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We simply could not wrap up Designing Women without acknowledging its extended universe and CBS network spinoff, Women of the House. This is the short-lived series that reunited LBT and Delta Burke, and the show that brought back Suzanne Sugarbaker. Turns out: this one had some off-screen drama, too, but the best of it was in service to women. We like that. We'll talk about our general reactions, likes, dislikes, and a bevy of Designing Women cameos PLUS some stunt casting with purpose.
HIIIII Gabbers! Join yourhost Gayson and Guestie Bestie Peter as they end SEASON FIVE gabbing about Parker Posey's accent, Gayson's love of Delta Burke, Designing Women, the He-Man movie cast announcements and so much more! So grab a drink and get ready for a quick gabfest! Leave us a voicemail with your comments, questions and episode requests at (636) 400-3732!Show Notes:Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Japanese Version) Graveyard Shark TrailerAll Things Gayson:Gayson's Amazon WishlistKeeping the Yuletide Gay PodcastTHE GABBING WITH GAYSON PRIDE PLAYLIST!!! Gabbing with Gayson's Website Gab with Gayson on Facebook! Become a Patreon Pal!
Forget about George Orwell's 1984. That book is a downer. Fanacek's 1984 will lift your spirits as we explore such shows as Crazy Like a Fox, One Day at a Time, and Murder, She Wrote. We'll also crack wise about some forgotten television shows that included the murderous Delta Burke, monkeys with alien superpowers, and a gay dude in Philly. It might be the greatest podcast episode of all time. I said "might be".
Adam and Will explore the 1995 Designing Women sequel spin-off, Women of the House that found Delta Burke reprising her role of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Washington, D.C.! If you didn't know this existed, you're in for a treat. It's a bizarre, but entertaining train wreck that leads to a lively episode of the podcast. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley
"That perm on Lanny Poffo!" "He is uncomfortable to look at." Your hosts, Jeff Macanovich and Jaime Cavazos, invite Beast back to drink some beers, pop some mics and watch the second episode of Saturday Night's Main Event. Along the way, the guys maybe spot Delta Burke in the crowd, discuss the weirdness of Chuck Palahniuk and reminisce over "buying socks" at K-Mart. The guys enjoyed beers from Pipeworks Brewing Company, Miller Brewing Company, Mikerphone Brewing and Revolution Brewing. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning and follow the show @WorkTheArmPod, on Twitter, Instagram, Blue Sky and (I guess) Threads. Check out our merch from the mind of Starman here: T-Shirts by Starman's Podcasting Buddies | TeePublic Grab something with the Work The Arm logo here: T-Shirts by WorkTheArm | TeePublic
We simply cannot leave the upheaval that was season six of Designing Women without talking about the elephant in the room: the cast changes. America was glued to their TVs to see how Julia Duffy and Jan Hooks would fare in place of the beloved Delta Burke and Jean Smart. Thirty million strong for that matter. We'll discuss if they got a fair shake. Designing Women had some cast changes, but they didn't invent them. So we're going to talk about some iconic ones in other corners of TV. Who did it best? Who did it worst? And, most importantly, was there drah-mah?!?!
Agghhh! It's time! We've got Salina over here reading books. Nikki over here mashin' tomatoes. (It'll all make sense soon, swear.) It's time for the first-ever Sweet Tea & TV Book Club! And what better place to start than Delta Burke's memoir, Delta Style. We're excited to share our overall reactions to the book, chat about the biggest surprises to us, explore key themes, like Delta's illustrious - albeit brief - pageant career, and uncomfortable experiences in Hollywood. And then come back next week where we'll chat about Bernice's season 6 journey. We may be firing on all cylinders or, maybe our arterial flow problems will kick in and the segment will be as random as Bernice herself. Either way, it's sure to be a good time!
We're back for another Designing Women season 6 recap! This time, we're talking all things The Terminator. *ahem* We mean, Julia. We'll focus on her major plotlines, funniest moments, and how season 6 shaped her character. As usual, we'll also rate how the character of Julia fares this season - is she up? Down? Still locked in an Italian restaurant with Rusty somewhere? And come back Thursday for a super-special Extra Sugar - we're introducing our first-ever Sweet Tea & TV Book Club! We're going to chat about Delta Burke's memoir, Delta Style. Theeeeen, we'll be back next week to chat about our favorite ATL kook, Bernice.
As we gear up for season 6, it's only right to revisit our “Extra Sugar” all about Suzanne and Charlene – one we did whilst still in our feelings about Delta Burke's final episode. Mourn the loss with us – we talked about some favorite moments, what they mean to us, and what happened to Burke and Jean Smart next IRL.
In our fifth season, we finally got into the real life and offscreen drama between Delta Burke and the Thomasons. While only those involved can truly know what happened, this time period would ultimately lead to Burke's departure from the series – and so we felt we owed it to ourselves and those following along to talk about it. We also picked and discussed some other famous offscreen feuds between stars and their bosses.
You may think we picked this one for the buffets, and you're half right (we did get a pretty tasty “Nibbles” segment out of it). Mainly, we're here for Mary Jo and Charlene's level 10 physical comedy trying to find Suzanne's pearls in the salad bar. This is also where we introduced our temporary segment, “Suzanne Watch” - to try and decode some of the weird ways they were using Delta Burke as their relationship in real life quickly unraveled.
Season 4, episode 11, “They Shoot Fat Women, Don't They” was a seminal moment in Designing Women's history and simultaneously a denouement to the media and public's relentless obsession with Delta Burke's weight. So, when we finally reached this essential episode last year, we knew it was time for an “Extra Sugar” that explored what happened behind the scenes. It was also an opportunity to talk about fat shaming and body shaming, why these concepts matter, and what we can do to take care of ourselves and each other.
Any revisit of season 4 would be completely incomplete if we didn't revisit Suzanne's (and Delta Burke's!) moment in the sun. Suzanne gets bullied at her high school reunion for gaining weight, while Anthony, Julia, and Mary Jo go on a two-day fast to raise awareness about world hunger. We miss Charlene. (tear emoji) So where are we on world hunger in the 21st century? We'll sidebar on it. Then come back Thursday for an “Extra Sugar” dedicated to Suzanne's plot line including how this episode came about in the first place.
We can't revisit season 4 and skip past this classic Bernice episode. Her niece tried to declare her incompetent and, you know, shenanigans! Every performance was on FIRE, especially Annie Potts and Delta Burke. We also had to talk about the Mary Jo coined trip, “the IRBAT" – as in "the International Rich B!t*h Alimony Tour" – in a Salina's Sidebar. Also interested in one of those if a spot becomes available. Just saying.
Send us a Text Message.It's Dipper time! Step right up to see the greatest show on earth--Circus of the Stars with Sarah and Lauren. Delving back into the not so recent past, the Dips discuss all the finer points of shooting into a net mid-air and ASMR'ing tigers. This incredible show aired annually on CBS between 1977-1994, and featured stars of all kinds learning and performing circus skills, hosted by famous guest ringmasters. This episode was recorded earlier and the Dips mention some wonderful stars who we have recently lost: RIP Richard Simmons and Martin Mull. Featurning: dating advice, Gwenny P and Sarah's misremembering her brand's name. a deep and unyielding love for Delta Burke and her panties, and our special guest star riding his motorcycle into a wall of flame! BONUS: it is no longer the norm in the US for large animals to live and work in the circus! :) --
Send us a Text Message.It's Dipper time! Step right up to see the greatest show on earth--Circus of the Stars with Sarah and Lauren. Delving back into the not so recent past, the Dips discuss all the finer points of shooting into a net mid-air and ASMR'ing tigers. This incredible show aired annually on CBS between 1977-1994, and featured stars of all kinds learning and performing circus skills, hosted by famous guest ringmasters. This episode was recorded earlier and the Dips mention some wonderful stars who we have recently lost: RIP Richard Simmons and Martin Mull. Featurning: dating advice, Gwenny P and Sarah's misremembering her brand's name. a deep and unyielding love for Delta Burke and her panties, and our special guest star riding his motorcycle into a wall of flame! BONUS: it is no longer the norm in the US for large animals to live and work in the circus! :) --
It's time we revisit our “Extra Sugar” all about Dixie Carter! By the time we'd done this, we'd done segments about the lives and careers of LBT, Annie Potts, Meschach Taylor, Delta Burke, and Jean Smart, but we owed you – and ourselves – a Dixie Carter deep-dive. This episode is where we pay up. We're finally talking about Ms. Julia Sugarbaker herself, THE Dixie Carter. P.S. If we sound punch drunk, we kind of were thanks to copious amounts of sherbert punch leading up to the segment.
A VERY important episode for us: the first time we really see Delta Burke get to do her thing as Suzanne. Like her real thing – not flighty Suzanne and not “excuse me” Suzanne. THIS is the version grappling with her identity, her age, and what she wants out of life. All prompted when Suzanne falls in love with the little girl she temporarily adopts, only to have to let her go forever. A quick reference to a popular 80s toy leads to one of our most twisted Extra Sugars to date: the weird history of cabbage patch kids.
This week the boys discuss Delta Burke talking weight-loss amphetamines in Hollywood, TikTok's crack down on diet content, and a Sumo Club in Florida. Then we discuss the state of euphemisms and discomfort around the word fat.
Cultural icon Annie Potts is beloved by fans of every age, and for excellent reason. Her bright on-screen light emanates from deep within her own actual warm soul and big heart! The length and breadth of her philanthropic work rivals her IMDB credits and she's hovering at 114 of those. Most recognizable now as Young Sheldon's Meemaw, you may also know her for Corvette Summer, Pretty In Pink, and the Ghostbusters and Toy Story franchises.Annie shares with us her deep affection for her Young Sheldon co-stars and the joy and honor it has been to help and watch them grow up.Annie's first long-running sit-com was Designing Women where she played Mary Jo Shively, alongside Jean Smart, Dixie Carter and Delta Burke. Together, in an age before internet harassment they weathered the storm of co-star Delta falling victim to the tabloid bully that was the National Enquirer. Cast camaraderie has always been key for Annie.Consider yourself warned, Phantasms. In Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (now in theaters) Annie is finally suiting up and busting some ghost! Also, her sultry Bo Peep has a star turn in Toy Story 5 which will hit theaters next year.Annie also shares some backstage stories, tells us which of her shows she wishes had enjoyed a longer run and gives us a peek into the Young Sheldon finale and a spinoff that will feature Young Georgie. Then, Annie takes on a round of IMDB Roulette.All that, plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending A Man In Full and Baby Reindeer, both on Netflix. Annie's pick for you is Alice and Jack on PBS!Path Points of Interest:Annie PottsGhostbustersYoung SheldonAnnie Potts on WikipediaAnnie Potts on IMDBAnnie Potts on InstagramAnnie Potts on TwitterAnnie Potts on FacebookAny Day NowThe Heart ChannelsWhite Pony ExpressKemarley of AnguillaBaby ReindeerA Man In FullAlice & Jack
Celebrate Chelsea's birthday with a special Cookie Jar episode! Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez unpack reactions to our Delta Burke, Margaret Cho, and Rebel Wilson episodes. Plus they sort out Barbra Streisand's Instagram antics, share their "Baby Reindeer" takes, and Chelsea dishes her birthday tradition to make the most goddamn wishes possible!!! We're going on tour in June! Tour info here! Where to pre-order Chelsea's book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Show Notes: Delta Burke episode Margaret Cho episode Rebel Wilson episode Barbra Streisand episode Mariah Carey's “Happy Birthday” Oh My God Shoes! Chloë Sevigny parody Vanessa Wiliams' “Legs” Where to find our Guest: Kristina Lopez Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tennis great, Martina Navratilova, is not supportive and will not attend the WTA Women's Finals in Saudi Arabia this year. The LGBTQ rights activist finds it shocking that the WTA would legitimize a location where human rights overall are among the worst on the globe. But first, a Florida couple tried to tape together two losing lotto tickets to collect a million-dollar grand prize. They got a ticket to jail. Finally, Delta Burke, who played Suzanne Sugarbaker on the hit series Designing Women tells all about her crystal meth use to maintain a certain body image.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio
On today's MJ Morning Show: Drama on the morning show! Morons in the news The "About" page Guilt tipping Canned food left a woman paralyzed Tiktok CEO says they're not going anywhere MJ has no plans... Delta Burke's crystal meth story Gisele was pulled over and ticketed MJ's house was tented, so he stayed with a friend on Davis Island who had a Gisele story MJ's friend chugs a magnum Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail fight Guy in jail makes a request of President Biden related to VP Kamala Harris Kind Thief Award Crackhead Barney appears on Piers Morgan's show Sleep paralysis may be more common than you think, and MJ tells a story he's NEVER told before Lightning are back at home tonight for game 3, but MJ doesn't seem to understand sports Katy Perry: this is the biggest lie in music Taylor Swift... life is hell for me Florida cities with the worst traffic Majority of travelers plan to take road trips this summer Tourist jailed in Turks & Caicos, faces 12 years mandatory...
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New details from Alec Baldwin's on camera confrontation. Plus, Delta Burke's confessions. Why the TV star turned to crystal meth to lose weight. And, Jelly Roll's private pain. His wife's pleas as he quits social media. Then, we're with Luke Bryan after his nasty on stage fall. And, Orlando Bloom on the “hardest” part of his relationship with Katy Perry. Plus, Kim Kardashian's first interview since the rumored Taylor Swift diss track. Then, from “The Office” to “The World of Imaginary Friends,” ET's behind-the-scenes of Steve Carell and John Krasinski's new movie “IF.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A deep dive into the lives of celebrities, this week we're learning that Ye may have a new porn venture, that Delta Burke had a meth problem and Anne Hathaway had to make out with ten guys for a part. Plus a former President's farting problem, and even a royal orgy.
Nine loves birthdays, if you have one, he wants to guess it. He also remembers a lot of birthdays because he does em so much, uncanny man Headlines with Delta Burke confessing to doing drastic things to lose weight back in the day Sports with the roast of Tom Brady getting a date in May
Antonio Brown's new podcast, Donald Trump's trial kicks off, Britney Spears' gross dancing, Eli Zaret sees it his way, new cop cams, and Gary Graff joins us as the newest members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are revealed. Eli Zaret joins the show to discuss the NFL Draft in Detroit, his hatred of mock drafts, J.J. McCarthy's stock, the Title IX discussions, Caitlin Clark's earning potential, awkward press conference questions, the overachieving Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Red Wings in golf mode, Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter banned for life from the NBA, NCAA transfer rule changes and more. We learn that Denny McLain was the muse for The Upside of Anger. FTX may pull off a hell of a comeback. Politics: Donald Trump was in court today. Maxwell Azzarello is a hero now. The polls are swinging along. Letitia James tries more shenanigans, but is denied. Hamas has a fine grip on the Ivy League schools. Ilhan Omar's daughter is homeless now because she didn't go to class. Not all the college protesters are good people. Trudi Jasina's into the program. The Jinx: Part 2 about Robert Durst is out on HBO and Max. Britney Spears seduces us with another sexy dance… or makes us all vomit. Tom Cruise stole the show at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday bash. The Spice Girls also reunited. David Beckham vs Marky Mark. Trudi's allergies prevented her from seeing Todd Rundgren last night. Cop Cam: Deborah is the new Karen. Gary Graff joins the show to discuss the 2024 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Creed is back, baby! A Chinese tourist died falling into a crater while taking a selfie. Delta Burke is popping off about her meth addiction and how it helped her lose weight… for awhile. Kanye West wants Michelle Obama to join him and his “wife” in the bedroom. He also has a problem with telling twins apart. Cop Cam: Another annoying female. Podcast News: Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson have a new show. Antonio Brown launched his new podcast. Bert Kreischer's penis was a dud on YouTube. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
If you wondered where all the male strippers went from your local gay bars, they are now shaking their hips at church.At the Christian fundamentalist Stronger Men's Conference in Springfield, MO, controversy broke out when pastor Mark Driscoll called out pastor John Lindell for allowing a male circus acrobat to perform shirtless on a stripper pole feats of Christian strength.The audience was divided over the pastor's comments, with some booing the concerned pastor, while others saying he was out of line and should have discussed the matter with organizers privately.Get off the cross and get up on that pole!Today we take a look at all the hot news and trends that are working the pole for your attention.Designing Women star Delta Burke says she got addicted to meth while on the show.• AI does the impossible: transform a photo of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to look sexy.• Japan is now using the sound of crows to scare off crows.• Lesbian Visibility Week Kicks off with airing of classic podcasts featuring lesbian and non binary queer icons.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: ★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelion
April 22, 2024The Daily Mojo is 2 hours of news, commentary, comedy, and auditory deliciousness.Show Notes: CLICK HERE"Epic Conspiracies"Who killed JFK? Is there really a carburetor that makes any car get over 100 mpg? Is the government really out to control your every move? Can you make energy out of thin air? Universal Studios has a new attraction - it's called tram accident - and it feels so real! Delta Burke used crystal meth to lose weight? Phil Bell's Morning Update: At some point, you have to choose and commit, right?Links:Phil's Morning Updatewww.Freedomworks.orgPBell@Freedomworks.orgIf you missed Brad & Jeffy hanging out on Saturday morning, here's your chance: CLICK HEREOur affiliate partners:We've partnered with The Wellness Company – a based, dedicated group of medical pros – including Dr. Peter McCullough – to bring you a single trustworthy source for your health.www.GetWellMojo.comPromo Code: Mojo50Dave and his crew were roasting historically great coffee before some of these newcomers even thought about creating a coffee brand. He's still the best, in our eyes! www.AmericanPrideRoasters.comNothing says “I appreciate you” like an engraved gift or award. Ron and Misty (mostly Misty) have the perfect solution for you if you need a gift idea for family or your employees!www.MoJoLaserPros.comWe love to support Mike Lindell and his company. He's a real patriot and an American success story!www.MoJoMyPillow.com Promo Code: Mojo50Be ready for anything from a hurricane to man-created stupidity (toilet paper shortage, anyone?). The tools and food storage you need to weather the storm.www.PrepareWithMojo50.com Stay ConnectedWATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT: www.TheDailyMojo.com (RECOMMEDED)Rumble: HEREFacebook: HEREMojo 5-0 TV: HEREFreedomsquare: HEREOr just LISTEN:The Daily MoJo Channel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-mojo-with-brad-staggs--3085897/support.
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Join Chelsea in a deeply personal and revealing interview with the Emmy-nominated actress Delta Burke. In Delta's first interview in decades, the “Designing Women” star gets candid about her 1998 memoir, shares insights on overcoming Hollywood's stereotypes, and reveals how she survived it all to come out the other side happier than ever. Get your Kleenex ready as Delta shares her enduring wit and wisdom, discussing hoarders, diet culture, and the media's rampage on women's bodies (and of course Chelsea cries!) Show Notes: Listen to our episode on her memoir “Delta Style” Book tour info here! Where to pre-order Chelsea's book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order *** For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez Become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon! Glamorous Trash: Where we make treasure out of pop culture garbage. Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Tanteo Tequila - @tanteotequila Pattern Brands - @patternbrands Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cue the sad music and grab the kleenex: today we say goodbye to Suzanne and Charlene. That's right, we've finally watched and discussed Delta Burke's last episode. Jean Smart isn't far behind. Mourn the loss with us – let's talk about some favorite moments, what they mean to us, and what happened to them both IRL next. We'll wrap by asking…an oracle of sorts…what would have happened if we'd followed Charlene and Suzanne on their international journeys.
Harry carries most of the burden as he explores the treasure trove of diverse programming on PBS in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Learn about many of the British comedies you may have totally forgotten about, hear about the local TV host that Harry still owes a lot of money too, and Harry breaks out ANOTHER spot-on impression. Learn how Delta Burke's fondness for dessert almost got Jim fired from a local TV gig, plus the great Morcambe and Wise with Andrew Preview!
I have been fortunate to interview Del Shores (Sordid Lives Creator) multiple times throughout the years.After working in the entertainment industry for more than three decades as a Director, Producer, and Writer, Del is finally making his NYC theatrical directorial debut with Jiggs Burgess' play Wounded.I am so excited to catch up with Del because I always have great conversations with him. In this NEW interview, Del is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Making his NYC theatrical directorial debutOne thing he hasn't done because something or someone got in the wayOne path his life took that he would like to put on full displayWorking with Whoopi Goldberg & Caroline RheaAn update on the Sordid Lives FranchiseSo much moreWounded, by Jiggs Burgess, is about a repressed nobody who thinks of himself as somebody. An addict. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? played out between hummingbirds. And a pussy eating dog. This is Wounded. Carrol could've been somebody, after all his book, The Crimson Valise, was made into a movie. Yet somehow Carrol's unhealed past, and an aging mother, got in the way. On the other hand, Carrol's classmate, Robert, was smart and driven. Went to one of the best private universities in the country on scholarship. But his damage led him down the path of addiction and eventually prison. In this darkest of comedies, the bleak paths our lives can lead us down are on full display. ***Warning: Recommended for adult audiences. Contains language of a sexual and violent nature.***Wounded plays at the Soho Playhouse as part of the International Fringe Encore Series from January 24-February 11, 2024.More on Del Shores:Del Shores is the writer/director/producer of the films Sordid Lives, Blues for Willadean, Southern Baptist Sissies and A Very Sordid Wedding. He wrote and executive produced the MGM feature Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got The Will? His plays Cheatin', Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got The Will?), Daughters of the Lone Star State, Sordid Lives, Southern Baptist Sissies, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, Yellow, This Side of Crazy and A Very Sordid Wedding are all published by Concord/Samuel French.In television, Del Shores wrote, directed, executive produced and created the LOGO series, Sordid Lives: The Series. He also wrote and executive produced Showtime's Queer As Folk for the last three seasons, wrote and produced for Dharma & Greg and Ned & Stacey. He has directed Academy Award winners Octavia Spencer and Whoopi Goldberg; Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John; Emmy winners/nominees Beau Bridges, Delta Burke, Leslie Jordan, Bonnie Bedelia, Bobbie Eakes, Patrika Darbo and Rue McClanahan; Spirit Award winner Dale Dickey; Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Beth Grant; as well as Caroline Rhea, Debby Holiday and David Steen.Special Thanks:Brian Geldin, Brian Geldin PRTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergConnect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.comFacebook: @CallMeAdamNYCInstagram: @CallMeAdamNYCMentioned in this...
Since almost the very beginning of Sweet Tea & TV, we promised that we would eventually do a deeper dive into the offscreen drama between Delta Burke and the Thomasons. That time has come. The very notable absence of Delta Burke in a recent episode – “Keep the Homefires Burning” – is the perfect opportunity for us to dig into what would ultimately lead to her departure from the series. We'll also take this opportunity to talk about some other famous offscreen feuds between stars and their bosses.
Mary Jo and her daughter Claudia are attracted to the same man. Do we feel sick? Yes. But do you have our attention? Dang it. Yes. Meanwhile, Julia's bathroom woes at the big game leads to a sidebar on some wild bathroom history.. (Yes, yes, we'll touch on the Georgia Tech reference because we're in the South, and football is king…or a religion…or some other such thing or another.) Come back on Thursday for an “Extra Sugar” prompted by Delta Burke's noticeable absences from a recent episode. That's right, y'all, it's time to talk about the behind-the-scenes drama we've hinted at for 2+ years!
Today, I'm honored to announce my interview with Broadway and cabaret star Sally Mayes, whose show Now and Then is playing at the Green Room 42 on Saturday, December 2nd at 9:30. The ticket link is here: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/AWB4i9Lu1RZsQiFDkPVw/1701570600000 Meanwhile, tune in today to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including the experience of touring as Mae West, auditioning for Jule Styne, standing by for Delta Burke, the show she wished had had greater success, the role she almost lost to Andrea Martin, why she doesn't like auditioning, tackling the role of Mama Rose, and so much more.
Susan and Sharon continue their discussion with the creator of Designing Women, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason (also Evening Shade, Hearts Afire, Filthy Rich, and more!).In Part Two of their conversation, Linda touches on the challenges of television production, her experiences with Dixie Carter, Delta Burke's struggles on the show -- and the differences between the north and south.THE CONVERSATIONLOVE IS IN THE AIR: We get the inside scoop on the real-life romances between the cast members of Designing Women and their male co-stars.When CBS refused to cast Delta Burke as Suzanne Sugarbaker – and only changed their minds three days before the pilot was shot!How Julia and Suzanne Sugarbaker's mother was almost played by Elizabeth Taylor!DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH: How Linda and casting director Fran Bascom discovered Jean Smart and Annie Potts -- playing a pair of Arkansas diamond thieves… in Amsterdam?!?The president of CBS actually apologized for Designing Women at the network upfronts in New York – and was booed by the press who had seen the pilot and loved it!“KILLING ALL THE RIGHT PEOPLE”: How a comment Linda overheard while caring for her mother who was dying of AIDS led her to write one of her most memorable scripts.SEND THE MESSENGER! Most of the first season scripts were written by Linda on the weekend before they were shot.The telegram Oprah Winfrey sent Linda that she still has to this day.“RESERVATIONS FOR EIGHT” – this “Battle of the Sexes” episode is a favorite of Sharon's – and Linda's!So join Susan and Sharon – and Linda – as they talk therapy, Dolly Parton, southern racism -- and Designing Women: The Play!BONUS EPISODE COMING: Find us THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st --With special guest, television writer/producer Stan Zimmerman (“Gilmore Girls” “Golden Girls”), talking about “The Girls”, working with Rosanne, Betty White, and most recently – writing the new Lifetime Network movie, Ladies of the 80's: A Diva's Christmas!AUDIOGRAPHYRead Linda's 2018 Hollywood Reporter column: Not All Harassment is SexualRead Linda's 2017 Hollywood Reporter column: Lessons From Witnessing Four Decades of Harassment in HollywoodStream Designing Women on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Pluto!The Facebook page: Facebook.com/DesigningWomenOfficialRead Designing Women producer/director Harry Thomason's autobiography:“Brother Dog: Southern Tales and Hollywood Adventures” on Amazon.Read Linda Bloodworth Thomason's romantic Southern novel, “Liberating Paris” - on Amazon.CONNECTFor transcripts, contact info and more, visit 80sTVLadies.com.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Follow 8TL on Facebook.Check out Instagram/80sTVLadies.Get ad-free episodes and exclusive videos on PATREON.BEST FEMALE HOSTED - BEST TV & FILM - BEST ART PODCAST80's TV Ladies WON three People's Choice Podcast Awards!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement
Susan and Sharon are honored to speak with the creator and writer of Designing Women, Linda Bloodworth Thomason. Novelist, playwright, documentary filmmaker and philanthropist, Linda is a five-time Emmy Award nominee who has created, written and produced such signature hits as "Evening Shade", "Hearts Afire", "Women of the House" and "Filthy Rich".Her TV writing career began with episodes of classic shows including "Rhoda", "Paper Moon" and "MASH". In a career spanning six decades, Linda Bloodworth Thomason is known for her singular style, mixing humor with serious topics; her lovable, outspoken characters; her unique blending of the romantic and the political, and her indelible portrait of the modern South.In Part One of a wide-ranging conversation, Linda touches on her early days working with TV legends James L. Brooks, Larry Gelbart, and Norman Lear; her astonishing success with Designing Women; living through – and writing about – historic times, and the challenged state of feminism in 2023.THE CONVERSATIONBUILDING THE PERFECT CAST: How legendary casting director Fran Bascom helped Linda nab everyone from Burt Reynolds to Delta Burke to John Ritter – and discover future Oscar winners Billy Bob Thornton and Hilary Swank!Bringing the Southern accent back to primetime TV – by way of Dixie Carter's eloquent, melodic voice. And wait, how did Susan lose her accent, anyway?All of the original four Designing Women were from the South and used their real, regional accent – except one. Can you guess who??A BOOK OF VERSE, A JUG OF WINE AND THOU -- Jimmy Carter's romantic nights at the White House with First Lady Rosalynn!The Designing Women Foundation (also known as The Claudia Foundation) – started with Linda's income from Designing Women under the umbrella of The Claudia Foundation to honor of her mother, Claudia Bloodworth. The Foundation provides scholarships and opportunities for young women in Southeast Missouri.BENEVOLENT MASCULINITY: How a certain kind of Southern man became a new archetype on Linda's shows: “Find yourself a jock who also reads poetry and loves his mother.”A GIRL, A CANOE AND THE WORLD: How a canoe from her father changed Linda's life – giving her the courage to discover herself and the world by exploring the Current River in Missouri.DARKNESS AND LIGHT: Finding out that Designing Women was picked up to series on the same day as finding out that her mom had AIDS from a blood transfusion."What's Happened to Women?" Podcast - How the next generation of women is facing our culture's onslaught of misogyny and greed with kindness and equality – and how we can help.So join Susan and Sharon – and Linda – as they talk The Idol, Shakespeare, the KKK – and Hilary Clinton's mom! AUDIOGRAPHYCheck out the fan website: Designing Women Online. Stream Designing Women on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Pluto!The Facebook page: Facebook.com/DesigningWomenOfficialFind more cool podcasts at Weirding Way Media.Visit our friends Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess at their podcast “Astonishing Legends".CONNECTFor transcripts, contact info and more, visit 80sTVLadies.com.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Get ad-free episodes and exclusive videos on PATREON.BEST FEMALE HOSTED - BEST TV & FILM - BEST ART PODCAST80's TV Ladies WON three People's Choice Podcast Awards!NOMINATED80s TV Ladies is shortlisted for an International Women's Podcast Award!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement
“She didn't twirl just a baton. That baton was on fire. And when she threw that baton into the air, it flew higher, further, faster than any baton has ever flown before, hitting a transformer and showering the darkened arena with sparks!” - Julia SugarbakerSusan and Sharon continue “‘Designing Women' November” with an episode devoted to the actresses – all seven of them – who played all those outspoken Southern Women! We're talking the Original Fab Four: Dixie Carter, Delta Burke, Jean Smart and Annie Potts – PLUS the three cast members that joined up later in the run: Jan Hooks, Julia Duffy and Judith Ivy.With audio clips from the show, we'll learn about each of the women, who they are, what they stand for (and what they won't stand for), and how each of the actresses carved out a special place for themselves and their characters in a show that was designed to be all about women!THE CONVERSATIONWho was Number One on the call sheet at Designing Women?Delta Burke was born in Orlando, Florida – and was named “Miss Flame” for the Orlando Fire Department!DELTA & GERALD & SIMON & SIMON: Delta Burke met her future husband Gerald McRaney on HIS show “Simon & Simon” – and then she brought him on to HERS…SIX DEGREES OF “REMINGTON STEELE”: How many Designing Women also shared the screen with Steele and Laura? Almost all of them…Julia Duffy shows up Season 6 as Sugarbaker cousin, Alison. Didjaknow? She almost played Diane Chambers on “Cheers” – and appeared later on that show as Diane's best friend!SNL alum Jan Hooks played Carlene – sister to Charlene.MORE SHERYL LEE RALPH! She turns up in Season 7 as Anthony's new wife.Alice Ghostly -- as the hilariously loopy Bernice Clifton – appeared in all 7 seasons!BY THE NUMBERS: How many women behind-the-scenes helped created the show? 20 writers, 6 producers, 3 directors – a significant percentage and huge numbers for the 80s!So join Susan and Sharon as they talk Peter Scolari, “Hacks”, ex-husbands – and our upcoming interview with the creator of Designing Women herself -- Linda Bloodworth-Thomason!AUDIOGRAPHYCheck out the fan website: Designing Women Online. Stream Designing Women on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Pluto!The Facebook page: Facebook.com/DesigningWomenOfficialFind more cool podcasts at our network, Weirding Way Media.For spooky Halloween Season fun, visit our friends Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess at their podcast “Astonishing Legends".CONNECTFor transcripts, contact info and more, visit 80sTVLadies.com.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Get ad-free episodes and exclusive videos on PATREON.BEST FEMALE HOSTED - BEST TV & FILM - BEST ART PODCAST80's TV Ladies WON three People's Choice Podcast Awards!NOMINATED80s TV Ladies is shortlisted for an International Women's Podcast Award!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement
Susan and Sharon get to sit down with writer/producer/show-runner Maggie Friedman to talk about the show that inspired her to embark on a career in television: Designing Women.Designing Women (1986-1993) was created by the legendary Linda Bloodworth-Thomason and starred Dixie Carter, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, Annie Potts and Meshach Taylor as the owners and staff of the Atlanta-based interior design firm “Sugarbaker & Associates”. In its seven-year run, Designing Women was known for sharp writing, big laughs and taking on issues from a feminist angle in a way that no other show had done before – or since. Maggie Friedman is best known for creating, writing and executive producing Witches of East End for Lifetime Television and Firefly Lane currently on Netflix. She has also written and produced episodes of Dawson's Creek, Jack & Bobby, Once and Again, Wasteland, Spellbound and No Tomorrow.THE CONVERSATIONHow an Ally McBeal spec script got Maggie into a room with Kevin Williamson – and onto the staff of his first show, Dawson's Creek.Maggie set her sights on getting into AFI – and did -- because a mean girl told her she couldn't!HE DID IT/SHE LIED: Those T-Shirts from the Designing Women Anita Hill episode, and the impact it had on Maggie.Which of the Designing Women are you? Sharon is a Julia, but is Susan Mary Jo – or Anthony?“Guns, and AIDS, and condoms – OH MY!” How Designing Women took on all the current issues, that are unfortunately still current today.SPOILER ALERT: What happens when you write HUGE CLIFFHANGERS – and then your show gets cancelled!Big Hair, Big Shoulders! Was the Atlanta of Designing Women accurate? Susan grew up in Georgia -- and has thoughts.Republican Dixie Carter's deal: “For every liberal rant you make Julia say, I get to sing a song!”“Georgia On My Mind”: Ray Charles sings with the Designing Women!Young Susan's brush with fame: Mark Harmon and Peter Scolari – both in one hour!“WOMEN OF THE HOUSE” – the little-known 1995 “sequel” where Suzanne Sugarbaker goes to Congress to fill her late husband's house seat.So join Susan, Sharon – and Maggie – as they talk Jackie Collins, Witches of East End, Scott Bakula, --- and how sexy Richard Hatem is!AUDIOGRAPHYFollow Maggie Friedman on Instagram.Check out the fan website: Designing Women Online. Stream Designing Women on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Pluto!Find more cool podcasts at our network, Weirding Way Media. For spooky Halloween Season fun, visit our friends Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess at their podcast “Astonishing Legends".CONNECTFor transcripts, contact info and more, visit 80sTVLadies.com.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Get ad-free episodes and exclusive videos on PATREON.BEST FEMALE HOSTED - BEST TV & FILM - BEST ART PODCAST80's TV Ladies has WON three People's Choice Podcast Awards!NOMINATED: Best Moment of Raw Emotion80s TV Ladies is nominated for an International Women's Podcast Award!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement
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This episode is a celebration of Leslie Jordan, whose birthday is this Saturday (April 29). Known for his Emmy Award winning role of Beverley Leslie on NBC's Will & Grace, Leslie was delighting audiences on FOX's hit comedy Call Me Kat before his untimely death in October 2022. In March 2022, I got to interview one of Leslie's best friends, Del Shores, creator of the Sordid Lives franchise, live on Instagram. Leslie Jordan originated the role of Brother Boy in Sordid Lives the play, then reprised his role in the various Sordid Lives films & TV series. At the time this interview took place, Del was releasing his new book, The Sordid Lives Saga: Before The Trip, in which Leslie Jordan wrote the forward. Throughout this interview, Del talked about his friendship with Leslie along with some fun, never-before-told stories about him. Happy Birthday Leslie Jordan! Wherever you may be on this day, I know you are making those around laugh! Like What You Hear? Follow me on social media @CallMeAdamNYC Special Thanks: Theme Song by Bobby Cronin Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell More on Del Shores: Del Shores has written, directed, and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television, and regional and national touring theatre. Del Shores is the writer/director/producer of the films Sordid Lives, Blues for Willadean, Southern Baptist Sissies and A Very Sordid Wedding. He wrote and executive produced the MGM feature Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got The Will? His plays Cheatin', Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got The Will?), Daughters of the Lone Star State, Sordid Lives, Southern Baptist Sissies, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, Yellow, This Side of Crazy and A Very Sordid Wedding are all published by Concord/Samuel French. In television, Del Shores wrote, directed, executive produced and created the LOGO series, Sordid Lives: The Series. He also wrote and executive produced Showtime's groundbreaking Queer As Folk for the last three seasons, wrote and produced for Dharma & Greg and Ned & Stacey. He has directed Academy Award winners Octavia Spencer and Whoopi Goldberg, Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John; Emmy winners/nominees Beau Bridges, Delta Burke, Leslie Jordan, Bonnie Bedelia, Bobbie Eakes, Patrika Darbo and Rue McClanahan; Spirit Award winner Dale Dickey; Screen Actor's Guild Award-winner Beth Grant; as well as Caroline Rhea, Debby Holiday and David Steen. As a performer, Shores has performed in hundreds of standup gigs and in 2018 completed a national tour of his critically acclaimed award-winning one-man play Six Characters In Search Of A Play directed by Emerson Collins. The play was filmed and is now streaming worldwide. His tenth play A Very Sordid Wedding (based on his 2017 film) had its world premiere in September 2021, playing to sold out houses at Kalita Humphries Theatre in Dallas for Uptown Players. Shores directed. In November 2021, he directed his eleventh play, the world premiere of In Memoriam of Lena, at Theatre West on the campus of Northwestern State University, Louisiana with an all student cast and crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“They Shoot Fat Women, Don't They” was a seminal moment in Designing Women's history and simultaneously a denouement to the media and public's relentless obsession with Delta Burke's weight. In this week's “Extra Sugar”, we'll talk about what was happening behind-the-scenes, and then we'll pivot to talk about concepts like fat shaming and body shaming. Why do they matter? And what can we do to take care of ourselves and each other?
Warning: This episode of 1984 television uses the word "Gypsy" ad nauseam. Due to that, it is in clips and said several times throughout the show. We apologize for any preceived insensitivity. With that in mind, sit back and enjoy Tori Spelling, Delta Burke, and Andrew Jupin on this episode!
We've done segments about the lives and careers of LBT, Meschach Taylor, Delta Burke, and Jean Smart, but we owe you a Dixie Carter deep-dive. Today's the day we pay up. We're finally talking about Ms. Julia Sugarbaker herself, THE Dixie Carter.
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