a line addressing Blair's monster status and why Jenny O'Hara should have remained on the show.  Support us on Patreon! Follow: GEE on Twitter • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Listen: iTunes • Spotify • Stitcher • Google Play • Google Podcasts • Himalaya • TuneIn  And yes, we do have an official website! And we even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This is a TableCakes podcast.

Enneagram Threes focus on outstanding performance, being perceived as successful and avoiding failure at all costs. They believe that love comes from achievement, image, and status and have the tendency to neglect or ignore the personal needs of self and others. But when Threes move toward health they move to the high side of Six.  When that happens they no longer need to “drive the bus” or flaunt success. They are so good at helping others live into their full potential and be successful in their own right, and not have it be all about their own success. In this episode, Lisa Whelchel discusses her journey toward being a healthy Three.  Listen in as she touches on her subtypes, how she identifies her True Self, and how the Enneagram has impacted her  life as an introverted Type 3 with a 2 wing.   Lisa is an actress, author, international speaker, and life coach. Perhaps best known for her starring role as Blair Warner on NBC's “The Facts of Life” for nine years, she's also the author of “Creative Correction” which has sold over 200,000 copies and has written more than a dozen books.  Currently, Lisa is a certified CoActive Life Coach and focuses most of her time these days coming alongside others on their transformational journey to remembering their True Self. For more information please visit www.LisaWhelchel.com and www.ContigoLifeCoach.com.

You take the good, you take the bad.... Rodan has restaurant woes, Taffy and her role model, Taylor and a dead mouse. Plus ugly underwear, Jason Mraz, The PiMC boys act like 13 year old girls on facebook, and we have a winner for our PiMC T-shirt contest! Plus a cameo from a certain Cuban we all know and love. We are Pod Is My Copilot! blog: www.podismycopilot.com, phone: 206-202-5165, email: podismycopilot@gmail.com, facebook: Ok, So I Love Pod Is My Copilot

Taylor sets himself up for failure in the first minute of the show (The title of this episode will make sense by the end of the show, though I‘m sure I missed some when I kept count). Taffy and Taylor thank all the previous guests of the last few weeks. Taffy lets a cat out of the bag re: sound quality on the show…Michael’s visit, We do a plug for a local Mom and Pop place….More on the Mountain Woman…Ramble Redhead and being on his show (look for it soon on www.rambleredhead.com)….Taylor’s on call for work…. SYTYCD and High School Music 2...Taylor gets another one of his fabulous ideas (thank you Blair Warner) from another one of Taffy’s hair brained, Lucy and Ethel schemes…method acting….another story from the trip to NC…..back to school shopping….Taffy talks about being ?Bitten.?…. Taylor talks to a fortune teller at the nursing home, and plays covert assistant at Target….We finally answer a question that many of you have asked…A NEW Listener Challenge - Leave us a review on iTunes....That MEANS YOU!!!!  (pretty please) Visit our blog at www.podismycopilot.com, be our friend at www.myspace.com/podismycopilot, or e-mail us at podismycopilot@gmail.com. Music: Brain Bukit - Run Rabbit/The Chase.

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This week Maria speaks with Kathryn Mahoney, author of Cracked at Birth; One Madcap Mom's Thoughts on Motherhood, Marriage & Burnt Meatloaf, Margaret O'Hair, The Reading Mom, author Lisa Whelchel, best known for her starring role as Blair Warner on NBC’s “The Facts of Life? speaks about her new book Speaking mom-ese, Moments of Peace & Inspiration in the Mother Tongue and Valerie Herkowitz talks about Work/Family Balance for Moms with Special Needs Kids.